Innovative solutions backed by experience
At Tennants UK, we deliver high-quality number plate components & constructions that combine performance, compliance, and sustainability. With over five decades of expertise, our components are built to meet the demands of modern automotive production. As the UK Master Distributor of ORALITE reflective sheeting, you can trust that both our industry-standard Acrylic Plates and innovative Enviro-Plates are fully certified to BSAU 145e Standards.
Whether you’re focused on efficiency, durability, or greener practices, our solutions are proven, trusted, and easy to assemble. Explore the construction sections below to discover the benefits of our components for yourself.
Enviro-Plates
Drive your sustainability figures forward with our ground breaking Enviro-Plate. Utilising 90% Recycled ABS backing plates provides a carbon footprint of just 0.95kg of CO2 per plate. Printing on Polyester Film also helps reduce annual expenditure by up to 25%, thanks to lower material costs & reduced waste. These figures reveal it’s eco-friendly & efficiency savings.
Designed for quick & easy production, Enviro-Plate is compatible with all 3 of our Systems and our upsells range of digits, badges & lips. While meeting BSAU 145e Standards, Enviro-Plate delivers exceptional performance while supporting greener practices.
Printed Media: Polyester Film
- Durable clear polyester film
- Sheet & roll feed options available
- Coated for optimal toner adhesion
- Heat and UV stabilised film
Substrate: ABS Backing
- 3mm backing plate for durability
- Made from 90% recycled ABS plastic
- ORALITE reflective layer for reflectivity
- Permanent self-adhesive for film bonding
Substrate: Clear Acrylic
- 3mm thick clear PMMA acrylic face
- CNC laser cut and moulded options available
- UV resistant to prevent clouding or discolouring
- Permanent self-adhesive for reflective bonding
Printed Media: Reflective panels
- ORALITE reflective panels
- High quality print performance
- Pre-printed badges and branding available
- Perforated rolls available for batch production
Acrylic Plates
Acrylic Plates provide a premium, crystal-clear finish that exceeds expectations with a carbon footprint of 2.01kg of CO2 each. Their Acrylic Faces provide fantastic clarity & durability, but is balanced against higher carbon levels. Our reflective panels come blank or pre-printed with badges or custom branding.
Acrylic Plates are perfect for dealerships and trade professionals, integrating smoothly with roll fed printing systems. Even when pre-printed with lips for a polished, on-brand product that is ready to go.
Comparison: Number Plate Components
Our carbon footprint values are based on readily available online data or estimated material values.
| Plate Construction | Enviro-Plates Film & Plate - 0.95kg of CO2 |
Acrylic Plates Reflective & Acrylic - 2.01kg of CO2 |
|---|---|---|
| Substrate | ||
| Material | Recyled ABS Backing | PMMA Acrylic Face |
| Reflective Layer | Oralite Reflective | N/A |
| Thickness | 3mm; | 3mm |
| Recycled Content | 90% | 0% |
| Carbon Footprint | 0.84kg of CO2 per backing | 1.82kg of CO2 per panel |
| Printed Media | ||
| Material | Clear Polyester Film | W/Y Oralite Reflective |
| Thickness | 0.125mm | 0.200mm |
| Carbon Footprint | 0.11kg of CO2 per sheet | 0.19kg of CO2 per panel |
| Heat Stabilsed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-Printed Elements | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compatability | ||
| Core Systems | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trade Systems | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pro Systems | ✓ | ✓ |
“Switching to the Enviro-Plate system has been a game changer for us at Pentagon Motor Group. I’m incredibly happy with its performance and durability, which gives me great reassurance in our choice. The sustainability aspect aligns perfectly with our values, and there have been economic improvements as well. Based on our own experience, I can recommend Enviro-Plate to any automotive dealership looking to enhance its aftersales offering while prioritising its environmental responsibility.”
Nick LockerAftersales Director - Pentagon Motor Group
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