Trade-only corrugated manufacturer · Huntingdon, UK
Corrugated packaging, manufactured for the trade.
We make peel and seal book wraps, 0427 postal boxes, 0201 cases and bespoke die-cut e-commerce formats for packaging distributors and resellers. Designed in-house, produced in a single pass, supplied at pallet volume.
- Trade only, never DTC
- Low overhead, competitive unit pricing
- Repeat programmes, dependable lead times
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Why distributors switch to Tradepack
Streamlined corrugated manufacturing, built around trade supply.
Our lines print, cut, glue and apply peel and seal in one continuous flow, then palletise automatically. Fewer hand-offs means lower unit cost and the same pack every time.
Low overhead production
Print, cut, glue and peel and seal in a single pass, palletised at the end of the line. Less handling, less labour and less setup, which shows in the unit price without sacrificing consistency.
CAD design and engineering
Every project starts with structural design. Our CAD team develops packaging that protects the product, reduces material and runs efficiently on automated lines.
- Smaller blanks, lower board consumption
- More strength from lighter flute grades
- Designs that run faster through fulfilment
Responsible manufacturing
Zero carbon electricity, water-based flexographic inks and a hot-melt adhesive certified carbon negative and 81% renewable. Built to support your customers' sustainability targets.
Print, cut, glue, peel & seal and palletise in a single production flow
Flexographic print with water-based inks and Pantone matching
Renewable content in our certified carbon-negative hot-melt adhesive
Products and formats
Core e-commerce and transit formats, made to your specification.
Bespoke Packaging
Custom printed and structurally engineered corrugated formats, designed around your customer's product and run at trade volume.
FEFCO Packaging
Cases, trays, wraps and die-cut styles from across the FEFCO code range, manufactured to specification in trade volumes.
0201 Boxes
The standard regular slotted container, manufactured to size in single or double wall for transit, storage and wholesale distribution.
0427 Postal Boxes
The tried and tested roll-end tuck-front mailer, die-cut at scale for e-commerce, subscription and postal applications.
Peel and Seal
Postal boxes, mailers and cases with an integrated pressure-sensitive strip, applied inline to remove tape from the packing process.
Book Wraps
Adjustable-depth corrugated wraps with integrated peel and seal, designed for books, flat goods and media.
In-house capability
One line. Every process.
Print, conversion, gluing, peel and seal and palletising happen inline. Nothing waits between machines.
2-colour flexographic press
Water-based inks, Pantone matched, printed inline.
Rotary die-cutting and slotting
High-speed conversion of FEFCO and bespoke die-cut styles.
Multi-point cold glue
Precise glue patterns for square, rigid cartons.
Hot-melt peel and seal applicator
Pressure-sensitive strips applied on the line, not after it.
How a project runs
No packaging project too complex.
A manufacturing partner for demanding packaging programmes, from first drawing to repeat call-off.
Design and specification
We define the board grade, flute profile, pack format and production method to suit the application, starting from your brief or an existing sample.
CAD and prototyping
Our design team develops the structure in CAD and cuts a white sample on the digital flatbed for fit and drop testing before any tooling is ordered.
Single-pass production
Print, die-cutting, gluing and peel and seal application happen inline on the rotary line, with automatic palletisation at the end.
Palletised delivery
Finished packaging is delivered to your warehouse or drop-shipped direct to your customer, labelled and configured to your instructions.
Built for trade supply chains
Packaging expertise that supports the trade, not competes with it.
Tradepack works with packaging distributors, resellers and wholesale businesses that need a reliable manufacturing partner behind their own ranges. We manufacture to agreed specifications and repeat them run after run, so the cartons your customers receive behave the same on every delivery.
- Board grade, crease depth, glue pattern and seal performance held to specification
- High-speed converting lines for long runs with stable quality first to last
- Structured planning and board sourcing for dependable repeat lead times
- Delivery to your warehouse or drop-shipped direct to your customer
Equipment and material partners
FAQ
Questions trade buyers ask
Straight answers on how we work with distributors and resellers.
Does Tradepack sell to end users or only to the trade?
Tradepack is trade only. We manufacture corrugated packaging for packaging distributors, resellers and high-volume trade buyers, and we never supply their customers directly.
What packaging does Tradepack manufacture?
We manufacture corrugated packaging: peel and seal book wraps, 0427 postal boxes, 0201 cases, die-cut mailers, shelf ready packaging, inserts, display units, removal boxes and bespoke die-cut formats, plain or printed in up to two colours in-house, with wider print options available through our print partners.
What is the minimum order quantity?
We manufacture in pallet quantities for trade supply. Minimums depend on the format and board, so include your expected volume and call-off pattern in your enquiry and we will quote a run length that suits it.
What are your lead times?
Lead times depend on whether tooling is needed and on board availability. Repeat programmes run to agreed schedules. New formats include a sampling and approval stage before production. We confirm the lead time with every quotation.
How many colours can you print?
In-house, we print up to two colours flexographic, using water-based inks with Pantone matching. That covers logos, handling marks, barcodes and SKU identification for most trade packaging. For jobs that need more, such as premium retail and gift packaging, digital print, up to four-colour flexo and litho-lamination are available through our print partners.
What is peel and seal packaging?
Peel and seal packaging closes with a pressure-sensitive adhesive strip instead of tape. The packer peels a liner and presses the flap shut, which is faster, more consistent and tamper-evident. We apply the strip inline on book wraps, 0427 mailers, 0201 flaps and bespoke formats.
Can I get a sample before ordering?
Yes. New designs are cut on our digital flatbed as a white sample for fit and drop testing, and approved before any production tooling is ordered.
Where is Tradepack based?
Our factory is at Windover Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (PE29 7EA), with delivery across the UK to your warehouse or direct to your customer.
How sustainable is your packaging?
Corrugated board is fully recyclable, and board from renewable and sustainably managed sources can be specified where your customer requires it. We use water-based inks, a hot-melt adhesive certified 81% renewable and carbon negative, and a zero carbon electricity supply backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin and nuclear declarations.
News and insight
Buying guides and packaging know-how for the trade.
Brand Flex reviewed: the plates behind every printed box
The third thing that decides how a printed box looks, after the ink and the board. What a flexo plate is, what it controls, and why it is a retained asset.
Crosland Cutters reviewed: the tooling behind every die-cut box
The forme is where a CAD drawing becomes a physical tool. What goes into one, what rule height and point thickness decide, and why tooling sets the lead time.
Jencol Engineering reviewed: the machine shop that keeps the line running
The only supplier we buy from whose work never reaches a box. On single-pass production, obsolete spares, and why a machine shop five miles away is an asset.
Start your packaging project
Send us the format, dimensions, quantities and print you need and our team will come back with a drawing, a board recommendation and a trade price.