TRANSFORMING growth
From humble beginnings to global recognition : how Atlantic Plastics revolutionized the water supply industry
Based in Bridgend , South Wales , Atlantic Plastics Ltd ( Atplas ) has made a name for itself in the UK and across the world as a recognized and reliable supplier of house connection products for water supply , with wellknown customers and partners such as Thames Water . The company offers an extensive range of boundary boxes for water meters and water fittings and valves for a range of service pipes . Atplas stands for certified quality , product innovation and years of know-how . Established in 1974 , the business initially provided the water industry in the UK with water meter boxes but has since grown and developed substantially . Managing Director , James Fry , has been working within the company for the last 16 and a half years and has seen and contributed to those changes .
Enhanced investment
“ We went on a kind of acquisition spree ,” he begins . “ Towards the early 2000s , Atplas was bought by Tyco and became a global business . Tyco then went on to buy Talbot , which was founded in 1904 , as well as Edward Barber & Co . ( EBCO ) which has a
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