Company Incorporation
Rented premises in Sittingbourne
1991
Company Incorporation
Rented premises in Sittingbourne
Founded in 1991, FloPlast is a well-established manufacturer and supplier of Plastic Building and Plumbing systems to the UK construction sector.
The company originally specialised in Roofline products with an extensive range of Rainwater systems and PVC-UE Cellular Foam Fascia, Soffit & Cladding systems that provide maintenance-free solutions to both domestic and commercial buildings. In addition, the Company has over many years developed an extensive range of Waste, Soil, Underground Drainage and Hot & Cold plumbing systems, which it supplies to Builders and Plumbers Merchants, Groups and DIY outlets.
Rented premises in Sittingbourne
1991
Rented premises in Sittingbourne
Acquired old BT Engineering works on 1.6 hectare (4 acres) site in 1994. Buildings renovated with new additions.
1995
Acquired old BT Engineering works on 1.6 hectare (4 acres) site in 1994. Buildings renovated with new additions.
Acquisition and development of 5 hectare (12 acres) site from 2000.
Development of over 18,500㎡ (200,000 sq.ft) manufacturing, high-bay warehousing and offices to date.
2003
Acquisition and development of 5 hectare (12 acres) site from 2000.
Development of over 18,500㎡ (200,000 sq.ft) manufacturing, high-bay warehousing and offices to date.
Half Round and Niagara "Cast Iron" style rainwater systems introduced, complemented by 68mm Round downpipe and fittings.
2005
Half Round and Niagara "Cast Iron" style rainwater systems introduced, complemented by 68mm Round downpipe and fittings.
KM 501316 achieved for Rainwater Systems*
*Excluding Miniflo and “Cast Iron Style” Rainwater Systems
2006
KM 501316 achieved for Rainwater Systems*
*Excluding Miniflo and “Cast Iron Style” Rainwater Systems
First major international exhibition attended – Batimat, Paris
2007
First major international exhibition attended – Batimat, Paris
New online facility launched to register Rainwater & Cellular Installation Guarantees made available on our website.
2008
New online facility launched to register Rainwater & Cellular Installation Guarantees made available on our website.
ISO 9001
FloPlast achieves ISO 9001-2008, Quality Management System (QMS) certification.
ISO 14001
FloPlast achieves ISO 14001-2004, Environmental Management System (EMS) certification.
2009
ISO 9001
FloPlast achieves ISO 9001-2008, Quality Management System (QMS) certification.
ISO 14001
FloPlast achieves ISO 14001-2004, Environmental Management System (EMS) certification.
Product images in both .dwg CAD files and .pdf made available to download for our customers’ architects and designers.
KM 544331
Floplast Plastic Piping Systems for Soil & Waste (PVC-U) achieve BSI Kitemark KM 544331 certification.
KM 548614
Floplast Plastic Piping Systems for Soil & Waste (ABS) achieve BSI Kitemark KM 548614 certification.
2010
Product images in both .dwg CAD files and .pdf made available to download for our customers’ architects and designers.
KM 544331
Floplast Plastic Piping Systems for Soil & Waste (PVC-U) achieve BSI Kitemark KM 544331 certification.
KM 548614
Floplast Plastic Piping Systems for Soil & Waste (ABS) achieve BSI Kitemark KM 548614 certification.
BSI Kitemarks achieved for Soil and Underground systems:
KM 563460 – Solid Wall Soil
KM 543463 – Foam Soil Pipe
KM 572704 – Foam Core Soil
KM544332 – Underground Fittings
KM 563461 – Underground Solid Wall
KM 563462 – Underground Foam Core
2011
BSI Kitemarks achieved for Soil and Underground systems:
KM 563460 – Solid Wall Soil
KM 543463 – Foam Soil Pipe
KM 572704 – Foam Core Soil
KM544332 – Underground Fittings
KM 563461 – Underground Solid Wall
KM 563462 – Underground Foam Core
StormSaver was added to FloPlast’s extensive portfolio of products under the ‘Ecoflo’ range.
“Cast Iron” Style Guarantee - FloPlast offer a 20 Year “Cast Iron” Colour Guarantee across all of our “Cast Iron” Style Rainwater and Ring Seal Soil systems.
2013
StormSaver was added to FloPlast’s extensive portfolio of products under the ‘Ecoflo’ range.
“Cast Iron” Style Guarantee - FloPlast offer a 20 Year “Cast Iron” Colour Guarantee across all of our “Cast Iron” Style Rainwater and Ring Seal Soil systems.
OHSAS 18001
FloPlast achieves OHSAS 18001-2007, Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS) certification.
2014
OHSAS 18001
FloPlast achieves OHSAS 18001-2007, Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS) certification.
ISO 50001
FloPlast achieves ISO 50001-2011, Energy Management System (ENMS) certification.
2015
ISO 50001
FloPlast achieves ISO 50001-2011, Energy Management System (ENMS) certification.
2016
Development of distribution facility scheduled for completion in 2018.
Products are now available as BIM Models and Families.
ISO 9001
FloPlast achieves updated certification for ISO 9001-2015 (Quality Management System).
ISO 14001
FloPlast achieves updated certification for ISO 14001-2015 (Environmental Management System).
2017
Development of distribution facility scheduled for completion in 2018.
Products are now available as BIM Models and Families.
ISO 9001
FloPlast achieves updated certification for ISO 9001-2015 (Quality Management System).
ISO 14001
FloPlast achieves updated certification for ISO 14001-2015 (Environmental Management System).
2018
FloPlast achieved 100% and the Gold Award in their Health & Safety audit by DDS (International) Ltd.
Updated/refreshed website with greater detail and interaction for the visitor.
2019
FloPlast achieved 100% and the Gold Award in their Health & Safety audit by DDS (International) Ltd.
Updated/refreshed website with greater detail and interaction for the visitor.
Leading, real-time production planning, monitoring and reporting system.
Warehouse Management System with integrated barcode scanning.
Facilitating efficient data exchange with our blue-chip customers.
WRAS Certification granted for new FloFit+ Hot & Cold Plumbing System.
Construction of new mezzanine floor for manual assembly.
2020
Leading, real-time production planning, monitoring and reporting system.
Warehouse Management System with integrated barcode scanning.
Facilitating efficient data exchange with our blue-chip customers.
WRAS Certification granted for new FloFit+ Hot & Cold Plumbing System.
Construction of new mezzanine floor for manual assembly.
Double celebration as 30 years of business milestone was hit which coincided with FloPlast delighted to announce the acquisition of the company by Wienerberger AG.
Took delivery of 2 new DUO 8160/800 tonne Engel Moulding Machines.
New structure to accommodate larger state of the art Quality Control laboratory.
New automated MiniFlo gutter seal/label assembly machine.
2021
Double celebration as 30 years of business milestone was hit which coincided with FloPlast delighted to announce the acquisition of the company by Wienerberger AG.
Took delivery of 2 new DUO 8160/800 tonne Engel Moulding Machines.
New structure to accommodate larger state of the art Quality Control laboratory.
New automated MiniFlo gutter seal/label assembly machine.