arnold plastics

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ThyssenKruppMaterials (UK)

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Welcome

Established in 1967 as Arnold Sales and Engineering Limited, the company was formed primarily to assemble braided PTFE and metallic hoses.

Two years later an opportunity arose to distribute plastic sheet, rod and tube for a mainland European manufacturer. Within three years the company was operating from leasehold 10,000 square feet premises having outgrown the space provided at a terraced house in Northampton’s town centre.

In 1981 continued growth had made a further move necessary, this time to leasehold space at Round Spinney Industrial Estate. The extra space provided here persuaded the company to offer Plastic Fabrication and Machining services and thereafter the design and manufacture of the UK’s first transparent riot shields, and then onwards to a whole host of Plastic Products.

In 1996 the company made its most significant investment to date, a freehold purchase of purpose built premises in Moulton Park, Northampton.

Now with six manufacturing divisions including Fabrication-Machining, Vacuum Forming, POS, Acrylic Furniture, Personal Protective Equipment products and Signs and Graphics, the company’s prosperity has been consolidated with investment in the very latest computer aided design software and machine tool technology and of course a very skilled and flexible workforce.

This brochure has been designed to provide you with a brief overview of the services and products available and to give you an insight as to how our company can benefit you and your organisation. We hope you find it informative and interesting.

P L A S T I C S F O R I N D U S T R Y R ETA I L & H O M E

FabricationFabrication is a generic term that is often applied to all aspects of sheet plastics processing.Originally as a subcontract plastic fabricator we have gained a broad experience in working with all types of plastic.

With our engineering pedigree we have risen to meet the ever increasing demands of industry and we have made the necessary technological investment in equipment and software to ensure we offer the most up to date and cost effective method of manufacture.Our technical sales team have a wealth of practical experience with industrial plastic components and product applications and are on hand to assist customers.

Bending & FormingAll plastics can be formed by heat bending and this type of processing is the mainstay of fabrication manufacture, along with material bonding.

Line bending Acrylic

Drape formed panel

Line bent machine guardDrape former & created part

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Forming in a wide range of materials, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, PVC, Polystyrene and Polypropylene.Heat line bending up to 3 metresDrape forming up to 2.5 by 1.25 metresFan assisted ovens for forming, pre-drying and stress relieving.In-house tooling and former manufactureFlame and diamond polishing

S H A P I N G T H E N E E D S O F I N D U S T R Y

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With Acrylic and plastic fabrication, therein lies the skill of our fabricators by bending and/or bonding an array of plastics creating a product purely by their labour and ability.

We have a saying that “If we can’t make it no one can” and this has proved true throughout the years. Whether it be a simple construction of a machine guard or a complicated electrical housing we have the skills to create quality products.

We serve a diverse range of industries, including electronics, food processing, packaging, pharmaceutical, distribution, printing, retail shopfitting, cosmetics and oil and gas. All of these sectors have their own special type of requirements whether it be special machining, bonding, intricate fabrication or marrying our fabrication with other wood or metal parts, or the use of very specialist materials such as PEEK, Nyloil and PVDF.

Machine GuardsA specialist area for ourselves is the manufacture and installation, if necessary, of machine and equipment guarding. Using Polycarbonate, PETG, Acrylic or PVC our guarding systems are recognised throughout industry. As leaders of the field we have developed a modular framework system which can be produced in stainless steel, mild steel or aluminium, which is quick to install and extremely cost effective. Our guards adhere to current health and safety legislation and are produced to British Standard.Having produced guarding for industry for over 30 years we are the “guarding experts”, and invite you to tap into our expertise.

Installation & SurveysBeyond the design and manufacture, customers often require a fitting service as well. Our experienced fitting teams are available to install within all types of environments including those with compliance overrides such as food, trading or security aspects. Our installation service covers all aspects of our manufacture from machine guards, signage, to retail displays.

Accurate trouble free installations are the product of accurate site surveys and to this end we offer site surveys free of charge.Carried out by one of our experienced workforce, the survey will detail not only the position of the manufactured item and surrounding area but in the case of machine guards it may include consideration to potentially hazardous areas.A full free design service is offered in conjunction with our free survey service.

