Education

We supply plastic materials for primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities. Strong, durable and cost-effective, plastic is ideally suited to a wide range of uses within the education sector. Its versatility means it often forms part of the physical environment, in addition to playing a key role within a variety of curriculum subjects, such as Design & Technology, Art, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

As is the case with other public spaces, acrylic is often the first choice for signage and display. Thanks to its strength and impact resistance, it is also a popular alternative to traditional glass glazing. Acrylic sheets are more tolerant to pressure than panes of glass, which means they are more likely to flex than break or shatter – an important Health & Safety consideration for busy, high-footfall environments such as education.

However, the versatility and relative low cost of acrylic make it a popular choice for classroom/lecture teaching and learning materials too. For example, Design & Technology workshops are often equipped with table saws, laser cutting machines and vacuum-forming machines, all of which are used to cut and manipulate a range of plastic materials. Plastic also plays a vital role in a variety of science experiments. More specifically, cast acrylics are ideally suited for prize-giving awards and trophies.

What we offer educational organisations 

We stock an extensive range of UK-made plastic products and materials, including Perspex, regarded as the highest grade acrylic available. Perspex sheets are available in many different colours and finishes including clear, coloured, cast, extruded and mirrored. We are also a Perspex-approved fabricator, and offer a variety of different fabrication and machining services, including CNC routing, laser cutting/engraving, line bending and edge polishing.

With over 30 years’ experience working with plastics, we have a proven ability to deliver exactly what our clients require – on time and on budget. Our expert team are always on hand to advise on the best materials to choose, according to their intended use. Our skilled CAD technicians are available to assist with creating technical drawings.

We pride ourselves on our versatility and flexibility. We can accommodate long runs, short runs, one-offs and prototypes. As we are not restricted to set standard sizing, we can cut to any size and shape required. Take a look at our easy to follow production guide video and you’ll see how experienced we really are!

Mindful of the education sector’s need to keep costs down, our optimisation software ensures efficient use of material, time and budget. We offer discounts on volume orders, and credit accounts are available for schools, colleges and universities.

Typical applications

• Laser cutting and engraving
• Thermoforming
• Model making
• Arts and crafts
• Experiments
• Prototyping
• Signage and display
• Hygiene and display
• Room dividers/partitions
• Display