Founded in 1998 by packaging engineer Martin Foster and supply-chain strategist Helen Davies, PackMaterialsUK started as a small corrugated-board converter in Surrey. Frustrated by lengthy lead times and limited material options, they set out to create a one-stop shop offering complete design, prototyping, and manufacturing under one roof. Over the past two decades, we’ve expanded to three state-of-the-art facilities in England, Scotland, and Wales—equipped with flexo-printers, extrusion lines, die-cutters, and compostable-film lamination units.
Our core strength lies in integration: an in-house design studio works side-by-side with production engineers to optimise structural integrity, material usage, and print quality. Every order undergoes rigorous quality-control checks—tensile tests, barrier-performance assays, and colour-accuracy scans—to ensure consistency and compliance with international standards such as ISO 9001 and BRC Packaging/Packaging Materials. We source raw materials from trusted UK and EU suppliers, prioritising FSC-certified paper and recycled polymers, while offering fully compostable PLA/PHA alternatives for clients pursuing circular-economy goals.
Sustainability is more than a buzzword here. Our factories run on 60% renewable energy, and we recycle 98% of production waste back into the supply chain. Continuous R&D collaborations with regional universities drive innovations in bio-coatings, barrier blends, and smart-pack technologies—like QR-linked labels for traceability. Whether you’re a boutique chocolatier or a global pharmaceutical group, PackMaterialsUK combines agility, technical expertise, and environmental stewardship to deliver packaging that performs and inspires.