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Line bent Acryl ic machine guard

Fitt ing on site


Plastic BondingWe can bond almost all plastics by using propriety adhesives especially formulated for particular types of plastic and for special applications, such as Acrylic to other plastics, or plastic to wood or metal or for waterproofing joints.We also UV bond which is particularly suitable for display cases, furniture and high end value products for which there is a requirement to achieve an invisible bond.

Plastic WeldingAn art form in itself, with hot air welding we can weld a whole variety of plastics ranging from PVC, Polypropylene, Polycarbonate, Polyethylene and PETG into tanks, chutes, hoppers, tunnels and even playground slide liners.This very specialist service is much in demand as industry requires more and more innovative manufacturing solutions.

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Plastic welding

Machine housing - welded constru

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Acrylic bonding

PVC Fume extractor - welded construct

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Cover - bonded construction


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We have a comprehensive array of conventional machining equipment including lathes and milling machines together with CNC linked HAAS vertical maching centres and lathes all operated by time served highly skilled engineers providing the technical expertise in producing complex machined parts to exacting standards.All our CNC machinery is linked to CAD/CAM technology with a permanent DNC link between design and programming departments.Modern plastics afford the flexibility and cost effectiveness which traditional metal counterparts just cannot compete with: stability over a wide temperature range, resistance to chemical attack, impact and abrasion resistant, self-lubricating and reduced maintenance costs.

With two 3 Axis and 2 state of the art 5 Axis CNC routers, each with fully integrated software, we can machine, cut and trim even the most complex of products and parts. A size capacity of 3 metres by 1.5 metres accommodates the largest of items and with tandem loading and automatic multi-tool changing this allows efficient machining of complex forms.

Our Antares 2615 PX5, 5 axis machining centre, is at the leading edge of high speed cutting technology. Designed to produce complex production moulds in both Resin and Aluminium, it will accurately trim components in all materials including Kevlar and Carbon Fibre.As well as 5 axis machining the Antares can machine in 3 axis mode to very tight tolerances.

C O M P L E X I T Y S I M P L I C I T Y R E P E ATA B I L I T Y

We can design on clients behalf products or parts in SolidWorks software and program using Cimatron CAD/CAM software with full 5 axis capability.

We can also open and amend customers drawings and 3D models with both Cimatron and SolidWorks in the following formats:IGESStepParasolidDXFDWGDWFPDF

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3 Axis CNC MachineTechnical expertise

In-house designCAD/CAM machine tool technologyFull technical advice serviceDedicated project managersComplex components in any quantitySmall and large volumesSamples and rapid prototypesUnrivalled quality standards


In the manufacture of client’s parts and products it may mean that additional secondary services come to the fore, in our “total manufacture” service it may mean the addition of wood or metal parts, printing, engraving or even painting.Almost all these secondary services are carried out in-house giving us total control of the manufacturing processes.

Where required in our total manufacture policy we can provide certificates of conformity establishing a paper trail from initial raw material manufacture, through the production process to final supply and /or installation.

Accredited ISO 9002 and BSI certified for manufacture and design with a computerised Fabitrak production monitoring system we can guarantee perfect products and parts each and every time, produced on time.

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Flame polishing

Screen printed part

Die cuttingEngraving

Flame PolishingDiamond PolishingHand BuffingScreen PrintingDigital PrintingUV PrintingPad PrintingCut VinylEngravingDie CuttingLabelling


We offer a complete moulding service from design, in-house tooling to manufacture, with additional services of fabrication, assembly and printing.

VACUUM FORMINGA process of heating and forming by a vacuum process over a mould pattern.We have invested heavily in state of the art Geiss vacuum forming machinery giving us the ability to provide highly effective and consistent results, whatever the job.The flexibilty of vacuum forming in the manufacturing process does also bring with it cost effectiveness and speed of production.Prototypes can be produced quickly and accurately before the transfer to full production.

DESIGNWith a comprehensive design studio we can assist customers with the design of their products or part, even with the most technical of briefs. Our SolidWorks software can highlight potential moulding problems and even highlight areas where cost can be engineered out of the product or part.Such is the scope of our design facility that we can visualise the item so well that it will often not be necessary to prototype, thus saving time and expense.With integrated software to CAD-CAM we can ensure an accurate link to tool making, which is vital to producing the finished product.

