About Us

Your trusted UK plastics stockist and machinist, delivering quality and reliability at scale since 1969.

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Supplying Industry Since 1969

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Who We Are

Oadby Plastics has evolved from family-founded to one of the UK’s leading independent plastics suppliers and machinists. With a nationwide presence, we provide high-quality engineered plastics to industries including manufacturing, food and beverage, packaging, and engineering.

Our extensive facilities include 250,000 sq. ft of warehousing and distribution space and a 50,000 sq. ft machining facility, giving us the scale and capability to handle everything from stock supply to precision CNC-machined parts. We pride ourselves on being a one-stop solution for businesses seeking both supply and technical expertise.

As a trusted UK plastics stockist and machinist with ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditations, we serve customers who rely on our expertise, responsiveness, and deep knowledge of engineering plastics. From standard stock sheets to custom-machined components, we ensure every project meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

Founded in 1969, Oadby Plastics has grown from a single-site supplier into a nationwide network of branches and facilities. Over the decades, we’ve expanded our warehousing, invested in advanced machining capabilities, and acquired complementary businesses – all to better serve our customers.

From the introduction of CNC milling and turning facilities to modern distribution and stockholding systems, our history is a story of continuous investment, innovation, and a commitment to being the UK’s most trusted plastics stockist and machinist.

 

Our Mission, Vision & Values

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Committed to Excellence

Our mission is to deliver exceptional products and services while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Our vision is to remain the UK’s go-to plastics stockist and machinist, continually investing in people, machinery, and technology to meet evolving customer needs.

Our values – integrity, expertise, innovation and customer focus – guide everything we do, ensuring that every interaction with Oadby Plastics reinforces trust and confidence.

Striving for Customer Service Excellence

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Expertise You Can Rely on

Customer satisfaction is at the heart of our business. From initial enquiry to technical advice, in-house machining, delivery and account support, our teams combine technical knowledge with practical experience to provide solutions that work. Our dedicated production and QA teams ensure that every machined part and stock item meets rigorous standards before it reaches our customers.

By investing in the latest CNC machinery and digital systems, we maintain precision, speed, and reliability across all projects. Our focus on service excellence means our customers always know they’re in capable hands.

History

Oadby Plastics formed

Formed by Alan Driver and German manufacturer, Deutshe-Holzveredelung.

1969

Head Office moves

Success leads to expansion and first manual routers installed.

1973

Conveyor range

Partnered with top conveyor component manufacturer to lead sales in the UK.

1977

Relocation & expansion

The first of a further 3 moves over the next 16 years.

1979

Entering new markets

Increased focus on semi-finished plastics, machined parts and conveyor sales.

1988

CNC investment

Major programme of investment in CNC routing machinery.

1997

ABG join the group

Acquisition of Northampton-based CNC machinist, ABG Rubber & Plastics.

1998

Bespoke machining facility

25,000 sq.ft. purpose-built facility opens at our site in Leicestershire.

2002

Cannock branch opens

Our first branch, specialising in the supply of PE, PP and PVC to the fabrication industry.

2004

Product range expansion

Over the next 2 years, our range expands to include display and engineering materials.

2005

Warrington branch opens

More expansion to serve the increased demand from our north-west customers.

2006

Anglia Plastics joins the group

Acquisition of Bedfordshire-based fabricators, Anglia Plastics.

2009

Warrington expansion

Branch moves to new 22,000 sq. ft. premises, reflecting considerable growth since 2006.

2011

Swindon branch opens

Due to consistent consumer demand, new branch opens to cover south-west sales.

2012

The big move

Head office moves into its new 150,000 sq. ft. warehousing and machining facility.

2015

Cannock expansion

Branch moves to new 22,000 sq. ft. premises to keep pace with their consistent growth.

2016

Direct Plastics joins the group

Purchased ‘online selling’ specialists, Direct Plastics, to further enhance the group’s position.

2017

Braintree branch opens

New 24,000 sq. ft. branch opens in Braintree to cover south-east- sales.

2018

50 years of Oadby Plastics

Group-wide refurbishment starts, ensuring all sites have the most modern facilities.

2019

Clenviro joins the group

Purchased Clenviro, specialists in designing and manufacturing sewage treatment systems.

2023

Continued growth

The group looks to further expansion of premises and digital presence.

2025

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