In this issue of Building Update, we are proud to spotlight Kedel as our top recommendation for eco-friendly plastic products in 2025.
This recommendation comes off the back of a fantastic year for Kedel. 2024 saw the company win double awards in the Feefo Trusted Service Awards 2024 as well as receive the Exceptional Service and Gold Trusted Service Awards 2024. These awards epitomise their exceptional customer experience across the board, which has been at the heart of Kedel operations since inception.
Kedel is a market-leading manufacturer and distributor of recycled plastic products, outdoor and park furniture. With a focus on sustainability, Kedel has been a front-runner in the industry since winning the ‘Best Recycled Plastic Product’ at the National Recycling Awards back in 2015.
Over the years, the family business has expanded, with a product range now serving a wide customer base including local Government, housing associations, education, construction and domestic sectors.
The three founders are brothers: Kieran, Dermot and Lewis Walch, whose endeavour to bring sustainable products to the foreground have made Kedel products the ‘industry’s products of choice.’
“We manufacture plastic wood made from waste polystyrene, and we are also suppliers of many other types of recycled plastic profiles from other manufacturers. We stock tongue and groove boards, plastic sheet materials, decking, cladding, ground reinforcement and drainage grids, fencing and gates. In addition, we make a wide range of outdoor furniture often combining different types of recycled plastic into one product. These products include benches, tables, picnic tables, and notice boards just to name just a few. We also offer design services and have a large flatbed CNC (computer numerical controlled) machine for cutting and shaping to the CAD design parameters supplied by our customers, or created for them by our in-house design team,” explained Lewis.
Using recycled plastic offers a dual advantage: it significantly reduces the carbon footprint while delivering substantial returns for businesses. These products are rot-proof and require no ownership costs, maintenance, labour, materials, or replacement expenses, making them a cost-effective and sustainable choice.
Take Kedel’s plastic fencing panels for example, which are an ideal solution for end customers, including housing associations. Unlike traditional wooden panels, they eliminate the need for frequent replacements. The entire sustainable range withstands frost without cracking and remains intact even under heavy rain, avoiding splintering or damage. Additionally, Kedel’s benches and picnic tables are perfect for educational institutions, providing durable outdoor furniture without the burden of high maintenance costs.
To find out more about the full product range, click here: www.kedel.co.uk