Springpack

Springpack, packaging supplier for fulfilment operations in the UK

Springpack is a British company specialising in packaging solutions for fulfilment operations. Its catalogue covers a wide range of products and services, from packing tapes and stretch films to cardboard boxes, mailing bags and automation systems. The company presents itself as a partner for customers that need to supply their shipping and storage lines with packaging materials and consumables.

Packaging product catalogue

Springpack's offering is organised into several categories. Featured products include packing tapes such as Reelbond Standard Clear PP (48 mm x 66 m, 36 pack), Reelbond Medium Clear Low Noise (48 mm x 66 m, roll, 36 pack), Reelbond Medium Buff Low Noise (48 mm x 66 m, box of 36) and Crossweave (75 mm x 50 m, 24 pack). It also sells stretch films for pallets, such as Armour Wrap Clear 4.5 MU hand film (500 mm x 600 m, roll, 6 pack) and Armour Wrap Clear 330% machine film (12 MU, 500 m roll), as well as an eco version Armour Wrap Eco made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, 500 mm x 400 m for manual application.

The catalogue includes cardboard boxes, such as the single wall box 24x18x18 inches (610x457x457 mm) with FSC® certification, and home moving kits in Standard, Plus, Heavy Duty and Eco Edition versions. It also offers ProStrap strapping kits in polypropylene (PP), PET (polyester) and steel versions, and a Reelbond Medium kit.

The company structures its offering into departments such as automation, bags, stretch film, void fill, consumables, protection, load security and tape. Within these categories are products such as single and double wall cardboard boxes, pallet boxes, layer pads/boards, edge guards, postal tubes, corrugated paper rolls, bags and mailing envelopes, bubble bags, woven polypropylene sacks, bin liners, pallet shrink hoods, paper padded bags, postal boxes, labels and document wallets, strapping, shrink film, foam profiles, tissue paper, air pillows, heat sealing machines, void fill, pallet wrappers, box erectors, box sealers, knives, silica gel sachets, staples and staplers, materials handling equipment and personal protective equipment.

Custom packaging design

Springpack offers an online configurator so customers can create their own custom boxes, paper tapes and mailing bags, adjusting size, board type and colour, and adding their own artwork to reinforce brand identity. The company also has a box calculator so users can enter their dimensions and find the right product.

Machinery servicing and repair services

The company offers an online service to request the servicing and repair of packaging machinery, with the aim of keeping equipment running efficiently. This service is presented as an option for customers that need specialist technical assistance.

Stock management and logistics

Springpack manages its customers' packaging stock and makes deliveries on a 'Just in Time' basis. The company has an accredited 53,000 square foot warehouse where it typically stores between 8 and 12 weeks of stock of its customers' major lines. Its current warehouse, located on a 6 acre site, has 18,500 storage locations managed by a state-of-the-art warehouse management system, and has added 10,000 square feet of mezzanine space.

Company history

Founded in 1975 in the CEO's garage, Springpack began as a retail packaging business with a team of two people. In 1979 it moved to its first warehouse, an old bakehouse of approximately 1,500 square feet. In 1986 it moved to a second warehouse of 3,000 square feet, where it introduced industrial packaging lines. In 1990 it moved to a third warehouse of 5,500 square feet, which facilitated the transition to industrial packaging. In 2000 it built its fourth warehouse, of 13,500 square feet, which it extended to 18,500 square feet in 2010 and complemented with a second site of 24,000 square feet in 2011. In 2019 it opened a fifth warehouse of 53,000 square feet, accredited for stock management. In 2023 it opened its current warehouse on a 6 acre site with 18,500 storage locations.

Sustainability

Springpack includes in its catalogue a range of plastic-free alternatives and products with recycled materials, such as the Armour Wrap Eco stretch film made from 100% post-consumer recycled material. The company states its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and using sustainable materials.

Customers and presence

The company serves fulfilment operations across the UK and has a dedicated customers section on its website. It has a knowledge centre with articles on topics such as why packaging is important, how to measure a cardboard box and Robopac Roboplat machine error codes.

Location and contact

Phone: 01905 457000 · Hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00; Friday: 08:00 - 16:00