Platex catalogue 2024

POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Using waste allows to commit to “zero culture”: no water, no pesticide, no toxic substance, and no additional resource. In fact, the resources are used for the raw material, the “fruit” in the case of the beets.

LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS RESULTS

Standard Polyester Resin / Bio-Sourced Polyester Resin

We currently have 50% of bio-based resin in our polyester

Our best-seller, fully decorated (Page 07)

Our classic plain range (Page 11)

76% less CO2 emissions

The decorated equivalent of our Poly-STR Standard (Page 14)

Download our complete documentation:

https://bit.ly/platex2024bio

We’re not industry leaders by accident...!

As a family business founded in 1950, PLATEX can be proud of its stability and longevity. Our company is clearly embracing its era, driven by the enthusiasm of our employees and always challenging itself to satisfy our customers and their requirements and follow the developments of the catering industry.

All sectors trust us for their everyday needs: company, school and hospital canteens, fast food restaurants, hotels, caterers, restaurants and more.

Our human-scale industrial resources guarantee our flexibility and competitive edge. Our 3,000 references cater to all your requirements. If we don’t have what you are looking for, bespoke, tailored and customized products are also options we can discuss together.

Constant innovation

The world changes quickly. You either evolve or disappear!

Over the last 10 years, Platex has revamped professional trays saying goodbye to old-fashioned prints, standard shapes and decorations that have been around for twenty years! We firmly believe that trays must embrace their time. Let’s break away from the dated image of the canteen to create a restaurant atmosphere!

Tea trays, acrylic plates, melamine tableware, shaped polyester...Platex has reinvented it all.

Our commercial success was no accident.

Once again, this year we have tons of new products!

French expertise

Working for professional customers and open to their ideas, PLATEX endeavors to promote its ranges around three key principles:

- Uncluttered design

- Premium quality

- Responsiveness of its operational teams.

Our eco-responsible approach

We are empowered by our choices:

- Bio-Based Resin

- Certification: label NF T54-801

- Use of certified materials: FSC, Resy, etc.

- Preference for eco-responsible communication tools: paperless invoicing, PDF catalogs, etc.

- Raising customer awareness about recycling and sorting waste

- Buying our raw materials in France and Europe.

Dear Customers,

We continue to develop new products to meet and anticipate the expectations of the food service industry.

We believe in design, eco-friendly products, and the need for constant innovation.

Thanks to you, Platex is N°1 in France and one of the two leaders in Europe.

Thanks for your business and support of French-Made products.

Marc Warnod - President

• Patented model.

• Guaranteed unbreakable for 5 years.

POLYESTER

• Tray made from Bio-based Polyester with surface decoration.

• Useful surface area optimized, silky surface, food contact approval.

• Fully flat, dirt-resistant underside.

Range

Bio-based resin, mostly made from organic natural resin, namely French potatoes and beet! That's a lot less petrochemical resin and a small gesture for the planet.

Dark Maple (EBR)

POLY-STR PROFIL

SOLIDS and MARBLED Range

POLYESTER

• Poly STR design tray with a low profile allowing dishes to protrude and avoiding bumping into the rim with the forearms.

• High-density, polyester-fiberglass tray with continuous braiding.

• Reinforced tray colored in the mass.

• Dishwasher safe.

• Reinforced, unbreakable rim, drying lugs, high strength.

• NF Label (NF T54-801).

• ISO 178 (bend resistance), ISO 179 (shock resistance).

• Food contact approval.

• Customization from 100 pieces.

10

9 years

POLY-STR MATTE PROFIL

POLYESTER

• Tray identical to the Profil but with trendy colors and matte finish

• High-density, polyester-fiberglass tray with continuous braiding.

• Reinforced tray.

• Dishwasher safe.

• Reinforced, unbreakable rim, drying lugs, high strength.

• ISO 178 (bend resistance), ISO 179 (shock resistance).

• Food contact approval.

• Do not mix the colors when it is stacked.

Lavender (LA) Steel (AR) Black (NR) Kiwi (KI) Pineapple (AS) White (BA) Off white (CS)

POLY-STR STANDARD

POLYESTER

• High-density, polyester-fiberglass tray with continuous braiding.

• Reinforced tray colored in the mass.

• Dishwasher safe.

• Reinforced, unbreakable rim, drying lugs, high strength.

• NF Label (NF T54-801).

• ISO 178 (bend resistance), ISO 179 (shock resistance).

• Food contact approval.

• Customization from 100 pieces.

