Euro Packaging Group

What Euro Packaging Group does

Euro Packaging Group is a Birmingham-headquartered, privately-held packaging manufacturer founded in 1974 that produces paper, plastic, and reusable packaging plus back-of-house consumables for UK and international retail and hospitality customers. Its product portfolio spans millions of paper bags produced weekly, reusable bags such as the RePapaPac (a 50x-reuse, 16kg-capacity bag made from Billerud FibreForm paper), foodservice innovations like the Splashstop cup cover and SealSafe tamper-evident delivery bag, eco ranges (Echo, Bagasse, Bio Boxes), and a full consumables catalogue covering catering, janitorial, and PPE lines.

The company operates group-owned manufacturing facilities in the UK, France and the UAE, supporting a multi-region supply model for global retailers. Its core proprietary technology centres on the EP Design House R&D function (the '4R' Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replace framework) and on bespoke product development executed with retail partners such as M&S, Morrisons, Tesco, Amazon, Selfridges, and Greggs. The business is sustainability-credentialed with EcoVadis Platinum (top 1% globally), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and BRCGS certifications, and monetises compliance advisory via a free EPR Calculator tool ahead of UK RAM banding changes in 2026-2028.

Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise sales of physical packaging (one-off or program-based bespoke contracts with major retailers) and a pay-as-you-go e-commerce storefront (store.epgroup.co.uk) serving independent retail and foodservice SMBs. Pricing is quote-based for enterprise customers and gated behind business-account registration for online buyers. Distribution combines account-director-led direct sales for enterprise accounts with self-serve online ordering for SMBs and catalog-driven acquisition for independents. Multiple 2025 industry awards (UK Packaging Awards, FPA Awards, Environmental Packaging Awards) and a public focus on circular-economy positioning underpin its brand equity in UK packaging.

Name

Euro Packaging Group

Legal name

Euro Packaging Group

Website

https://epgroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Euro Packaging Group is a UK-based, privately-held manufacturer founded in 1974 that produces paper, plastic, and reusable packaging plus consumables for retail and hospitality customers, operating manufacturing in the UK, France, and the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Papers & Allied Products (2600), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM), Paper-Based Foodservice Packaging (Cups, Lids, Trays, Takeout Containers) (IMALACAJ), Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL), Tertiary/Transit Packaging for Food & Beverage (IMALAHAC)

Keywords

• Paper bag manufacturing
• Foodservice packaging supplies
• Retail packaging solutions
• Reusable paper bags
• Bespoke packaging design

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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. Packaging and Consumables Sales: Manufacture, source, supply and innovate packaging and consumables products including paper bags, food containers, catering supplies, janitorial products, and PPE to retail and hospitality businesses.
2. Custom/Bespoke Product Development: Design and manufacture of bespoke branded packaging solutions like RePapaPac for major retailers, creating premium reusable bags sold at higher price points.
3. E-commerce Direct Sales: Online ordering platform for customers to purchase standard packaging and consumables products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Euro Packaging Group manufactures, sources, supplies and innovates paper and plastic packaging products and consumables for retail stores, foodservice operations, e-commerce businesses, and hospitality venues. Its product portfolio includes paper bags (notably the RePapaPac reusable paper bag), plastic bags, disposable catering supplies, janitorial and PPE products, and bespoke branded packaging solutions designed through its in-house EP Design House team.

Product overview

Euro Packaging Group operates as a manufacturer and supplier of packaging and consumables for retail and hospitality sectors, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The core product offering includes RePapaPac, a premium truly reusable paper bag, alongside the Splashstop Cup Cover and SealSafe delivery bags. Their extensive product range spans disposable catering supplies (cups, containers, cutlery), paper bags, eco ranges (Echo, Bagasse, Infinity), and janitorial/PPE products. Services include manufacturing (UK, France, UAE), worldwide sourcing, consolidation and logistics, design and innovation (EP Design House), and sustainability services. The company is the UK's #1 paper bag manufacturer with over 40 years of experience, serving major retailers including Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, and Tesco.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RePapaPac: Truly reusable paper bag technology developed by EP Group, designed for high-street retail with up to 50x reuse capability and 16kg carrying capacity.
• Splashstop
• SealSafe
• Echo Range
• EP Design House

Quantifiable outcome

• RePapaPac tested up to 50x reuse
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BillerudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Billerud using their FibreForm high-strength, long fibre-based paper to create the RePapaPac truly reusable paper bag. The partnership enables superior strength, water resistance, and print quality in the reusable packaging solution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• BioPak: Sustainable foodservice packaging brand offering paper cups, containers and cutlery to enterprise hospitality and retail customers. Comparable innovation-led approach to EP Group's reusable and compostable lines.
• Vegware: UK-headquartered specialist in compostable foodservice packaging competing directly with EP Group's Echo Range and Splashstop in UK hospitality and catering channels.

Direct peers

• Novolex: US-focused foodservice and retail packaging manufacturer producing paper bags, foodservice disposables and sustainable packaging. Closely aligned with EP Group's product mix across paper bags and catering consumables.
• Huhtamaki: Global foodservice and consumer goods packaging manufacturer with a strong fiber-based and paper packaging portfolio serving retail and hospitality customers. Directly comparable to EP Group's mix of paper bags, foodservice disposables and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Sabert Corporation: Foodservice packaging manufacturer producing paper-based and sustainable packaging solutions for retail, grocery and hospitality. Direct overlap with EP Group's foodservice disposables and Echo Range.
• Billerud: Swedish paper and packaging company supplying FibreForm (the substrate used in RePapaPac) and producing kraft paper bags. Operates upstream of EP Group but a credible direct competitor in paper-based retail packaging.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with foodservice, retail and consumer packaging operations including paper and plastic bags. Overlaps with EP Group in plastic and sustainable retail packaging.
• DS Smith: UK-headquartered sustainable paper-based packaging company with significant retail and consumer goods exposure. Direct geographic overlap with EP Group and overlap in sustainable packaging innovation.
• Mondi Group: Global paper and packaging giant with kraft paper, paper bags and corrugated packaging serving retail, grocery and industrial customers. Overlaps with EP Group on kraft paper bags but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Smurfit Kappa: World-leading paper-based packaging manufacturer with extensive retail and e-commerce packaging operations. Comparable on sustainability focus and supply scale, though skewed to corrugated rather than retail paper bags.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EP-Group-101890875662270
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ep-group-company

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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