Advanced Packaging Materials — Blyth

North East, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · NE24 5TF

Company overview

Advanced Packaging Materials is a specialist packaging supplier in Blyth, Northumberland, focused on providing plain and printed beer bottle boxes direct from the manufacturer. With over 35 years of industry experience, Managing Director Gerard Christie has built the company into one of the UK's leading suppliers of short-run printed bottle boxes, serving craft beer and cider producers across the country. As a packaging supplier in the North East, Advanced Packaging Materials offers a wide range of bottle and can packaging solutions, including gift boxes, trade packs, advent boxes, and courier packaging. The company holds over 20 off-the-shelf cutters to accommodate the majority of 500ml and 330ml cans and bottles. Thanks to investment in digital printing technology, they can offer small minimum order quantities of just 300 units for printed bottles and 100 for plain, whilst maintaining photographic quality print. Their SAFEPAK ECO range provides environmentally conscious packaging options. Advanced Packaging Materials works closely with breweries to strengthen their brands through high-quality packaging, offering expert advice on all aspects from print specification through to bottle and glass sizing. The company prides itself on great customer service and a strong reputation within the craft brewing industry.

Services offered

Printed Bottle Boxes

Short-run digitally printed beer bottle boxes with photographic quality print and minimum order quantities from 300 units.

Plain Bottle Boxes

Unprinted bottle boxes available in a range of configurations with minimum order quantities from just 100 units.

Can Boxes

Packaging solutions for 330ml and 500ml cans, including multi-pack configurations such as 4-pack and 6-pack options.

Trade Packs

Trade and courier packaging for bulk bottle shipments, including 12-bottle configurations for 500ml and 330ml formats.

SAFEPAK ECO

An eco-friendly packaging range designed to provide sustainable bottle packaging solutions for environmentally conscious producers.

Packaging Design Advice

Expert consultation on print specifications, bottle sizing, and packaging design to help breweries strengthen their brand through packaging.

Location and coverage

Advanced Packaging Materials is based at 16A Cowley Rd, Blyth Riverside Ind Est, Blyth, NE24 5TF. They serve businesses across North East and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum order quantity for printed bottle boxes?
Advanced Packaging Materials offers a minimum order quantity of 300 units for printed bottle boxes, making them suitable for small craft breweries and cider producers.
What types of bottles and cans do their boxes accommodate?
They have over 20 off-the-shelf cutters that cater for the majority of 500ml and 330ml cans and bottles, covering everything from single gift boxes to 12 and 24 trade packs.
Do they offer eco-friendly packaging options?
Yes, their SAFEPAK ECO range provides environmentally conscious packaging solutions for breweries and cider producers looking to reduce their environmental impact.
Can they help with packaging design and branding?
Yes, they offer advice on all aspects of packaging from print specification through to which bottles and glasses fit into their boxes, working closely with customers to get the best packaging solution for their brand.
What print quality can I expect on my bottle boxes?
Advanced Packaging Materials uses digital printing technology that delivers photographic quality print, even on short-run orders from 300 units.

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