Passionate About Polythene

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.
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.
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.
May 2013
Official Opening by David Cameron
David Cameron officially opened the company’s new carbon neutral building.
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.
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.
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
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.
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