Why Corrugated Packaging Is the Smart Choice for Modern Supply Chains

Packaging is the last thing on most UK businesses’ minds. Until something goes wrong. Broken products, halted production lines, and angry customers are often the result of a simple cardboard box. The right packaging is more than a box. It’s a hard-working piece of kit that cuts costs, protects your brand and keeps your supply chain on track.

Businesses seeking a more robust and efficient operation should consider bespoke corrugated packaging. It’s designed to address the real-life issues you face on a daily basis.

Packaging Solutions for Today’s Supply Chain Pressures

Modern businesses are navigating a complex mix of challenges. Here’s how the proper packaging helps.

• Controlling Costs: Every millimetre of wasted warehouse or trailer space costs money. Inefficient packaging inflates freight charges, especially with dimensional (DIM) weight pricing. Optimised packaging maximises load efficiency, cutting storage and freight bills.
• Winning in E-commerce: An e-commerce package survives a demanding journey with up to ten touchpoints. The unboxing moment is your first – and sometimes only – physical brand interaction. It needs to be perfect.
• Building Resilience: Disruptions are now a global constant. It’s a fact that every supply chain manager understands: if the packaging grinds to a halt, everything stops. When it comes to corrugated packaging, working with a dependable, UK-based corrugated packaging supplier is essential for food producers with strict supermarket deadlines and manufacturers who work to tight, just-in-time schedules.
• Meeting Sustainability Goals: Consumers and regulators are calling for a cleaner environment. Your packaging decision is no longer just a commercial decision; it’s a statement to the public. UK legislation, such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), means that sustainable choices aren’t just good for your brand – they’re essential for your bottom line.

Engineered for Performance: Corrugated Solutions for Your Sector

Corrugated board is a uniquely versatile material. But its true value is realised when it’s engineered into a bespoke solution for your specific industry.

For E-commerce & Fulfilment

We design Bespoke E-commerce Packaging Solutions that protect products through rigorous transit networks. Our solutions reduce damage and costly returns – one of our clients reduced returns by 23% after switching to our designs. We also focus on creating a positive unboxing experience that builds brand loyalty.

For Retail Brands

Our Shelf-Ready Packaging (SRP) was designed to help you stand out on the shelf. It is easy to replenish, reducing in-store labour and minimising lost sales from out-of-stocks. Your branding stands out in vibrant, accurate, on-shelf communication at the point of purchase.

For Food, Drink & Manufacturing

To get the maximum from corrugated, you need more than just a supplier. You need a partner you can rely on, day in, day out. Fencor Packaging Group has a commitment to innovation, experience, and unwavering reliability as its foundation.

The Fencor Approach: A Partnership Built on Reliability

Realising the full potential of corrugated packaging requires more than just a supplier; it requires a strategic partner. Fencor Packaging Group is built on a foundation of experience, innovation, and unwavering reliability.

Reliability is Our Signature Differentiator.

• Our 96-98.5% On-Time In-Full (OTIF) record means your production lines don’t stall waiting for packaging.
• We maintain 30% capacity headroom throughout the calendar year to handle your demand spikes without missing a beat.
• Our part ownership of CorrBoard UK guarantees Secure and Carbon-Neutral Manufacturing Board Supply, insulating you from supply chain volatility, and providing supply chain security for your business.

Expert Design and Advanced Technology

With over 35 years of experience, our teams provide Consultative Packaging Design and Engineering. We invest in the industry’s best technology, which preserves the board’s structural integrity. This allows us to use lighter, more efficient materials that save you money and reduce your environmental footprint.

Verifiable Sustainability Leadership

With our Commitment to Packaging Quality and Reliability, we help you meet your sustainability targets. Our carbon-neutral board manufacturing enables you to reduce the Scope 3 emissions associated with packaging – a valuable benefit when reporting to stakeholders. We are experts in engineering plastic-free solutions that perform.

Your Next Strategic Move

Bespoke corrugated packaging is a strategic investment that delivers measurable value across your business. By ensuring Just-in-Time Packaging Management, we help you turn your packaging from a cost centre into a source of competitive advantage. It’s a smart decision that strengthens your entire operation.

Book a consultation with our design team today. We’ll review your packaging strategy and share tailored improvements.