How Oxford Plastics & Darcica Logistics Built a Greener Supply Chain
When it comes to building a cleaner, more efficient supply chain, the right partnership can make all the difference. That’s exactly what happened when Oxford Plastics, a global leader in site safety equipment, partnered with Darcica Logistics, an award-winning, family-run logistics company based just down the road in Bicester.
Together, these two Oxfordshire-based businesses are proving that sustainable logistics isn’t just a name, it’s a smarter and more efficient way to operate. From plastic-free ecommerce fulfilment to electric vehicle deliveries, their shared commitment to innovation and environmental impact is helping reshape what responsible supply chains look like today.
Family-Run Foundations, Future-Focused Goals
Oxford Plastics, founded in 1985 on Enstone Airfield, has grown from a modest local manufacturer to a global leader in site safety equipment. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, the company employs over 120 people and exports to more than 30 countries worldwide. Yet despite its scale, Oxford Plastics has stayed true to its roots: innovation, sustainability, and community.
From the development of its award-winning LowPro® Road Plates and Trench Covers to its extensive Chapter 8 barrier systems (in the UK) and modular safety products; Oxford Plastics puts performance and sustainability at the heart of everything it makes. As one of Europe’s largest users of recycled PVC, the company uses up to 75% recycled material across its products, with a strong focus on circular design and repairability.
But delivering thousands of safety products a month across the UK and beyond brings its own challenges. Oxford Plastics needed a logistics partner who not only understood the complexity of high-volume, multi-product delivery, but who also shared their values.
The Challenge: Scaling Sustainability in Logistics
Delivering tens of thousands of safety products a month ranging from barriers to trench covers is not a small task. Oxford Plastics needed a logistics partner that could not only handle complex delivery needs but also align with its sustainability values.
The challenge was very clear. How do you scale product distribution while reducing carbon emissions, improving delivery transparency, and supporting the local economy?
The Solution: A Natural Fit with Darcica Logistics
With cutting-edge track-and-trace tech, zero-emission deliveries, and a sustainability-first approach, Darcica worked closely with Oxford Plastics’ logistics team to deliver:
- Scalable and reliable palletised freight solutions across the UK and Europe
- Transparent communication to resolve issues before they affect service
- Shared sustainability goals and reporting to help track carbon impact
- A collaborative relationship built on mutual respect and innovation
This wasn’t just a supplier-client setup. It became a seamless extension of Oxford Plastics’ operations.
Reducing Carbon, Together
Oxford Plastics has already made great strides in cutting down its carbon footprint. Its modular designs reduce the need for full product replacement, while their products’ lightweight structure and bespoke design help reduce shipping emissions.
Through this partnership, Oxford Plastics and Darcica have:
- Reduced transport emissions through smart delivery methods and electric vehicle use
- Contributed to a circular economy with recyclable packaging and product design
- Measured emissions to drive further supply chain improvements
Their joint investment in a more sustainable logistics chain has also helped build resilience and transparency across Oxford Plastics’ national and international operations.
Supporting the Local Business Ecosystem
This collaboration supports something bigger, the local economy. Both companies are Oxfordshire-based, employing local people and contributing to a expanding network of sustainable businesses in the region.
It’s a partnership that shows how expertise, shared goals and interests can deliver powerful results.
What Darcica’s Founder Has to Say
“We’re proud to partner with Oxford Plastics – not only because of their innovation and scale, but because they care about the same things we do. Sustainability. Quality. People. Together, we’re building smarter logistics and a cleaner future, one delivery at a time.”
- Anthony Tattersall, Founder & Director at Darcica Logistics.
Looking Ahead
As sustainability continues to drive change across the supply chain, partnerships like Oxford Plastics and Darcica Logistics set the standard for what’s possible. By combining shared values, local expertise, and future-focused thinking, the two companies prove that doing business sustainably isn’t just good for the planet - it’s smart, scalable, and delivers real results.
But it doesn’t stop at logistics... Oxford Plastic’s products are designed to be a part of the solution. Whether it’s a LowPro road plate, trench cover, barrier system, or ground protection mat, each product is engineered with sustainability, modularity, and performance in mind.
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