What Test Valley Packaging does

Test Valley Packaging is a privately held, family-run packaging materials distributor headquartered in Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom, operating in the corrugated cardboard, polythene, paper-based cushioning, and load stability product categories. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning cartons (single wall, double wall, Dynaboard reinforced, Euro Modular, e-commerce, and pallet containers), tape (polypropylene, vinyl, paper, masking, cloth, crossweave, and dispensers), cushioning (bubblewrap, foam, Protega paper systems, HexaFil honeycomb, loosefill, corrugated paper), polythene products (light to heavy duty bags, grip seal, layflat tubing, refuse sacks), mailing solutions (padded bags, paper mailers, poly mailers, document envelopes, thermal labels), paper products (kraft, tissue, honeycomb, Protega paper refill), and load stability equipment (hand and machine pallet wrap, strapping, dispensers, edge protectors, wrapping machines including Robopac), supported by a size-based product search tool on its website.

The business is owned and managed by the Steedman family, with Jerry Steedman serving as Managing Director, Richard Steedman as Sales Director, and Elliot Steedman as Finance Director, and additional family members in procurement, consulting, and team roles. Founded around 1970 as a garage-based supplier of paper bags to grocery stores, the company has operated for over 50 years, holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FSC certifications, maintains a 99.3% on-time-in-full delivery rate, and reports an average customer retention period exceeding 10 years.

Its commercial model is sales-led and quote-based, with primary revenue generated from one-time sales of stock and bespoke packaging materials at unit pricing with volume discounts for bulk and pallet orders. Customer segments span the full UK business spectrum from small shops to large distribution centres, with named enterprise references across retail (Mole Valley), electronics and connectors (PEI Genesis), medical devices (MWE Medical Wire), pet products (BOVA), and third-party logistics (Fullers Fulfilment). Geographic reach is concentrated in Hampshire and the South of England, served through a next-day delivery operation with pallet storage capacity from a single facility, supplemented by a customer ordering portal and digital content marketing channels. The company has no external funding, no subsidiaries, and operates as a bootstrapped regional distributor.

Name

Test Valley Packaging

Legal name

Test Valley Packaging

Website

https://testvalleypkg.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Test Valley Packaging is a family-run UK packaging materials distributor, founded around 1970 and based in Andover, Hampshire, supplying stock and bespoke cartons, tape, cushioning, polythene, mailing, paper, and load stability products to businesses across the South of England with next-day delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Supplies

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled Containerboard (Testliner) Manufacturing (IMAMAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tertiary/Transit Packaging for Food & Beverage (IMALAHAC)

Keywords

• Protective packaging supplies
• Corrugated cardboard cartons
• Industrial packaging materials
• Mailing and shipping supplies
• Warehouse packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Salisbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Packaging Materials Sales: Sale of stock and bespoke packaging materials including cartons, tape, cushioning, polythene bags, mailing solutions, and paper products. Volume discounts and bulk ordering available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Test Valley Packaging is a UK-based packaging distributor supplying cartons, tape, cushioning, polythene, mailing solutions, paper products, and load stability products to businesses. The company also offers ancillary services including next-day delivery, pallet storage, and volume-based pricing for commercial customers.

Product overview

Test Valley Packaging offers a comprehensive portfolio of stock, bespoke, and specialised packaging solutions serving UK businesses for over 50 years. The company provides a unified offering combining cartons (single wall, double wall, Dynaboard reinforced, Euro Modular, ecom/postal boxes, pallet containers), tape solutions (polypropylene, vinyl, paper, masking, cloth, crossweave, and tape dispensers), cushioning materials (bubblewrap, bubble bags, foam rolls, foam profiles, paper cushioning systems including Protega and HexaFil, loosefill, corrugated paper), polythene products (light/medium/heavy duty bags, grip seal, write-on, layflat tubing, refuse sacks), mailing solutions (premium and standard padded bags, paper padded mailers, poly and paper mailers, document envelopes, thermal printer labels), paper products (kraft paper, tissue paper, honeycomb paper, Protega paper systems), and load stability solutions (hand and machine pallet wrap, strapping, dispensers, tools, edge protectors, wrapping machines). The portfolio is complemented by drink packaging (bottle boxes), picking solutions, shop benches, and knives. Services include next-day delivery, pallet storage, and competitive volume discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cartons Corrugated cardboard cartons and boxes supplied to UK businesses for shipping, storage, and product packaging needs.
• Packaging Tape Adhesive tape products for sealing cartons and securing packages in commercial shipping and warehouse operations.
• Cushioning Materials Protective cushioning products including bubble wrap and foam for protecting goods during transit and storage.
• Polythene Products Polythene bags, sheets, and films used for wrapping, lining, and protecting products in industrial and commercial applications.
• Mailing Solutions Envelopes, mailing bags, and postal packaging products for businesses sending documents and goods through courier or postal services.
• Paper Products Kraft paper, tissue paper, and other paper-based packaging materials for wrapping, void fill, and protective packaging applications.
• Load Stability Products Pallet strapping, stretch wrap, and stabilization products for securing loads on pallets during transport and warehousing.
• Drink Packaging Specialized packaging for beverage products including carriers, dividers, and protective packaging for bottles and cans.
• Picking Solutions Warehouse picking bins, totes, and picking containers for order fulfillment and inventory management operations.
• Packaging Tools and Equipment Dispensing equipment, tape machines, strapping tools, and other hardware used to apply packaging materials in commercial settings.
• Pallet Storage Service Warehousing service allowing customers to store palletized packaging inventory at the company's Andover facility for ongoing fulfillment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.3% on-time, in-full delivery rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/test-valley-packaging
• Xx.com/testvalleypkg1

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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