Industries

Research & Development

Research and development (R&D) involves the literal generation of the new. When an organisation wants to develop new products, processes or services, or make improvements to existing ones, R&D is the initial phase of finding out if what is imagined is technically feasible?

We support R&D departments in industries throughout the private sector by supplying them with the intricate plastic components they need for their trial and improvement experiments.

This can also include the development of new plastic components using our custom manufacture service.

Education

Schools, colleges and universities in the UK provide a world class education. And many of these offer technical courses that serve as the foundation for the next generation of skilled engineers to enter the workforce.

You’d be amazed at the sheer number of plastic components that student projects use as the best and brightest of British youth engage in the training that will serve them throughout their careers.

We are happy to supply in bulk to institutions, or in tiny amounts to help out individual trainees.

Modelling

Plastic modelling is intricate artistic work that has been around as long as plastic has. The building and shaping of miniature models, the recreation in miniature of vehicles, planes, and spacecraft, and the creation of props for the TV and Film industries all fall under the remit of modelling.

All of the activities listed above rely on a steady supply of plastic components - sometimes in bulk for huge projects - some of which are quite hard to come by.

We’ve worked with modellers to supply large quantities of plastic components, and to create unique pieces for specific projects.

Reviews

See what our customers have to say about our plastic products and components.

A first class service to supply something originally not listed. Very helpful and immediate responses. Great cus...

Charley Brighton

March 2026

Extremely helpful, and willing to handle a very small order, which was quickly dispatched.

Jonathan Reynolds

February 2026

Simple online ordering, product exactly as described

Nick M

January 2026

first time I have used this company but with quick delivery good communication good prices,everything was as it...

Philip Deane

December 2025

Excellent quality product and really good quality and delivery. Was really easy to find the correct product I ne...

Herbie Smith

October 2025

10/10 bought some quality nylon 6mm screws for my number plate mounting. Good quality, clean finish on the screw...

Moe

October 2025

Fast, efficient, well priced. Will use again.

Michael Brown

October 2025

I can recommend RI-Co Plastics Ltd for their quick and helpful replies to my queries. The bushes supplied were g...

Roy Gamlin

September 2025

Absolutely faultless! Very fair prices, and free delivery too. Quality of the machining is also top notch. Will...

Arthur Springthorpe

September 2025

Amazing customer service. Products arrived in good time and exactly as requested. Great company , thank you.

Sailing Blue Planet

August 2025

Very easy to deal with and I received the package on time

Graham Kiely

July 2025

Product as required, quick despatch.

Tim Morgan

June 2025

Fast and efficient service.

Terence Bishop

June 2025

Excellent service from start to finish. Items received in a timely manner.

Christine Ross

April 2025

Very helpful staff, no request too small

P H

January 2025

The parts were the perfect size and the service was perfect good quality and price with fast delivery

daniel gray

January 2025