Colton Packaging Limited — Loughborough

East Midlands, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · LE11 5GX

Company overview

Colton Packaging Limited is a well-established packaging supplier in Loughborough, serving businesses across the East Midlands and beyond. With roots stretching back to the mid-nineteenth century, the Colton family has been involved in packaging for over 150 years, and the business is now in its fifth generation. This rich heritage means customers benefit from deep industry knowledge combined with a flexible, client-focused approach. As a specialist in bespoke corrugated packaging, Colton Packaging offers a comprehensive range of solutions including transit packaging, shelf-ready packaging, point-of-sale packaging, die-cut packaging, heavy-duty packaging and postal packaging. The company serves multiple sectors, with particular expertise in manufacturing, e-commerce and food service packaging. Approximately 97% of their products are made bespoke, with in-house CAD design facilities enabling them to create and supply samples for approval. Colton Packaging operates a Stock and Serve model, warehousing bespoke packaging in bulk so that customers can call off smaller quantities on a just-in-time basis. This ensures continuity of supply whilst reducing the need for clients to hold large amounts of stock. As a packaging supplier in the East Midlands, the company is certified to BRCGS Storage and Distribution Issue 4 at AA+ grade, demonstrating best practice in safety, quality and legality for food, packaging and consumer products.

Services offered

Bespoke Corrugated Packaging

Custom-designed corrugated cardboard packaging providing cost-effective protection for products, load stabilisation and packing for long or awkward goods.

Transit Packaging

Packaging solutions designed to protect products safely and efficiently during transportation from origin to destination.

Shelf-Ready Packaging

Retail-ready packaging (RRP) used to transport products to retail stores and display them directly on shelves.

Point-of-Sale Packaging

Eye-catching packaging designed for promotional displays at the point of sale in retail environments.

Die-Cut Packaging

Precision die-cut corrugated packaging tailored to specific product shapes and dimensions.

Heavy-Duty Packaging

Robust corrugated packaging designed for heavier or more demanding products requiring extra protection.

Postal Packaging

Corrugated postal packaging optimised for safe and efficient delivery through postal and courier networks.

Stock and Serve

Bulk warehousing of bespoke packaging with just-in-time call-off, ensuring continuity of supply and reducing client stockholding requirements.

Location and coverage

Colton Packaging Limited is based at 1 Hockey Cl, Loughborough, LE11 5GX. They serve businesses across East Midlands and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What types of corrugated packaging does Colton Packaging supply?
Colton Packaging supplies a wide range of bespoke corrugated packaging including transit packaging, shelf-ready packaging, point-of-sale packaging, die-cut packaging, heavy-duty packaging and postal packaging. Approximately 97% of their products are made bespoke to individual customer requirements.
Which sectors does Colton Packaging serve?
Colton Packaging serves the manufacturing, e-commerce and food service sectors, providing tailored packaging solutions for each industry's specific requirements.
What is Colton Packaging's Stock and Serve model?
Stock and Serve allows customers to have their bespoke packaging warehoused in bulk by Colton Packaging. Clients then call off smaller quantities on a just-in-time basis to suit their production schedule, with stock automatically replenished when it reaches an agreed threshold.
Does Colton Packaging hold any quality certifications?
Yes, Colton Packaging is certified to the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution Issue 4 at AA+ grade, demonstrating best practice in safety, quality and legality for food, packaging and consumer products.
How long has Colton Packaging been in business?
The Colton family has been involved in packaging since the mid-nineteenth century, with the business now in its fifth generation spanning over 150 years of industry experience.

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