SIC code 25400
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
100 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 25400What SIC code 25400 covers
SIC code 25400 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Manufacture of weapons and ammunition. It falls under SIC section C — Manufacturing, division 25. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Manufacture of weapons and ammunition — firms making military and sporting firearms, ordnance, ammunition and related components. A tightly regulated and licensed field, ranging from large defence contractors to specialist sporting-gun and cartridge makers, and overlapping with military vehicle (30400) and defence supply chains. Not a sector for casual market entry.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 25400 cluster most in:
- London 13
- Dukinfield 3
- Bristol 3
- Camberley 2
- Winchester 2
- Stafford 2
Example companies with SIC code 25400
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 25400:
- Pmt Guntrading Ltd
- Protegens Ltd
- Daqin Ltd
- Booth Apex Munitions Ltd
- Advanced Research And Combat Technologies Limited
- Covenant Industries Limited
- Drone Round Ltd
- Drone Shot Ltd
- Drone Bullet Ltd
- Weonor Ltd
- Shieldworks Ltd
- Edward London (Gunmaker) Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 25110 Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
- 25120 Manufacture of doors and windows of metal
- 25210 Manufacture of central heating radiators and boilers
- 25290 Manufacture of other tanks, reservoirs and containers of metal
- 25300 Manufacture of steam generators, except central heating hot water boilers
- 25500 Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy
- 25610 Treatment and coating of metals
- 25620 Machining
- 25710 Manufacture of cutlery
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 25400?
SIC code 25400 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Manufacture of weapons and ammunition". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section C — Manufacturing.
How many companies use SIC code 25400?
100 companies are currently classified under SIC code 25400 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Dukinfield, Bristol.
How do I find companies with SIC code 25400?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 25400, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 25400 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 25400 covers "Manufacture of weapons and ammunition". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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