Established in 1975, Amari Plastics is one of the UK’s leading distributors of plastic materials, operating through 15 locations nationwide. With decades of industry expertise, an extensive materials portfolio and strong logistics capabilities, Amari is set to enhance regional access to Gurit PET structural foam solutions, enabling faster and more flexible supply to customers across the UK and Ireland.
Under this new partnership, Amari Plastics will distribute Gurit PET products through four strategically located distribution depots, strengthening support for key industrial sectors including Home & Workspace Solutions, Transportation, and Building & Construction.
The collaboration will support a broad range of applications such as furniture panels and worktops, lightweight sandwich panels as alternatives to traditional insulation foams like XPS, interior and exterior composite doors, exhibition and display structures, as well as commercial vehicle components including doors, interior modules, cabinetry and flooring systems.
Leadership Perspectives
“At Amari, we are always looking for opportunities to strengthen our portfolio, particularly with more sustainable solutions. We are delighted to partner with Gurit and bring their PET core material solutions to a broader customer base across the UK and Ireland. This collaboration enables us to further support our customers with high-performance, environmentally responsible materials, backed by our strong distribution network and market expertise.”
— Simeon Tinant, General Manager, Amari Plastics Birmingham
“Expanding access to Gurit PET in the UK and Ireland represents an important step in strengthening our industrial footprint in these markets. Amari Plastics combines strong technical expertise with an extensive distribution network, making them an ideal partner to support customers with reliable availability, responsive service and sustainable core material solutions.”
— Lance Hill, General Manager – Business Unit Marine & Industrial, Gurit
Gurit PET structural foam core is manufactured using up to 100% recycled post-consumer content and offers highly consistent extruded foam performance. The material addresses the increasing demand for lightweight and sustainable solutions across industrial applications.
With advantages such as lower resin uptake, excellent mechanical performance, temperature resistance and multiple density options, Gurit PET enables customers to reduce weight, improve operational efficiency and achieve sustainability goals without compromising durability or product quality.
Through Amari’s extensive distribution network and market expertise, customers across the UK and Ireland will benefit from improved accessibility, responsive supply and enhanced local support for Gurit PET solutions.