What KB Packaging does

KB Packaging is a privately held UK packaging supplier operating as K.B. Packaging (UK) LLP from Ilkeston, Derbyshire, with founding evidence dating to 1985. It supplies packaging materials and equipment to business customers across manufacturing, warehousing, eCommerce, 3PL/fulfilment, distribution and retail. Its catalogue includes cardboard boxes, pallet wrap and stability products, bags and film, protective packaging, postal packaging, strapping, packing tape, thermal and chilled packaging, and equipment such as pallet wrapping machines, case taping machines, strapping machines, heat sealers and Ripack heat shrink guns.

The company is primarily a packaging distributor rather than a software platform, but it has built workflow technology around procurement and inventory management. Its online portal supports self-service ordering with live pricing, stock visibility, account-specific products, order history, favourites, order consolidation and order tracking; additional tools include a custom box calculator and SMART, a mobile stock-control portal for consignment stock. Product-level differentiation includes bespoke packaging design and items such as the BOLT hand pallet wrap system using pre-stretched nano film.

Revenue is generated through unit sales of packaging consumables, hardware and equipment sales, quote-based bespoke packaging solutions, trade accounts with credit facilities and personalised quotes, and managed stock services. Go-to-market is mixed: online self-service and promotional e-commerce for standard products, phone/email and account management for bespoke or high-volume orders, packaging audits and consultation as a sales trigger, and event-driven lead generation at Packaging Innovations & Empack. The available materials disclose no revenue, funding rounds, named customers or ownership sponsors.

Name

KB Packaging

Legal name

K.B. Packaging (UK) LLP

Website

https://kbpackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KB Packaging is a UK packaging supplier serving manufacturing, warehousing, eCommerce, logistics and retail customers with boxes, pallet wrap, bags, protective and thermal packaging, strapping, equipment, bespoke design, audits and online ordering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial and Commercial Packaging Supplies Distribution

NAICS

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

Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads) (IMALACAA), Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH), Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

Keywords

• Packaging materials supply
• Cardboard boxes wholesale
• Pallet wrap products
• Protective packaging supplies
• Packaging equipment distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Ilkeston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Materials Sales: KB Packaging generates revenue through the sale of packaging materials including cardboard boxes, packing tape, pallet wrap, protective packaging, strapping, labels, bags/film, and other packaging consumables. Products are sold on a per-unit basis with volume pricing available for larger quantities.
2. Packaging Equipment Sales: Sale of packaging equipment including pallet wrapping machines, case taping machines, strapping machines, void fill machines, heat sealers, and hand tools. Equipment sales include both standard models and bespoke solutions.
3. Bespoke Packaging Solutions: Custom-designed packaging solutions for products that cannot be met with standard products, regardless of material, size, shape, weight or fragility. This includes custom box design and manufacturing.
4. Managed Stock Services: SMART is a mobile stock control portal for managing consignment stock, providing recurring revenue from businesses that rely on packaged supplies.
5. Packaging Audit and Consultation: Free packaging review services that identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions, supporting the sale of packaging products and bespoke solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KB Packaging is a UK-based distributor of industrial and commercial packaging supplies, selling cardboard boxes, pallet wrap, strapping, packing tape, protective packaging, postal/eCommerce mailers, bags and film, thermal packaging, and packaging equipment to businesses. Sales are transacted mainly through an own-branded e-commerce portal backed by trade accounts, free packaging audits, and nationwide next-day delivery, with additional bespoke packaging design, consignment stock management, and value-added technical consultation for larger customers.

