Anderton Board and Packaging Ltd — Manchester

North West, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · M17 1TN

Company overview

Anderton Board and Packaging Ltd is an established paperboard and packaging supplier in Manchester, operating from Trafford Park since 1850. As one of the longest-standing packaging suppliers in the North West, the company serves as an agent, merchant and converter of board and packaging, representing some of the world's leading mills and converters. Anderton Board is also the exclusive UK distributor of Kohlerpappen GmbH, a German-based paperboard manufacturer. The company supplies a comprehensive range of solid board products including unlined and lined grey board, white lined grey board, black lined grey board, fibreboard, coated and uncoated solid board boxes, GD2 white lined chipboard, kraft board and paper, corrugated packaging, anti-slip layer pads, slip sheets and shelf-ready packaging. These products serve numerous industries including fish, meat and poultry, fruit and vegetables, furniture, luxury consumer goods, bookbinding, stationery, file making, air filtration and display board applications. As a family business, Anderton Board and Packaging is independent, flexible and committed to first-class customer service. The company holds FSC certification, BRCGS accreditation and ISO 9001 quality management certification, and is a member of the Paper Board Alliance and British Furniture Association. As a packaging supplier in the Manchester region, Anderton Board takes a holistic approach to sustainability, focusing on 100% recyclable paper-based solutions as alternatives to plastic packaging. The company offers international shipping alongside its UK distribution.

Services offered

Solid Board Supply

Supply of unlined and lined grey board, white lined grey board, black lined grey board, fibreboard, GD2 white lined chipboard and kraft board in standard and bespoke sizes for packaging, bookbinding, furniture and display applications.

Solid Board Box Solutions

Coated and uncoated solid board boxes for fresh produce, fish, meat and poultry industries, providing recyclable alternatives to EPS and plastic packaging with flat-storage capability for efficient logistics.

Transit Packaging

100% recyclable solid board transit packaging including standard and anti-slip coated layer pads, slip sheets and solid board corner protectors for product protection during transport.

Shelf-Ready and Luxury Packaging

Bespoke designs of solid board shelf-ready packaging as a premium alternative to corrugated board, along with luxury packaging solutions for consumer goods requiring high-quality presentation.

Board Conversion and Distribution

Agent, merchant and converter services representing leading global mills and converters, including exclusive UK distribution of Kohlerpappen GmbH German paperboard products.

Location and coverage

Anderton Board and Packaging Ltd is based at Anderton House, Fifth Ave, Manchester, M17 1TN. They serve businesses across North West and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What types of board and packaging does Anderton Board supply?
Anderton Board supplies a wide range of solid board products including unlined and lined grey board, white and black lined grey board, fibreboard, coated and uncoated solid board boxes, GD2 white lined chipboard, kraft board and paper, corrugated packaging, anti-slip layer pads, slip sheets and shelf-ready packaging.
Which industries does Anderton Board and Packaging serve?
The company serves numerous industries including fish, meat and poultry, fruit and vegetables, furniture and upholstery, luxury consumer goods, bookbinding, stationery, file making, air filtration and display board sectors.
What sustainability credentials does Anderton Board hold?
Anderton Board holds FSC certification, BRCGS accreditation and ISO 9001 quality management certification. The company focuses on 100% recyclable paper-based solutions as environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic and EPS packaging.
Does Anderton Board offer international shipping?
Yes, Anderton Board and Packaging offers international shipping alongside its UK distribution, with substantial stock held at warehouse facilities in Manchester for prompt fulfilment.
Is Anderton Board and Packaging an independent company?
Yes, Anderton Board and Packaging is an independent family business established in 1850. The company operates as an agent, merchant and converter of board and packaging and is the exclusive UK distributor of Kohlerpappen GmbH, a German paperboard manufacturer.

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