Frequently asked questions

Do you deliver?

We deliver to anywhere in Melbourne.

I need containers urgently. How quickly can you fulfill an order?

We can perform a production run within a 24–48 hour period. Let us know what you need.

What industries do you cater to?

We are a major supplier of food containers to Australia's large growing apiary industry. Because of their diversity, our containers are sought after and used in the dairy, antipasto, detergent, general chemical, chlorine, veterinary, automotive, household, craft supply, paint, plumbing, French polishing and furniture restoration and building industries.

Are you able to provide us with a small quantity of food containers for our bistro?

We welcome both small and large orders. As you can see from our testimonials, many of our best clients are small businesses. With our reliable freight service, you will receive the goods the following day [conditions apply].

Do you manufacture custom containers to suit our needs?

Yes. We provide in-house product design as well as tool design. Contact us and let us know what your unique requirements are.

Do you have any special offers on at the moment?

Current VAA members get a 10% discount on all purchases. Produce your current VAA Membership Card when purchasing or quote your VAA membership number.

Do you just manufacture containers? Or do you manufacture other plastics products as well?

We manufacture a range of plastics products. See our Products page for more information.

Why should I choose Clayton Plastics for my plastics manufacturing needs? Give me five good reasons!

We'll give you ten:

Experience – we've been doing this since 1976.
Efficiency – we constantly look for ways to increase productivity. Who else can offer 24–48 hour turnaround times?
Cost Effective – modern machinery and highly experienced staff ensures quick turnaround times and wholesale prices for our customers.
Quality – we adhere to a strict quality plan to ensure our customers receive products that are of optimum quality and hygiene.
We offer a range of services – we provide in-house product and tool design as well as assembly, packaging including adhesive application and decoration.
Delivery – we deliver to anywhere in Melbourne and provide an overnight delivery service anywhere Victoria country, Tasmania, southern New South Wales, up to and including Canberra. We also provide a delivery service to Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane.
Family owned business – we take our work personally and we listen carefully to the needs of our customers.
Australian owned business – your business keeps jobs and manufacturing know-how here in Australia. That's good for all of us.
Flexibility - we do big jobs as well as small jobs.
Passion – we are very passionate about keeping Australians supplied with Australian made goods.