What Packaging Express does

Packaging Express is a UK-based B2B distributor of packaging materials operating as a trading name of SEJ Distribution Ltd (Company No. 6596249), a privately held limited company registered in England. The company sells an extensive catalog of physical packaging products — including cardboard boxes (single/double wall, postal, wardrobe, pallet), protective packaging (bubble wrap, packing peanuts, foam, void fill), pallet stretch wrap and strapping, packaging tapes (polypropylene, kraft, custom printed), mailing bags and envelopes, labels (A4, thermal, integrated, retail), packaging machinery (strapping machines, heat sealers, shrink chambers), industrial supplies, removal kits, food and catering disposables, and PPE equipment — primarily through its e-commerce website packagingexpress.co.uk, supplemented by a dedicated telephone-based trade sales team for high-volume customers.

The business operates from a 60,000 sq ft main warehouse in Hayes, London, plus three additional distribution facilities, with same-day dispatch capability for orders placed before 3pm and free next-day delivery on UK mainland orders over £100. The core technology is an e-commerce platform with an integrated inventory control system described by the company as "state-of-the-art," supporting both self-serve online purchasing and account-based ordering (web, fax, email, phone). Publicly disclosed pricing includes volume discounts, and a dedicated trade pricing tier applies to customers spending over £500/month.

The revenue model combines one-time product sales (standard and bespoke/custom printed packaging) with subscription-style trade accounts featuring 14-day payment terms. Customer segments span e-commerce businesses, removal and moving companies, catering and hospitality, industrial and manufacturing, packaging merchants and wholesalers, and small businesses/start-ups. The company is closely held, with no external institutional investment or venture capital backing disclosed, and is led by Sales Director Anish Aggarwal, Finance Director Sejal Shah, and General Manager Trupti Khariwal.

Name

Packaging Express

Legal name

SEJ Distribution Ltd

Website

https://packagingexpress.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Packaging Express is a UK-based B2B distributor of packaging materials — boxes, protective packaging, tapes, mailing bags, machinery, and catering/PPE supplies — selling via its e-commerce platform and trade sales team to 10,000+ businesses from a main 60,000 sq ft warehouse in Hayes, London.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Materials Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM), Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG)

Keywords

• Packaging supplies
• Cardboard boxes
• Protective packaging
• Mailing bags
• Packaging machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Packaging Products: Sale of standard packaging materials including cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, tapes, mailing bags, protective packaging, and other packaging supplies. Products are sold at published trade prices with volume discounts available. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions with repeat purchasing patterns from business customers.
2. Bespoke/Custom Solutions: Custom printed tapes and bespoke cartons/boxes with or without print. These products are customized to reflect customer brand identity and specific requirements. Available from £1.10 per roll for bespoke printed white vinyl tape with 2-colour print.
3. Packaging Machinery: Sale of packaging equipment including pallet stretch wrapping machines, strapping machines, heat sealers, and tape dispensers. Products include machinery from entry-level to heavy-duty industrial equipment.
4. Trade/Wholesale Accounts: Specialized pricing tier for businesses spending over £500 per month on packaging materials. Customers with established credit accounts receive customized pricing and terms, with payment due within 14 days of invoice date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Packaging Express is a UK-based wholesale and retail distributor of packaging materials and packaging machinery, operating from a 60,000 sq ft warehouse in Barking, Essex. The company stocks more than 4,000 products including cardboard boxes, postal boxes, padded and mailing bags, kraft paper, bubble wrap, stretch and pallet wrap, strapping, and adhesive tapes. It serves businesses across e-commerce, industrial, retail, catering, mail order, storage, removals, and manufacturing sectors, and also supplies individual home users.

Product overview

Packaging Express is a UK-based distributor of packaging materials offering an extensive catalog of physical packaging products. The company operates as a single unified e-commerce platform selling boxes, protective packaging, tapes, mailing solutions, labels, strapping, machinery, and industrial supplies. Key product lines include cardboard boxes (single/double wall, postal, wardrobe), protective packaging (bubble wrap, packing peanuts, foam), pallet stretch wrap and strapping, packaging tapes (polypropylene, kraft paper, custom printed), mailing bags and envelopes, labels (A4 printer, integrated, thermal, retail price), packaging machinery (strapping machines, heat sealers, shrink chambers), industrial supplies (pallet trucks, weighing scales), removal kits and supplies (wardrobe boxes, transit blankets, furniture covers), food and catering disposables (cups, plates, cutlery, containers), stationery supplies, and PPE equipment. The company emphasizes trade pricing, volume discounts, same-day dispatch for orders before 3pm, and free next-day delivery on orders over £100. Bespoke/custom printed options are available for tapes and boxes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardboard Boxes and Postal Boxes
• Padded Bags and Mailing Bags
• Kraft Paper and Protective Wrapping
• Stretch Wrap, Pallet Wrap, and Strapping
• Adhesive Tapes and Dispensers
• Packaging Machinery
• Trade / Wholesale Accounts
• Same-Day Dispatch and Free Delivery Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ UK businesses trust Packaging Express for their packaging needs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Polybags Ltd: UK manufacturer and distributor of polythene and plastic packaging products including mailing bags, grip seal bags, and layflat tubing, overlapping with Packaging Express's polythene and mailing bag categories.
• Rajapack UK: European packaging distributor serving UK SMBs and e-commerce sellers with a broad catalogue of boxes, fillers, tapes, and mailing solutions, operating a similar hybrid online-plus-trade-sales model.
• Duo Packaging: UK-based packaging supplier offering cardboard boxes, mailing bags, and protective materials to e-commerce and SMB customers, with comparable product breadth and self-serve online ordering.
• Davpack: UK packaging distributor specializing in cardboard boxes, mailing bags, and protective packaging for online retailers and small businesses, with comparable e-commerce and trade account motion.
• Kite Packaging: UK-based distributor of packaging materials including cardboard boxes, protective packaging, tapes, and mailing bags with a multi-category catalogue and trade pricing model directly comparable to Packaging Express.
• Iain Maclean & Co: Scottish-based UK packaging distributor covering cardboard, protective, and transit packaging with delivery across mainland UK; comparable catalogue breadth and trade customer focus.
• Smith Packaging: UK packaging distributor supplying cardboard boxes, protective packaging, tapes, and pallet wrap to industrial and commercial buyers, with similar trade pricing tiers and bespoke printed options.

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Global packaging manufacturer (Bubble Wrap, Cryovac, Instapak) with UK distribution; competes with Packaging Express on protective packaging categories and sells directly to enterprise customers alongside distributor channels.
• Macfarlane Packaging: Largest UK-listed packaging distributor (part of Macfarlane Group), offering a much broader range of protective, transit, and corrugated packaging solutions to B2B customers nationwide; overlaps with Packaging Express across most product categories but at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Jiffy Packaging: Branded manufacturer of bubble wrap, padded envelopes, and protective packaging whose products (Jiffy Airkraft, Furni-Guard, green padded bags) are stocked by Packaging Express; comparable in product category and used as a supplier and competitor to private-label distributors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PackagingExp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/packing-express

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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