Hilux Poly

Hilux Poly: pallet stretch wrap supplied from Derby

Hilux Poly is a UK supplier of pallet stretch wrap, also referred to on its site as shrink wrap. The company operates from Unit 11 Wetherby Business Park, Wetherby Road, Osmaston Industrial Estate, Derby DE24 8HL, and holds stock there for dispatch. It presents itself as the finished-products brand of Iftikhar Plastic & Company UK Ltd, a supplier of prime and recycled polymers, and states that it was founded in 2020 with a combined plastics industry background of 35 years.

The range is deliberately narrow: five products covering two film thicknesses, clear or black film, and standard or extended core. All rolls measure 400mm x 250m and are sold in cartons of six. The company describes its film as suitable for pallets, cartons, furniture, warehouse storage, dispatch, transport, retail stockrooms, e-commerce packing and removals.

Clear and black film in 17 and 23 micron

The catalogue lists 17 micron clear film with a standard core, and 23 micron film in clear or black with either standard or extended core. The 17 micron grade is positioned for light to medium, stable loads, while 23 micron is described as the safer default for heavier or taller pallets and mixed loads. Clear film keeps labels visible; black film conceals contents and gives a uniform finish.

At the time of writing, the listed prices per six-roll carton, excluding VAT, were £30.99 for 17 micron clear standard core, £33.99 for 23 micron clear standard core, £34.97 for 23 micron clear extended core, £34.99 for 23 micron black standard core and £35.99 for 23 micron black extended core. The company states that every roll contains at least 30% post-consumer recycled plastic and that clean used film can be recycled through commercial waste services.

Standard core or extended core

The core determines how the film is applied rather than the film itself. Extended-core rolls are intended for hand wrapping without a dispenser, described as suitable for smaller pallets, mixed loads, occasional jobs and multiple locations. Standard-core rolls are aimed at users who wrap frequently with a dispenser, where consistent tension, smoother application and reduced film usage matter more.

Weighed and checked before dispatch

A central part of the company's presentation is verification of roll specifications. Hilux Poly states that the length and weight of every roll are checked against the figures printed on the box before shipping, and that it publishes the real weight. It cites a 23 micron roll weighing 2.43kg, compared with a typical market roll of the same advertised specification at around 1.20kg. The site invites buyers to weigh any roll, its own or a competitor's, and provides a micron and weight calculator for that purpose.

The company also offers a price match: if the same specification is found cheaper elsewhere, it says it will revise its price. It describes itself as supplying direct, without a middleman, and states that nothing is drop-shipped or made to order.

Trade volumes and ordering

Cartons of six rolls are the smallest quantity, and the company says the film is the same whether one carton or twenty are bought. Full-pallet orders reduce the per-carton price; pallet quantities start from 60 cartons and vary by product and box size, with the exact quantity and price confirmed on request. For repeat orders on a predictable cycle, Hilux Poly offers standing arrangements based on monthly volume rather than quoting each time.

The company reports a 5.0-star rating on Google from the information available when this profile was written.

Sectors served

The site identifies manufacturing and production, shipping and distribution, warehouse and storage, retail and wholesale, removals and storage, and export and transport as the main environments for its film. It also provides a set of online tools, including a micron and weight calculator, a wrap calculator, a load quiz and a pallet size guide, alongside buying guides and a list of 21 frequently asked questions.