Your Guide to Choosing a Corrugated Packaging Supplier

Your packaging can be more than just a box; it can be a competitive advantage. With the right supplier, you can unlock supply chain efficiencies, reduce costs, and strengthen your brand. 

This guide cuts through the noise, providing a clear roadmap to selecting the perfect corrugated packaging partner for your business.

Reliability That Keeps Your Business Moving

A late packaging delivery can shut down your entire operation. That’s why consistent, on-time delivery isn’t a bonus – it’s the absolute minimum you should expect from a corrugated box supplier in the UK.

• Look for a Proven Track Record: A supplier’s quality is proven by its long-term partnerships. As detailed in the history of About Manor Packaging, we have built our reputation on customer loyalty, a true sign of consistent performance.
• Demand On-Time Delivery: Don’t settle for vague promises. Our Quality Promise is backed by a 96–98.5% On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery record. This is a world-class standard that means fewer disruptions for your business.
• Check for Real Capacity: Your supplier must be able to handle your peaks without falling behind. We plan for this, ensuring we have the capacity to support you through seasonal spikes and periods of growth.
• Ensure a Secure Supply Chain: You need a supplier who won’t be hit by material shortages. As part-owners of our main board supplier, we guarantee you a secure and consistent supply of raw materials.

Smart Packaging that Reduces Costs & Boosts Your Brand

The right box does more than just protect your product; it saves you money and enhances your brand’s image. Moving from standard stock boxes to smart, bespoke designs is where you find real value.

• Better Machinery Means Better Boxes: Outdated machinery often damages paper fibres, leading to weaker boxes. That’s why we’ve invested in world-class BOBST machinery. This technology protects the board’s integrity, enabling our expert packaging design services team to create stronger, lighter boxes that reduce your material costs and potentially lower your Packaging Tax bill.
• Printing That Gets Your Brand Right: Your logo and brand colours need to be perfect on every box. Our investment in an advanced ink kitchen ensures your branding is always consistent, with ±2 Delta-E colour accuracy that’s 33% better than the industry standard.
• Packaging for E-commerce: For online brands, the box is a vital part of the customer experience. Our crash-lock and tamper-evident designs reduce packing time and lower parcel costs. See our guide on the 9 Key Steps to Choosing Your Ideal E-commerce Packaging Supplier.

Sustainable Packaging You Can Trust

Your packaging should protect your products and the planet. Our Commitment to Sustainable Packaging is straightforward and backed by facts.

Our packaging uses FSC®-certified materials, is 100% recyclable, and is produced using board from a carbon-neutral manufacturing process. Additionally, the raw board we use contains an average of 80% recycled content. It’s a simple, effective way to make your supply chain greener.

Services That Make Your Life Easier

A great supplier does more than just make boxes. They offer services that streamline your operations and solve problems before they start.

• Just-in-Time Delivery: Don’t let packaging take over your warehouse. Our Stock and Serve programme means we store your boxes and you call them off when you need them. It’s a simple way to free up your space and cash flow.
• An Honest, Straightforward Partnership: We believe a partnership is one that is based on how problems are solved. We take pride in being responsible and in correcting problems swiftly when they do occur. We’re always pleased when clients visit our site and get a look at our operation first-hand. There is no better way to earn a long-term trust.

Talk to Manor Packaging today – and get packaging that protects your products, strengthens your brand, and saves you money.