Product overview

KB Packaging is a UK-based packaging supplies distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging products and services for businesses across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, e-commerce, and distribution sectors. The product range is organized into nine main categories: Cardboard Boxes (single/double wall, bespoke, postal, pallet boxes), Pallet Stability Products (hand/machine wrap, heat shrink, strapping), Bags and Film (mailing bags, shrink films, polythene), Protective Packaging (bubble wrap, foam, void fill, edge protection), Postal Packaging (book wraps, padded mailers, labels), Strapping (polypropylene, PET, steel, paper), Packing Tape (E-tape, paper tape, machine tape), Equipment (pallet wrappers, taping machines, heat sealers), and Thermal/Chilled Packaging. Key branded products include the BOLT ergonomic hand pallet wrap system and Invictus high-performance stretch film. Services include an Online Portal for ordering, free Packaging Audits, nationwide Distribution & Delivery, Managed Stock (SMART), How-to guides, and Bespoke Packaging design. The company operates primarily as a product distributor rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardboard Boxes Range of cardboard shipping and storage boxes for businesses, including single wall, double wall, bespoke custom, card sheets, postal boxes, pallet boxes, crash lock boxes, and industry standard boxes.
• Pallet Stability Products Products for securing palletised goods including hand pallet wrap, machine pallet wrap, heat shrink polythene, pallet top sheets, anti-slip grip sheets, pallets, and strapping.
• Bags and Film Packaging bags and film products including bubble bags, plastic and paper mailing bags, grip seal polythene bags, polythene bags, refuse sacks, paper sacks, woven polypropylene sacks, heat shrink films, polythene sheeting, layflat tubing, and shrink films in polyolefin and PVC.
• Protective Packaging Products for protecting goods during transit and storage including bubble wrap, foam rolls and sheets, corrugated paper rolls, void fill, paper void-fill, honeycomb paper, tissue paper, air pouch, expanding foam, edge and corner protection, kraft wrapping paper, bottle packaging, and silica gel sachets.
• Postal Packaging E-commerce and postal packaging including cardboard book wrap mailers, letterbox PIP boxes, paper and bubble padded mailers, document wallets, postal tubes, labels, and rubber bands.
• Strapping Strapping materials and equipment for securing packages including polypropylene, polyester (PET), steel, woven and composite, and paper strapping with associated tools and accessories.
• Packing Tape Various tape products for packaging including E-tape, packaging tape, machine tape, paper tape, printed tape, crossweave reinforced filament tape, cloth tape, double sided tape, masking tape, coloured tape, velcro, and marking tape.
• Packaging Equipment Packaging machinery and tools including pallet wrapping machines, case taping machines, spiral wrapping machines, Ripack gas heat shrink guns, void fill machines, strapping machines, tape dispensers, heat sealers, glue guns, shredders, shelving systems, and warehouse barrier systems.
• Thermal Packaging (Chilled) Temperature-controlled packaging solutions including gel packs, water and ice packs, compostagel packs, paper packs, eco paper liners, and foil box liners and pouches.
• BOLT Hand Pallet Wrap System Ergonomic hand stretch film dispenser system that uses pre-stretched nano film to improve operational safety, reduce injuries, and provide consistent pallet wrapping results, with adjustable torque control for varying wrap tension requirements.
• Invictus Pallet Wrap High-performance stretch wrap range engineered for securing palletised goods, available in hand and machine formulations with advanced nano technology that delivers superior strength at reduced thickness.
• Bespoke Packaging Custom-designed packaging solutions for products that cannot be met with standard ranges, regardless of material, size, shape, weight, or fragility requirements. Includes custom box design and manufacturing on a quote-based engagement.
• Managed Stock (SMART) Fully customised mobile stock control portal for managing consignment stock on behalf of customers, supporting recurring revenue from businesses that rely on packaged supplies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Order time cut by 42% with KB Packaging Online Portal
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BRCGS / LTS Global SolutionscoreOthersKB Packaging holds BRCGS Storage and Distribution certification through LTS Global Solutions, demonstrating compliance with rigorous global standards for packaging storage and distribution operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kite Packaging: UK-based packaging distributor offering a broad range of boxes, wraps, tape, and protective packaging with online ordering. Directly comparable to KB Packaging in product mix, customer base (SMB to mid-market), and e-commerce-led GTM motion.
• Rajapack: European packaging distributor with a strong UK presence, offering cardboard boxes, mailing bags, and pallet supplies via a self-service online portal. Direct competitor with overlapping catalog and similar SMB trade-account model.
• No-Nonsense Packaging: UK-based online packaging retailer focused on corrugated boxes, postal packaging, and tape for e-commerce and SMB customers. Competes head-to-head with KB Packaging on price and online convenience.
• Smith Packaging: UK distributor of corrugated packaging, edge protection, and strapping for industrial and distribution customers. Comparable product mix focused on transit and pallet stability — areas where KB Packaging is also active.

Others

• Davpack:

Broad incumbents

• Macfarlane Group: Largest UK distributor of protective packaging with manufacturing capability, serving both small business and enterprise customers via its Distribution Network and Reusable Packaging divisions. Comparable product mix but at materially greater scale and breadth.
• GWP Group: UK-based protective and transit packaging manufacturer/distributor offering engineered foam, corrugated, and reusable solutions to industrial customers. Comparable on transit/protective packaging but with stronger manufacturing capability.
• DS Smith: Global FTSE-listed packaging manufacturer and distributor with significant UK corrugated and protective packaging operations. Represents the scaled incumbent against whose pricing and service KB Packaging must compete.

Emerging players

• Packhelp: European digital-first custom packaging supplier offering branded boxes, mailers, and eco-friendly packaging via an online configurator. Overlaps with KB Packaging's bespoke packaging and postal ranges, with stronger digital brand customization.

Regional players

• Samuel Grant Group: Yorkshire-based packaging distributor offering boxes, films, and strapping across Northern England. Comparable product portfolio and customer base to KB Packaging but focused on a narrower regional geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kbpack
• LinkedInuk.linkedin.com/company/kb-packaging
• Instagraminstagram.com/kb_packaging
• Xx.com/kb_packaging

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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