
One Company, One Vision
13 January 2025
How TEX Plastics unified strategy is driving success
Unifying for Strength and Success
Over the past few years, TEX Plastics has undergone a significant transformation, bringing its Derby and Barnstaple facilities together under a single legal entity. This milestone marked the first step in a broader strategic vision: creating a unified company that is stronger, more efficient and more resilient. Through the One Plastics, One Company strategy, TEX Plastics is delivering meaningful benefits for its employees and customers while positioning itself as a leader in the plastics injection moulding industry.
The alignment of TEX Plastics Derby and TEX Plastics Barnstaple represents more than a legal change; it’s a cultural and operational shift designed to foster collaboration and innovation across the business. By uniting processes and systems, TEX Plastics has created a company that is better equipped to respond to customer needs, navigate industry challenges, and seize new opportunities.
For the talented teams working at TEX Plastics, this unification has provided access to shared resources, streamlined processes, and enhanced opportunities for professional growth. For customers, the benefits include improved communication, more efficient production, and the confidence of working with a company that is built for the future.
Key Milestones in the One Company Strategy
TEX Plastics’ commitment to aligning its operations has already delivered significant results. Some of the key initiatives under the One Plastics, One Company strategy include:
Aligning IT Systems
The introduction of real-time monitoring across both facilities has provided unprecedented visibility into production processes. This innovation supports better planning, reduces downtime and enhances overall efficiency.
Upgrading MRP & CRM Systems
With unified Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, TEX Plastics ensures seamless communication and coordination across all departments, delivering better service and quality for customers.
Planning and Scheduling Enhancements
Real-time planning and scheduling tools enable the business to optimise workflows, reduce lead times, and improve on-time delivery rates.
Recruitment & Training
A consistent approach to hiring and development ensures that every team member has access to the training and resources needed to excel. This focus on growth strengthens the workforce and creates a positive, supportive culture.
Quality Systems Alignment
With harmonised quality management systems across Derby and Barnstaple, TEX Plastics ensures every product meets the highest standards, reinforcing its reputation for excellence.
Strengthening TEX Plastics for the Future
The unification of TEX Plastics has made the company stronger in several key areas:
Resilience: Shared resources and systems enable the business to adapt to challenges with agility and confidence.
Efficiency: Streamlined processes reduce waste, improve productivity and ensure better outcomes for customers.
Collaboration: Bringing teams together under one strategy fosters innovation and knowledge sharing, driving continuous improvement.
A Positive Impact on Employees and Customers
For employees, the alignment offers greater clarity and consistency, empowering them to work more effectively and with a sense of pride in their contributions. For customers, the unified approach provides confidence in TEX Plastics’ ability to deliver high-quality solutions, meet deadlines, and innovate to meet future demands.
Continuing the Journey
The One Plastics, One Company strategy is an ongoing commitment to growth and improvement. TEX Plastics will continue to invest in technologies, systems, and people to ensure it remains a trusted partner in the plastics injection moulding industry.
Through its unified vision, TEX Plastics is proving that collaboration and alignment are the keys to success. By bringing Derby and Barnstaple together as one company, TEX Plastics is not only strengthening its operations but also creating a brighter future for its employees and customers.