GSH Group

What GSH Group does

GSH Group is a UK-based, privately held packaging solutions distributor founded in 1997, headquartered in Whittlesey, Peterborough, with a regional operation in Dungannon (Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland) via JMC Packaging Limited. The company supplies packaging machinery (pallet wrappers, strapping machines, weighers, checkweighers, metal detectors, de-nesters, flow wrappers, shrink-wrap machines, netting machines) and packaging materials (punnets, lids, trays, netting, clipping wire, thermal ribbon, printed and custom tape) to major UK supermarkets, multi-national food manufacturers, fresh produce companies, and industrial customers. GSH operates through four sub-brands: Infia UK (sustainable fresh-produce packaging featuring the proprietary F Concept side-ventilation system and 100% R-PET materials), Verti-Pack (fresh-produce packaging machinery and netting), Fieldpax Industrial (warehouse supplies, launched 2023), and JMC Packaging (Ireland coverage).

The business model combines hardware and consumables distribution with multi-year service contracts, custom printed products, and a dedicated Spares and Service department offering next-day dispatch and guaranteed response times. Distribution relies on long-term agency agreements with manufacturers including Robopac, Easiweigh, Intech, Edale, and Infia, and recent additions Pregis and Grip Systems (both January 2025). GSH holds BRC, FSC, and PEFC certifications and operates an in-house Edale FL3 printing press for custom tape and labels. All sales are quote-based and B2B, executed through direct sales teams, a website enquiry channel, and regional offices in the UK and Ireland.

Name

GSH Group

Legal name

GSH Group

Website

https://thegshgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GSH Group is a UK-based, privately held distributor of packaging machinery, consumables, and printed labels serving major supermarkets, food manufacturers, fresh produce companies, and industrial customers across the UK and Ireland via four sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Whittlesey

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machinery Sales and Equipment: Sale of new and used packaging machinery including pallet wrap machines, strapping machines, de-nesters, weighers, checkweighers, metal detectors, netting machines, flow wrappers, and other industrial packaging equipment. Also includes used/refurbished machines.
2. Packaging Materials and Supplies: Sale of packaging materials including punnets, lids, trays, netting, clipping wire, strapping, tape, thermal ribbon, corrugated sheets, edge protectors, and other consumables.
3. Service Contracts and Maintenance: Comprehensive service plans including machine servicing, spare parts supply, service contracts with guaranteed response times, and machine upgrades. Over 75% of business comes from return customers indicating strong service revenue retention.
4. Custom Printed Products: Custom printed adhesive tapes, boxes, and packaging with bespoke branding options for customers seeking branded packaging solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GSH Group is a supplier of packaging machinery, consumables, and printed labels, operating across four sub-brand divisions (Infia, Verti-Pack, Fieldpax Industrial, JMC Packaging). The company sells packaging machinery (pallet wrappers, strappers, weighers, checkweighers, de-nesters, netting machines, shrink wrappers, flow wrappers) alongside packaging materials (punnets, lids, trays, net packaging, clipping wire, thermal ribbon, printed tapes) and provides comprehensive machine servicing, spare parts, and service contracts. Their customer base spans major UK supermarkets, multi-national food manufacturers, fresh produce companies, and industrial firms across the UK and Ireland.

Product overview

GSH Group is a UK-based packaging and machinery supplier founded in 1997, operating as a multi-brand portfolio company offering complete packaging solutions. The group encompasses four main divisions: INFIA (sustainable fresh produce packaging including punnets, lids, trays with eco-friendly materials and the proprietary F Concept ventilation system), Verti-Pack (fresh produce packaging machinery, net packaging, and de-nesting equipment), Fieldpax Industrial (warehouse equipment and packaging supplies including strapping, wrapping, and protective packaging), and JMC Packaging (regional representation in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland). Beyond these core divisions, GSH Group offers an extensive machinery portfolio including pallet wrap machines (Robopac brand), automatic and semi-automatic strapping machines, weighers, checkweighers and metal detectors, de-nesters, shrink-wrap machines, netting machines, and L-sealing hood packers. Their packaging materials include punnets, lids, trayliners, overwrapping trays, kit line products, net packaging, clipping wires, thermal ribbon, printed and custom tape, corrugated sheets, and edge guards. The company also provides comprehensive after-sales support through machine servicing, spare parts, service contracts, and machine upgrades, alongside a selection of used/refurbished machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INFIA: Leading manufacturers of sustainable fruit and vegetable packaging solutions including thermoformed punnets, lids, and trays with eco-friendly and recyclable options.
• Verti-Pack
• Fieldpax Industrial
• JMC Packaging

