The Pitreavie Group
The Pitreavie Group is a Scotland-based independent packaging design and manufacturing company that produces corrugated boxes, temperature-controlled packaging (Sorbafreeze) and timber crates/flight cases (Pitreavie Cases), serving food and drinks, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, events and cultural-institution customers across the UK.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersGlenrothes, United Kingdom
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What The Pitreavie Group does
The Pitreavie Group, founded in 2010 in Glenrothes, Scotland, is a privately-held packaging design and manufacturing business that operates four sites across Scotland (Aberdeen, Cumbernauld HQ/manufacturing, Cumbernauld Deerdykes warehouse, and Glenrothes) and was acquired by Macfarlane Group PLC in February 2025. The company's core activity is the design and manufacture of corrugated packaging — produced at its 57,000 sq. ft., £3.8m Cumbernauld facility opened in March 2020 (the first new box factory built in Scotland in over 20 years), which houses a JS 924 5 Colour Casemaker and is capable of producing over 30 million boxes per year. Beyond corrugated, Pitreavie runs the Sorbafreeze division for specialist temperature-controlled packaging (Chilltek Fastfill boxes and the 2024-launched Kerbcool kerbside-recyclable insulative system) and the Pitreavie Cases division for timber crates, flight cases and CNC-engineered foam inserts.
The group sells a mix of commodity stock packaging (hand films, machine films, strapping, transit packaging) and bespoke design-and-manufacture services to customers in food and drinks, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, events and cultural-institution verticals — named customers include Mackie's of Scotland, Taylors Snacks, Rubberatkins, Pufferfish, V&A Dundee, Summerhouse Drinks, Sarti Italian Deli and Daisy's Dromedairy. All pricing is handled through direct enquiries and custom quotes (no public pricing), with revenue generated on a project-and-volume basis across one-off orders, vendor-managed inventory ("Stock and Serve") and ongoing supply contracts.
The business model combines a Scotland-anchored direct-sales force with regional business development managers, an owned delivery fleet, an Sorbafreeze online shop for chilled-packaging products, and a "Seven Solutions" value proposition (reduce materials, storage, transport, handling, returns, waste and administration) that targets £10–25 per invoice saved through vendor consolidation. Group revenue was disclosed at over £23m, with headcount of 149–155 employees across four offices, and the company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRCGS (four sites), FSC Chain of Custody and ISPM 15 certifications.
The Pitreavie Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Pitreavie Group
- Legal name
- Pitreavie Packaging Limited
- Website
- https://pitreaviegroup.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- The Pitreavie Group is a Scotland-based independent packaging design and manufacturing company that produces corrugated boxes, temperature-controlled packaging (Sorbafreeze) and timber crates/flight cases (Pitreavie Cases), serving food and drinks, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, events and cultural-institution customers across the UK.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Pitreavie Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Packaging
- NAICS
- Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (32192), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)
- SIC
- Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wood Pallets, Crates & Industrial Wood Packaging (IMADADAJ), Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL), Cold-Chain Packaging & Pack-Out Services (Gel Packs, Dry Ice, Insulated Shippers) (TLAIAGAK)
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Where The Pitreavie Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Glenrothes
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
The Pitreavie Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Packaging Products Sales: Direct sale of packaging materials including corrugated boxes, timber crates, flight cases, strapping, transit packaging, hand films, machine films, polythene, and other packaging supplies. Revenue generated from one-time product sales with repeat customer relationships.
- Custom Packaging Design and Manufacturing: Bespoke packaging design and manufacture services including custom corrugated boxes, branded packaging, and tailored solutions. Value-added service model with margins on design work and manufacturing.
