Carrick Packaging — Glasgow

Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · G21 4PB

Company overview

Carrick Packaging is a leading packaging supplier in Glasgow and one of the United Kingdom's foremost manufacturers of steel drums, plastic containers, and injection moulding solutions. With a heritage dating back to 1851, the company blends over 170 years of traditional values with modern manufacturing innovation. As a packaging supplier in Scotland, Carrick Packaging offers three core manufacturing capabilities. Their steel manufacturing division produces tighthead and open head steel drums, many of which are UN approved, along with street bin liners. The blow moulding division creates high-performance plastic containers including standard jerrycans with various cap and label options, as well as pharmaceutical backpacks designed for veterinary and agricultural use. The injection moulding department produces a wide range of plastic caps and components, offering both standard and bespoke solutions. Carrick Packaging serves a diverse range of industries including animal health, automotive, cleaning, electronics, food and beverages, furniture, hazardous chemicals, household products, fragrances, manufacturing, mining, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and waste management. The company operates from its Glasgow head office and a depot in Bury, providing nationwide coverage. With ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, Carrick Packaging maintains rigorous quality standards across all areas of business. Their bespoke design service allows clients to develop custom moulds and packaging solutions tailored to specific requirements.

Services offered

Steel Drum Manufacturing

Manufacture of tighthead and open head steel drums, including UN-approved options, with expert guidance on product selection and custom design capabilities.

Blow Moulding

Production of high-performance plastic containers using advanced blow moulding techniques, including standard jerrycans and pharmaceutical backpacks for veterinary and agricultural applications.

Injection Moulding

Manufacturing of plastic caps and components with both standard and bespoke solutions, featuring precision engineering and tailored designs to meet diverse client requirements.

Bespoke Packaging Projects

Tailored packaging solutions developed in close collaboration with clients, including custom mould design for steel, blow moulded, and injection moulded products.

Location and coverage

Carrick Packaging is based at 450 Petershill Rd, Glasgow, G21 4PB. They serve businesses across Scotland and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What types of packaging does Carrick Packaging manufacture?
Carrick Packaging manufactures steel drums (tighthead and open head, including UN-approved options), plastic containers via blow moulding (jerrycans, pharmaceutical backpacks), and plastic caps and components via injection moulding. They also offer bespoke packaging solutions across all manufacturing methods.
Which industries does Carrick Packaging serve?
Carrick Packaging serves a wide range of industries including animal health, automotive, cleaning, electronics, food and beverages, furniture, hazardous chemicals, household products, fragrances, manufacturing, machine parts and housings, mining, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and waste management.
Does Carrick Packaging hold quality certifications?
Yes, Carrick Packaging's manufacturing facility has achieved and maintains ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, recognised by clients nationally and internationally. Quality management is embedded across all areas of their operations.
Can Carrick Packaging produce custom or bespoke packaging?
Yes, Carrick Packaging offers a bespoke design service and can work with clients to design custom moulds tailored to specific needs across their steel manufacturing, blow moulding, and injection moulding capabilities.
Where are Carrick Packaging's facilities located?
Carrick Packaging operates from their Glasgow head office at 450 Petershill Road, G21 4PB, and a depot in Bury, BL9 7BL, providing coverage across the United Kingdom.

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