Polyhose UK celebrates milestones with Dorset Chamber Membership and unveils growth plans

17 February, 2025

The company is certified to ISO9001:2015 for sales and distribution, assembly and testing of thermoplastic, PTFE and rubber hoses and associated fittings and components and has been consistently ISO-certified since 1997. Polyhose joined Dorset Chamber in the early 1990s. At the time, the company needed assistance with export documentation and certificates of origin to sell and distribute their products to India, the Middle East, South Africa and Asia. Since then, Polyhose has continued to benefit from Dorset Chamber membership through export documentation assistance and training opportunities.

2024 was also a milestone year for the Chamber, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce, Dorset Chamber is dedicated to supporting the Dorset Business Community with solutions for all sectors and sizes of business throughout Dorset. From international trade services to events, networking or marketing, their mission is to enable better lives through business by creating a vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous community.

“Polyhose is very proud to have been a member of the Dorset Chamber for so many years, demonstrating our commitment to the local economy and the Dorset business community,” commented Marc Whibley, Managing Director at Polyhose UK.

Ian Girling, Chief Executive at Dorset Chamber, added: “I would like to thank and congratulate Polyhose on their 30th year of membership of Dorset Chamber, with this year being our own 75th anniversary. We’ve been proud to support Polyhose with their export activity and congratulate Polyhose on their huge success over the years.”

Alongside its Dorset Chamber membership, Polyhose UK is also a member of the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA), the UK’s only trade body for the Hydraulic and Pneumatic Industries. With customers in Dorset and across the UK, Polyhose products are used in all kinds of fluid transfer applications, including hydraulic systems in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, automotive, marine, rescue equipment and industrial applications such as water jetting, sewer cleaning, high pressure blasting and painting and fire suppression systems, as well as LPG and high-pressure industrial gas transfer.

In addition to this milestone, Polyhose is also undergoing an exciting period of growth, marked by the recent appointment of Mark Saunders as the company’s new Operations Manager. Mark brings over 20 years of production experience to the role, having held senior positions at global manufacturers like Hallite Seals International, where he was involved in production management, planning, and process improvement. With a strong track record of delivering operational efficiencies and driving continuous improvement, Mark is well-positioned to lead Polyhose’s operations as the company prepares for an exciting future. His leadership will be pivotal in guiding the business through its next phase of growth, which includes the launch of a new warehousing facility, aimed at increasing product range and UK stock holdings.