Manufacturing & Capability

  • Yes, we manufacture on a single 140,000+ sq ft purpose-built production site in Hereford, UK.

  • We supply into nearly every possible sector, including food and drink, industrial, automotive, construction, retail, healthcare & pharmaceutical, furniture & bedding, logistics & distribution, agriculture, metals, timber, specialist waste collection and more!


  • Yes, we offer in-line printing on every extrusion line for simple logos and warnings, plus reel-to-reel printing for up to 5 colour prints and more complex branding.

 

Sustainability & Recycling

  • Sustainability is at the heart of Elite Plastics, supported by large solar panel installations, advanced energy monitoring systems, energy-efficient production lines, LED lighting and our on-site recycling facility. Our commitment to reducing environmental impact runs throughout the business, including water-saving initiatives such as waterless urinals across site. We also offer recycled and part-recycled product blends, as well as compostable and sugarcane-based material options. Elite’s sustainability efforts have been recognised through multiple industry award nominations and wins. To learn more, please click HERE.

  • Yes, all of our polythene products are LDPE 4 recyclable , and Elite also operates a 24/7 on-site recycling facility that internally recycles 99.9% of production waste into recycled films, bags and covers.

 

Stock Holding & Delivery

  • Yes, we offer extensive warehousing, tailored stock management and call-off ordering, with same-day despatch available on call-off orders and two-day lead times on stocked items. All our Hand & Machine wrap range is also stocked, ready for delivery within 2-3 working days.

  • Lead times vary depending on the product and typically range from 7 days to 4 weeks or more. However, we always aim to remain flexible and support our customers wherever possible. If an order is urgent, we will always do our utmost to prioritise production and meet your required delivery timeframe.

 

Quality & Certifications

  • We maintain consistent product quality through strict in-house quality control at every stage of production, from raw material intake through to extrusion, printing and conversion. Our manufacturing processes are continuously monitored using advanced testing and inspection systems to ensure every batch meets the required specification. This is supported by our ISO 9001 quality management system and experienced technical team, ensuring reliable performance across all production volumes.

  • Yes, Elite Plastics holds key industry certifications including BRCGS (AA Grade) and ISO 9001. These accreditations demonstrate our commitment to consistent quality, food safety standards and robust manufacturing processes across all of our production.

 

Materials, Specifications & Blends

  • Yes, we can match existing polythene specifications and work with you to replicate current performance characteristics. Our main polymer blends are fully customisable, allowing us to adjust formulations to achieve specific properties such as strength, flexibility, clarity, slip levels and performance requirements. This enables us to develop bespoke blends tailored precisely to your application.

  • Yes, as we are a manufacturer, we can match your current products specifications exactly, and offer 100% like for like options. We also have an on-site laboratory, so if you are unsure of the specifications of your current products, you can send us a sample and we can examine and test in our lab, to ensure we match your current products exactly.

  • We manufacture our products using a wide range of material options to suit different applications and performance requirements. These include standard non-shrink polythene, heat shrink films, partially recycled and fully recycled blends, as well as more sustainable alternatives such as compostable materials and sugar-cane based polythene. All of these blends can also be adjusted and tailored to achieve the required characteristics, ensuring the final product is fully optimised for performance, efficiency and cost.

If you have any questions that haven’t been answered, please contact us HERE and our technical team will help answer them for you right away.


Why choose Elite Plastics?

UK manufacturer with over 35 years’ experience in polythene packaging. We offer fully in-house extrusion, printing and conversion, supported by BRCGS AA accreditation and ISO 9001 quality standards. With in-house recycling, large stockholding, technical expertise and 24/7 production, we provide reliable, end-to-end supply for demanding applications.

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