Products and services

• Pallet Wrap Machines Range of pallet wrapping machinery including self-propelling robots, semi-automatic and automatic wrapping machines with rotating tables for pallet stabilisation. Distributed brands include Robopac (Robot S7, Robot Master, Robot Master Plus, Masterplat Plus, Masterplat Plus LP, Masterplat Plus TP3, Genesis Thunder 2, Masterwrap HD Plus XL, Technoplat 3000, Orbit R, Compacta, Robotape M HD) and Ecoplat Plus.
• Automatic Strapping Machines Advanced automatic strapping machines suitable for high volume output, available with various arch sizes to accommodate larger boxes. Compatible with strap widths of 5mm, 9mm and 12mm with features including automatic strap feed, waist-high coil change, high-level control panel, and automatic strap ejector.
• Semi-Automatic Strapping Machines Best-selling semi-automatic strapping machines compatible with strap widths from 6mm to 16mm on 200mm and 280mm internal diameter cores. Portable, compact, and efficient with stainless steel top plate.
• Weighers Comprehensive range of weighing equipment from simple linear weighers up to high-speed multi-head weighers capable of running at speeds up to 160 packs per minute. Includes Easiweigh brand linear weighers, counter systems, rotary multiheads, and integrated systems for fresh produce, mushrooms, dried fruit, nuts, and prepared vegetables.
• Checkweighers and Metal Detectors Wide selection of metal detectors and checkweighers, including the DS300S Checkweigher with stainless steel construction, IP65 electrical protection, 1000+ product memory, and accuracy of +/- 0.2g, plus the DS300S Metal Detector Conveyor with custom configurations.
• De-Nesters De-nesting machines that carefully separate products stored together due to similar shape and size. Includes the INTRAY by Intech, representing an innovative approach to hygienic handling of tray de-nesting with patented tool swaps in under 30 seconds. Suitable for meat, poultry, ready-meal, fruit and vegetables, bakery, fish, pet food, and snacks industries.
• Netting Machines Complete range from simple foot-operated manual clippers to fully automatic clipping machines, net banding machines, and high-speed punnet machines. Includes BRS-134 net bag packaging machine (0.5 to 3 kg packs at 20-30 bags/minute) and RB2-120 vertical clipping machine for citrus fruits, potatoes, and onions.
• UNIQUE BF EV Flow-Wrapper Machine Flow-pack packaging system exclusive to GSH/JMC Packaging in the UK. Simple, versatile, functional, and cost-effective, running 15-25 packs per minute in only 1.3m² of floor space.
• Smipack FP870A Shrink-Wrap Machine Continuous cycle shrink-wrap sealing machine with pack deviation device and film waste winding device, PTFE-coated sealing blade, closed-circuit liquid cooling of sealing bars, adjustable working height via external crank, motorized conveyor for automatic pack discharge, and emergency button.
• SmiPack S560NA L-Sealing Hood Packers L-sealing hood packer for industrial applications combining sealing and heat-shrinking in a single operation with production capacity up to 900 packs/hour. Features Teflon-coated blade, automatic work cycle, continuous cycle sealing system, and automatic expulsion of pack using motorized mesh.
• Punnets World-leading Infia brand of thermoformed plastic punnets made from PET, RPET and PP. 100% RPET punnets provide the same transparency and resistance as virgin raw material with a sustainability benefit. Includes K37 Wave punnets with side-wall ventilation holes and F Concept models.
• Lids Large range of lid sizes fitting with punnets and trays, available in PET and R-PET materials. 100% R-PET innovation transforms end-of-life packaging into new food-contact packaging in line with circular economy values.
• Trayliners INFIA-manufactured tray liners adapting to shapes of main varieties of pears (Williams, Kaiser, Abate Feter, Decana, Blanquilla) and other fruits like kiwi and round fruits. Available with heat-sealable, absorbent pad, handle recycling, bubble pad options, and Track and Trace functionality.
• Overwrapping Trays Plastic overwrapping trays with over 25 references including trays and baskets with or without alveoli, adapted for products with different shapes, sizes, and numbers of units. Wrapping can be done with flexible plastic, PP, polypropylene, or nettings.
• Kit Line Infia Kit Line with F Concept side ventilation system, allowing 25% faster pre-cooling, 25% energy savings, and rapid stoppage of ripening process. Available on K28, K30, K36, K37, K62, and KIT501 models. Standard packaging solution for grapes, strawberries, and soft fruit.
• Net Packaging Net packaging sourced from leading European manufacturers, available in both knitted and extruded forms in a wide variety of colours. Properties include ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and product ventilation. Serves major supermarket chains, food distributors, and fresh produce suppliers.
• Clipping Wire High-performance clipping wires for demanding packaging applications. Available materials include copper-coated mild steel, zinc-coated mild steel, and copper plus nickel coated option. Optimized for efficient clipping speeds, minimal clipping head wear, and streamlined maintenance.
• Thermal Ribbon Premium thermal ribbons for all types of printers offering exceptional print quality at high printing speeds. 1200m ribbon length reduces ribbon changes and downtime. Enhanced durability with improved resistance to abrasion, UV light, and temperature extremes.
• Printed Adhesive Tapes Extensive range of adhesive tapes available in various widths (36mm and 48mm most popular) and roll lengths (66m and 132m). Options include quarantine, fragile, reject, QC Hold, depot tape, and day tape. Printed in-house using the Edale FL3 Printing Press.
• Custom Tape Custom tape ordering system allowing selection of tape type (Vinyl/PVC, Paper, Polypropylene, Barrier Tape), roll size (12mm to 72mm widths, 66m to 990m lengths), tape colour, ink colours (up to 3), and custom design/artwork.
