Polymer Laboratories develop high technology polymer products for chromatography, and diagnostic and pharmaceutical applications.

The company was founded in 1976, and while its headquarters remain in Church Stretton, it operates from offices in the USA, UK and Europe.

During the summer of 1998, Polymer Laboratories reviewed the need to expand and reorganize their premises at Church Stretton.

Baart Harries Newall were appointed in December 1998 to undertake the design of a new building, to contain production facilities, laboratories, offices and other associated facilities.

The proposed building faces onto open park land, and all internal circulation is directed along a glazed two storey walkway facing the park.