- Manufacturing Services: Corrugated box manufacturing capability producing over 30 million boxes per year from Cumbernauld facility. Additional manufacturing for timber crates and flight cases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quotation-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
The Pitreavie Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pitreavie Group designs, manufactures and supplies packaging products for businesses across Scotland and the UK. Its corrugated packaging division operates a 57,000 sq. ft. Cumbernauld plant producing more than 30 million boxes per year, while the Sorbafreeze division provides temperature-controlled packaging and the Pitreavie Cases division builds timber crates and flight cases with CNC-engineered foam inserts. The group also distributes complementary supplies such as films and strapping and offers design, automation, and vendor-managed inventory services.
Product overview
Pitreavie Group is a packaging solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include corrugated packaging design and manufacture (produced at their £3.8m Cumbernauld facility capable of 30 million boxes annually), Sorbafreeze chilled packaging division (temperature-controlled solutions like Chilltek Fastfill and Kerbcool), and timber crates and flight cases through Pitreavie Cases. They supply complementary products including hand and machine films (Ultra Stretch, NexGen), strapping, and transit packaging. Service offerings encompass packaging automation, sustainable packaging solutions, bespoke design and manufacture, stock management (Packaging Stock and Serve), and packaging review services. The group operates across four Scottish sites (Aberdeen, Cumbernauld, Glenrothes, Deerdykes) and serves diverse sectors including food and drinks, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and manufacturing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Sorbafreeze: Specialist chilled packaging division offering temperature-controlled packaging solutions including Chilltek Fastfill boxes and Kerbcool planet-friendly chilled packaging.
- Pitreavie Cases
Products and services
- Corrugated Packaging Design and manufacture of corrugated boxes and packaging solutions from the state-of-the-art Cumbernauld facility, producing over 30 million boxes per year for customers in food, drink, manufacturing and other sectors.
- Sorbafreeze Chilled Packaging Specialist temperature-controlled packaging division offering insulated boxes and ice packs for chilled and frozen goods. Solutions include Kerbcool fully kerbside-recyclable insulative packaging and Chilltek Fastfill boxes keeping goods chilled for up to 48 hours.
- Pitreavie Cases (Timber Crates and Transit Cases) Custom timber crates and flight cases for protecting and transporting sensitive equipment, featuring CNC engineered foam inserts for vibration and impact protection. ISPM 15 heat-treated timber certified for international shipping.
- Hand Films (Ultra Stretch and Ultra Pre-Stretch) Manual pallet wrapping films including Ultra Pre-Stretch (enabling 50% more pallets per roll) and Ultra-Stretch options. Made from recyclable LDPE material with 30% recycled content, plastic tax exempt.
- Machine Films (NexGen) Machine pallet wrapping films with multi-layer technology offering 300% increased stretch, up to 100 extra pallets per roll, and high pallet strength. Made from recyclable LDPE with 30% recycled content.
- Kerbcool (Sorbafreeze) Fully kerbside-recyclable insulative packaging featuring a corrugate outer box with macerated paper liners, keeping temperature-sensitive goods safe in transit for up to 48 hours.
- Chilltek Fastfill Insulated boxes with integrated liner for quick assembly, designed to keep goods chilled for up to 48 hours.
- Packaging Automation Automation solutions for packaging processes including case erecting, taping, sealing, and bespoke software for auditing and demonstrating cost savings.
- Packaging Stock and Serve Vendor-managed inventory service in which Pitreavie holds stock of customer packaging materials for rapid dispatch, with pre-scheduled or automated releases based on historical data.
- Packaging Design and Manufacture In-house design team with CAD/CAM capabilities providing packaging design from concept through to manufacture, using shipping-yield software to optimise pallet utilisation.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced carbon emissions by 75% through solar compactor installation and improved collection efficiency
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use The Pitreavie Group
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
The Pitreavie Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
The Pitreavie Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Highlander InternationalcoreScottish wastepaper, cardboard and wood recycling business that partnered with Pitreavie for waste management solutions. Installed solar-powered compactor with dual compactor system and automatic diverter at Cumbernauld facility. Partnership began in 2020 with launch of corrugated packaging manufacturing site. Highlander provides container exchange services and environmental expertise supporting Pitreavie's sustainability strategy.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
The Pitreavie Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- DS Smith: Major international paper-based packaging manufacturer with significant UK presence in corrugated and consumer packaging. Comparable as a large-scale corrugated competitor in the same product category.
