Our Story - Abplas

A family-run
business

We are a friendly, helpful team of problem-solvers specialising in plastics. Whatever questions you have about plastics, our team will be able to provide detailed information about the products and services most suited to your brief.

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Established over 80 years ago as a family-run business making lampshades and jewellery, we progressed into timber and DIY before concentrating fully on plastics.

Plastics were a relatively new concept ‘back in the old days’ and it took a while for people to realise the advantages of Perspex and plastic roofing as a viable alternative to glass.

Our business has evolved over the past eight decades through innovation and problem-solving; working with clients to develop high-quality, industry-leading products across a wide range of sectors.

When we first started venturing into plastics, we sold sheets, which then progressed into bespoke fabrication. As the years have gone by, our fabrication skills have developed, along with our projects, which have got more and more complicated.

Embracing modern technology

Over the years, we have embraced modern technology, without compromising on our attention to detail.

Whereas everything used to be cut by hand, we now use CNC machining and laser cutting. Our most recent purchase was a direct-to-media printer, which has proved to be a great asset to our skill set. We have found that all these machines complement the parts of our work we still do by hand and allow us to retain our high standards of finish.

We are extremely proud of our work and love working with commercial and non-commercial clients to produce beautifully crafted bespoke items.

Why choose us?

We pride ourselves on our work and the high level of customer service we give to every client. As a result, we have many long-standing customers whom we enjoy working closely with.

You can talk to us over the phone, by email or in person, and our knowledgeable team will work with you to develop the best solution for your brief.

Experts at what we do, we regularly feature in the media, supplying work for adverts, shows and events including London Fashion Week.

We are also proud to supply some of the world’s most recognised brands including Nike, Selfridges, the Conrad Hotel Group, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, KPMG and John Lewis.