The UK division of Ensinger was founded by John Speirs in December 1987 when Ensinger Ltd opened its doors in Llantrisant, South Wales with just three people at the helm. At the time John had a vision for the future, but even he could not have imagined how Ensinger would grow and flourish in the UK - today consisting of 7 stock shapes branches, 2 machine shops, a building profile company and a manufacturing facility. John's drive, commitment and vision ensured Ensinger's successes, laying a firm foundation for the future.

Rapidly increasing demand has since led to the growth of a further 6 stock shapes branches at strategic locations within the UK. In 1990 Ensinger South was the first satellite branch to be opened in Havant, Hampshire. This branch moved to a new larger premises in Waterlooville in 2001. 

Due to rapid growth and increasing demand, expansions in 1993 and 1998 saw the company move to a new, purpose-built premises. A ceremony was held to mark the cutting of the first sod for Ensinger's new construction in Tonyrefail, South Wales. Company founder Wilfried Ensinger made the first cut into the ground. The road in which the new premises would reside was named 'Wilfried Way' as a permanent tribute to Wilfried Ensinger to honour the company's continued investment in the area. A year to the day of the ceremonial dig, Ensinger held the official opening of the new premises, which now houses the UK headquarters where core functions such as technical services, quality, marketing, purchasing, human resources and accounting reside.

Ensinger Building Products was established as an independent trading company, selling insulbar® window profiles into the UK market. Insulbar® develops and produces insulating bars for the thermal separation of doors, windows, and facades in metal. 

The opening of a brand new facility, Ensinger North East, near Newcastle, continues the growth of the material distribution business in the UK. 

John Speirs (founder of Ensinger UK) received an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in recognition of his services to advanced material and manufacturing in Wales. This award was presented to him by HRH The Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle. 

Ensinger's UK story began in December 1987, with just 3 people and an aspiring vision to dominate the UK engineering plastics market. 25 years later, the company grew into a UK leader in the field of engineering plastics, with over 250 employees, 6 further stock shapes branches and 2 machine shops.

To celebrate this monumental event, and to show appreciation to all the employees, a special Christmas party was organised where staff from each of the UK locations attended. The celebrations did not stop there, a summer party also took place at Ensinger UK's head office location in Tonyrefail, South Wales. 

In November 2014, Elekem, based in Rossendale Valley, East Lancashire, officially became part of Ensinger Group. With over 30 years experience and success in the fabrication of PEEK and PTFE tube products for final machining, Elekem continues to enhance the existing Ensinger stock shapes portfolio with newly accessible specialist products and sizes, all manufactured from within the UK.

Trig Engineering celebrated its 50 year anniversary since establishment. The company was founded in 1965 by Percy Triggol, and in 1994 became part of Ensinger Group, growing from strength to strength throughout its 50 years. 

To commemorate the event, an end of summer celebration was held at the Trig site in Bridgwater, Somerset.  During the celebrations, Klaus Ensinger was asked to unveil a commemorative picture of the first ever Trig building. The day was a success and a great way to celebrate the impressive diamond 50 years.