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After over 53 years in the plastics Vacuum Forming and Fabrication sector and 15 years with Wrights Plastics, Ray Freeth has announced his retirement. As the country went decimal in 1971, school leaver Ray chose an apprenticeship at PDI Ltd and the manufacturing and...

Lee Burnham has joined Wrights Plastics as Technical Account Manager. Lee brings over 15 years of experience in the vacuum forming / plastic fabrication sector to his new position that will see him overseeing our existing customer base, as well as develop new clients...

The Rhinovator - the world’s first bond-resistant resin bound forced action mixer - was  shortlisted for the Best Product Innovation 2025 at the Construction News Awards, July 2025. Designed by David Shoesmith of Rhino Surface Solutions, this...

Our solar power switch is delivering serious sustainability gains Wrights Plastics’ investment in solar power is paying off – for us, and for the planet.The figures are in: 317.66 tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided127.44 tonnes of standard coal savedEquivalent to...

Paula Minucyc has been appointed QC and Improvements Manager. Paula has been with us for two years and was previously responsible for Quality Control. After leaving college Paula joined a car seat manufacturer, intending to gain 12 months experience [and salary]...

Vinyl graphics remain one of the most effective ways to transform retail, commercial, and public spaces — and demand continues to grow. At Wrights Plastics, we’ve responded by expanding our vinyl graphics service across every area: from technology and materials to...

A recent vote in Portsmouth has been facilitated by our innovative polling booth. Portsmouth College ran a poll to find the city’s local hero. Polling took place on 14th November at the city’s Gunwharf Quays shopping centre. Our lightweight flat-pack easy-to-assemble...

A final series of installations in Scotland has seen us complete a roll out of digital advertising screens for SIG Roofing. The project was managed by our display brand Mid West Displays has involved the rollout of commercial-grade screens across the...

Everyone loves Pick N Mix and that fact has helped confectionery retailer SoSweet grow an empire of 15 retail branches as well as a huge online presence. We were asked to manufacture and supply Pick N Mix sweet dispensers for their latest store opening, in lovely...

Our project with SIG Roofing has involved the rollout of digital display screens across most of their UK branch network. As the UK’s largest specialist merchant of roofing-related products and services, SIG Roofing ensures that, with 107 branches nationwide, they have...

We are delighted to welcome Martin Clark to the Wrights Plastics team. Martin was formerly in a Sales and Business Development role at Manchester-based plastic parts manufacturer Plastic Formers. Having spent over 40yrs in the acrylic fabrication sector, Martin brings...

An economy digital display screen has been launched by sister brand Mid West Displays. The 4K Ultra HD display delivers incredible image quality with resolution four times higher than Full HD. Optimised for both near and far viewing distances, the display allows...

2023 saw sister-brand Mid West Displays achieve record-breaking sales of their digital screen ranges. Against an uncertain economic outlook, the team sold over £500000 of advertising displays and associated products.  Head of Sales Michelle Farnsworth...

Mid West Displays has completed an eyewear display upgrade for The Factory Opticians. With over 20 years’ experience The Factory Opticians www.thefactoryopticians.co.uk is a multi-branch network in the Midlands. As a UK manufacturer ourselves we love the...

Our sister brand Mid West Displays have launched a truly innovative display monitor designed to create awesome displays and maximise available display space. With its 76" diagonal display area and unique 58:9 aspect ratio, this monitor is a true showstopper. Say...

Described as 'state-of-the-art' our sister brand Mid West Displays this week unveiled a "sunlight readable and fully portable electronic A board for any space" that allows purchasers to display content all day and night from a single charge. The Shrewsbury-based...

Following on from our January update we are pleased to confirm we have now completed the installation of solar panels at our West Bromwich HQ. The panels cover around 90% of the roof space at our 46000sq ft factory in Brandon Way. The roof has undergone a major...