20+ years in Signage, Wrapping, Tinting & PPF

About Material Trader

Every offcut has value.

Recommerce for the trades: we connect businesses, sole traders and subcontractors across the industry to resell surplus materials and equipment, give good stock a second life and source exactly what a project needs - nothing more.

Our Story

With over 20 years of experience in the Signage, Wrapping, Tinting and PPF industries, Material Trader was born from a desire to tackle the persistent issue of material wastage. Too often, perfectly usable materials are left to gather dust and are eventually thrown away. We understand the frustration of having surplus stock taking up space or struggling to find small quantities of materials needed to complete a project.

Material Trader connects businesses across these industries, offering a platform where companies can sell leftover materials, reduce waste and generate extra income. At the same time, we provide flexibility for those needing specific amounts of materials, ensuring you have access to what you need without unnecessary bulk purchases.

We’re here to help the industry save resources, work more efficiently and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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Perfectly usable materials shouldn’t be left to gather dust and eventually end up in landfill.
The idea behind Material Trader

Prevent waste. Promote profits.

Our Mission

We’re on a mission to revolutionise the way in which we handle materials within the Signage, Wrapping, Tinting and PPF industries. Here’s what we’re working towards (and see our Sustainability page for why reuse beats recycling):

01

Prevent industry waste

Facilitating the resale of surplus materials so good stock gets a second life, not landfill.

02

Monetise excess stock

Giving businesses a platform to turn idle inventory into extra income.

03

Buy only what you need

A cost-effective source for the small quantities of material a project actually calls for.

04

Promote sustainability

Championing environmental responsibility and helping companies work towards their sustainability goals, with built-in metrics to track your waste-reduction impact.

Why Choose Us

Industry Expertise

Over two decades of experience means we understand the unique challenges of the Signage, Wrapping, Tinting and PPF industries.

User-Friendly Platform

Our marketplace is designed for ease of use, whether you’re buying or selling.

Sustainability Metrics

Reuse you can measure: every trade tracks the metres of material and the items you keep in use, building a sustainability record on your profile - and once you put a kilometre back into use, your shareable Certificate of Reuse unlocks.

The HubComing soon

Where companies find installers: post a project, connect with skilled installers across Signage, Wrapping, Tinting and PPF, and get the job done.

Join us in cutting waste

Together we can build a more sustainable, efficient and profitable future for the Signage, Wrapping, Tinting and PPF industries - and make a real impact on how materials get used.

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