ABOUT RBM PLASTICS
RBM Plastic Extrusions Pty Ltd was founded in 1964, and has been manufacturing locally, in Australia, for over 50 years. We are still a family-owned business, with the 4th generation currently leading the company into the future. With our two divisions, being Custom Profile Extrusion and Custom PVC Compounding, we will have all of your requirements covered. RBM Plastics is located centrally in Silverwater, Sydney, NSW, with a modern manufacturing facility using state of the art technology and equipment.
RBM Plastics has a Quality Management System in place that is accredited to ISO9001. We highly value our reputation for quality and service with the plastic manufacturing industry.
Over the years, RBM Plastics has grown both through organic growth and strategic bolt on acquisitions, and will continue to grow under the same methods into the future.
COMPANY HISTORY
Reversible Belts and Mats Pty Ltd is incorporated
Fred McWilliam acquires Reversible Belts and Mats
Fred transfers ownership to his son Ian McWilliam
Peter McWilliam acquires shares in Reversible Belts and Mats
RBM Plastic Extrusions Pty Ltd is incorporated
Tony McWilliam commences employment with RBM Plastics
Significant Investment in Compound division
Purchase of Paramount Plastics in Vic
K Weld Rubber is purchased by RBM Plastics
Tony McWilliam purchases all shares in RBM Plastics and associated companies
Expansion of compounding division
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT
At RBM Plastics we are committed to our environment, and are dedicated to constantly looking to improve our policies and procedures to be more environmentally conscientious as well as being ethically responsible.
RBM Plastics aims to ensure that environmental consideration is given throughout all phases of the manufacturing process, and currently have a number of procedures in place to sustain our environmental commitment. We constantly make use of any scrap polymer that is generated during production, as well as recycling a range of polymers.
RBM Plastics is currently a participant in the PVC Stewardship program that is run by the Vinyl Council of Australia, achieving Gold Excellence in this program for several years.
RBM Plastics complies with the requirements for registration as a licensee of the Best Environmental Practise PVC Trademark, and as such can use this Trademark.
RBM Plastics is committed towards zero pellet loss under the Operation Clean Sweep program.
We understand the significance of ensuring that we are running a sustainable manufacturing operation, and have therefore ensured that we take appropriate actions such as
Complying with environmental standards, legislations, regulations and codes of practice
Applying the principles of LEAN manufacturing, resulting in the efficient use of energy, the minimisation of waste, recycling of materials and the prevention of pollution.
Incorporating environmental factors into planning and operational decisions as well as manufacturing processes.
Continuously seeking to improve and prevent pollution with our processes.
PROUD AUSTRALIAN TRADITION
RBM Plastic Extrusions pride themselves on being a privately owned family business, manufacturing locally in Australia.
Tony McWilliam commenced employment at RBM Plastics when he was just 17 years old, and following in his footsteps Tony’s two sons, Alex and Nick, both commenced employment whilst at high school as well.
Research and Development are at the forefront of RBM Plastics business model. Machines are being purchased from around the world and products are being developed to open RBM to different industries and markets.
With decades of knowledge between the McWilliam boys and our strong team at RBM Plastics, we strive to always keep up with innovation and the latest technologies.