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Great service, had need to order a sheet of PTFE and team kept me informed as to when I could collect. Very helpful and friendly staff, product exactly as expected and the most competitively priced t... See more
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Polycarbonate sheets arrived well packed, unmarked and on time. I've been using theplasticshop aka Gilbert Curry for polymer rod and sheet since the 1980s when I used to pop into their Coventry premi... See more
I have placed many bulk orders of Persex from here, all pre-cut to size for my laser cutter. Always packaged very well, and if I have ever had a problem it has been sorted promptly. DX Delivery can be... See more
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Company details
- Plastic Wholesaler
- Acrylic Shop
- Manufacturer
- Plastic fabrication company
- Plastic Products Supplier
- Polythene and plastic sheeting supplier
About theplasticshop.co.uk
Written by the company
At theplasticshop.co.uk, our mission is to help you find the perfect plastic material tailored to your needs while providing top-quality, fairly priced products and ensuring timely delivery.
Our roots date back to 1982, where we began as a traditional industry-to-industry stockholder of plastic rod, sheet & tube, eventually evolving into the original UK online supplier of premium plastics.
As a family-owned business, we collaborate with a dedicated team to offer the finest branded plastics from Europe's leading manufacturers. We're committed to saving you time and money by guaranteeing the best products at the most competitive prices. We take pride in our accreditation to the professional quality standard BS EN ISO 9001.
Our extensive product range as a plastic stockholder and supplier includes:
- Nylon
- Acetal
- Nylatron®
- Ertalyte®
- PTFE
- Ketron Peek®
- Torlon®
- PVDF
- Perspex® sheet
- Coloured Perspex®
- Acrylic sheet
- Acrylic mirror sheet
- Acrylic rod
- Acrylic tube
- Correx sheet
- Lexan® polycarbonate
- Polycarbonate rod
- Polycarbonate sheet
- Polycarbonate tube
- Delrin®
- Polypropylene
- Polyethylene
- Rubber sheet
- Ertacetal®
- Foam sheet
- Industrial PVC strip curtains
- Tufnol® materials
All our products are sourced directly from the world's leading material manufacturers and are available for purchase online.
We offer cut pieces or full rod, tube, sheet, and plate with no minimum or maximum quantity restrictions. Most stock items are dispatched the next day for your convenience.
Contact info
16 Bayton Road, CV7 9EJ, Coventry, United Kingdom
- 02476588388
- feedback@theplasticshop.co.uk
- www.theplasticshop.co.uk
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Great communication and fast delivery.
19 August 2024
All plastic parts arrived fine
All plastic parts arrived fine, correct sizes, thanks.
Do you ever re-use the cardboard ?
22 August 2024
Excellent service
Excellent service, had what I needed and a very quick turnaround
Would definitely recommend
20 August 2024
Prompt delivery
Prompt delivery, good communication. A company I will use again. Brilliant.
20 August 2024
We've used the Plastic Shop for years
We've used the Plastic Shop for years, sometimes for buying the raw material such as acetal rods and sometime for finished parts such as polycarbonate plates with various machined holes.
Always a good service and good quality product.
14 August 2024
Easy ordering
Easy ordering, good product range, competitive prices and fast delivery.
15 August 2024
Purchase arrived on time and well…
Purchase arrived on time and well wrapped, which is all anyone could ask for.
9 August 2024
Satisfied customer for 38 years
Polycarbonate sheets arrived well packed, unmarked and on time. I've been using theplasticshop aka Gilbert Curry for polymer rod and sheet since the 1980s when I used to pop into their Coventry premises and collect it myself. Great range, reasonable prices.
8 August 2024
Friendly and knowledgeable service.
8 August 2024
Easy to order and quick delivery
22 July 2024
Great range of materials
Great range of materials, no issue with cancelling order when found to be un-needed.
25 July 2024
Great service
17 July 2024
Perfect plastic
I required a sheet of plastic to help with sandcastle forms. The Plastic Shop advised on the correct thickness and type that worked out perfect for my use case.
15 July 2024
Fantastic staff and customer service
Fantastic staff. Great communication from the team. Always friendly.
12 July 2024
Had what I needed to complete a project.
8 June 2024
Had material in stock and it shipped…
Had material in stock and it shipped the same day to arrive the next.
2 July 2024
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