Passionate About Polythene

James Woolard
Managing director, James Woollard

Abous us

An unusual claim, perhaps, but one that’s very much at the heart of Polythene UK, and fuels the company’s drive for success.

Managing Director James Woollard has worked in the polythene industry since the mid 1990s; he can say it’s been his lifeblood for nearly 20 years. From 2003 to 2007 he was UK Sales Manager for the innovative French polythene manufacturer Groupe Barbier. It was during his time working for this forward-thinking, environmentally friendly company that he developed the concept for Polythene UK.

How we grow

2007

Company Founded

Polythene UK was established in Witney, Oxfordshire, quickly making its name as the UK’s leading independent supplier of polythene products.

2007

2009

Director of the Year Award

The company was awarded Director of the Year for London and the South East, marking the beginning of their award-winning trajectory.

2009

Early 2013

New Carbon Neutral Premises

Polythene UK moved to new premises specifically designed to be carbon neutral and equipped with a high-tech renewable energy system.

Early 2013

May 2013

Official Opening by David Cameron

David Cameron officially opened the company’s new carbon neutral building.

May 2013

June 2013

Oxfordshire Business Awards Victory

Polythene UK took home a trophy at the Oxfordshire Business Awards, adding to their growing collection of accolades for products and innovative eco credentials.

June 2013

January 2018

European Business Awards Recognition

olythene UK was named as ‘One to Watch’ in Europe by the European Business Awards in the Social Responsibility and Environmental Awareness category. This recognition highlighted the company’s innovative product research and development of three exclusive environmentally beneficial films as alternatives to standard polythene.

January 2018

May 2024

Launching Free Mobile Scheme to Reuse Waste Polythene

We have launched an innovative free mobile scheme designed to collect and recycle waste polythene

May 2024

February 2025

Succesfully Passed BRCGS Aduit

Polythene UK successfully retained their AA grade following a comprehensive BRCGS audit. This achievement reflects the team’s ongoing dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in all operations.

February 2025

Our extensive range of products meets the packaging needs across all of these market sectors:

Food and drink

Printers and mailing houses

Building and construction

Agricultural

Pharmaceutical

Petrochemical

Local government

Our product range

Polythene UK can quickly supply from stock all types of packaging, including
polythene bags, pallet covers, shrink films and stretch material in a wide variety
of sizes and specifications.

Our products are divided into 3 categories.
• Bags and covers
• Films and tubes
• Stretch wrap and stretch film

Take a look at the range of products we offer…

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