What Perspex Distribution does

Perspex Distribution Ltd is a UK-based B2B trade distributor of thermoplastic sheet materials and LED lighting solutions, headquartered in Tamworth with five branches across the country (Chelmsford, Leeds, Blackburn, Tamworth, Weybridge). Founded in October 2003 and operating as a subsidiary of Perspex International, the company is the UK's exclusive distributor of the PERSPEX® cast acrylic brand (trademarked 1934) and distributes an adjacent portfolio including extruded acrylic, polycarbonate sheets, Alupanel aluminium composite panels (manufactured in the UK's only ACM factory), PVC foam boards, polyester sheets, solid PVC, polystyrene, acrylic rod and tube, and adhesives, alongside BaltLED LED modules and flexible strips. Over 80% of products are manufactured in the UK. The customer base spans signage and print trades, retail display and POS, construction/cladding, and precision fabrication, with named flagship accounts including Signbox, Widd Signs (M&S and Primark), Fred Perry, Tate St Ives, Selfridges, Claridge's, Marks & Spencer, and Big Brother House. Revenue is generated through one-time material sales with quote-based trade pricing rather than tiered subscriptions, augmented by cut-to-size panel services (typically within 24 hours), bespoke colour matching, and technical support; an approved fabricator network of 100+ UK partners extends reach to end customers needing custom fabrication. Marketing and lead capture run primarily through the perspex.co.uk website (product catalog, colour selector, project gallery, request-a-quote/sample forms). The company is privately held with no public revenue or funding-round disclosures and currently employs 101-250 staff.

Name

Perspex Distribution

Legal name

Perspex Distribution Ltd

Website

https://perspex.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Perspex Distribution is a UK B2B trade distributor of thermoplastic sheet materials (acrylic, polycarbonate, aluminium composite, PVC foam) and LED lighting, operating from five branches and serving signage, retail display, construction, and fabrication customers as the exclusive UK distributor of PERSPEX® cast acrylic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tamworth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Thermoplastic Sheet Materials Distribution: B2B distribution of plastic sheet materials including PERSPEX acrylic, polycarbonate, aluminium composite, PVC foam. Products sold in standard sheets and custom cut-to-size panels with typical 24-hour turnaround.
2. LED Lighting Products: Distribution of BaltLED modules, flexible LED strips, LED neon systems, LED light sheet panels for illumination applications.
3. Bespoke Services: Cut-to-size panel service, bespoke colour matching service, technical support. Services bundled with material sales rather than standalone.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Perspex Distribution is a UK trade supplier of thermoplastic sheet materials including PERSPEX cast and extruded acrylic, polycarbonate, aluminium composite panels (Alupanel), PVC foam, polyester, polystyrene, acrylic rod and tube, specialty adhesives, and BaltLED LED lighting products. The company sells these materials to trade customers through five UK branches, offering cut-to-size panel services typically within 24 hours, bespoke colour matching, and full technical support. Over 80% of products are manufactured in the UK and over 80% carry recycled content in key lines.

Product overview

Perspex Distribution is a UK trade supplier of thermoplastic sheet materials and LED lighting, operating as a single unified product portfolio rather than a modular platform. The core offering centers on PERSPEX® acrylic (cast and extruded variants, including the sustainable PERSPEXre 100% recycled line), supported by complementary materials: Polycarbonate Sheets, Alupanel Aluminium Composite, PVC Foam boards (including Palboard Terra), Polyester Sheet, Solid PVC, Polystyrene, and Acrylic Rod and Tube. LED lighting is provided through BaltLED modules including flexible strips and Neon10 systems. The company also offers Adhesives and maintains a network of approved fabricators for custom fabrication services. Key differentiators include over 80% UK manufacturing, cut-to-size panel services (typically within 24 hours), bespoke colour matching, and a focus on sustainable products including recycled acrylic and eco-friendly materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PERSPEX Cast Acrylic

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ products manufactured in the UK
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Perspex InternationalcoreOthersParent company and brand licensor. Perspex International owns the PERSPEX brand. Perspex Distribution is the UK's exclusive distributor of PERSPEX acrylic products. The partnership involves distribution rights and brand affiliation.
• BaltLEDcoreTechnology or IntegrationEuropean LED module supplier providing LED lighting products including BaltLED S+ family modules, RGB/RGBW modules, edge lighting modules. Products sold under Perspex Distribution's LED lighting range.
• Approved Fabricator Network (100+ fabricators)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 100+ approved fabricators across UK who are recommended to customers needing custom fabrication services. Includes companies like Inplas Fabrications, Talbot Designs, Wrights Plastics, Zone Creations, Denny Plastics, and many regional specialists. Fabricators must be approved to use Perspex Distribution materials and marketing.
• UK Manufacturing PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK manufacturers producing materials for Perspex Distribution including Perspex acrylic (manufactured since 1933), Alupanel (only UK ACM factory), Palram (Palight PVC foam), and others. Over 80% of products manufactured in UK.
• Multipanel UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on circular economy initiatives for aluminium composite panels (ACP). Perspex Distribution helps Multipanel UK move toward a circular model for ACP panels.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Brett Martin: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of plastic sheets including polycarbonate, acrylic, and foam PVC products. Direct competitor in the UK thermoplastic sheet distribution market with overlapping customer base in signage, construction, and fabrication.
• Arla Plastics: UK plastic sheet and rod distributor supplying acrylic, polycarbonate, PVC, and engineering plastics. Direct peer in UK B2B plastics distribution serving fabricators, sign makers, and industrial customers.
• Piedmont Plastics: North America's largest distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film. Operates a multi-branch distribution model comparable to Perspex Distribution's 5-branch UK network, serving fabricators and sign makers with cut-to-size services.
• Professional Plastics: US-based full-service distributor of plastic sheets, rods, tubes, and films with multiple branches and fabrication services. Directly comparable B2B plastics distribution business model serving industrial and fabrication customers.
• Total Plastics: US plastics distributor with multiple branch locations distributing plastic sheet, rod, film, and fabricated parts. Direct peer in the multi-branch B2B plastics distribution model serving fabricators and industrial end-users.

Broad incumbents

• Plaskolite: One of North America's largest manufacturers of acrylic and thermoplastic sheet products. Comparable as a vertically-integrated acrylic sheet producer/distributor with global brand presence; a broader incumbent in the same product category.
• Palram Industries: Global manufacturer of polycarbonate, PVC foam (Palight), and multiwall sheets. Comparable as a key supplier to Perspex Distribution and as a broader incumbent in thermoplastic sheet manufacturing and distribution.
• 3A Composites: Global manufacturer of aluminium composite panels (Alucobond, Dibond) and plastic sheets. Competes directly with Perspex Distribution's Alupanel product line in the signage and architectural cladding market.
• Simona AG: German manufacturer of thermoplastic sheets, rods, and welding products serving construction, chemical, and advertising industries. Comparable as a European incumbent in the thermoplastic sheet market with overlapping customer segments.

Others

• Lucite International: Global manufacturer of MMA monomer and cast acrylic sheet (Perspex, Lucite, Plexiglas brands). Parent-affiliated entity comparable as the upstream manufacturer of the PERSPEX brand that Perspex Distribution holds exclusive UK distribution rights for.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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