SIC 26701 Section C — Manufacturing

Manufacture of optical precision instruments

391 active UK companies registered under this classification.

SIC Code 26701 (Manufacture of optical precision instruments) is a UK Standard Industrial Classification code used by Companies House to categorise business activities. Companies registered under this code operate in the Manufacture of optical precision instruments sector, which falls under Section C (Manufacturing) of the SIC 2007 framework. There are currently 391 active companies and 414 total registrations under this classification.

391 Active Companies
414 Total Registered
9 New in 2026
LONDON Top Location

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New Manufacture of optical precision instruments companies registered per year.

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Manufacture of optical precision instruments Companies

Showing 1–25 of 414 companies.

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108 OPTICS LTD 13324041

● Active RAYLEIGH Est. 2021
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16171089 LIMITED 16171089

● Active BECKENHAM Est. 2025
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16310709 LIMITED 16310709

● Active BECKENHAM Est. 2025
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A.R.E. MEDICAL LTD 14968103

● Active Kenilworth Est. 2023
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ABER PHOTONICS LIMITED 12458774

● Active LAMPETER Est. 2020
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ACCONSYS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD 10502697

● Active BECKENHAM Est. 2016
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ACUVISTA TECHNOLOGIES LTD 16768082

● Active LONDON Est. 2025
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ADAPTIVE EYECARE LIMITED 03286420

● Active London Est. 1996
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ADMETEC UK LTD 16213074

● Active WAKEFIELD Est. 2025
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ADVANCED INSTRUMENTS LTD. 07284911

● Active London Est. 2010
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AGGLOMERATE TECHNOLOGIES LTD 16201369

● Active BIRMINGHAM Est. 2025
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AILOYED LTD 15912341

● Active BECKENHAM Est. 2024
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ALAN NEAL GRAPHICS LIMITED 04751556

● Active CULLERCOATS Est. 2003
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ALBAN LASER SYSTEMS LIMITED SC465737

● Active DUNFERMLINE Est. 2013
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ALBERT EQUIPMENT CO., LTD 14966654

● Active LONDON Est. 2023
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AMPLITUDE U.K. LIMITED 14498013

● Active LONDON Est. 2022
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ANASYST LTD 08667006

● Active MIDDLESBROUGH Est. 2013
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ANM OPTO LIMITED 07443778

● Active MOUNTAIN ASH Est. 2010
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AOSCITECH LTD. 16637712

● Active CAMBRIDGE Est. 2025
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APOLLO OPTICAL MANUFACTURING LIMITED 01942104

● Active CHANDLERS FORD Est. 1985
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APPLIED PHOTONICS LTD 03617150

● Active SKIPTON Est. 1998
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ARDEN PHOTONICS LTD 04293167

● Active SOLIHULL Est. 2001
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ARMSTRONG OPTICAL LIMITED 03406287

● Active KINGS PARK ROAD NORTHAMPTON Est. 1997
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ARROW SIGHT OPTICS LTD 16562349

● Active NORTHAMPTON Est. 2025
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ARTEMIS OPTICAL (HOLDINGS) LIMITED 06552780

● Active PLYMOUTH Est. 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIC code 26701?

SIC code 26701 represents "Manufacture of optical precision instruments" in the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 2007 system. It is used by Companies House to categorise the primary business activity of registered UK companies. It falls under Section C — Manufacturing.

How many UK companies are classified under SIC 26701?

There are currently 391 active UK companies registered under SIC code 26701 (Manufacture of optical precision instruments), out of 414 total registrations.

Where are most Manufacture of optical precision instruments companies based in the UK?

The top locations for Manufacture of optical precision instruments companies in the UK are LONDON, CAMBRIDGE, BECKENHAM, Kenilworth, EDINBURGH. London typically leads in company registrations across most sectors.

How do I find a specific Manufacture of optical precision instruments company?

You can browse all companies on this page, or use CompanyPulse's search at companypulse.co.uk/search to find a specific company by name or company number. Each company profile includes directors, financial data, risk analysis, and filing history.

How many new Manufacture of optical precision instruments companies were incorporated in 2026?

9 new companies were registered under SIC code 26701 in 2026. CompanyPulse tracks all new UK incorporations in real time via the Companies House data stream.