10

10 years

* While stocks last.

Bio-based resin, mostly made from organic natural resin, namely French potatoes and beet! That's a lot less petrochemical resin and a small gesture for the planet.

SOLIDS and MARBLED Range

POLYESTER

• Original shape Poly STR tray with built-in handles.

• High-density, polyester-fiberglass tray with continuous braiding.

• Reinforced tray colored in the mass.

• Dishwasher safe.

• Reinforced, unbreakable rim, drying lugs, high strength.

• NF Label (NF T54-801).

• ISO 178 (bend resistance), ISO 179 (shock resistance).

• Food contact approval.

• Customization from 100 pieces. 10

SOLIDS and MARBLED Range

POLY-STYL ULTIM®

• Customization from 100 pieces.

POLYESTER

• Decoration: sequoia on white background - cedar on black background.

• Designed shape, low profile, 90% usable surface area.

• Exclusive PLATEX process, registered trademark and model.

• Unalterable decoration.

• Very high abrasion resistance. 52 ans

Rectangular Round

Oval Square

IN 14 SIZES

MINIMUM

100 pieces

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

Manufacturing tolerances

Color variations + or - 1 Pantone shade

Centering of the decoration + or - 2 mm

Possible delivery of a prototype for validation

50% down payment on order placement

POLY-STYL BIO-BASED

POLYESTER

• Identical specifications to the POLY STR, with unalterable customization.

• Exclusive PLATEX process.

• Unalterable decoration.

• Very high abrasion resistance.

• NF Label (NF T54-801). Bio-based resin, mostly made from organic natural resin, namely French potatoes and beet! That’s a lot less petrochemical resin and a small gesture for the planet.

10

12 years

• Plateau anti-dérapant en polyester et fibre de verre haute densité à nattage continu.

• Plateau renforcé et teinté dans la masse.

• Bordure renforcée incassable, bossages de séchage.

• Anti-dérapant, très résistant (breveté).

• Coloris : Gris flash.

POLY-ONE

• Low-cost, polyester-fiberglass tray.

• Suitable for repeated dish washer cleaning.

• Reinforced rim, drying lugs.

• Special colors on request. Customization not available.

POLYESTER

• Super-economic polyester tray.

• Suitable for dish washer cleaning.

• Reinforced rim, drying lugs, good shock resistance and stain, scratch and heat resistance.

NATURAL WOOD

LAMINATED MELAMINE

• Genuine wood veneer in natural birch, matte grain surface.

• Dishwasher safe.

• Front and back double melamine.

• Top-of-the-line production.

• Dry on the edge before stacking. 1

Slim Natural Wood (SMBBL)

Surface100% natural birch

Papillon Natural Wood (PABBL)

Gamme

LAMINATED MELAMINE

• Patented model.

• “Wood feel” matte grain surface.

• Built-in handles.

• Dishwasher safe.

• Melamine surface.

• Top-of-the-line production.

• Drying on the edge before stacking.

510 years

SLIM

• Laminated melamine, matte grain surface.

• Dishwasher safe.

• Front and back double melamine.

• Top-of-the-line production.

• Dry on the edge before stacking.

• Customization from 100 pieces.

511 years

LAMINATED MELAMINE

Range

LAMINATED MELAMINE

• Laminated, melamine tray with a wooden core resulting in slight flexibility for inertia reduction. With Acer BS, it is the only melamine laminated tray on the market with the NF T54-801 label.

• Dishwasher safe.

• Front and back double melamine.

• Top-of-the-line production.

• Dry on the edge before stacking.

• Customization from 100 pieces.

Black (NR) Mahogany (AC) Stone (PR) White (BA) Gray (GR)

Sand (SB) Chestnut iguana (ICH)

Cedar (CD) Okoume (OK) Fuchsia (FS) Red (RG) Steel (AR) Hazelnut (NO) Chocolate (CT) Pumpkin (PT) Aubergine (AU) Green (VR)

• Non-slip version of the PLATEX.

• Laminated, melamine tray with a wooden core resulting in slight flexibility for inertia reduction.

• Not dishwasher safe.

• Customization 200 pieces minimum.

Range

ACER BS

• Laminated, genuine wood coating, double melamine face.

• Slight flexibility for inertia reduction. Front and back decoration.

• NF Label (NF T54-801).

• Dishwasher safe.

• Dry on the edge before stacking.

CUSTOMIZED LAMINATED TRAYS

Contact

Les plateaux ci-dessus sont la propriété des marques et ne sont présentés ici qu’à titre d’exemples afin d’illustrer notre savoir faire. Les modèles présentés ne sont en aucune manière disponibles à la vente.