• Shredders and Dust Extraction Cardboard shredders that reduce carbon footprint and improve eco-friendly credentials by producing void fill from waste cardboard. Available with single or 3 phase motors and various cutting widths and depths. Dust reduction vacuum systems and dust extraction units also available.
• Used Machinery Pre-owned packaging machinery including Ilapak V-Smart, Noxon Robot Pallet Wrapper, Spiralizer, Salad Dryer, SmiPack S560NA, Base Labeller, Smipack FP870A Shrink-Wrap Machine, Intray De-Nester, Elisam Punnet De-nester, Sorma P14-126, Elisam EHS 144, and Gainsborough GV2K3.
• Machine Servicing and Spare Parts Comprehensive post-purchase support including machine maintenance, operator training, and service contracts. Spares and Service department fully equipped with experienced engineers. Next working day dispatch for orders before 3pm. Machine upgrades and trade-ins available for older equipment. Over 75% of service business comes from return customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% faster pre-cooling leads to greater productivity in packing house
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PregiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2025Strategic partnership with Pregis, a leading global provider and manufacturer of innovative protective packaging materials and systems. Products include MINI PAK'R V3, Ascent, Quantum XTW, and Packmaster Pro. GSH Group will distribute Pregis protective packaging products through their existing customer base.
• Grip SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2025Partnership with Grip Systems for groundbreaking packing process enhancement products including Grip Applicator (bestseller), Grip Film, Grip Taper, Tape Grip PaperFlex, Grip Mailer, and Grip Bench. Grip Systems is positioned as an all-in-one brand for tidy, efficient, and eco-friendly packing stations.
• Watt Energy SaverminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSupplier and installer of solar panel systems. Installed 837 solar panels (238 KWP system) at GSH Group's Peterborough site to reduce dependence on national grid energy and carbon footprint.
• Infia UKcoreTechnology or IntegrationUK representative for Infia Srl, leading manufacturers of sustainable fruit and vegetable packaging solutions. Infia UK provides thermoformed punnets, lids, and trays with focus on eco-friendly packaging and the F Concept side ventilation technology.
• Leading UK, European and Far East SupplierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term relationships with leading suppliers of machinery and packaging materials across UK, Europe, and Far East. Includes agency agreements with leading packaging machinery manufacturers for UK distribution.
• EasiweighminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK supplier of automatic weighing and counting systems. GSH Group supplies Easiweigh range of machines including Linear Weighers, Counter, Rotary Multiheads, Flow Wrappers, Checkweighers and Metal Detection Systems.
• IntechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of INTRAY de-nesting machines for various tray applications including meat, poultry, ready-meal, fruit and vegetables, bakery, fish, pet food, and snacks.
• RobopaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of pallet wrapping machinery including Robot S7, Robot Master, Robot Master Plus, Masterplat Plus, and other turntable wrapping machines. GSH Group distributes Robopac products in the UK.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global: Global manufacturer of plastic packaging products serving food and beverage, household, and industrial markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent in packaging with similar end-market exposures but vastly greater scale.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global integrated paper-based packaging manufacturer with extensive European operations. Comparable in serving UK/European food manufacturers and retailers with packaging solutions, though at significantly larger scale.
• Coveris: European flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer serving food, pet food, and industrial customers. Comparable as a European packaging manufacturer-distributor with overlapping food/produce customer segments.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging leader in protective and food packaging (Bubble Wrap, Cryovac, etc.). Comparable as a large-scale packaging manufacturer-distributor with overlapping food/industrial customer segments and a much broader product and geographic footprint.
• Sonoco Products: Global packaging company serving consumer, industrial, and fresh food/produce markets with paperboard, rigid plastic, and protective packaging. Comparable in serving fresh produce and food manufacturer packaging segments alongside broader industrial markets.
• Mondi Group: European-headquartered global packaging and paper group serving consumer goods, food, and industrial customers. Comparable as a packaging incumbent with deep UK/European presence and overlapping sustainability-focused product lines.
• RAJA Group: European leader in packaging distribution operating across multiple countries with a catalog of >10,000 packaging products. Comparable as a packaging distributor with broader European geographic reach and a more extensive product range than GSH.

Direct peers

• ILIP: Italian manufacturer of thermoformed plastic packaging for fresh produce (punnets, trays, lids) directly competing with Infia — GSH's core fresh produce packaging partner. Highly relevant for the Infia/Verti-Pack fresh produce packaging segment.
• Kite Packaging: UK-based packaging distributor supplying a broad range of packaging materials, machinery, and consumables to B2B customers. Directly comparable as a UK packaging distributor serving similar customer segments with overlapping product categories (strapping, wrapping, protective materials).
• Davpack: UK packaging supplier specializing in cardboard boxes, packaging materials, and shipping supplies for SMEs and industrial buyers. Comparable in business model as a UK-based packaging distributor with direct sales and online channels targeting similar B2B customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 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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