- Macfarlane Group PLC: Pitreavie's parent company and the UK's largest packaging distributor with national reach, a broader product portfolio (corrugated, labels, machine systems), and a much larger revenue base. Comparable as the platform into which Pitreavie now operates.
- Smurfit Kappa: Global leader in corrugated packaging manufacturing with extensive UK converting operations. Competes with Pitreavie's Cumbernauld corrugated plant at a vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
- Mondi Group: Global packaging and paper group with corrugated, kraft paper, and flexible packaging operations, including UK converting assets. Comparable as a large-scale integrated corrugated competitor.
Direct peers
- Kite Packaging: One of the UK's largest independent packaging distributors, offering corrugated, transit, and protective packaging with a similar B2B mid-market and enterprise customer mix. Directly comparable in product breadth and distribution-led GTM to Pitreavie.
- Rajapack: Major UK/European packaging distributor selling corrugated boxes, transit protection, and consumables to B2B customers via catalogue and online channels. Comparable stock-and-serve, mid-market packaging model with overlapping product categories.
- GWP Group: UK-based specialist manufacturer of protective transit packaging, corrugated cases, and foam-engineered cases (similar to Pitreavie Cases). Comparable in custom protective-case manufacturing and B2B engineering-led sales.
- Spicers: UK-based packaging and paper merchant supplying corrugated, stretch film, strapping, and consumables to commercial customers. Comparable product mix and B2B distribution motion to Pitreavie.
- Pelican Packaging (formerly Pelley Packaging): UK independent packaging distributor offering corrugated, cardboard, tapes, and protective materials to B2B customers. Closely comparable regional/Mid-market independent position to Pitreavie's Scottish footprint.
- Alto Packaging: UK-based supplier of corrugated and protective packaging to B2B customers across multiple sectors. Comparable in stock-and-serve distribution model and SME/mid-market customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
The Pitreavie Group social profiles
Digital presenceThe Pitreavie Group compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
The Pitreavie Group financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
The Pitreavie Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
The Pitreavie Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
The Pitreavie Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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The Pitreavie Group M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about The Pitreavie Group
What does The Pitreavie Group do?
Pitreavie Group designs, manufactures and supplies packaging products for businesses across Scotland and the UK. Its corrugated packaging division operates a 57,000 sq. ft. Cumbernauld plant producing more than 30 million boxes per year, while the Sorbafreeze division provides temperature-controlled packaging and the Pitreavie Cases division builds timber crates and flight cases with CNC-engineered foam inserts. The group also distributes complementary supplies such as films and strapping and offers design, automation, and vendor-managed inventory services.
Is The Pitreavie Group a public or private company?
The Pitreavie Group is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was The Pitreavie Group founded?
The Pitreavie Group was founded in 2010. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is The Pitreavie Group based?
The Pitreavie Group is headquartered in Glenrothes, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does The Pitreavie Group make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Packaging Products Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Packaging Design and Manufacturing and manufacturing Services.
Who are The Pitreavie Group's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are DS Smith, Macfarlane Group PLC, Smurfit Kappa and Mondi Group. Direct peers are Kite Packaging, Rajapack, GWP Group, Spicers, Pelican Packaging (formerly Pelley Packaging) and Alto Packaging.
Does The Pitreavie Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Pitreavie Group.
What industry is The Pitreavie Group in?
The Pitreavie Group's product category is Industrial Packaging. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMAHAA, Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins), with a secondary code of IMADADAJ, Wood Pallets, Crates & Industrial Wood Packaging. Its NAICS code is 322211 and its SIC code is 2650.