SIC code 28940
Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production
162 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 28940What SIC code 28940 covers
SIC code 28940 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production. It falls under SIC section C — Manufacturing, division 28. 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 machinery for textile, apparel and leather production - businesses building spinning, weaving, knitting, dyeing, sewing and tanning machinery, plus industrial laundry and dry-cleaning equipment. A specialist and now relatively small UK sector of engineering firms, often serving niche or export markets, sitting alongside textile manufacturers and machinery dealers and repairers.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 28940 cluster most in:
- London 31
- Beckenham 8
- Bradford 8
- Huddersfield 6
- Cambridge 6
- Leicester 6
Example companies with SIC code 28940
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 28940:
- Bagmaster Ltd
- Webrixglobal Limited
- Focke Meler Uk Ltd
- Red Mountain Company Limited
- Sanco Europe Limited
- Solitaire Textile Machines Ltd
- The Threnos Limited
- Oxford Bespoke Tailors Ltd
- Ma Leathers Ltd
- Mjt'S Apparel Ltd
- Taash Clothing Ltd
- Apophatic Traders Limited
Related SIC codes
- 28110 Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
- 28120 Manufacture of fluid power equipment
- 28131 Manufacture of pumps
- 28132 Manufacture of compressors
- 28140 Manufacture of other taps and valves
- 28150 Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements
- 28210 Manufacture of ovens, furnaces and furnace burners
- 28220 Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
- 28230 Manufacture of office machinery and equipment (except computers and peripheral equipment)
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 28940?
SIC code 28940 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production". 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 28940?
162 companies are currently classified under SIC code 28940 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Beckenham, Bradford.
How do I find companies with SIC code 28940?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 28940, 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 28940 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 28940 covers "Manufacture of machinery for textile, apparel and leather production". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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