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We don’t like customers having to wait all day for their delivery so we now use Interlinks Predict service that provides a 1 hour time slot for all UK deliveries. Once despatched Interlink express sends a text to your mobile number and / or an email (as long as these are supplied to us when ordering) which will allocate a one hour delivery window for the next working day. Accurate trackin...

Solent Plastics are the sole UK distributors of CurTec UN approved Lidded Crates that are suitable for storage and distribution of a wide range of dangerous and hazardous contents. A range of 4 sizes are available: 20 Litre, 25 Litre, 45 Litre and 60 Litre. All crates are stackable and nestable and for easy handling a mobile dolly is available for the larger sizes. UN3291? Sterile Services? M...

No matter how big your home we'd all love a bit more space, Check out below our graphic on making the most out of your space with our 24 very visual tips on making the most of what your have. In your apartment or flat: how to use the back of doors or going for a hanging lamp, In your closet you can use old shoe boxes or make use of curtain rings when hanging clothes In the kitchen over...

Our tool box, tool storage and carry case solutions offer protection, durability and peace of mind. They’re safe, dependable and provide you with a practical tool carrying solution wherever you go and whatever projects you have to complete. Build a tool box from scratch and this puts you in a powerful position, you have all those house-fix items in one place and there’s no hunting around the...

A folding trolley makes light work of awkward loads. If you have bulky items to move, on your own, a trolley makes a trusted ally. How do you use a trolley though to avoid accidents or injuries? We think these suggestions should keep you safe and out of harm’s way.   Check the equipment Before you use a folding trolley take a good look at the equipment. Does it appear to be in good...

We are pleased to announce our brand new range of Military Storage Lockers! Made by Plano in the USA these heavy duty Footlockers come with some of the very best features: All Terrain Wheels on the PL1819 are the best quality of all footlockers currently available and can be replaced! Reinforced lids provide tough storage within the most inhospitable of environments. Tie Down Bracke...

We are pleased to announce that Solent Plastics has moved our Warehouse and Showroom to new premises. After 17 years trading from Manor House Avenue and 86 years as a company in Southampton we have outgrown our existing space and have moved to a new site in the nearby town of Romsey, just 8 miles away. Our new 14000 square foot Warehouse will provide more space to greatly increase our core p...

By the time you read this latest blog from Solent Plastics we could be trading from our new premises in Romsey. Hopefully, if everything goes according to plan we should be up and running in our new HQ by August 26th and we aim to have our trade showroom open by September 1st. It’s a major decision when you decide to relocate and choosing new premises to operate from is quite a headache, the...

Plastic boxes are the ideal containers for a wide range of perishables. Use them to store cereals, pasta and different types of fresh food and you will preserve the life of the foodstuff and maintain a healthy kitchen environment at the same time. As well as using plastic boxes there are a number of other ways to store food and prevent it from perishing, we have a few suggestions for you at ...

Want to store fuel safely? We have the ideal solution at Solent Plastics! Whether you are going camping, like to off-road in a 4x4 or simply want to store petrol for your lawn mower, our 5 litre plastic jerry cans provide all the protection you need. Before you rush into buying a jerry can though, spare a thought for safety and consider all of these factors.   How are you going to f...