A BRIEF HISTORY OF
METROPLAN
1973
Company founded in Pleshey, Essex, before moving to a larger premises in the mid 70’s
1983
First commercial warehouse facility opened in Great Dunmow, Essex
1997
The renowned Resist-a-flame® brand of fire rated Noticeboards was born
1998
Opened our second warehouse facility based in the beautiful Lake District, Cumbria, which later became our UK Head Office
2005
Moved our southern based warehouse from Essex to a larger, better positioned facility in Rushden, Northamptonshire
2008
Entered in to a new exciting phase, and started manufacturing onsite at our Head Office site in Kendal, Cumbria
2011
Designed and created our first ever Projection Screen inhouse, known as Eyeline®, a popular channel-fix style product
2014
Increased our fleet of delivery transport, to ensure full national coverage
2017
Opened our third UK site and second warehouse facility, also located in Cumbria
2023
Celebrating our 50th year