Cardboard Box Company

What Cardboard Box Company does

The Cardboard Box Company (legal name: THE CARDBOARD BOX COMPANY LIMITED) is a UK-based sheet plant manufacturer of bespoke corrugated packaging, founded in 1975 as Chapman Cartons and renamed in 1999 under private ownership. Operating from its Accrington manufacturing facility in Lancashire with a registered office in Leicestershire, the company has built over 35,000 customer-specific packaging solutions and serves clients across industrial manufacturing, retail and FMCG, ecommerce, and events. It has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Logson Group — the UK's largest independent corrugated packaging supplier — since Logson's June 2018 acquisition, continuing to operate as a stand-alone brand alongside sister companies Board24, Boxes and Packaging, Cases24, Boxshop, and Jardin Corrugated.

The offering spans two product categories — Corrugated Packaging (industrial, retail-ready, transit, shelf-ready, POS, and pallet boxes) and POS & Signage (POS display units, LED signage, event displays, counter displays, free-standing display units, and dump bins) — supported by a vertically integrated in-house service stack: CAD structural design, artwork and graphics, flexographic printing (up to six colours via BOBST 1624 HQPP), digital printing (Fujifilm Acuity Prime L LED UV flatbed), lithographic lamination, an in-house ink laboratory with spectrophotometer colour matching, and a paper-based testing laboratory. The 2024–2026 capital programme added VISIONCUT, EXPERTFOLD, BOBST 924/618 rotary die cutters, and a Martin 1636 large-format printer, extending high-volume FEFCO box and oversized industrial-format capability.

The business runs a B2B sales-led model with a direct in-house sales team targeting enterprise customers including major UK retailers, FMCG manufacturers, and industrial clients, generating revenue through one-time sales of custom packaging bundled with design, printing, and testing services at quote-based pricing. The company reports annual turnover of £24m as of 2025, up from £17m+ at the 2018 Logson acquisition, with a stated plan to reach £45m at current plant capacity by 2029. It holds consecutive BRCGS AA/AA+ food-safety accreditations through 2026, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 14064, FSC, and Cyber Essentials certifications, and operates apprenticeship pathways with Blackburn College and Training 2000 to support workforce expansion.

Name

Cardboard Box Company

Legal name

THE CARDBOARD BOX COMPANY LIMITED

Website

https://thecardboardbox.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cardboard Box Company is a UK corrugated packaging manufacturer producing bespoke industrial, retail-ready, transit, POS, and pallet box solutions. Operating from Accrington as a stand-alone brand within Logson Group, it reported £24m turnover in 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrugated Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads) (IMALACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH), Fiber-Based Sustainable Packaging (Recycled Paper, Molded Fiber, Bagasse) (IMALAMAA)

Keywords

• Corrugated packaging solutions
• Custom packaging design
• Retail ready packaging
• Point of sale displays
• Industrial packaging manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Accrington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Corrugated Packaging Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture and sale of bespoke corrugated packaging solutions. Revenue generated from production and delivery of custom packaging to B2B customers across industrial, retail, and ecommerce sectors.
2. Design and Technical Services: In-house CAD design, artwork and graphics, print development, and packaging testing services integrated with packaging sales.
3. Printing Services: Flexographic, digital, and litho lamination printing services for packaging and POS displays. Part of overall packaging offering.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cardboard Box Company is a UK corrugated packaging manufacturer that designs, prints, and produces bespoke corrugated board packaging and point-of-sale display units for business customers. The product range covers industrial, transit, retail ready, shelf ready, POS, and pallet packaging, supported by in-house CAD design, flexographic/digital/litho printing, artwork services, an ink lab, and packaging testing. It operates as a stand-alone brand within the Logson Group, the UK's largest independent supplier of corrugated packaging.

