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Smile Plastics
Transforming waste plastics into decorative panels for the architecture and design community
About Smile Plastics
Smile Plastics is a UK-based company specializing in the production of 100% recycled and recyclable plastic sheets. Operating in the sustainable materials market, the company serves a diverse clientele including iconic brands, freelance designers, and artists. Smile Plastics contributes to the circular economy by transforming waste materials into high-quality, customizable plastic panels. The business model revolves around manufacturing and selling these eco-friendly sheets, with additional revenue generated through a 'cut to size' service that offers tailored solutions for specific project needs. The company has scaled up its operations to produce plastic sheets 24/7, with the capacity to divert up to 3000 tonnes of plastic waste annually. This ensures more material choice, shorter lead times, and the ability to meet the demands of various commercial projects. Keywords: recycled plastic, sustainable design, circular economy, custom solutions, UK manufacturing, eco-friendly materials, rapid production, waste transformation, bespoke panels, diverse clientele.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 1994
- Headquarters
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 29
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 68.9/100
- Industry
- Energy
- Sub-industry
- Waste Solution
- Sector
- Energy, Recycling, Plastic, Waste Reduction, Sustainable Development Goals, Design, Plastic Pollution, Climate Tech, Circular Economy, Woman Founder
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Jun 2022 | $1.3M | $5.2M | ACF Investors · Green Angel Ventures | ↗ |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Smile Plastics is 8.3K monthly website visits, up 1.2% over the last three months. Smile Plastics's team grew 7.4% over the past year.
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ACF Investors
Green Angel Ventures
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