OPTIONS

Full surface print

Back / Front print

Non-slip

Special rimming

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

Manufacturing tolerances

Color variations + or – 1 Pantone shade

Centering of the decoration + or - 2 mm

Possible delivery of a prototype for validation

50% down payment on order placement

POLYPROPYLENE

This newly designed, non-slip tea tray has every advantage:

• Optimized weight: neither too light (easy to hold), nor too heavy (to avoid tiring the waiter).

• Exceptional non-slip: undoubtedly its best feature, it adheres without sticking or trapping dust.

• Easy to wash: it has good stain resistance and is dishwasher safe.

• One-piece production: the non-slip surface is embedded in the mass and cannot come unstuck.

• Excellent rigidity: it doesn't bend or twist and is very rigid without being too heavy.

• Unbreakable: drop it, it bounces. This is another big advantage.

Classic range

Limited Edition range

Cow (817) Black Croco (840) Bronze Croco (841)

• Unbreakable polypropylene tray.

• Withstands repeated dishwasher cleaning.

• Dishwasher safe at 85 °C.

• Handling: Special colors from 5,000 pieces

• Acer PP: Special colors and customization from 5,000 items.

• Fast-Food: Special colors and customization from 10,000 items.

• Dry on the edge before stacking.

Smooth surface, perfect for various purposes : clearing, storing, sorting, preparing…

HANDLING Range (57.90 x 40.70 cm) - Smooth surface

Red (RG) Sky Blue (CE) White (BA) Black (NR)

PAP1 ACRYLIC DISPLAY PLATE ACRYLIC

• PAP - Acrylic display plates.

• A range of plates sized 60x40, 30x40, 20x40 and GN1/1 to highlight your caterer, pastry, chocolate displays and more.

• Available in two decorations: Ice and Crystal.

• Available in two colors: Black and Clear.

• Not dishwasher safe.

The “Step” PAPs are designed for buffet displays and refrigerated displays.

• PAP2 - Acrylic display plates.

• Shallow profile.

• A new range of plates to highlight your caterer, pastry, chocolate displays and more.

VESTAH GN PANS AND PLATES

• Melamine Design range of GN pans and plates for buffets and refrigerated displays.

• Combination of melamine for its strength and light weight with trendy shapes and colors.

• Available in 5 standardized dimensions, 3 depths and 5 trendy colors

The Vestah Buffet range is composed of stackable items with reinforced, highly resistant, dishwasher safe rims.

MELAMINE

• Melamine Design tableware, matte on the outside and shiny on the inside.

• Snow, slate and black decoration.

• 2 salad bowls, 2 bowls, 2 plates, 3 ramekins.

• Dishwasher safe.

GUARANTEE

GUARANTEE

• Melamine cup, combining the strength of melamine with a modern design.

• Stackable cups and saucers.

• 2 colors available.

• Dishwasher safe.

VESTAH TABLEWARE

• Melamine Design tableware, combining the strength of melamine with modern shapes and colors.

• Range to match GN pans.

• Many products available.

• Dishwasher safe.

VESTAH TRAYS WITH CORNERS

• Melamine Design tableware, combining the strength of melamine with modern shapes and colors.

• Range to match GN pans.

• Dishwasher safe.

VESTAH MATTE PLATES

MELAMINE

• Melamine matte finish plain or decorated food display plates for caterers and pastry bakers.

• Economy version of the PAP2.

• Available in 2 plain colors or 4 decorations.

• Plain range: White (402), Black (429)

• Decoration range: White marble (444), Black marble (445), Thuya (446), Elm (447)

Plain range

Decoration range

White marble (444) Black marble (445) Thuya (446) Elm (447)

White (402) Black (429)

• Decorated and matte finished melamine platters.

• Raised by 8 mm for easier handling.

• Designs matching 60 x 40, 40 x 30 and 53 x 32 dishes.

• 3 colors available.

• Dishwasher safe.

At last, a platter that's easy to use!

• Range of 100% pure melamine trays in contemporary shapes and colors, designed for the hotel industry for in-room hospitality.

• These products can also be used as small fast-food trays.

• Dishwasher safe.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR TRAY

Since the world of food service is very diverse, trays have to be suited to every need. A school cafeteria, a company canteen, a military base or a luxury hotel all have different needs.

Always select the tray that’s right for your specific use

If you’re looking for...

