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Enhancing washroom & sanitaryware design
In the competitive world of washroom and sanitary ware design, surface finish and durability matter as much as the underlying function. Designers and specifiers for taps, flush plates, dispensers and fittings are under increasing pressure to deliver stunning...
Borough’s IATF 16949 surveillance audit success
It is very gratifying to report that Borough has successfully completed its annual IATF 16949 surveillance audit with zero non-conformities, which reflects our unwavering commitment to quality excellence and continuous improvement in automotive manufacturing. For...
Chrome plating plastic and why not all finishes are created equal
When you examine the gleaming chrome details on a luxury vehicle interior or a premium consumer product, you're looking at the result of a sophisticated electrochemical process that transforms ordinary plastic into something extraordinary. But achieving that flawless,...
The benefits of a single source for injection moulding and electroplating
Borough has for decades been considered as one of the UK’s, leading suppliers of electroplated plastic components for a number of different sectors, including automotive supply chain, healthcare and point-of-sale. No business understands the process of plating plastic...
A happy new year for the automotive industry?
For a business that was founded in 1947, it is easy to concentrate on the heritage of the Borough brand, but we have always been an innovative business. We were one of the pioneers to deliver a high-quality chrome finish for injection moulded components, starting in...
Navigating Brand Evolution in the Automotive Industry: A Supplier’s Perspective
The recent announcement of Jaguar’s brand evolution has sparked a flurry of discussion across the industry and beyond, from those within the global automotive sector to lifestyle commentators. From enthusiasts mourning the past to those embracing the promise of a...
Borough Chrome exhibiting at London Packaging Week 2024
To help brands in the beauty, drinks, luxury and FMCG sectors elevate their packaging, Borough Chrome, will once again be exhibiting at this year’s London Packaging Week at Excel, taking place on 11-12 September 2024. With over 5,000 visitors expected, we recognise...
Unique individuals want greater personalisation of their cars
At a time when people seek out products and services that reflect their personal self-worth, self-image and lifestyle, it is clear this is driving a greater demand for their cars to be more bespoke, including limited editions, rare upgrades and subscription services....
Borough Chrome and its growing injection moulding machine list
Borough Chrome, as the name perhaps suggests, is renowned the world over for our ability to apply a bright chrome plate to the surface of plastic components, to ensure they match the durability of the metal parts they are designed to replace Since we perfected the...








