The Original. The Best. The Only Choice.

At Metal Plates Britain, we don't just make number plates — we pioneered an entire industry.

Our Story

Over 15 years ago, we became the first company in the United Kingdom to introduce the pressed metal number plate — a method long established across Europe — to the British market. It was a bold vision that required significant investment: all of our production equipment was imported directly from Germany and specifically adapted for the UK market, ensuring every plate we produce fully complies with DVSA regulations and uses the Charles Wright font — the only font legally permitted on UK number plates.

The public's response exceeded even our own ambitious expectations. We sold over 20,000 sets in a remarkably short space of time, confirming what we always believed: British drivers deserved better than what was available.

Our State-of-the-Art Production Line

Trusted by the World's Most Prestigious Brands

Following our initial retail success, we made the decision to focus exclusively on trade supply — and the results speak for themselves. For the past decade, we have been the trusted supplier to some of the most prestigious names in the automotive world, including Bentley, Audi, and Harley-Davidson. These are brands that accept nothing less than perfection, and our plates meet that standard every single time.

Back & Better Than Ever

Our exclusive trade-only period has now come to an end, and we are proud to once again offer our superior pressed metal number plates directly to the public. Whether you're a private motorist who wants the very best, or a trade partner looking for a supplier you can trust, Metal Plates Britain is here to deliver.

Unmatched Quality — No Exceptions

Not all pressed metal number plates are equal. Since we introduced this product to the UK market, imitators have followed — but none can match our standards. Here's why:

• Double the aluminium thickness — our raw materials are sourced exclusively from our long-standing German supplier, the only producer of aluminium at the quality and thickness our plates demand. Competitors use aluminium that is literally half the thickness of ours.
• German hydraulic press manufacturing — our plates are produced on a 4-person production line using industrial hydraulic presses, the same method used by governments worldwide. Not manual presses. Not shortcuts.
• 3M materials throughout — from adhesives to reflective film, we use only 3M-grade materials.
• Hot foil stamping at 200°C — our characters will never peel, bubble, or fade.
• DVSA approved & BS AU 145e certified — fully road legal, every time.
• ISO verified — independently verified quality standards that our competitors simply cannot claim.

Our Vision

We started this industry in the UK, and our goal is to lead it — completely. We are committed to ensuring that every motorist who wants a pressed metal number plate gets a genuine, superior product, not an inferior imitation. Our ambition extends beyond retail: we are actively pursuing supply agreements with additional prestige manufacturers including BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and our ultimate goal is to become the definitive, dedicated number plate company — with aspirations to be the first and only specifically dedicated number plate company to list on the London Stock Exchange.

There is only one original. Metal Plates Britain.