TOOL MAKINGWe, despite having the most up-to-date and sophisticated CAD facilities and CNC machinery still place reliance on the ability of time served craftsmen who bring traditional tool making expertise to the creation of tooling.However it would not be us if we did not have the best in CNC linked tool making machinery and our Antares 2615 PX5 5 axis machining centre can machine the most complex of aluminium and resin tool moulds.This ability to in house tool saves time and money for our customers and gives ourselves the manufacturing control we demand.

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Geiss vacuum forming machin

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Temperature controlled Aluminium

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P E R F E C T M O U L D I N G S E V E R Y T I M E

MATERIALSAlmost all plastics can be vacuum formed and include Acrylic, Styrene, ABS, Polypropylene, PETG and Polycarbonate.Our technical staff are always on hand to advise as to material and manufacture suitability.

CNC 5 AXIS TRIMMINGWith the integration of the CAD software between the moulding and the trimming process we can guarantee even the most complex of parts expertly trimmed time and time again.

PRINTINGMoulded parts may require brand or image printing either prior to moulding or after and we can offer UV or screen-printing from one colour up to 4-colour process and beyond. Pad and tampo printing together with engraving can also be carried out together with distortion print and the very latest technique of applying printed vinyl to material prior to moulding, thus being able to create Litho quality images with 3D relief. Cut vinyl text and graphics can also be supplied and applied in-house

ASSEMBLYWe can assemble and additionally fabricate component parts, be they plastic, wood, or metal to make the final product, all undertaken to our usual exacting quality standards and eye for detail.

PROTOTYPINGA facility commonly used by our customers to prove a part or product, prior to main production. This facility is particularly useful when “part fit” is required as only a physical assembly will prove the fit to be correct.

QUALITY STANDARDSAccredited ISO 9002 certified for manufacture and design with a computerised FabriTrak production monitoring system we can guarantee perfect product or parts each and every time, produced on time.

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5 Axis CNC machine

‘Adguard’ at work

P E R F E C T M O U L D I N G S E V E R Y T I M E

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DISPLAY, POP & POSAlthough we have an extensive range of standard point of sale products such as leaflet holders and dispensers, we are best known for our design led practical POS & POP solutions.At the forefront of this is our ability to interpret our customer’s aims and to convert them into display solutions.

Working mostly in Acrylics and Styrenes but also in wood and metal we can make to almost any design shape or size.Investment in design and manufacturing technology has meant we offer extreme value for money, whilst never compromising on quality.

Our dedicated account managers work alongside agencies, designers, marketing teams and project managers to ensure campaigns are effective, in place on time and to budget.

DESIGNWe have a completely free of charge design service, with designers who understand the point of sale market and deliver designs that work.

MATERIALSOne of the most commonly asked questions by customers is “what’s new” and we believe we are at the forefront of accessing the very latest of Acrylics and Plastics, we have the expertise to help and advise on materials andmanufacturing suitability.

PRINTINGWe offer the facility to brand or image print products by screen printing from one to four colour process and beyond.We can digital or UV print, pad print, vinyl and engrave. We can also help with creating the artwork for you.

FACILITY & DISTRIBUTIONAs additional services we can especially collate and pack your items, warehouse, or even multi-site distribute them, we offer a full service to fit your individual requirements.

Every picture tells a story, so on that basis what better way than to say, that over the next three pages you will be able to get a snapshot of the range of the type of the items that we can manufacture.

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Various POP/POS Acrylic products

Modular brochure dispenser

Collapsible Bar UnitAdGuard Security Pedestals

Counter top product dispenser

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Light box & 3D letters with gold

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Table talker

Leaflet dispenser Leaflet dispenser

Cocktail shaker & tray

Product display units

Modular b dispenser

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Display unitLeaflet dispenserPromotional standProduct dispensers

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Product display trays Poster surroundLeaflet dispenserPromotional stand Table talker

Leaflet dispenser Product display trayScreenprinted trophiesScreenprinted trophies


Usherette trayTil l dividersA4 information holder

Suggestion box

Screenprinted product standThemed competit ion boxes

Security touchpad housingBrochure dispenser

Screenprinrted clear Acryl ic trophie

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Product display unit

Shelving unitClear acryl ic pl inth3D posters

Engraved neon edged Acrylic cl ipboa

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Display standShelving unit

Cigarette dispensersCustomer response box

Digital ly printed trophies

Promotional display unit


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Screen printed dispenserBrochure dispenserBrochure dispenserGift voucher dispenser

