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.

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Our History

Company Incorporation

Rented premises in Sittingbourne

1991

Company Incorporation

Rented premises in Sittingbourne

Howt Green, Sittingbourne

Acquired old BT Engineering works on 1.6 hectare (4 acres) site in 1994. Buildings renovated with new additions. 

1995

Howt Green, Sittingbourne

Acquired old BT Engineering works on 1.6 hectare (4 acres) site in 1994. Buildings renovated with new additions. 

Eurolink Business Park, Sittingbourne

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

Eurolink Business Park, Sittingbourne

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.

"Cast Iron" Style Rainwater Systems Launched

Half Round and Niagara "Cast Iron" style rainwater systems introduced, complemented by 68mm Round downpipe and fittings.

2005

"Cast Iron" Style Rainwater Systems Launched

Half Round and Niagara "Cast Iron" style rainwater systems introduced, complemented by 68mm Round downpipe and fittings.

FloDrain Channel Drainage System Launched

KM 501316 achieved for Rainwater Systems*

*Excluding Miniflo and “Cast Iron Style” Rainwater Systems

2006

FloDrain Channel Drainage System Launched

KM 501316 achieved for Rainwater Systems*

*Excluding Miniflo and “Cast Iron Style” Rainwater Systems

First Major International Exhibition Attended

First major international exhibition attended – Batimat, Paris

2007

First Major International Exhibition Attended

First major international exhibition attended – Batimat, Paris

FloFit Hot & Cold Plumbing System Launched

New online facility launched to register Rainwater & Cellular Installation Guarantees made available on our website.

2008

FloFit Hot & Cold Plumbing System Launched

New online facility launched to register Rainwater & Cellular Installation Guarantees made available on our website.

Achieved Internationally Recognised Accreditation

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

Achieved Internationally Recognised Accreditation

ISO 9001
FloPlast achieves ISO 9001-2008, Quality Management System (QMS) certification.
ISO 14001
FloPlast achieves ISO 14001-2004, Environmental Management System (EMS) certification.

FastrackCAD Launched

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

FastrackCAD Launched

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.

FloPlast Achieves Milestone 20 Years of Business

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

FloPlast Achieves Milestone 20 Years of Business

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

Rainwater Harvesting System

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

Rainwater Harvesting System

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.

FloPlast Achieve OHSAS 18001 Accreditation

OHSAS 18001
FloPlast achieves OHSAS 18001-2007, Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS) certification.

2014

FloPlast Achieve OHSAS 18001 Accreditation

OHSAS 18001
FloPlast achieves OHSAS 18001-2007, Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS) certification.

FloPlast Achieves ISO 50001 Accreditation

ISO 50001
FloPlast achieves ISO 50001-2011, Energy Management System (ENMS) certification.

2015

FloPlast Achieves ISO 50001 Accreditation

ISO 50001
FloPlast achieves ISO 50001-2011, Energy Management System (ENMS) certification.

FloPlast Achieves Milestone 25 Years of Business

2016

FloPlast Achieves Milestone 25 Years of Business

Bingham Road, Sittingbourne

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

Bingham Road, Sittingbourne

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).

Completed and Commissioned New Extension Storage and Distribution Site on Eurolink 5

2018

Completed and Commissioned New Extension Storage and Distribution Site on Eurolink 5

Investment in Second 110mm Automated Assembly Machine

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

Investment in Second 110mm Automated Assembly Machine

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.

 

IT Investment and Development

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

IT Investment and Development

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.

Celebrate 30 Years of Business

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

Celebrate 30 Years of Business

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.