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Packaging manufacture

Custom sizes, optimum performance, reduced material use, branding, and supplying the required volumes are all benefits of working with a packaging manufacturer.

A packaging manufacturer is a business that takes raw materials such as foam or corrugated board and turns them into usable packaging solutions. The process typically involves a design stage before manufacturing a solution using die cutting, printing, gluing, stitching, and assembly.

At Suttons Performance Packaging, we have been providing successful packaging manufacture for over 60 years. Our well-invested, modern production facility allows us to manufacture everything from single-wall cardboard boxes to heavy-duty assembled packs with foam interiors.

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Our manufacturing process

At Suttons Performance Packaging, we employ a range of equipment and processes to manufacture packaging precisely tailored to your specific requirements.

Die cutting

We have modern die-cutting equipment that allows us to create a range of FEFCO boxes (including the popular 0427 style) alongside completely bespoke designs.

Case making

Our in-house case-making equipment allows for the cost-effective production of standard cartons (such as FEFCO 0201s and BDCM boxes).

Printing

Optional printing can accommodate your graphic designs using flexographic, silk screen or lithographic six-colour processes.

Stitching and glueing

We can use stitching and glueing for seams and joints on larger and/or assembled packs.

Foam conversion

In addition to our corrugated sheet plant, we offer extensive foam conversion facilities, including die cutting, CNC routing, automated heat welding, and more.

Assembly and hand-finishing

Our skilled team can combine materials and elements to create fully assembled solutions, particularly corrugated packaging with foam inserts.

Advantages

Benefits of our in-house manufacturing process:

When you opt to work with Suttons Performance Packaging, our in-house manufacturing process can help you benefit from:

Bespoke manufacturing that creates a better fit for your products.

Purpose-built packaging that can help prevent expensive damage.

Optimised packaging that reduces excess material usage.

Reduced overall packaging spend through right-sizing.

Support changing demand with flexible production volumes.

Strengthen your brand with professionally printed and finished packaging.

Create specialist packaging solutions that aren’t available as standard products.

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FAQs

We manufacture a wide range of bespoke packaging, from single-wall cardboard boxes and standard cartons to heavy-duty packs with protective foam interiors. Our in-house capabilities include die-cutting, case-making, printing, stitching, gluing, foam conversion, and assembly.

Yes, our in-house manufacturing facilities allow us to produce packaging to your exact specifications. This means your packaging can be designed around your product rather than relying on standard box sizes, helping improve protection and reduce excess material.

Yes, we can support different production volumes and respond to changes in demand, making our manufacturing service suitable for both ongoing requirements and increased demand or production spikes.

Yes, our manufacturing capabilities allow us to combine materials to create complete packaging solutions. For example, we can manufacture corrugated packaging with bespoke foam inserts to provide additional protection for your delicate or high-value products.

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Why work with us?

Put simply, by working with us at Suttons Performance Packaging, you can expect a wealth of experience and benefits that directly impact the success of your operations:

Flexible stock levels

We can manufacture packaging for a range of requirements, from smaller production runs through to larger ongoing volumes and increased demand.

Bespoke manufacturing

Our in-house facilities allows us to manufacture packaging to your exact size, specification and application requirements.

Expert design and prototyping

Our experienced in-house designers work closely with our manufacturing team to develop and prototyping packaging solutions tailored to your products.

Industry knowledge

We have extensive experience manufacturing packaging for technology, IT, medical, scientific, aerospace, precision engineering and manufacturing applications.

Product protection

We manufacture packaging designed to protect your products throughout handling, storage and transit, with options such as bespoke foam inserts and ISTA testing where required.

UK-wide delivery

With our own delivery fleet and UK-wide warehousing network, we can provide reliable packaging deliveries wherever your business is located.

Quality assured

Our in-house production gives us greater control over the quality and consistency of your packaging, from materials and printing through to finishing and assembly.

Dedicated support

Our designers, product advisers, production team and customer service staff work together to support you from initial requirements through to delivery.

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If your business needs protective packaging, we offer a range of cost-effective, stock or bespoke options that provide a tailored level of performance. Please get in touch to find out more and request a free quote.

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