Kedel

Kedel Limited is a UK-based family business and contract manufacturer specializing in sustainable recycled plastic lumber and timber plastics. Operating from a 25,000 sq ft facility in Burnley, Lancashire, they transform 100% recycled plastic, primarily sourced from UK door drop collections, into a durable, rot-resistant alternative to traditional wood. Kedel emphasizes minimizing environmental impact through efficient energy use and local material sourcing, highlighting a significantly lower carbon footprint and reduced energy consumption compared to virgin plastic production.

The company serves a diverse range of industries including building and construction, outdoor furniture, agriculture, and hard landscaping. Kedel offers a comprehensive product range and provides bespoke design and precision CNC cutting, drilling, and routing services, utilizing a Multicam 3000 Flat Bed CNC machine. This allows them to work with recycled plastics and other materials such as acrylic, aluminium, MDF, and solid wood, accepting CAD files or creating designs from drawings. Bespoke colour matching to specific RAL colours is available for their Plastic Wood material.

Kedel's products are characterized by their durability, low maintenance requirements, and a 25-year guarantee. Case studies demonstrate their application in projects for Your Housing Group, Farnworth Golf Club, Wilmot Street Allotments, and an adventure playground. A WRAP study highlighted the long-term cost benefits of recycled plastic over timber in construction, citing superior durability and reduced maintenance as key factors leading to significantly lower lifetime costs.