theplasticshop.co.uk

theplasticshop.co.uk: branded engineering plastics sold online from the UK

theplasticshop.co.uk is the trading name of Gilbert Curry Industrial Plastics Co Ltd, a family business that sells engineering plastic materials online. The company describes itself as the UK's original online supplier of premium branded plastics, a claim it dates to the launch of its online shop in 2004; before that it operated as a traditional mail-order retailer under the Gilbert Curry Industrial Plastics name from 1982. It reports that more than 100,000 customers have bought directly from the online shop since it began tracking such figures around a decade ago, with many others ordering through its sales team.

Stockholding and distribution of branded materials

The catalogue is built around premium plastics from European manufacturers, supplied in rod, sheet, plate and tube formats. Stockholding and distribution form one of the company's core activities, alongside fabrication and machining services. Materials listed include acetal, acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, PVDF, PTFE, PSU and PPSU, rubber sheet and foam sheet, plus branded engineering grades such as Delrin, Duratron (PAI, PBI and PEI), Ertalyte, Fluorosint, Nylatron, Peek, Semitron, Torlon and Tufnol.

Acrylic and polycarbonate ranges

Acrylic is sold under the Perspex® brand, and the company states it is an officially approved stockist of genuine Perspex® acrylic sheet, rod and tube. The acrylic section also covers acrylic mirrors, discs, cut letters, screens and a Perspex® cleaning spray. On the polycarbonate side, Lexan® material is offered as sheet, rod and tube, together with polycarbonate mirror.

Correx® and other sheet products

The company is an approved supplier of genuine Correx® corrugated sheet, which it notes is made in the UK. The wider sheet range includes flexible PVC curtain, floor protection sheets, shed windows and garden mirrors. Ancillary items such as bubble wrap, cable ties and cardboard sheet appear alongside the plastics.

Fabrication, cutting and machined parts

Beyond supplying raw stock, the business carries out plastic fabrication and produces gaskets, washers and spacers. Its workshop services include CNC routing, laser cutting and machining, which allow material to be supplied cut or machined rather than only in standard stock forms.

Samples, offers and quality accreditation

Customers can request a sample pack of materials to evaluate before ordering, and the site maintains a special offers section for discounted stock. The company states it is accredited to the BS EN ISO 9001 quality standard. It also publishes a price beat promise and a delivery information page among its customer-care policies.

Reviews and customer feedback

According to the information available when this profile was written, the company uses Climbo, described as an independent, community-driven review platform, to collect and publish customer reviews, and it states that it shares every review received and uses the feedback to shape the business. The site presents a five-star service claim tied to its online trading history.

Delivery and contact channels

Orders are shipped within the UK and worldwide, according to the company's own description. Enquiries are handled by a sales team reachable by freephone and by an international number, with email offered for contact outside office hours. The company is registered in England and holds a VAT registration.