… strength in a tray a

… aesthetics

... a high turnover

WHY CHOOSE A POLYESTER TRAY?

w Trays systematically subjected to shocks.

w Tray subject to a lot of handling during clearing and cleaning.

w Use > than 1,000 times per year.

w Trays not washed within an hour of their use.

w Long term investment.

w Heavy use.

w Sets of 300 or more trays.

w Trays with the NF label.

w Quick drying.

WHY CHOOSE A LAMINATED TRAY?

w Use < than 1,000 times per year.

w Trays not subjected to various sorts of handling during table clearing and cleaning.

w Dish washing line not equipped with a conveyor.

w Trays with the NF label.

WHY CHOOSE A POLYPROPYLENE TRAY?

w Your budget allows regular replacement (24 months).

w You’re looking for a light tray.

w Recommended for schools (nursery and/or primary) and special environments.

WHAT QUANTITY OF TRAYS SHOULD YOU BUY?

w Taking into consideration:

l peak periods,

l losses or trays taken away from the canteen,

l aother uses (storage, transport, breakfast break, etc.)

Commercial food service: We recommend that you purchase twice the number of place settings.

Institutional food service: We recommend that you purchase at least 15% more than your number of place settings.

POLYESTER LAMINATED POLYPROPYLENE

A wide range of laminates for hospitals and polypropylene trays with standard or non-slip finishes.

FEATURES

(1)

(2)

(3)

Four types for all institutions and all budgets.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR TRAY ?

To safeguard the long-term appearance of your polyester trays and avoid scratching on the rims, it is essential to stack the trays carefully to avoid impacts between the trays causing scuffing and scratches.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

The trays are dirty

Use dishes with enameled bases to avoid aggressive friction that may scratch trays

(*) LC = Chlorine-rich detergent (6% active chlorine) - LA = Alkaline detergent (10-20% caustic soda + scale remover)

if you are not familiar with the detergents or their composition, we recommend using Trump Hydro (Ecolab®)

THE LABEL TESTS Self-service trays

The NF T54801 «self-service trays» Label is the only Label that enables the user to differentiate between two trays that look similar.

GENERAL TEST AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

Appearance Checks for cosmetic defects

Warping Guarantees flatness

Convex curve Defines the built-in convexity of the tray

Concavity Guarantees that the tray does not spin

Abrasion Checks that the tray remains basically unaltered

Fatigue resistance Tests the tray’s resistance to bumps

Rigidity Guarantees the rigidity of the tray

HEAT RESISTANCE

Warping Guarantees flatness

Convex curve Guarantees that the tray has built-in convexity

Concavity Guarantees that the tray does not spin

RESISTANCE TO DETERGENTS TEST

Products A & B

Checks the resistance of the tray in boiling water

Color index Checks that there is no discoloration

Loss of hardness Checks that the tray does not lose much if any of its surface hardness

Concavity Checks that staining products can be washed off and do not alter the surface

IMPORTANT

The LNE physically inspects our factory and takes samples of trays that are then tested in their laboratory. In case of a dispute, the customer may refer the matter directly to the LNE, an additional guarantee for the user in case of dispute.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

Art. 1 - General: By placing an order, the buyer accepts our general terms of sale. These terms take precedence over any customer documents and correspondence unless we authorize an exception in writing.

Art. 2 - Form of the Contract: Every order accepted becomes final and irreversible and may not be canceled or modified without the seller’s approval. Merchandise may, on an exceptional basis, be partially or totally exchanged if the products ordered are new, still in their original packaging, are not specific and if the quantity in question can be resold by the Platex company within a reasonable period of time. The decision is entirely up to the Platex company. A one-time deduction of 20% will be applied, with the customer being solely responsible for shipping costs. Any exchange will only be authorized following a piece by piece verification of the products returned.

Art. 3 - Delivery/Shipping: Delivery times are only given for the purpose of illustration. Merchandise is sold ex-factory and is shipped at the buyer’s risk from the moment it leaves our warehouses, regardless of the means of shipping or delivery used. Any request for express shipping will be charged to the addressee. Any order shipped “prepaid” may not be delivered in several parts; should this prove to be necessary, there will be an additional shipping and handling charge.

Art. 4 - Guarantees: Merchandise delivered in compliance with the buyer’s order may not be refused or exchanged. Reserves for damaged, missing or noncompliant pieces must be issued by the recipient within 48 hours following receipt of the goods. Any returns must have prior authorization from the seller. No return shall be accepted without prior authorization. Any merchandise we verify as defective shall be replaced at our cost. By agreement, we are solely liable for replacing the defective pieces. In particular, we may not be held liable for any other claims of any nature. Any use of our products not in compliance with our specifications shall result in cancellation of the guarantees.

