F P Plastics (Engineering)

F P PLASTICS (ENGINEERING) LTD, trading as Formation Plastics, is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1995, specialising in custom plastic fabrication and engineering. Operating from a 15,000 sq ft workshop in Bradford, West Yorkshire, the company employs 15 staff and leverages over 28 years of experience to design and build a wide array of custom plastic fabrications, including tanks, bunds, vessels, and hoppers, with the capacity to produce units up to 50,000 cubic meters.

Formation Plastics utilises a range of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining for precision cutting, routing, milling, and engraving, alongside plastic welding (hot gas and extrusion) and thermoforming. They work with diverse plastic materials such as acrylic, Foam PVC, polycarbonate, aluminium composite, Polypropylene (PP), and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), serving industries including water treatment, industrial engineering, agriculture, and commercial applications.

The company offers specialised solutions like water treatment products, machine guards, van lining, POS items, and signage, and also provides steel fabrication services. Notable differentiators include their work with HDPE canal boat shells through their FP Technologies division, featuring an interlocking hull system. Client testimonials highlight long-standing relationships and consistent delivery of high-quality manufactured items for companies like Yorkshire Water and Richard Alan Engineering Co. Ltd, underscoring their customer-centric approach focused on precision, durability, and aesthetic appeal.