Adjustable compartment dispenser

Product display case Display case columnIl luminated display caseRecord deck cover

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Display case

Product sampling stationAcryl ic air l ine trolley Product Display

Mobile phone unit Product dispenserRetai l window displaysWood & Acrylic FSDU

Rod & wire display systems

Rugby ball holder Table markersSports display caseFootball display case

Table centre

Ice bucket & glass tray Tiered bottle displayTiered bottle displayRevolving bott le display

Product display

Bottle bridge Bottle carrierBack bar displayTiered bott le display

Table talkers

Interactive product display


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Window & Signage displays Il luminated poster holderInformation displaysGraphic panel

Promotional pyramid

Pull Up DisplayCollapsible ballot boxCollapsible ballot box

Post box

Collapsible voting booth

Interactive information stand

FSDU

Revolving leaflet holderCounter top display unit


Product dispenserProduct sampler


Menu holder Rolla Posta

PVC promotional cubes

Product dispenserDesk pad holderTable signsProduct display unit

Mult i - leaflet dispenser 1/3 A4 leaflet dispenserProduct dispenser A4 leaflet dispensers

Shelf trayWire shelf tray

Acryl ic promotional cubePVC stock book

Product tray

Leaflet dispenser


Signs are an extremely cost effective way of promotingyour brand, goods and/or services.

Signage can say so much about a business and impression does count in today’s competitive market place.

We offer a comprehensive service from start to finish, from design to manufacture and installation, with also an aftercare maintenance service.

We have a wide range of signage solutions ranging from simple board signs, through to built-up letters, threedimensional ones, illuminated or not, including new signinnovations such as Flex faced, which allows longer signage without joins, and of course environmental friendly illumination by LED.

Our design facility offers a seamless solution from initial concept through to 3D graphics illustration and then onwards to manufacture and installation.

As part of our installation service we provide site surveys and organise, when required, planning permission.Our national team of experienced fitters can handle all types of signage.

Store fronts & fascias Flex face sign cases Aluminium pan signs Illuminated signs Neon signs Neon lettering Built-up letters & logos Window signage Directional signage Tactile signs LCDs, plasma & digital Moving message signs Banners & flags Totems Building wraps Site signage

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Free design

On site f i t t ing service

Vinyl panels with digital printed sign

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External signAcryl ic exterior sign

External directional sign

I l luminated sign with cut vinyl letters & canopy

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A luminium sign with trough l ighting

I l luminated sign with neon

Panatrim frame sign

PVC printed banner

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Panatrim frame sign

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Divider screensNeon sign


Retai l shop sign


L .E .D . i l luminated sign - built up letters (day and n ight views)

F lat cut letters aff ixed to cladding

I l luminated sign with neon

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Flex faced i l luminated sign

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With the advent of Digital Print, this opened up further opportunities for customers to utilise this medium in enhancing Brand and Product image.

We are at the forefront of Digital Print Technology and have the capability of producing Large Format Digital Prints to photographic quality. We can also digitally print directly onto many different substrates such as wood, metal, acrylic, PVC and even canvas.

Within our graphics department we are able to design, set and print to customers requirements, whether it be a graphics feature wall or directional signage, a one-off print or a large quantity we have the print technology to deliver high quality printed images, quickly and cost effectively.

With a rapid proofing service and quick turnaround we are the reliable choice for Digital Print.

Large format Self adhesive vinyl prints Paper posters Pop-up & roller-banners Banner flags & bunting Exhibition stands Floor graphics Labels

Large Format Digital Prints onto Acrylic

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Mimaki digital printer

Graphics workshopDigital ly printed POS

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In making an impact don’t forget the importance of other products available that can promote your business, products or services.

We have a free of charge design service which can advise not only to the overall design but suggest the type of materials to be used and methods by which you can convey to your customers your business, product or service message.

‘A’ Boards Pavement signs Pull-up banners Exhibition stands Window signage Flags & bunting Banners Wire & rod display systems Promotional booths Mobile hoardings

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Wire & rod display systems

Banners

Pull-up banners Exhibit ion stands

Pavement signs

‘A’ Frame signs

Mobile HoardingsPromotional booths

I M PA C T I S E V E R Y T H I N G

A specialist area for ourselves is in Vehicle Graphics; every company vehicle is a valuable source of mobile and eye-catching advertising. The investment in this type of branding is a fraction of the cost of Newspaper Advertising and goes on working for you day after day.

