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Our 32-litre extra strong folding plastic storage crate provides a practical solution for many applications. Suitable for commercial and personal use, it's ideal for everything from catering and distribution to camping and shopping. Thanks to its large load capacity, this high quality stacking storage crate can help you carry larger items. Features Solent Plastics' extra strong pla...

Ideal for the marine industry or any other outdoor use, our water-resistant marine dry box is made by Flambeau in the USA - a premiere supplier of durable outdoor products since 1947. Suitable for many marine applications including boating, sailing, fishing and camping; dry boxes are vital for the marine environment. Have you ever taken out your boat's registration documents or first-aid...

July’s product of the month is the environmentally friendly recycled pallet box. A high-quality bulk storage container, it is suitable for use in a domestic or commercial environment. Available at a fantastic price, Solent Plastics' eco pallet box is made of 100% recycled HDPE material. Features The four feet on the base enable easy pallet truck entry and safe and secure stacking o...

Many people will think that a greenhouse should only be used during autumn and winter seasons when the weather is cold. However, gardeners can make the most of their greenhouse during the summer months too by cultivating plants that are tolerant to heat. Growing some plants under glass means you won't have any problems with bad weather and garden pests.   Organising your green...

The Max range is ideal for storing your valuable items in extreme environments - even when submerged underwater. When you need waterproof boxes to keep electrical equipment safe, whatever the climate, Solent Plastics' MAX waterproof portable protective cases provide reliable protection.   What is the IP67 rating? A trusted industry standard: the IP67 rating for waterproof c...

Solent Plastics' 80 litre heavy-duty XL attached lid container is ideal for scuba diving and surf gear storage. Dubbed a "gear gulper equivalent" by satisfied customers, we offer huge savings compared with almost identical boxes at dive shops.   Dive box Anyone taking part in water sports needs a suitable container to keep gear safe and dry. Popular with divers and surfers for wet kit,...

Our product of the month for June is this 120-litre mobile industrial wheelie bin, which is available at an incredible price. As the cheapest supplier in the UK, you can't afford to miss out on this great deal from Solent Plastics. [caption id="attachment_2292" align="aligncenter" width="700"] For a further 10% discount, use code ‘10JUNE’. Hurry, offer ends June 30th![/caption] Wheelie bi...

Vinyl records are making a big comeback, outselling CDs in the UK for the first time in 35 years. In 2022, sales hit a staggering £116.8 million, compared with £98.3 million for CDs! While vinyl records have been overtaken by modern technology, they have remained sought-after among collectors for generations. Digital recordings are the norm in the 21st century, but for many people, it's far ...

HMS Victory, the military leader Horatio Nelson's flagship, is the most famous in naval history and the world's longest serving, having been a commissioned Royal Navy vessel for an incredible 245 years. The 104-gun ship participated in many important military conflicts, the most significant being the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805. Captained by Lord Nelson, HMS Victory led t...

If you're a stamp collector, you might be sitting on a small fortune without even realising it. That old stamp collection, tucked away in your attic, could sell for thousands of pounds to the right person. Some of the most valuable stamps in the UK are possibly lying forgotten, especially since the rise in digital technology means less people post physical letters. Bjoern Wylezich / S...