Hopson

What Hopson does

Hopson operates a direct, sales-led go-to-market model with no disclosed online pricing; all engagements are quote-based, initiated via phone, email, or a free onsite consultation. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of physical consumables products across three categories — packaging materials, adhesive tapes, and manufacturing consumables — sourced from leading UK-based manufacturers and resold, often customised, to customers in the manufacturing and packaging verticals. The company serves UK customers only, markets via LinkedIn, Twitter, and its own website, and counts Karen Thomson as managing director. There is no disclosed headcount beyond the 1–10 range, no external funding, and no parent company, consistent with its identity as an independent family business.

Name

Hopson

Legal name

Hopson Packaging Ltd

Website

https://hopsonpackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hopson Packaging Ltd is a UK family-owned supplier, founded 1972, of packaging materials, adhesive tapes, and manufacturing consumables sold to manufacturing and packaging customers via direct, quote-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Supplies

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (561910)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL), Material Handling Protective Accessories (Slip Sheets, Corner Boards, Pallet Collars) (IMALAFAN)

Keywords

• Packaging materials supply
• Adhesive tapes distribution
• Manufacturing consumables
• Bespoke packaging sourcing
• Stock replenishment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Standish

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: The company generates revenue through the sale of packaging materials including boxes, pallets, labels, tapes, and corrugated paper products. They offer both standard products and bespoke solutions.
2. Manufacturing Consumables Sales: Sale of manufacturing consumables including podding paper, extruded tubing, nylon tubing, industrial clothes, fork lift truck gas, and self-adhesive foam products.
3. Adhesive Tapes Sales: Revenue from supplying technical and specialist adhesive tapes including transfer tapes, finger lift tapes, tissue tapes, filmic tapes, foams, rubbers, high temperature hot melt tapes, and acrylic tapes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hopson supplies packaging and manufacturing consumables to UK manufacturers and packers across three product categories: Packaging Materials (boxes, pallets, interleaves, labels, packaging tapes, corrugated paper, edge protectors), Adhesive Tapes (anti-slip, hazard warning, double-sided, foam and pads, transfer, finger lift, high temperature hot melt, acrylic), and Manufacturing Consumables (podding paper, extruded coloured tubing, nylon tubing, industrial cloths, fork lift truck gas, self-adhesive foam). The company complements these physical product lines with bespoke sourcing of specialist items, free onsite consultations, and a stock-level monitoring and replenishment service aimed at preventing production line stoppages.

Product overview

Hopson is a packaging and manufacturing consumables supplier offering three main product categories: Packaging Materials (boxes, pallets, interleaves, labels, packaging tapes, corrugated paper, edge protectors), Adhesive Tapes (health and safety tapes, double-sided tapes, foam and pads, specialized tapes), and Manufacturing Consumables (podding paper, tubing, industrial supplies). The company operates as a single unified product/service offering focused on supplying packaging and manufacturing consumables, with capabilities for bespoke solutions and stock-level monitoring and replenishment services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Packaging Materials Comprehensive range of packaging materials including boxes (single, double, tri wall, printed, pallet, euro pallet, diecut, bespoke), pallets (custom built, grade A & B, stamped euro's, heat treated, tanalised, plastic and plywood), interleaves with non-slip envirocoat, labels (printed or plain, thermal transfer, direct thermal transfer, barcode, specialist labels and ribbons), packaging tapes, corrugated paper, and edge protectors. Supplied to manufacturers and packaging industry customers in the UK.
• Adhesive Tapes Extensive range of technical and specialist adhesive tapes including health and safety products (anti-slip tape, photoluminescent tape, barrier tape, hazard warning tape, floor marking tape), double-sided tapes (tissue, filmic, transfer), foam and pads (glazing pads, flexographic tapes, damming tapes), transfer tapes, finger lift tapes, foam and rubbers, high temperature hot melt tapes, and acrylic tapes. Supplied to UK customers across multiple industries.
• Manufacturing Consumables Wide range of manufacturing consumables including podding paper, extruded coloured tubing, nylon tubing, industrial clothes, fork lift truck gas, and self-adhesive foam. Products are sourced from leading manufacturers with high stock levels and include a product procurement service for specialized items. Targeted at manufacturing operations in the UK.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• Leading UK-based ManufacturerscoreOthersHopson works with leading suppliers and manufacturers in the manufacturing, packaging, and adhesive industries to ensure access to the highest quality products available on the market. They partner with top UK-based manufacturers to supply both standard and bespoke packaging solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Packaging Supplies Ltd: Packaging Supplies Ltd is a UK-based packaging distributor offering boxes, tapes, bubble wrap, and protective packaging to industrial customers. Comparable to Hopson in core product categories and UK SMB-to-mid-market customer segment.
• Slater Harrison & Co: Slater Harrison is a UK packaging and adhesives distributor supplying tapes, packaging materials, and industrial consumables to manufacturers. Highly comparable to Hopson across the adhesive tapes and packaging consumables product lines.
• Macfarlane Packaging: Macfarlane Packaging is the UK's largest distributor of packaging materials, supplying corrugated boxes, tapes, labels, and protective packaging to manufacturers. Directly comparable to Hopson in core product categories and customer base, but at materially larger scale.
• Rajapack: Rajapack is a UK/European packaging distributor selling boxes, tapes, labels, and protective packaging to businesses of all sizes. Comparable to Hopson in product categories served, though Rajapack operates a stronger digital/e-commerce channel.
• Davpack: Davpack is a UK supplier of packaging materials including boxes, postal packaging, tapes, and protective products, serving small-to-mid manufacturers and e-commerce businesses. Comparable to Hopson in core product categories and UK SMB customer base.
• Kite Packaging: Kite Packaging is a UK-based packaging distributor offering boxes, tapes, protective packaging, and bespoke solutions to industrial customers. Highly comparable to Hopson in product mix (boxes, tapes, custom packaging) and B2B manufacturing customer segment.
• Smith Packaging: Smith Packaging is a UK-based packaging distributor supplying corrugated boxes, pallets, tapes, and bespoke packaging to manufacturing and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Hopson in product range, vertical segmentation, and bespoke service offering.
• Belmont Packaging: Belmont Packaging is a UK supplier of industrial packaging materials including corrugated boxes, edge protectors, tapes, and pallet wrap. Directly comparable to Hopson in product mix and UK industrial customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Antalis UK: Antalis is a major European distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication products. It overlaps with Hopson's packaging materials range but operates at vastly larger scale with broader category coverage and international footprint.
• DS Smith Packaging: DS Smith is a global corrugated packaging manufacturer and distributor offering boxes, protective packaging, and supply-chain solutions. It overlaps with Hopson's packaging materials business but at massive scale and with proprietary manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HopsonPackaging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hopson-packaging-limited

Compliance1 record

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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