About Us
Cortra is a specialist tooling and engineering partner serving the global plastics industry. From its base in the UK, the company provides complete, end-to-end tooling solutions that take projects from early concept and design through to fully finished, production-ready mould tools. With years of hands-on experience in injection moulding, toolmaking, and project management, Cortra has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality tools supported by dependable technical expertise.
The business is built around a team of highly skilled toolmakers and engineers who have worked in senior roles across moulding companies and production toolrooms. This depth of industry knowledge allows Cortra to guide customers through every step of the tooling process, ensuring the right decisions are made early, potential issues are avoided, and each tool performs to the standard required.
Cortra’s capabilities cover the full lifecycle of mould tooling. Services include part design, mould design, tool manufacture, project management, tool trials, mould optimisation, 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, and ongoing support within the UK. To ensure consistent performance and reliability, Cortra works closely with a carefully selected group of approved mouldmakers who meet strict quality standards. This trusted network allows the business to manage capacity, lead times, and technical complexity with confidence.
The company supports clients across a wide range of industries including automotive, medical, industrial products, building products, consumer goods, and specialist sectors that demand accuracy and robustness. Whether the project involves a simple component or a highly complex multi-cavity tool, Cortra provides clear communication, expert engineering input, and a smooth, controlled path from design to delivery.
Cortra’s aim is simple: to give customers a single, reliable partner who can manage the entire tooling journey. By combining technical experience with strong project oversight, the company helps reduce risk, improve efficiency, and deliver tooling solutions that perform consistently in production environments worldwide.