Power Plastics Limited

Power Plastics Secures Five-Year Regulatory Approval for Baffle Curtains in Public Water Supplies

Power Plastics Limited — 07/08/2025

Power Plastics are pleased to announce that we have been granted a renewed five-year approval by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, for the use of its Baffle Curtains in public water supply across the UK & Northern Ireland. The approvals fall under Regulation 31(4)(a) of both the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 and Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2010 (Wales).

Power Plastics remains the only UK manufacturer to hold Regulation 31(4)(a) approval not just for the materials used in its drinking water products, but also for its fully assembled Baffle Curtain system. Widely adopted by UK water utilities, these innovative systems play a crucial role in maintaining optimal water quality within potable water storage tanks

Phil Sellers, Technical Director of Power Plastics, commented:

“We are delighted to have extended approval for both our Baffle Curtain system and the materials used in our drinking water product range, through to the end of 2029. This achievement reinforces our reputation as a trusted partner to the UK water industry and our steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant solutions that support the effective management of drinking water supplies”.

In addition to Baffle Curtains, Power Plastics offer a broad range of innovative products for the waste & water industry, including odour control covers, removable tank covers and sludge cones.

To explore the full range of Power Plastics waste & water industry solutions, visit: https://www.powerplastics.co.uk/industries/waste-water/

About Power Plastics:

Power Plastics is a UK based fabric and structural engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture, assembly and onsite installation of cover solutions, comprising of fabric and structural metalwork for a wide variety of industries. Operating internationally, Power Plastics has a reputation around the world for innovation and the quality of product and service we provide. www.powerplastics.co.uk

Kevin Hollinrake MP meets with Thirsk based Power Plastics

Power Plastics Limited — 10/01/2025

The management team at Power Plastics we very pleased to spend some time with Kevin Hollinrake MP at our Thirsk HQ this morning. It is so important for business leaders to meet with politicains, to ensure the collective voice of the UK manufacturing and wider business community is heard in Westminster and we appreciate the support of pro business MPs such as Kevin.

Kevin's support for local businesses has always been fantastic and it was great to meet up and hear his views on state of the UK economy and the future for the business community. We talked about our desire to continue to bring government contracts into the region, including a discussion about how we can collectively encourage more local people into employment with fast growing manufacturing companies like ours.

Power Plastics Launches 3D Tour of Teesside Manufacturing Site

Power Plastics Limited — 27/05/2025

Power Plastics today launched a 3D Tour of their Teesside Manufacturing Site on their Made in Yorkshire microsite. To take a tour of the site, please visit the microsite here: Made in Yorkshire | Power Plastics Limited | 3D Tours |

Power Plastics Celebrates Five Years of Empowering Change Through Employment of Serving Prisoners

Power Plastics Limited — 18/12/2024

November, 2024

Power Plastics is proud to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to social responsibility and community rehabilitation: completing the fifth year of our transformative partnership with HMP Kirklevington Grange Prison, during which the company has employed over 75 serving prisoners. The company’s partnership with HM Prison Service aligns with our mission to create an inclusive workforce and to contribute positively to society.

Since launching this program, we have welcomed Kirklevington Grange prisoners to our factories in both Thirsk and Thornaby, offering them a chance to develop valuable skills and gain work experience while serving their sentences. This initiative has not only provided meaningful work opportunities but has also fostered a pathway to reintegration for many individuals within our community.

“We believe in the power of second chances,” said Andy Beetles, Managing Director at Power Plastics. “By providing employment to those who are in prison, we’re not just helping them gain skills but also supporting their journey towards a better future. The feedback we’ve received from both our employees and the prison has been overwhelmingly positive.”

In addition to offering employment to serving prisoners, Power Plastics has successfully retained several individuals after their release from Kirklevington Grange, further demonstrating our commitment to ongoing support and rehabilitation for offenders. This retention not only helps former prisoners reintegrate into society but also enriches our workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences.

“Our collaboration with Power Plastics over the past several years has enabled our prisoners to learn valuable skills which increases their employment opportunities on release” said Nia Collins – Prison Employment Lead at HMP Kirklevington Grange. “Rehabilitative initiatives such as these are crucial to help offenders transition back into the community and rebuild family connections on release, which ultimately helps to reduce reoffending. We’re looking forward to continuing our partnership and creating more opportunities for our men.”

Power Plastics recognises the importance of creating a supportive environment where individuals can thrive, and we are dedicated to expanding our efforts to help more people rebuild their lives. Recently, the company’s reputation for helping prisoners went beyond Kirk Levington with the hire of a recently released prisoner from another region. He sought out employment with us, drawn by our dedication to rehabilitation and an opportunity to return closer to his family. After joining the company in our Thirsk factory, he has since relocated to our new factory in Bradford and moved back to his family in Leeds. This reflects our ongoing commitment to not just employ individuals, but to support them in their journey toward a better future. Power Plastics remains dedicated to expanding our efforts in supporting rehabilitation and reintegration, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with local prisons and community organisations and charities.

Yorkshire Based Power Plastics Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Manufacturing

Power Plastics Limited — 19/12/2024

(Thirsk, North Yorkshire: 19th December 2024) – Established in Sussex in 1973 by David Price, Power Plastics started life as part of a larger business before transitioning to an independent company and relocating to Leeds, West Yorkshire. The business quickly made its mark as a leader in manufacturing swimming pool covers and liners. Now headquartered in Thirsk, this month the family-owned company proudly celebrated 50 years of innovation and manufacturing with a special gathering of current and former employees.

The Power Plastics of the 1970s & 80s focused on making liners and covers for swimming pool covers along with tarpaulins for the construction industry. The business evolved to manufacture more complex PVC covers including liners and covers for water tanks and today manufactures a myriad of products ranging from military tents and cover solutions for large water treatment works to covering cruise ships and aircraft carriers.

Simon Price, Chairman of Power Plastics and son of its founder, remarked, “Reaching this significant milestone is a moment of immense pride for us, as we continue to champion UK and Yorkshire manufacturing. The company has come a long way since my father established it during the challenging business climate of the 1970s and today, we are thriving with a talented team of 110 employees across three locations in Yorkshire.”

The Power Plastics of today is both a fabric manufacturer and structural engineering company, which specialises in the design, manufacture and onsite installation of bespoke and complex cover solutions, comprising of fabric and structural metalwork. Operating internationally, the company supports a wide variety of industries and enjoys a reputation around the world for innovation and the quality of products and services it provides.

Andy Beetles, Managing Director of Power Plastics, said: “Today we not only reconnected with former employees who joined the company as far back as 1973 we also took the opportunity to thank all the dedicated staff at our Thirsk HQ, including Richard Handley who this year celebrates 43rd years with Power Plastics and octogenarian Jean Kane our oldest employee who first joined the company back in 1991”.

https://www.powerplastics.co.uk/yorkshire-based-power-plastics-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-manufacturing/

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MP for Middlesbrough & Thornaby East Visits Power Plastics

Power Plastics Limited — 09/04/2025

On Friday 4th April, Power Plastics were delighted to welcome the MP for Middlesbrough and East Thornaby, Andy McDonald, to their Thornaby factory. Andy spent time touring the factory and meeting some of his constituents working on the company's UK government contracts. As a life long Boro fan, Andy had to put up with a bit of banter from some of our Geordie colleagues, still enjoying the aftermath of their recent Wembley success. More importantly though, it was a great opportunity for the company's management team to discuss with Andy the devastating impact that his government's recent budget has had on so many SMEs across the UK.