State-of-the-art full colour, halftone or simple outline cut lettering in long or short-term vinyl announce and enhance your company’s presence and image.

OUR CAPABILITIES INCLUDE: Fleet Graphics Demonstrator Graphics Vehicle Wrapping Decals Contravision Perforated Vinyl Colour Change Vinyl Colour Printed Vinyl Motor Cars Trucks Trailers Aircrafts Motorbikes Boats Motorsports

We have a free Design Service with an electronic library of all vehicle layouts, this together with our specialist Fitting Teams ensures perfect graphics, and a perfect fit.Fitting can be carried out on site at customer’s premises or in our purpose built fitting bays.

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Motorsport graphics

Coach graphics


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Reflective vinyl graphics

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Cut-to-shape printed graphics Red & silver cut graphics

Helicopter graphics

Graphics to curtain sider tru

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White cut lettering graphicsDriving school f leet graphic

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Printed graphics Box lorry graphics

Blue & metal l ic vinyl graphics

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BRC Motorsport graphics

Graphics to f leet vehicles

Reflective graphics for security

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One of Arnold’s more recent success stories is that of the ‘Adguard’ pedestal cover. Manufactured from a wide choice of plastics and in a variety of colours. The covers are vacuum formed for stength and have high impact clear PETGinterchangeable poster covers.

Until now, the security pedestals have been ‘dead’ advertising areas for shops, but now with ‘Adguard’, promotional advertising can be brought right to the front of the store.

The sleeves take minutes to install, and even less time for a retailer to change their poster promotions, which can be printed in house by our signs and graphics division.

Whatever type of pedestal, whether it be a sensomatic, tag, or a mixture, the ‘Adguard’ range of sleeves fit all known makes of security pedestal with no impairment whatsover to the security function.

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Tough Durable ConstructionLightweightChoice of case coverRevenue earnerLow costFree demonstrationFree 28 day on site trial

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We are a world leader in the manufacture of Personal Protective Equipment, we have supplied all of the 43 police forces in the UK and we supply to over 55 countries Worldwide.

It all started in 1977 when we as a well known plastic manufacturer made the first ever riot shields for the Metropolitan Police. Over the years the number of products we manufacture has increased to cover Limb Protectors, Body Armour, Batons and equipment accessories such as Visors, Gloves and Boots. Our products are used by Police, Prison, Defence and Security Authorities as their Personal Protective Equipment of choice.

Quality of manufacture is a byword for our equipment which has been designed ergonomically, by reference to anthropemetric data and is based on tried and tested design philosophies.

Our latest range of Limb Protection, the ‘Frontline’ has been universally well received and sets a new benchmark in Limb Protection. Stronger, lighter and even more durable than other types of Limb Protection. Our ‘Frontline’ equipment is CE Marked to BS7971-4.

Our work in the areas of Personal Protective equipment has developed into other products such as for the motorcycle industry with the manufacture of Back Protectors and various items for the Equine market.

Our Personal Protective Equipment range can be viewed online at www.arnold-ppe.com but sales are restricted to authorised personnel and bodies.

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Registered in England. Company registration number 1082972, VAT registration number 408641653.Registered office address: 2 Regal Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6LL.

Brochure produced by the marketing department of Arnold Plastics.

Payment Terms & Conditions:Payment can be made by credit or debit card as well as by cheque and cash. Account applications are welcome and are subject to the usual conditions. Our terms and conditions are available upon request and also can be viewed on our website, www.arnoldplastics.com.

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We are committed to providing a safe, secure and enjoyable working environment for all employees and strive to improve current systems and procedures to protect our most valued asset - our staff.Health and safety is of paramount importance to us and we are extremely proud of our track record in this critical area.We believe our approach to our staff benefits you, the client, as you are assured of a highly skilled, motivated team striving for excellence in all that they do.

Care of our environment is not a passing fad and to this end we believe in corporate responsibility. We are working towards an Environmental Management Standard for we are committed to making efficient use of our resources and to increase the proportion of waste that is recycled. We have for sometime routinely recycled Acrylic, Polycarbonate and plastic material off cuts and now include paper, board, wooden pallets, printer cartridges and packaging.There is always more to do but you can be assured that we are continually working to reduce the environmental impact of our operations and are committed to achieving environmental best practise.

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