East Riding Sacks

What East Riding Sacks does

East Riding Sacks is a UK-based, family-owned manufacturer of industrial paper sacks, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Full Sutton, York. The company self-describes as the largest paper sack manufacturer in the United Kingdom and supplies sectors including agriculture (notably potatoes), flour milling, animal feed, food, milk powder, cement and building materials, and chemicals. Its product portfolio spans open mouth block bottom sacks, sewn open mouth sacks, rolled bottom sacks, valve sacks, SOS bags, water-soluble sacks, and greaseproof paper sacks, with 11-50 employees and a privately held ownership structure.

The company operates three flexographic printing lines capable of up to 8-colour printing at a 1300mm web width and 1020mm print repeat, anchored by an Allstein HYDRO press capable of 500m/min output. Production uses water-based biodegradable inks and automated palletizers. Distribution is vertically integrated through a proprietary fleet of 28-tonne and 16-tonne trucks, allowing direct mill-to-customer delivery. Recent sustainability investments include 1,300 installed solar panels and SBTi-verified carbon reduction targets.

East Riding Sacks generates revenue through B2B sales of customized, branded paper sacks to a diversified mix of food and industrial customers. The 2025 BRC AA* certification under the Global Standard for Packaging Materials Version 7 positions the company as a qualified supplier for food-grade and brand-sensitive packaging. Commercial expansion is supported by active trade show participation, with new product launches (SOS bags and greaseproof line) in May 2025 indicating a deliberate push into food-service and bakery-adjacent packaging.

Name

East Riding Sacks

Legal name

East Riding Sacks Ltd

Website

https://eastridingsacks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

East Riding Sacks is a UK-based, family-owned paper sack manufacturer founded in 1968, supplying agriculture, flour milling, animal feed, food, and industrial sectors with flexo-printed packaging solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Paper Sacks / Paper Packaging

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (32222)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper Bags & Sacks (Multiwall, SOS, Grocery) (IMALACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC), Industrial Sacks & Bags (Paper/Plastic/Woven) (IMALAGAD)

Keywords

• Paper sack manufacturing
• Industrial paper packaging
• Flexographic printing services
• Food packaging sacks
• Bulk material packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Full Sutton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Paper sack manufacturing and sales: East Riding Sacks manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of paper sacks across multiple product types including Open Mouth Block Bottom, Sewn Open Mouth, Rolled Bottom, Valve sacks, SOS Bags, Greaseproof, and Water Soluble sacks. The company operates an all-inclusive service model covering Design, Manufacture, and Delivery, with an in-house print and design studio, production facility, and proprietary logistics fleet. Revenue is generated through the sale of bespoke and standard paper sacks to B2B customers across food, agricultural, industrial, and chemical sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

East Riding Sacks manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of multi-wall paper sacks — Open Mouth Block Bottom, Sewn Open Mouth, Rolled Bottom, Valve, SOS Bags, Greaseproof, and Water Soluble sacks — for the food, agricultural, chemical, cement, and industrial sectors. The company operates an all-inclusive B2B service covering in-house design, manufacture using three advanced flexographic printing lines, and UK-wide delivery via its own logistics fleet, offering custom-printed and standard sacks from 5kg to 25kg capacity with various ply constructions and barrier options.