Product overview

Cardboard Box Company is a sheet plant manufacturer of corrugated packaging solutions offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and in-house services. The core product portfolio consists of two main categories: Corrugated Packaging (Industrial Packaging, Retail Ready Packaging, Transit Packaging Boxes, Shelf Ready Packaging, POS Packaging, and Pallet Boxes) and POS & Signage (POS Display Units, LED Signage Displays, Event Displays, Counter Display Units, Free Standing Display Units, and Dump Bins). These products are supported by a comprehensive suite of in-house services including CAD Design, multiple printing technologies (Flexographic up to 6 colours, Digital printing via Fujifilm Acuity Prime L, and Lithographic Lamination), Artwork & Graphics Services, an Ink Lab for colour formulation, and Packaging Testing capabilities. The company operates as part of the Logson Group and serves customers across ecommerce, retail, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Packaging Heavy-duty corrugated packaging solutions designed to protect industrial products during storage and transit, offering strength to rival wood, metal, and plastic when correctly designed by experts. Sold to industrial and manufacturing customers shipping heavy or cumbersome goods.
• Retail Ready Packaging Packaging solutions designed for efficient transition from distribution to retail shelving, meeting retail shelf-ready requirements for major supermarket chains. Sold to retailers, FMCG manufacturers, and supermarket suppliers.
• Transit Packaging Boxes Corrugated boxes designed to protect products during transportation and distribution, available in various sizes and board grades to suit different product requirements. Sold to B2B customers needing shipping and distribution packaging.
• Shelf Ready Packaging SRP packaging designed for easy shelf placement without removing products from outer packaging, optimising retail shelf presence and reducing store handling time. Sold to retailers and FMCG brands.
• POS Packaging Point-of-sale packaging encompassing shelf ready packaging, free standing display units, retail ready packaging, and dump bins to help brands take products into retail settings. Sold to FMCG brands and retailers.
• Pallet Boxes Large-format corrugated packaging designed for palletised shipping and storage of bulk products or heavy items. Sold to industrial, manufacturing, and bulk-shipping customers.
• POS Display Units Point-of-sale display units designed to optimise valuable shop floor space, drawing consumer attention and facilitating easy grab-and-go purchasing. Sold to FMCG brands and retailers.
• LED Signage Displays Corrugated display units incorporating LED lighting technology for enhanced visual impact and brand visibility in retail environments. Sold to retail brands seeking high-impact in-store displays.
• Event Displays Custom corrugated display solutions for trade fairs and events of all scales, from large scale trade exhibitions to smaller local events. Sold to events, exhibitions, and brand marketing teams.
• Counter Display Units
• Free Standing Display Units FSDU packaging that stands independently on retail floors, optimising valuable shop floor space and drawing consumers' eye to products. Sold to retailers and consumer brands.
• Dump Bins Bulk display containers that provide greater in-store prominence, shipped flat packed with products in separate boxes for supply chain efficiency. Sold to retailers and consumer brands.
• CAD Design Services In-house computer-aided design department that creates structural packaging designs, produces samples, and prepares jobs for production. Sold to B2B customers requiring bespoke structural design for their packaging projects.
• Flexographic Printing Primary printing method using up to six colours, widely recognised as the simplest printing method, suited to high quality print requirements on corrugated materials. Sold to B2B customers requiring printed corrugated packaging.
• Digital Printing Digital print capabilities including the Fujifilm Acuity Prime L LED UV flatbed printer for high quality, smaller volume production runs and prototype samples, with a four-colour process and varnish option, supporting superior print finishes on white board up to 3.2m x 2m. Sold to B2B customers needing short-run or premium digital print on corrugated packaging.
• Lithographic Lamination Litho-lamination process particularly suited to high volume work, achieving the highest quality finish and print on corrugated board by laminating print finish to corrugated material. Sold to B2B customers requiring premium print finishes on corrugated packaging.
• Artwork and Graphics Services In-house graphics team that creates and adjusts artwork to meet flexographic machine tolerances, maintains specifications for high-quality output, and manages print plate ordering. Sold to B2B customers needing artwork preparation for printed packaging.
• Ink Laboratory Services In-house ink laboratory that formulates required colours and maintains spectrophotometer colour matching systems for consistent brand colour replication across production runs. Sold to B2B customers requiring colour-accurate printed packaging.
• Packaging Testing Comprehensive testing services including drop tests, transit trials, paper laboratory analysis, and hazardous goods packaging testing to ensure designs meet industry requirements. Sold to B2B customers needing validated, transit-tested packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35,000 customer-specific packaging solutions created
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Board24coreTechnology or IntegrationSheet feeding division of Logson Group. Provides raw corrugated sheet materials to Cardboard Box Company manufacturing operations. Located in Preston area.
• Boxes and Packaging, Cases24, Boxshop, Jardin CorrugatedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister brands within Logson Group. Collectively form unique mix of companies offering full range of corrugated packaging solutions from 18 locations across UK.
• Six ConnectionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and wellbeing support provider. Delivered 'Powered by Mates' initiative to support team mental health and normalise conversations about mental health in the workplace.
• Active LancashireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sports organization. Cardboard Box Company sponsors awards and supports events recognizing achievements in Lancashire health, inclusion and sporting achievements.
• Blackburn CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership for apprenticeships. Students undertake work placements and may join as apprentices. Kelsey Ritson joined after placement from college.
• Training 2000minorOthersApprenticeship training provider supporting engineering apprenticeship program for employee Laiten Scholes.
• Lazerian (Liam Hopkins)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist collaboration for Festival of Making 2017. Created cardboard art installation recognized internationally, appearing on front cover of New York Interior Design Magazine.
• Hannah FoxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist collaboration for Festival of Making 2018. Designed and built cardboard cinema to reflect Blackburn's history as home to 15 cinemas.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DS Smith: One of the UK's leading integrated corrugated packaging manufacturers; owned paper mills and substantially larger scale than Cardboard Box Company. Closest direct competitor in UK corrugated, retail-ready and POS displays and primary benchmark for market pricing.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global corrugated and paper packaging leader, now combined with Westrock, with a significant UK corrugated manufacturing footprint. Directly competes in corrugated boxes, retail-ready packaging and POS display categories in the UK and Europe.
• Mondi Group: European-headquartered integrated paper and packaging group producing containerboard, kraft paper and corrugated packaging. Directly competes with Cardboard Box Company across the UK and Europe with similar upstream/downstream integration advantages.
• Board24: Sister company within Logson Group operating as a sheet-feeder, supplying Cardboard Box Company's corrugating operations. Shares the Logson Group balance sheet and customer base, making it a unique same-group comparable for raw-material economics.
• Packaging Corporation of America: US-headquartered vertically integrated producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging. Closely comparable business model — paper mills plus converting — focused on boxes, displays and protective packaging for B2B customers.
• Saica Group: Spanish-headquartered paper and packaging manufacturer producing recycled containerboard and corrugated packaging across Europe. Comparable focus on recycled-fiber corrugated manufacturing and similarly positioned in retail and industrial end-markets.

Broad incumbents

• Graphic Packaging: US paperboard packaging manufacturer focused on folding cartons and food packaging. Adjacent competitor for similar FMCG and brand-owner customers in printed paper-based packaging categories.
• Sonoco Products: Global diversified packaging manufacturer with paper-based, protective and industrial packaging segments. Competes in adjacent transit and protective packaging categories with a similar B2B industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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