Cullen Sustainable Packaging — Glasgow

Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · G20 0TS

Company overview

Cullen Sustainable Packaging is a leading packaging supplier in Glasgow, Scotland, and Europe's only combined manufacturer of corrugated board and moulded fibre packaging. With over a century of experience, the company operates from a vast 14-acre state-of-the-art manufacturing site dedicated to designing and producing 100% plastic-free packaging solutions. As a packaging supplier in Scotland, Cullen supplies sustainable packaging to over 35 countries worldwide, having delivered more than one billion pieces of plastic-free packaging in recent years. The company recycles 8,000 tonnes of corrugated waste annually, feeding it back into moulded fibre manufacturing as part of their closed-loop production process. FSC kraft off-cuts from the corrugation process are recycled into primary raw material for moulded fibre products. Cullen's extensive product range includes moulded fibre and corrugated packaging for drinks, catering, fresh produce, medical, paint, industrial, ecommerce, bakery, candles, and ceramic pots. They also manufacture retail-ready packaging, shelf-ready packaging, counter displays, transit packaging, advent calendars, and innovative fibre bottles. All products are recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable. Trusted by major brands including ASDA, Marks & Spencer, NHS, Lidl, and McDonald's, Cullen offers bespoke custom solutions with in-house engineering, design, and machine-building capabilities. The company can replace single-use plastic packaging with sustainable alternatives in as little as six weeks.

Services offered

Moulded Fibre Packaging

Manufacturing of moulded fibre packaging for drinks, produce, catering, medical, paint, industrial, ecommerce, bakery, candles, ceramic pots, tubes, and fibre bottles.

Corrugated Packaging

Production of corrugated board packaging including retail-ready, shelf-ready, counter displays, ecommerce packaging, and transit packaging solutions.

Custom Packaging Solutions

Bespoke moulded fibre, corrugated, and combination packaging solutions designed and manufactured using in-house engineering and tooling capabilities.

Plastic-Free Packaging Replacement

Replacement of single-use plastic packaging with sustainable corrugated and moulded fibre alternatives, achievable in as little as six weeks.

In-House Machine and Tooling Manufacture

Unique capability to design and build bespoke machines and tooling in-house, enabling innovative and effective packaging tailored to specific requirements.

Location and coverage

Cullen Sustainable Packaging is based at Dalsholm Industrial Estate, 10 Dawsholm Ave, Dalsholm Ave, Glasgow, G20 0TS. They serve businesses across Scotland and the wider UK.

Frequently asked questions

What types of packaging does Cullen manufacture?
Cullen manufactures both moulded fibre and corrugated packaging. Their product range includes drinks packaging, catering to-go containers, produce trays, medical packaging, paint tin fitments, industrial packaging, ecommerce packaging, retail-ready and shelf-ready packaging, counter displays, transit packaging, advent calendars, and fibre bottles.
Is Cullen's packaging environmentally friendly?
Yes, all of Cullen's paper-based products are 100% plastic-free, recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable. They operate a closed-loop manufacturing process, recycling 8,000 tonnes of corrugated waste annually into raw material for moulded fibre production, and use FSC-certified kraft materials.
How quickly can Cullen replace plastic packaging with a sustainable alternative?
Cullen can replace single-use plastic packaging with sustainable corrugated or moulded fibre alternatives in as little as six weeks, thanks to their in-house engineering, design, and machine-building capabilities.
Which sectors does Cullen supply packaging to?
Cullen supplies packaging to a wide range of sectors including supermarkets, retail, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, fresh produce, electronics, ecommerce, cosmetics, confectionery, and automotive. They serve customers in over 35 countries worldwide.
Does Cullen offer bespoke packaging design?
Yes, Cullen offers custom packaging solutions for moulded fibre, corrugated, and combination packaging. Their unique in-house engineering and design capabilities allow them to create and build bespoke machines and tooling to produce packaging tailored to individual customer requirements.

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