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Materials

Manufacturing drinkware and catering products you can use again and again.

Our materials

Choosing between the materials of our core Elite and Econ drinkware and catering- ware ranges depends on your environment or event. They look similar but perform differently.

Elite Range - Polycarbonate
Econ Range - Polystyrene

BBP Factory working picking up the Elite Polycarbonate material with hands out of storage bin.

Made in Great Britain

Get UK-made products next day, or always within three days from our Mirfield, West Yorkshire base.

140-year Heritage

Purchase products designed and made by experts backed by over 100 years of manufacturing experience.

Virtually Unbreakable

Do your bit for your customers and the environment with safe, reusable and recyclable drinkware and catering-ware.

Safer Drinkware

Reducing glass-related injuries, offering a safer, smarter and durable alternative for bars and pubs.

Capacity Verification as Standard

Buy drinkware and catering products that carry the UKCA mark as standard, and make sure you’re compliant. CE Marking is also available upon request.

Elite Range

Virtually unbreakable polycarbonate

Cater for everyone with our premium Elite range, offering high-quality, reusable drinkware and catering products in a wide variety of forms–from hiballs to hot food and drink vessels. Customers love our Elite products because they’re safer than alternatives and can be used continuously.

Polycarbonate
Food & drug approved
Virtually unbreakable - Superior strength over other plastic materials and safer than glass.
Clarity and strength tested to 1000+ wash cycles in glass washers with a standard solution with no noticeable flaws or defects.

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Econ Range

Rigid crystal polystyrene

Choose from a wide selection of shots, tumblers, and stemware in our cost-effective Econ crystal polystyrene range, which is best suited to casual events. Our neon range, which glows under UV light, is a bestseller.

Rigid crystal polystyrene
Food & drug approved
Great clarity - but may break if dropped on a hard surface or stood on.
Clarity tested to 100+ wash cycles in glass washers with a standard solution with no noticeable flaws or defects.

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Lasting materials: Aftercare

The materials used in our products should last and last. Some of our customers have used our glasses for years. Good care helps to extend their lifespan. Here are a few tips:

Get advice from your glass wash manufacturer on the best solution and cycle time for polycarbonate or polystyrene.
Take your region’s water type into consideration. It could have an effect.
Handwash with a soft cloth using a mild solution only. Harsh abrasives or rough cloths could scratch the material. Try Proton-Direct.co.uk for better cleaning results and drying times.

Commercial dishwasher and sink in kitchen area

Your reliable supply and trusted partner

At BBP, our commitment to reliability has been the foundation of our family-run business for over 100 years. Operating out of West Yorkshire, we ensure that our virtually unbreakable drinkware and catering products are always readily available to meet the needs of our customers, both locally and globally.

You can trust we’ll be able to deliver quality products on time, helping businesses run smoothly without compromising on quality, safety or sustainability.

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