What Greenwoods Stock Boxes Ltd. does

Greenwoods Stock Boxes Ltd., trading as Boxes Direct, is a Nottingham-based UK packaging distributor and manufacturer operating as a trading division of Macfarlane Group UK Ltd. Founded in 1968 by Mr Don Greenwood, the company sells corrugated cardboard boxes and related packaging supplies — including single wall boxes, double wall boxes, die cut boxes, corrugated rolls, stretchwrap, postal and mailing bags, tape, wardrobe and hanging boxes, bubblewrap rolls, and pre-configured house moving packs — through its e-commerce storefront boxesdirect.co.uk with nationwide UK delivery and in-person collection. The firm maintains a stock range of approximately 2,500 box sizes and offers bespoke manufacturing of pallet boxes, wrappers, die cuts, boxes and lids, and regular cases with no minimum order quantity.

The company runs two sites: one manufacturing facility and one distribution site, both located in the Nottingham area (headquarters at Unit A4 Fairham Business Park, Nottinghamshire). The technology stack is conventional for a small e-commerce retailer — a product catalog with dimension-based search, third-party Google Analytics, and a Tawk.to chat plugin — with no proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or platform integrations disclosed. There are no patents, no certifications, and no awards in the public record.

Commercially, the business serves three primary use-case segments: e-commerce businesses needing shipping packaging, household movers/individuals purchasing moving kits, and industrial/commercial buyers requiring heavy-duty or custom packaging. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales on a per-unit basis (£0.36–£15.16 per unit) with volume discounts. The company is privately held under Macfarlane Group UK Ltd, has 1–10 employees, operates exclusively in England and Wales, and discloses no revenue, funding, or M&A activity. Marketing is conducted through the website and organic social media on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Google Plus.

Name

Greenwoods Stock Boxes Ltd.

Legal name

Greenwoods Stock Boxes Ltd.

Website

https://boxesdirect.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Greenwoods Stock Boxes Ltd. (Boxes Direct) is a Nottingham-based UK e-commerce distributor and manufacturer of corrugated cardboard packaging, selling ~2,500 box sizes and bespoke packaging to e-commerce businesses, household movers, and industrial buyers as a trading division of Macfarlane Group UK Ltd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrugated Packaging Supplies

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221), Paper and Paper Product Merchant Wholesalers (4241)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA), Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH), Secondary & Multipack Packaging (IMALAHAB)

Keywords

• Corrugated packaging supplies
• Cardboard boxes wholesale
• Bespoke box manufacturing
• House moving packs
• Protective packaging materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Box and Packaging Product Sales: One-time product sales of cardboard boxes, corrugated rolls, bubblewrap, tape, stretchwrap, mailing bags, and house moving packs. Products sold in various quantities with tiered pricing based on volume. The company also manufactures bespoke/custom boxes with no quantity restrictions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Greenwoods Stock Boxes manufactures and distributes corrugated cardboard packaging products through its e-commerce brand "Boxes Direct," offering a stock range of approximately 2,500 sizes spanning single wall boxes, double wall boxes, die cut boxes, corrugated rolls, stretchwrap, mailing bags, tape, bubblewrap, wardrobe boxes, and pre-bundled house moving packs. In parallel, it runs a bespoke packaging manufacturing service producing pallet boxes, wrappers, die cuts, boxes and lids, and regular cases in all grades with no minimum order quantity restriction.

Product overview

Greenwoods Stock Boxes operates as a packaging supplies e-commerce platform offering both stock and bespoke packaging solutions. The core product portfolio includes Single Wall Boxes, Double Wall Boxes, Die Cut Boxes, Corrugated Rolls, Stretchwrap, Postal Mail Bags, Mailing Bags, Tape, Wardrobe & Hanging Boxes, Bubblewrap Rolls, and House Moving Packs. The company maintains a stock range of approximately 2,500 sizes covering single flutes, double flutes, boxes and lids, pallet cases, tapes, and corrugated materials. Additionally, they offer bespoke manufacturing services including pallet boxes, wrappers, die cuts, boxes and lids, and regular cases in all grades with no minimum quantity restrictions. The company operates manufacturing and distribution sites and provides nationwide delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Wall Boxes Standard cardboard boxes constructed with a single layer of corrugated material, suitable for lighter packing and shipping needs.
• Double Wall Boxes
• Die Cut Boxes
• Corrugated Rolls
• Stretchwrap
• Postal Mail Bags
• Mailing Bags
• Tape
• Wardrobe & Hanging Boxes
• Bubblewrap Rolls
• House Moving Packs
• Bespoke Packaging Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Macfarlane Group UK Ltdparent companyOthersGreenwoods Stock Boxes is a trading division of Macfarlane Group UK Ltd. Macfarlane Group is a UK-based packaging distributor and manufacturer. Greenwoods Stock Boxes operates under the Boxes Direct brand as part of this parent company.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rajapack: European packaging e-commerce distributor selling boxes, tape, stretchwrap and moving kits direct to UK businesses and consumers. Closest direct peer to Greenwoods' boxesdirect.co.uk model in terms of catalogue breadth, target customer and online fulfilment motion.
• Davpack: UK online packaging supplier offering cardboard boxes, mailing bags and packaging materials with same-day despatch. Overlaps Greenwoods on ecommerce-led B2B/SMB packaging supply and standard stock catalogue.
• GWP Group: UK-based protective and corrugated packaging manufacturer with bespoke design, retail-ready and ecommerce packaging lines. Comparable on the manufacturing and bespoke corrugated side of Greenwoods' offering.
• Kite Packaging: UK-based distributor of cardboard boxes, protective packaging and shipping supplies with a broad stock range sold online and via trade counters. Comparable to Greenwoods on product range, geography and channel mix.
• Smith Packaging: UK packaging distributor covering corrugated boxes, stretchwrap and consumables to industrial and commercial customers. Direct overlap on stock distribution and industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Smurfit Kappa: One of the world's largest paper-based packaging groups with significant UK corrugated production. Indirect competitive pressure on pricing and supply for stock and bespoke boxes.
• DS Smith: Global corrugated packaging manufacturer with extensive UK operations and integrated recycling, design and supply services. Sets the competitive benchmark on scale, sustainability capabilities and bespoke design that Greenwoods competes against.
• Sealed Air: Global protective and food packaging manufacturer including bubblewrap and mailer brands. Adjacent competitor on the protective consumables (bubblewrap, mailers) portion of Greenwoods' catalogue.
• Mondi: Global packaging and paper group with corrugated plants serving UK and European customers. Comparable as a large-scale incumbent shaping supply, pricing and sustainability standards in corrugated boxes.
• Macfarlane Group UK: Listed UK packaging distributor and manufacturer that owns Greenwoods as a trading division. Sibling entity and parent, offering broader product categories, national accounts and manufacturing capabilities beyond Greenwoods' niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/greenwoodsboxes
• Facebookfacebook.com/greenwoodsboxes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenwoods-stock-boxes-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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