Chris Elmore MP visits Nodor headquarters in Bridgend – a company of rich heritage and expertise
Chris Ellmore MP visited the Bridgend headquarters of Nodor, the global market leader in premium darts, dartboards and accessories last Friday. The company demonstrated its advanced manufacturing and technology which is backed by their obsession for winning.
Founded more than 100 years ago, Nodor Darts is recognised as the largest and most advanced manufacturer of premium bristle dartboards, aerospace grade tungsten darts and related products in the World. It is best known for pioneering industry brands including Winmau, Nodor and Red Dragon.
The visit, which was organised by UK Private Capital, provided Chris Elmore MP with the opportunity to learn how Inflexion’s investment has supported Nodor Darts’ continued development, helping the business strengthen its operations, expand its international reach and invest for future growth.
Inflexion is a leading European mid-market private equity firm that partners with ambitious management teams to help businesses achieve sustainable growth. Inflexion invested in the company in December 2024, using its significant experience in scaling global brands to support management in growing the business through geographic and channel expansion. Inflexion has also been critical in supporting new product development and the use of technology to enhance the customer experience.
UK Private Capital data shows that as of 2025, private capital-backed businesses supported 74,000 jobs in Wales and contributed £4.4 billion to Welsh GDP.
Vince Bluck, Company Director, Nodor Darts, said:
“The UK has been at the forefront of the global darts industry for over 100 years - with British brands, tournament promoters and professional players all dominating the sport.
"With global prize funds in 2026 set to exceed £25m and record numbers of players joining the sport on a daily basis, we’re hugely excited about the journey ahead.
"Our sincere thanks to Chris and his team for taking the time to visit our Head Office in Bridgend and outlining the Government’s commitment to providing the stable economic fundamentals that will assist our ambitious, export focussed, growth plans over the long term.”
Chris Elmore, MP for Bridgend, said,
“Fascinating visit with the team at Nodor Darts last week, based on the Bridgend Industrial Estate, who are recognised as the leading manufacturer of premium dartboards and aerospace grade tungsten darts and were recent recipients of the Kings Award for Enterprise last year.
“They operate and export in over 100 countries globally and provide over 150 highly skilled jobs locally and continue to grow. It was also brilliant to learn more about the business’s rich history with communities across Bridgend.
“As a long-time darts fan, I’d like to thank Nodor’s Vince Bluck for the opportunity to meet - though I still need to brush up on my skills with a dartboard!”
Michael Moore, Chief Executive of UK Private Capital, said:
“Nodor is a great example of a business that has harnessed the support of private capital to achieve financial success, deliver innovation and support the local economy.
“Our industry is a partner for growth, backing some of the most innovative businesses supporting local economies in every nation and region.”
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Background:
About Nodor Darts
Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Bridgend, South Wales, Nodor International is the global leader in darts equipment. Its portfolio includes Winmau, the Professional Darts Corporation’s exclusive dartboard provider, and Red Dragon, a brand at the cultural forefront of the sport. Nodor products are sold in over 100 countries worldwide and trusted by elite professionals, including multiple PDC World Champions.
About Inflexion
Inflexion is a leading mid-market private equity firm, investing in high growth, entrepreneurial businesses with ambitious management teams and working in partnership with them to accelerate growth. Inflexion’s flexible approach allows it to back both majority and minority investments, investing £10m to £400m of equity in each deal. With bespoke teams and dedicated capital, Inflexion’s funds invest across a variety of sectors from offices in London, Manchester, Stockholm and Amsterdam.
About UK Private Capital
UK Private Capital is the industry body and public policy advocate for the private equity (PE), venture capital (VC) and private credit ecosystem in the UK. With a membership of 600 firms, we represent UK-based private capital firms, as well as their professional advisers and a large base of UK and global investors. The private equity, venture capital and private credit industry has a vital role to play in driving national and regional growth. Currently over 13,000 companies, employing more than 2.5 million people, are backed by private capital investment in the UK.
