Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Bespoke Transit Packaging Solutions
Established in 1913, we are a fourth-generation family-owned business and the UK's leading independent provider of bespoke timber and corrugated transit packaging products and services. Our expertise spans over a century, combining traditional values with modern innovation to deliver tailored packaging solutions for diverse industries. We pride ourselves on being service providers first, offering comprehensive support including design optimisation, manufacturing, and logistics solutions. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications, alongside ISPM15 compliance and Chain-of-Custody certification for sustainable timber sourcing. We serve a wide range of sectors, from automotive and aerospace to construction and glass, providing robust packaging that meets complex transit requirements.Our in-house design facilities and advanced technical capabilities enable material optimisation through Finite Element Analysis and lab-based testing. As a premium business, we prioritise sustainability, minimising environmental impact while supporting clients on their sustainability journeys. Our strategic partnerships and long-standing supplier relationships ensure continuity of supply, even in challenging economic conditions. We offer flexible service models, including single-source supply, vendor-managed inventory, and just-in-time manufacturing. With a focus on delivering value across supply chains, we work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and develop cost-effective, efficient packaging solutions.
Services
Timber Pallets
Wooden Cases & Crates
Timber Framed Panel Cases
Glass Stillages
Machined Timber Components
Corrugated Products
ISPM15 Compliance Service
Chain-of-Custody Certification
Finite Element Analysis
Pallet Design System
Details
- Year established: 1913
Highlights and features
- We have over a century of experience in transit packaging design and manufacturing
- Our ISO9001 and ISO14001 certifications demonstrate quality and environmental management excellence
- We offer bespoke packaging solutions tailored to specific industry requirements
- Our sustainable sourcing includes Chain-of-Custody certified timber from European forests
- We provide comprehensive compliance services including ISPM15 certification
Associations and certifications
- BS EN ISO9001:2015
- BS EN ISO14001:2015
- Chain-of-Custody Certification
- ISPM15 Compliance
Services
Timber Pallets
We manufacture two-way and four-way entry timber pallets designed for safe, sustainable transportation across UK and international supply chains. Our pallets are made from European softwood sources and feature ISPM15 compliance, kiln drying, and Chain-of-Custody certification. Available in single-sided, non-reversible, and fully-reversible configurations with custom branding options.
Wooden Cases & Crates
Robust wooden cases and crates provide reliable protection for heavy or sensitive goods during transit. Our solutions include internal fittings, foam/paper linings, and composite blocks. All products undergo Finite Element Analysis for material optimisation and feature ISPM15 compliance, with custom stencilling for easy identification and tracking.
Glass Stillages
Specialist timber packaging for transporting sealed and sheet glass safely. Our stillages feature bespoke designs with safe working load calculations, ISPM15 compliance, and Chain-of-Custody certified materials. Custom branding options ensure clear identification while maintaining structural integrity during transit.
Corrugated Products
We produce heavy-duty and conventional corrugated cases with custom die cuts and fittings for diverse industrial applications. Our solutions combine sustainable materials with technical precision to create cost-effective packaging that meets specific dimensional and strength requirements for various sectors.
ISPM15 Compliance Service
As the first UK timber packaging manufacturer registered under the UKWPMMP (registration FC0001), we provide expert guidance on ISPM15 compliance. Our service ensures all wooden packaging meets international phytosanitary standards through proper treatment, marking, and documentation processes.
Questions
What types of packaging materials do you specialise in?
We specialise in bespoke timber packaging including pallets, cases, crates, and glass stillages, alongside corrugated cardboard solutions for industrial applications.
Are your timber products ISPM15 compliant?
Yes, all our timber packaging meets ISPM15 compliance standards, with our company holding registration number FC0001 under the UK Wood Packaging Material Marking Programme.
Can you provide custom packaging solutions?
We offer complete design and manufacturing services for bespoke packaging solutions tailored to specific client requirements using Finite Element Analysis and lab testing.
What sustainability certifications do you hold?
We maintain Chain-of-Custody certification for sustainable timber sourcing, ISO14001 for environmental management, and ISO9001 for quality management systems.
Which industries do you serve?
We support automotive, aerospace, construction, glass, engineering, and general manufacturing sectors with tailored transit packaging solutions.
Do you offer compliance certification services?
Yes, we provide ISPM15 compliance services and Chain-of-Custody certification support for businesses requiring international packaging standards.