Product overview

East Riding Sacks is the UK's largest paper sack manufacturer, offering a comprehensive portfolio of paper sack products across two main categories: core sack types (Open Mouth Block Bottom, Sewn Open Mouth, Rolled Bottom, Valve sacks, SOS Bags, Water Soluble, and Greaseproof Paper Sacks) serving multiple industry sectors including agriculture (animal feed, potatoes), food (flour, milk powder, general food), and industrial (cement/building, chemicals). The product range spans from 5kg to 25kg capacity with various ply constructions, barrier options, and closure methods. The company also provides an all-inclusive service encompassing design (in-house print and design studio with up to 8-colour flexographic printing), manufacture (purpose-built production facilities with automatic palletisation), and delivery (owned logistics fleet for UK-wide distribution). Recent additions include SOS Bags and Greaseproof Paper Sacks for sustainability-focused applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Open Mouth Block Bottom Paper Sacks Block bottom paper sacks used across all industries, available with tubed-in plastic liner for high-value materials and foodstuffs. Feature up to 4-ply construction with standard stitched sealing or 'Safe Seal' hygienic closure method. Automatically palletised for consistent quality in automated filling lines.
• Sewn Open Mouth Paper Sacks The simplest form of paper sack used across all business sectors from potatoes and foodstuffs to animal feeds and chemicals. Available in gusset or non-gusseted form, can incorporate handles and mesh for retail products. Produced with flat open top for customer closure by sewing, in 2ply or 3ply wet strength paper from 5kg to 25kg.
• Rolled Bottom Paper Sacks Open mouth sack available in gusset or non-gusseted form using 2-ply to 4-ply construction. Provides secure closure with Easy Opening option. Suitable for food, flour industry, and pet/animal feeds market. Features automatic palletisation and barrier plies to protect products.
• Valve Paper Sacks Paper sacks for high-speed packing on gravity, impellor or air packing machines in building materials, chemicals, and food industries. Features moisture barriers, ultrasonic sealable valves, and paper types to increase filling speeds whilst reducing dust. Automatically palletised or reeled for consistent high-speed filling.
• SOS Bags Versatile and sustainable paper packaging widely used in retail settings including food and healthcare industries. Ideal for products such as flour, rice and pet foods. Designed with premium quality, food safe and hygienic standards. Single ply with choice of paper substrates.
• Water Soluble Paper Sacks Industrial sector alternative to standard valve sacks. Features dissolvable paper that is fully soluble in water, eliminating handling time and creating a cleaner, safer work environment. Available in bleached paper options with various valve types and sizes for differing filling machines.
• Greaseproof Paper Sacks Sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging offering enhanced protection for products with greasy content. Maintains product integrity, prevents leakage and ensures packaging durability. Available in Roll Bottom and Open Mouth Block Bottom variants, 2-ply to 4-ply options. Ideal for food and animal feed sectors including ingredients, bird seed, pet food, and horse feed.
• All-Inclusive Service (Design, Manufacture, Delivery) Comprehensive all-inclusive service from initial consultation to delivered product. Includes award-winning in-house print and design studio with up to 8-colour printing, three flexographic printers operating around the clock at speeds up to 500 metres per minute, and dedicated Transportation Department with owned delivery fleet for UK-wide distribution.
• Pre-Print Solutions High-quality flexographic printing solutions for multi-wall sacks and reel-to-reel pre-print applications used within corrugated, removal, food, and gift wrap industries. Features include up to 8 colours, maximum web width 1300mm, maximum print repeat 1020mm, water-based biodegradable inks, and minimum print runs from 10,000 metres.
• Christmas Sack - Red Single-sided Christmas paper sack with red Christmas gift design. Dimensions: 800mm (h) x 530mm (w) x 180mm (d). Minimum order 2,000 units. Available from in-stock catalogue.
• Christmas Sack - White White Christmas Tree Design paper sack for festive gifting purposes. Available from in-stock catalogue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer Satisfaction Index of 97 out of 100 in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Burnby Hall GardensminorOthers · 1 January 2026East Riding Sacks has partnered with Burnby Hall Gardens as its main charity for 2026. As part of the partnership, East Riding Sacks will be featured on Burnby Hall Gardens' website and Facebook page (reaching over 12,000 followers), sponsor two events during the year, and support on-site promotions. All funds raised by the Gardens are reinvested into the Gardens and local initiatives including schools and food banks.
• Pocklington Dolphins Amateur Swimming ClubminorOthers · 1 January 2026East Riding Sacks sponsors Pocklington Dolphins ASC, with the company logo featured on the club's poolside tops. Founded in 1965, the club has approximately 100 members aged six and above, promoting community involvement and healthy active lifestyles.
• RS CockerillminorOthers · 1 June 2025East Riding Sacks is a proud sponsor of RS Cockerill's Yorkshire Three Peaks Charity Challenge in aid of York Against Cancer. A team of 19 RS Cockerill staff tackled a demanding 24-mile route to raise funds for cancer support in the York, East Yorkshire, and North Yorkshire region.
• The People's PantryminorOthers · 1 January 2025East Riding Sacks partnered with The People's Pantry to tackle food poverty and reduce food waste in local communities. The company collected tinned food, packet foods, cleaning products, toiletries, and Easter eggs to support families in Market Weighton, Pocklington, and nearby areas.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mondi plc: Global paper-based packaging group with a dedicated Industrial Bags business producing multi-wall paper sacks for cement, chemicals and food. Directly comparable on product type (paper sacks) and end markets (cement, chemicals, food), but vastly larger and globally diversified rather than UK-only.
• Smurfit Kappa Group: Global paper-based packaging giant with corrugated and bag-in-box operations. Comparable in B2B paper packaging supply to UK FMCG and industrial customers, although its core strength is corrugated rather than multi-wall sacks.
• Bischof + Klein: German flexible and paper packaging manufacturer with industrial bag and sack product lines. Comparable in industrial sack converting capability and food/chemical customer base, though serving a broader European geography than UK-only.
• Billerud: Swedish paper and packaging manufacturer with paper sack kraft and converting exposure. Comparable on raw material (sack kraft) and finished sack markets across Europe, though far larger and vertically integrated upstream into paper making.

Direct peers

• LC Packaging: International manufacturer and supplier of industrial bags including paper sacks, FIBCs and jute bags. Comparable in industrial sack supply to agri-food and chemical customers, with UK and European distribution reach similar to ERS's customer base.
• Gascogne Papier: French manufacturer of sack kraft paper and converted paper sacks serving similar industrial and agricultural markets. Closest direct peer in terms of product (multi-wall paper sacks) and customer profile; operates at larger scale but regionally overlapping with UK accounts.
• Emin Leydier: French independent paper sack converter producing multi-wall sacks for chemicals, food and agriculture. Comparable product portfolio and end markets to East Riding Sacks, though predominantly continental Europe rather than UK distribution.
• Finsbury Packaging: UK-based printed paper bag and sack converter supplying food, retail and industrial customers. Closest UK-headquartered direct competitor to East Riding Sacks in custom-printed paper sacks, with overlapping product formats and customers.

Regional players

• Beadle Industrial Packaging: UK-based industrial packaging supplier including paper and woven sacks for food and chemical customers. Comparable on UK industrial sack supply, though smaller scale and broader product mix than East Riding Sacks's focused multi-wall sack business.
• Chadwicks (Chadwicks Ltd): UK supplier of sacks, bags and packaging consumables with a paper sacks range. Comparable on UK paper sack supply, though positioned as a distributor across multiple packaging categories rather than a focused manufacturer of multi-wall sacks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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