Materials technology · Northampton, UK

A material that moulds to any shape, then holds firm.

Alltorc Innovations Ltd has developed an innovative, patented thermoplastic compound that can be thermally moulded at low melt temperatures — yet behaves as a semi-rigid, rubber-like solid once cured. One material; a portfolio of real-world products.

Material Innovation. Real World Impact.

EP 3107507European Patent
3Products in portfolio
50+ / 20+Distributors / Countries
6+Potential applications
The material

flexiTorc® — low-melt, remouldable, reusable

Every Alltorc product is built on a single uniquely formulated polymer blend. It softens at a low melt temperature so it can be shaped to any design, then sets rigid — and unlike most conventional thermoplastics, it can be reshaped and fully re-processed.

Protected by European Patent
EP 3107507
Patent · Trademarks

flexiTorc® is supplied as a 3D-printable filament in 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm diameters as well as in granular feedstock. It runs on standard FDM and direct-feed systems, validated across both consumer and industrial printers.

Unlike most conventional thermoplastics, flexiTorc® can be reshaped and fully re-processed. A worldwide manufacturing & distribution licence underpins commercial supply, with 50+ distributors across 20+ countries.

Format
Filament + granule
1.75 mm · 2.85 mm · feedstock
Behaviour
Low-melt
mould · adjust · repeat
Re-usability
Re-processable
breaks down & re-prints
Process
FDM & direct feed
no bespoke tooling
flexiTorc® filament on production reels in natural, green and grey, with granular feedstock in the foreground
flexiTorc® — production reels and granular feedstock
Heated
Soft & mouldable
Once cured
Semi-rigid solid
Soft Rigid
Two flagship innovations

From a single polymer, two distinct frontiers

flexiTorc® is the platform. Today, two product programmes turn its low-melt adaptability into solutions for markets where fit, comfort, durability and re-use matter most.

Medical devicesPersonal protection

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Markets & applications

Where flexiTorc® will go to work

Rapid iteration with no tooling costs, low-heat reshaping and full re-usability.

Prototyping

Rapid iteration of complex shapes with no tooling costs, using standard FDM and direct-feed equipment with low-heat reshaping.

Medical devices

Custom-fit orthotics, prosthetics and rehabilitation aids tailored precisely to individual patient requirements.

Tooling & fixtures

Low-volume production tooling that can be reshaped on-site — cutting lead times and manufacturing costs.

Automotive

Lightweight, durable components ideal for custom runs and rapid prototyping in automotive design.

Consumer goods

Personalised wearables, protective accessories and ergonomic products tailored to the individual.

Education & research

Safe, reusable material for academic institutions and R&D labs exploring additive manufacturing.

Our supporters

Backed from the start of the torc journey

Invaluable support from leading universities, research centres, innovation agencies and funders across the UK.

10+ years
Of development behind the patent, compound and products
~£500,000
Invested by the founders to date
15
Universities, research centres, funders and partners
Universities

Academic partners for materials research, testing and validation of flexiTorc® and its applications.

University of WarwickUniversity of BirminghamAston UniversityLoughborough UniversityUniversity of Bedfordshire
Research & innovation

National and regional research, manufacturing and health-technology bodies supporting the development programme.

Innovate UKSTFC / UKRIWMGNCCMTCWMHTIA
Regional & funding partners

Local authorities and funders who backed the torc journey in the Midlands.

Coventry City CouncilRugby CouncilCWRT
Advisers

Specialist consultancy support alongside the leadership team.

MCA Consultancy
In their words

What researchers and clinicians say

“
3D structures were successfully printed today using your material, and with good quality. It is the most straightforward material I have ever tried in our equipment.
Dr Zuoxin ZhouResearch Fellow, Engineering Materials
“
Using torc material, which can be fully customised on the patient, will revolutionise orthotic care.
Steve CookeConsultant, Orthopaedics
“
This product will be a game changer when it hits the market.
NHS & Private Sector Prosthetist20+ years' clinical experience
“
Custom-fit on the patient, lightweight and re-usable — torc material answers needs conventional devices simply cannot.
Clinical & Academic PartnersValidation programme
The team

The Leadership Team

Four decades of engineering management. Four decades of finance.

Alltorc is led by directors with deep experience in international engineering businesses, materials commercialisation and innovation funding.

Gary Blundell
Gary Blundell
Chief Executive Officer
  • 40+ years in senior management in engineering across the UK and USA, across a diverse range of markets.
  • International business development — establishing overseas offices and representation.
  • Senior member of a Group PLC team that floated an electronics group on the Unlisted Securities Market.
  • SVP of a specialist engineering components business in Massachusetts — 250% revenue growth to $45m by year three.
  • Significant experience in ERDF-funded innovation initiatives with Coventry and Warwickshire institutions.
  • Co-founded an agency helping inventors access innovation grant programmes through major universities.
  • Co-founded torc2 Ltd to develop a low-melt thermoplastic initially to replace Plaster of Paris in medical devices.
  • Secured the granting of European Patent EP3107507 and the subsequent trademarks.
Kathryn Whatton
Kathryn Whatton
Chief Financial Officer
  • 40+ years in business development, marketing and finance across organisations large and small.
  • Skilled across finance, marketing, database management, strategy and project management.
  • Restructured a workwear sales team to deliver a £400,000 turnover uplift — 10% — in twelve months.
  • Designed and introduced an online site serving major blue-chip clients end to end.
  • Delivered a global reward and recognition programme for 25,000 employees of financial group AMP.
  • Restructured the cashflow of a £5m-turnover company, keeping it viable to a full-value sale.
  • Integral to the development of torc2 Ltd and its associated companies.

Shareholders & Governance

Majority shareholders
Gary Blundell
Kathryn Whatton
Minority shareholders
Andrew Hawkins
Vivienne Swain
Ron Taylor
Founding Technical Director

Ron Taylor (retired)

Graduate polymer chemist with 40+ years' senior technical management experience in plastics conversion across the UK and South Africa. Retired six years ago due to ill health. As Technical Director of torc2 Ltd, he was instrumental in developing the core thermoplastic compound and securing European Patent 3107507. Remains a shareholder.

Investment opportunity

Ready to shape the future?

Alltorc Innovations Ltd is inviting investment from up to four strategic partners to carry a validated materials-technology business through to commercialisation and future sale.

Investment sought
£200,000
Sought from a maximum of four investors
Equity offered
20%
Total shareholding for full investment
Exit strategy
3 Years
Directors' aim to sell Alltorc Innovations
Max investors
4
A focused, strategic partnership

Interested in investing?

For the full investor proposal and financial information, please contact us.

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Let's talk Alltorc.

Whether you're an investor, a clinical partner, a distributor or a manufacturer — we'd welcome the conversation. Further details on the technology and the opportunity are available on request.

Alltorc Innovations Ltd Registered Address 93 Welford Road
Kingsthorpe
Northampton
NN2 8AJ
United Kingdom
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