Engineered HDPE Canal Boat Shells
Durable. Maintenance Free. Built for the Future of Inland Waterways.
A New Approach to Canal Boat Construction
FP Technologies designs and builds HDPE canal boat shells engineered for durability, low maintenance and long-term inland waterway performance.
This is not a replacement for steel or GRP. It is a new category of boat created for people who want less maintenance, more time on the water, and modern materials designed for real-world conditions.
Decades of Engineering Experience
Through Formation Plastics, we bring decades of industrial engineering experience into inland waterways applications.
Formation Plastics, founded in 1995, is an award-winning UK fabrication company and Plastic Fabrications Company of the Year (Yorkshire) 2023. We specialise in CNC machining, CAD/CAM design, high-precision plastic welding and complex structural fabrication. Our experience with HDPE, acrylic, polycarbonate, foam PVC and aluminium composite forms the foundation of every shell we manufacture.
Proven Experience
Performance Engineering
Advanced Fabrication
Dedicated Team
Decades of Engineering Experience
Through Formation Plastics, we bring decades of industrial engineering experience into inland waterways applications.
Formation Plastics, founded in 1995, is an award-winning UK fabrication company and Plastic Fabrications Company of the Year (Yorkshire) 2023. We specialise in CNC machining, CAD/CAM design, high-precision plastic welding and complex structural fabrication. Our experience with HDPE, acrylic, polycarbonate, foam PVC and aluminium composite forms the foundation of every shell we manufacture.
Proven Experience
Performance Engineering
Advanced Fabrication
Dedicated Team
Exhibited at the Crick Boat Show
We have exhibited at the Crick Boat Show for two consecutive years, introducing visitors to our HDPE canal boat and demonstrating the materials, construction methods and engineering behind the design.
The event has allowed us to engage directly with boaters, brokers and industry professionals, helping showcase a new approach to inland boat building.
Engineering the Future of Inland Waterways
FP Technologies are committed to advancing inland waterways through innovative materials, precision engineering and modern manufacturing techniques.
If you're planning a new canal boat, we’d welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements and explain how HDPE construction differs from traditional materials. We can advise on hull design, construction methods and the long-term performance benefits of a modern, low-maintenance engineering solution.