UK's Premier Custom
Packaging Manufacturer
From our factory floor to your front door — premium packaging, honestly priced, rapidly delivered across the United Kingdom.
A Decade of Packaging Excellence
Key milestones on our journey from a single printing press to the UK's leading custom packaging supplier.
Founded
PackagingPapa opens in Birmingham with one digital press and three team members.
First 500 Clients
We reach our first 500 clients and move to a larger 8,000 sq ft factory unit.
Offset Press Added
Investment in our first lithographic offset press enables CMYK runs of 50,000+.
Eco Initiative Launch
We become the first UK packaging printer to offer a fully FSC-certified range as standard.
New HQ Opens
Our state-of-the-art 40,000 sq ft Birmingham production facility opens.
Online Quote System
Launch of our instant online quoting platform — quotes in under 2 minutes, 24/7.
Zero-Landfill Pledge
All production waste is recycled or converted to energy — zero to landfill achieved.
2,500+ Brands Served
We celebrate serving over 2,500 UK and international brands across every sector.
Independently Certified. Genuinely Compliant.
Our quality, environmental and safety credentials, independently audited and renewed annually.
FSC® Certified
Chain-of-custody certified — all board traceable to responsibly managed forests.
ISO 14001
Certified Environmental Management System — verified by BSI.
ISO 9001:2015
Internationally recognised Quality Management System.
ISO 12647-2
Colour management standard ensuring consistent, accurate print output.
BRCGS Packaging
Global standard for food-contact packaging safety and hygiene.
SEDEX Member
Committed to responsible and ethical sourcing throughout our supply chain.
The Experts Behind Every Box
Our passionate team of packaging specialists, designers and account managers are here to help.
David Patel
Packaging engineer with 20 years' experience. David founded PackagingPapa to democratise great packaging.
Sarah Mitchell
Award-winning packaging designer. Sarah and her team have created thousands of brand identities.
James Thornton
James oversees the entire print and manufacturing floor, ensuring every box leaves to spec and on time.
Rachel Hassan
Rachel drives our environmental programme and maintains our FSC, ISO 14001 and zero-landfill commitments.