Dempac

What Dempac does

Dempac is the trading name of Marshalls Packaging Ltd, a UK-based, family-owned packaging solutions provider founded in 1991 by David Marshall and headquartered in Narborough, Leicestershire, near the M1 motorway. The company manufactures and distributes bespoke corrugated boxes, a broad range of packaging consumables (tapes, protection materials, strapping, pallet wrap, bags, labels), and packaging machinery, serving customers in the e-commerce, beer & wine, warehouse & distribution, and manufacturing & engineering sectors.

Dempac operates a vertically integrated production model: all corrugated box manufacturing has been performed in-house since 2009 using state-of-the-art equipment capable of large and small runs, multi-insert configurations, stitched or glued cartons, and up to four-colour print. An in-house design team provides CAD-based prototyping and 3D drawings, while a stockholding facility ("Stock & Serve") manages forward orders and guarantees next-day delivery on bespoke items. The company runs an in-house delivery fleet ranging from 40ft lorries to curtain-sided box vans with tail lift, supporting nationwide UK distribution, and operates a self-serve customer portal powered by Abaca Systems Ltd.

The business model is predominantly B2B and sales-led, with field sales representatives visiting customers on-site and a self-serve portal for repeat ordering. Pricing is quote-based with volume discounts; no public pricing is disclosed. Revenue streams include one-time sales of boxes, materials, and machinery, plus recurring managed-service revenue from Stock & Serve agreements. The company is privately held with no external funding rounds disclosed and is led by members of the Marshall family across Chairman, Financial Director, Director, and Sales Manager roles.

Name

Dempac

Legal name

Marshalls Packaging Ltd

Website

https://dempac.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dempac (trading as Marshalls Packaging Ltd) is a UK-based, family-owned packaging solutions company that designs, manufactures, and distributes bespoke corrugated boxes, packaging consumables, and machinery to e-commerce, beverage, warehouse, and manufacturing customers via direct sales and a self-serve portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Corrugated Packaging

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH), Industrial Sacks & Bags (Paper/Plastic/Woven) (IMALAGAD)

Keywords

• Corrugated packaging
• Bespoke boxes
• Packaging materials
• Packaging machinery
• Packaging design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Narborough

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Corrugated Box Sales: Sale of bespoke corrugated boxes manufactured in-house. Available in standard sizes or custom designs with up to 4 colour print. All FEFCO styles supported. Large size box capability.
2. Packaging Materials: Sale of packaging consumables including tapes, protection materials (bubble wrap, foam), strapping, pallet wrap, bags, and labels. Wide variety stocked for immediate delivery.
3. Packaging Machinery Supply: Supply of packaging machinery through partnerships with manufacturers like STOROpack. Products include void fill systems, strapping machines, taping machines, and pallet wrapping machines.
4. Stock and Serve Service: Stockholding facility service where customers place forward orders and Dempac manages stock levels. Provides guaranteed next day delivery on bespoke items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dempac manufactures and supplies bespoke corrugated cardboard boxes (standard, large/heavy-duty, mailing, pallet boxes, fittings and divisions) along with a broad range of packaging consumables (tapes, protection materials, strapping, pallet wrap, bags, labels) and packaging machinery (void fill, taping, strapping, and pallet wrapping machines). The company also provides in-house CAD design and prototyping, in-house manufacturing, and a stock and serve inventory programme with next-day and same-day delivery across the UK.

Product overview

Dempac is a packaging solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core offerings include bespoke corrugated boxes (standard, heavy-duty, mailing, pallet boxes, and custom fittings/divisions), a wide range of packaging materials (tapes, protection materials, strapping, pallet wrap, bags, and labels), and packaging machinery (void fill systems, taping machines, strapping machines, and pallet wrapping machines). The company provides design services with CAD capabilities and in-house manufacturing. Additional services include stock management (stock and serve) and delivery/transport with next day and same day options. Dempac operates primarily in the E-commerce, Beer & Wine, Warehouse & Distribution, and Manufacturing & Engineering sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corrugated Boxes
• Packaging Tapes
• Protection Materials
• Strapping
• Pallet Wrap
• Bags
• Labels
• Packaging Machinery
• Packaging Design Services
• Manufacturing Services
• Stock and Serve
• Delivery and Transport

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard lead time of 5-7 working days for bespoke products
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• STOROpackcoreTechnology or IntegrationSTOROpack is a key technology partner supplying packaging machinery including PAPERplus paper void fill systems and AIRplus bubble void fill systems. Dempac offers these machines as part of their packaging machinery portfolio for void filling applications.
• Abaca Systems LtdsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAbaca Systems Ltd provides the technology platform powering Dempac's customer portal (portal.dempac.co.uk), enabling customer login, account management, and order processing capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kite Packaging: UK-based packaging distributor offering a broad range of cardboard boxes, packaging materials, and machinery with nationwide delivery. Closely comparable to Dempac in product breadth, customer base (e-commerce, manufacturing, distribution), and mid-market positioning.
• Rajapack: UK arm of the European packaging distributor Raja Group, supplying cardboard boxes, padded mailers, protective materials, and machinery to SMEs and large customers. Direct competitor in the bespoke box + consumables bundle with nationwide delivery.
• Belmont Packaging: UK-based distributor of cardboard boxes, protective packaging, and consumables targeting industrial and commercial customers. Comparable in scale, product range, and distribution-led business model.
• GWP Group: UK protective packaging manufacturer and converter producing corrugated cases, foam, and engineered packaging for e-commerce, automotive, and industrial customers. Comparable product mix and similar mid-market positioning.
• Davpack: UK packaging supplier offering cardboard boxes, mailing packaging, and consumables with nationwide delivery and a customer portal. Competes directly with Dempac in the e-commerce and SME packaging segment.

Broad incumbents

• DS Smith: Global corrugated packaging manufacturer with major UK operations producing boxes, displays, and protective packaging for FMCG, e-commerce, and industrial customers. Operates at far greater scale than Dempac and represents both a supply and competitive threat in the UK market.
• Smurfit Kappa: One of the world's largest paper-based packaging manufacturers with significant UK corrugated production. Competes in the same customer verticals but at a substantially larger scale and with integrated paper-mill assets Dempac cannot match.
• Macfarlane Group: UK-listed packaging distribution group with a nationwide network supplying corrugated boxes, protective packaging, and labelling services. Larger incumbent competing for the same mid-market accounts but with substantially greater scale and a public listing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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