Bespoke Packaging Suppliers Stafford
ESS Packaging designs and manufactures bespoke cardboard boxes from our home base in Hixon, seven miles from Stafford town centre. We work with a wide variety of businesses from across town and the wider county.
Packaging Solutions for Stafford Businesses
Whether you need a supplier of plain, standardised boxes, or you need custom packaging die-cut to meet specific requirements, we’re here to help.
And, because we’re only down the road, things can move incredibly quickly. We can even store your stock in our warehouse, allowing you to draw down as and when you need.
Got a question? We’re here to help. Either give us a call or pop in; you’re always welcome.
Our Packaging
Bespoke packaging
Boxes, inserts and platforms made to fit your product rather than the nearest standard size.
Die cut packaging
Die-cut boxes from unique templates – we produce shapes, divisions and fittings matched to your products.
Contract packing
We can handle packing, repacking, assembly and promotional work on your behalf at our site.
Branded packaging
Printed packaging that carries your branding through to the point the box is opened.
Eco-friendly packaging
Recyclable board, plastic alternatives and designs that use less material.
Bespoke Packaging, Built Around Your Product
A box that’s too big costs you money. You pay for void fill, you fit fewer units on a pallet, and if the product shifts in the box while in transit, you pay for the damage as well.
When creating bespoke packaging, we always start with your product – the dimensions, the weight, and how the item is handled. This informs the board grade, flute, and structure of the boxes we produce.
The result is a better fit, better protection, more units per pallet and less material to buy. If you have a specific requirement, like a pack that ships flat or one that assembles quickly on a production line, we design for that too. And, because we’re only down the road, you can pop in and see prototypes for yourself!
Why Stafford Businesses Choose ESS
Much of our work stays local – Allett, a Staffs-based cylinder mower manufacturer, are on the same industrial estate in Hixon. They use us for their transit and protective packaging. The Saracen’s Head in Stoke came to us for printed pizza boxes, and we’re now their sole supplier.
Customers stay with us because when they pick up the phone, it’s answered by someone who understands (and has handled) their products. We often hold stock in our warehouse on our clients’ behalf, and, crucially, we can turn things around quickly when they’re let down elsewhere.
We work across plumbing and heating, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, electronics, food and drink and industrial manufacturing. If you’re looking for a reliable, local packaging supplier, reach out today. We’d love to learn about your products and how we can bring your packaging to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is ESS Packaging based in Stafford?
ESS Packaging is at Unit 10, The Jupiter Business Park, Airfield Industrial Estate, Hixon, Stafford, ST18 0PF.
Hixon is a village around seven miles north-east of Stafford town centre, on the A51 between Stafford and Rugeley.
Junction 14 of the M6 is a short drive away, which is how we supply businesses in Stafford and across the UK from a single site.
Packaging design, die cutting and warehousing all happen here rather than being sent out to third parties. Visitors are welcome by arrangement, or call 01889 272 784.
What should I look for in a packaging company in Stafford?
Check three things:
First, whether they manufacture or simply resell, because a manufacturer controls its own lead times and can turn work around faster when something goes wrong.
Second, whether they design in-house, because a company that designs can size a box to your product instead of selling you the nearest standard one.
Third, whether they have warehouse space, because a supplier who can hold your stock saves you buying in small, expensive batches.
What packaging solutions does ESS supply to Stafford businesses?
ESS Packaging supplies bespoke cardboard boxes, die-cut packaging, branded and printed packaging, eco-friendly packaging and contract packing to businesses in Stafford and across Staffordshire.
Boxes are made from corrugated cardboard, rigid board or paperboard depending on what the product needs, plain or printed in up to five colours.
We also run a stock and serve service, holding your packaging in our warehouse and releasing it on call-off. Almost everything we make is to a customer’s own specification rather than picked from a catalogue.
Do you supply wholesale packaging in Stafford?
Yes, for businesses buying in bulk. ESS Packaging manufactures to order rather than running a trade counter, so we supply wholesale quantities of boxes and packaging made to your specification, not small quantities of general packaging supplies like tape or bubble wrap.
If you need volume, our stock and serve service lets you order a large run, keep it in our Hixon warehouse and draw down what you need when you need it. You get bulk pricing without having to find the storage space for it.
Do you only supply businesses in Stafford?
No. Stafford/Staffordshire is our home base, but ESS Packaging supplies customers across the UK, including Birmingham, Coventry and the wider Midlands.
Sitting just off Junction 14 of the M6 makes national delivery straightforward. Local businesses get the same service and the same prices, but everything moves faster. Samples arrive sooner, deliveries are easier to schedule around your production, and you can come to the factory to see the work rather than handling it all by email.
Can I get a sample before placing an order?
Yes, and it costs nothing. We make a sample to your product’s specification so you can check the fit, the strength and the print finish before committing to a production run.
It is the quickest way to settle a design question, and it catches problems that never show up on a drawing, like a box that measures correctly but is awkward to pack on a busy line. Send us your dimensions, or bring the product to our site in Hixon, and we will work from the item itself.
Do you supply eco-friendly packaging in Stafford?
Yes. ESS Packaging works with recyclable corrugated board. We replace plastic wherever a suitable alternative exists, and design packaging that uses less material without losing strength.
Request a bespoke sample from our packaging experts in Stafford today.
From our facility in the heart of the country, we’re positioned perfectly to manage your packaging projects. We’re located off Junction 14 of the M6, allowing us to supply both locally and nationally.
Unit 10
The Jupiter Business Park
The Airfield Industrial Estate
Hixon
Stafford
ST18 0PF
Talk to our packaging experts at ESS Packaging today
Our product packaging experts at ESS Solutions based in Stafford are on hand to answer any questions you might have. Fill out the form below to request a bespoke, free packaging solutions sample (designed to your product’s unique specifications). Alternatively, give us a call on 01889 272 784.