About us - WHS Plastics

Our experience is the manufacture of precision high tech mouldings goes back more than 90 years and includes considerable experience in power tools, widgets, packaging, drainage products and complex exterior and interior automotive parts.

Despite this diverse portfolio, the common theme linking parts from so many different markets and segments is that they are both technically and performance challenging and this goal plays to the skills and expertise within our development and technical teams. Many of the products above feature within their design or function unique features which differentiate them from the competition.

We are committed to delivering a quality solution at all times for our customers and our sites have implemented Quality Management Systems including IATF 16949 and ISO9001.

WHS Plastics, founded in 1933, is a wholly owned business of the Smith family.

Clint Smith a third generation family member has been the chairman of the company since 1994 and his son Brad has been involved within the business for over 18 years. WHS Plastics completed the purchase of Xandor Plastics during 2023 to form a £200m group with headquarters in Minworth, Sutton Coldfield. The group now employees more than 1700 skilled and experienced staff over 7 different hi-tech manufacturing sites located within the West Midlands, Yorkshire, Liverpool, Glasgow and Swansea together with a modern facility near Cairo, Egypt.

Our approach to Sustainability is ingrained in our business strategy and is becoming enshrined in all we do.

A truly great Company cannot sacrifice our environment for short term commercial gain. We believe that, rather than being a burden, sustainability brings exciting opportunities and commercial advantage. We approach this area with our normal structured approach which will:

Support and encourage our customers on their Sustainability journeys
Minimise our environmental impact
Inspire our colleagues to act in a responsible manner inside and outside work
Encourage suppliers to improve their environmental credentials
Generate better long term returns for our stakeholders

We recognise that it is our people who are the true differentiator within our business. It is the commitment, expertise and enthusiasm of our people that make our business great.

At WHS Plastics we pride ourselves in developing our people.

A number of our senior personnel started their careers in junior roles within the business, many as apprentices before growing within the Company. Within our company you can grow a rewarding career in a range of different disciplines. Progress within our business will be on the basis of merit only. We do not tolerate any discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age or disability.

As individuals we can do so much. Working as part of a team we can deliver far more, more quickly.

The WHS approach is to encourage cross functional team working to create new innovative solutions to complex challenges.

As a company we always strive to have Health, Safety and the Environment as our top priorities and will not compromise on achieving the highest possible standards in these regards.

We will conduct our business affairs with honesty and transparency.

We set high standards for our ethical behaviour and have confidential processes whereby short comings can be raised confidentially by all colleagues.

The company comes to life through its people. Our people are recognised for their knowledge and professionalism. A WHS Plastics colleague must live our Values at all times.

We are committed to the development of all of our colleagues, allowing each of us to develop and fulfil our potential.