Art. 5 - Ownership Retention Clause: The seller shall retain ownership of the goods sold until complete payment is made of the full price, including any additional costs. In the case of payment by installments, failure to pay one installment may result in a claim for return of the goods. These provisions shall not exempt the buyer from liability, upon delivery, for all risks of loss or deterioration of the goods sold, as well as for any damage claims that they may engender.

Art. 6 - Price and Penalties: In the event of late payment, the amounts due are subject to interest at the legal rate (ECB+10 points), without prior formal notice and by operation of law, and a fixed compensation payment of 40 Euros for the cost of recovery pursuant to Articles L441-3 and L441-6 of the French Commercial Code. Failure to make timely payment of an amount due (total or partial) shall immediately render payable and without formal notice any other amounts due or to come due, and shall authorize us to cancel the delivery of any merchandise for which full payment has not been made or is due to be made at a later date. Restitution of said merchandise, to be made at the buyer’s cost and risk, is not tantamount to cancellation of the sale. In the event of default on payment for our wares by the set date and intervention by our Claims Department, the seller may claim as damages and under the penalty clause compensation equal to 15% of the amounts owed, in addition to the legal interest and any eventual legal costs. These sums shall not be less than € 100, exclusive of taxes.

Art. 7 - Terms of Payment: Any bill for an amount less than three hundred Euros shall be payable upon receipt. Unless subject to special agreement, or unless specific terms are mentioned on the invoice, our invoices shall be paid by bank transfer 30 days from the date of invoice of the goods. Any customer not insured by our credit insurer must absolutely pay in advance based on a pro forma invoice. Merchandise will only be manufactured once the entire amount of the pro forma invoice has been received. Any payment deferred or altered shall be subject to bank charges and processing fees.

Art. 8 - Clause Granting Jurisdiction: ANY LITIGATION RELATED TO THE PRESENT SALE, EVEN IN THE CASE OF THIRD PARTY APPEALS OR MULTIPLE RESPONDENTS, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE NANTERRE TRADE COURT.

SALES TERMS

MINIMUM ORDER: 1 BOX

(See packaging, partial boxes not possible)

MINIMUM ORDER AMOUNT: € 200 excl. tax

SHIPPING

Ex-factory price. Metropolitan France Prepaid

Starting from € 950 net (excl. tax)

Shipping charges in Metropolitan France: €40 for orders under €950, Free for orders €950 and over.

All items are shipped at the recipient’s risk.

Prices not mentioned in our rates granted for large quantities are valid for one, single delivery at one location in mainland France. Partial deliveries, time-phasing, several deliveries to several locations, are the client's sole responsibility.

DELIVERY TIMES

Delivery times are given in calendar days and purely for the purpose of illustration. Any request for a shorter delivery time shall result in additional 5 to 20% charges. We reserve the right to cancel an order if the client requests shorter delivery times after placing the order and refuses to pay the additional charges

PAYMENT

Payment: bank transfer at 30 days net (subject to credit insurance agreement) or in cash. Any invoice for less than € 300 including taxes shall be paid by bank transfer within 8 days. GUARANTEE

TRAY LOANS

In the event of an urgent need or last-minute order, we have a tray loaning service for orders over 500 pieces. Ask our sales department.

AVOID MISTAKES, ORDER WITH OUR REFERENCES REMEMBER TO MENTION COLORS

Our full general terms and conditions of sale can be downloaded by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/CGVPLATEX

The trays bearing this label are guaranteed for 5 years against breakage under normal conditions of one washing per day, 5 days a week. Chips, scratches, cracks or breakage due to rough handling or which are not caused by normal usage are not covered by the guarantee. The guarantee starts from the date of purchase if the completed guarantee form and a copy of the shipping order are returned within 30 days to your local agent or to the PLATEX Paris office. This guarantee applies only to trays manufactured after March 15, 2003.

The trays bearing this label are guaranteed for 10 years against breakage under normal conditions of one washing per day, 5 days a week. Chips, scratches, cracks or breakage due to rough handling or which are not caused by normal usage are not covered by the guarantee. The guarantee starts from the date of purchase if the completed guarantee form and a copy of the shipping order are returned within 30 days to your local agent or to the PLATEX Paris office. This guarantee applies only to trays manufactured after March 15, 2003.

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