Packaging Specialists

Packaging is our business. And we have been in this business for over fifty years! In that time, we've gained a wealth of expertise and built long-standing relationships with the best manufacturers in the UK and Europe. It means that businesses, both large and small, trust us to source and supply the rigid packaging that they rely on.

We're here to help you select the right packaging, from food-grade to UN certified or recycled options, to advice on printed and branded containers. We are wholesale and bulk supply experts, which means as your business scales we can continue to provide whatever packaging support you need.

Scroll down to meet the team, to get in touch with your account manager or to speak with one of our experts. We're always happy to help.

Meet the New Business Team

New to Invopak? Our New Business Team can review your packaging requirements, recommend suitable products, arrange samples and pricing, and help establish a reliable supply solution for your business. So, whether you're a new business or just new to Invopak, our New Business Team is here to support you for every step of your packaging journey. Just get in touch with Beki, Stephane, Stuart or Roger, or click the button below to book a visit and discover the packaging possibilities for your industry.

How Our Packaging Specialists Can Help

Your packaging must match your business, which is where our specialists come in. They can help advise on:

Packaging Selection: Our team will consider material compatibility, closure type, and capacity to help you find the right container for your product.

Compliance & Technical Requirements
Whether you need food-grade or UN-approved packaging, data sheets or guidance on the latest legislation, we can offer advice to help ensure your packaging is industry compliant.

Printed & Bespoke Packaging
We are experts in printed packaging and work closely with leading manufacturers, so if you need branded packaging, custom colours, or decorated metal packaging, we can source it.

Wholesale & Supply Planning
As a wholesale packaging supplier, we can help you manage your packaging supply. Whether you need large volumes, repeat orders, forecasting, forward ordering, or a credit account, we offer options to make your supply planning easier.

Finding an Alternative Product
We understand how essential packaging is to your business, so we source from a range of suppliers and have fully stocked UK warehouses to ensure you always get the packaging you need when you need it. We can also help you find suitable alternatives if you are looking to reduce costs or your requirements have changed.

Click here to find out how simple it is to switch packaging suppliers.

The externals team visiting one of our packaging partners

Meet the Externals

Our packaging superheroes. Scott, Mark, Oliver and Nick have a breadth of knowledge, experience and expertise that is unmatched in the industry.

They understand every aspect of packaging that matters, from regulatory requirements to quality control to the practical needs of your business.

Our experts know the essential role that packaging plays in your supply chain. They can offer advice on everything from printed orders to choosing bespoke colours and sizes of containers.

The external team are often out on the road liaising with customers and suppliers, they take overall responsibility for running established accounts as well as managing our area sales teams.

  • Oliver

    North Sales Manager

    Oli has been our man in the North for over 10 years. His expertise runs the full gamut of the packaging universe, from tubs and buckets for artisan ice-cream makers to printed tins for paint manufacturers.

    Contact Oli

  • Nick

    South Sales Manager

    Nick heads up our South Division. He's our leading Tournaire consultant, and has over a decade of experience in the industry. He can offer expert guidance on everything from bespoke printed industrial packaging to UN-approved pails.

    Contact Nick
  • Invopak's Sales Director Mark Terniwski

    Mark

    Sales Director

    Mark is a highly experienced packaging professional with a vast technical knowledge of rigid and flexible packaging specifications for Industry. He specialises in bespoke product project design and high-resolution decoration, and has been with Involvement for more than 13 years. Mark is a packaging veteran with decades of industry experience.  

    Contact Mark

  • Scott

    Chief Revenue Officer

    Scott is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced packaging professionals in the UK. The breadth of his industry experience encompasses every aspect of packaging, from liaising with manufacturers to advising some of the biggest brands in the UK. He is also on our board of Directors, a strategic planner and a guiding light for the Invopak sales team.

    Contact Scott
Mark Terniwski and Elise Wilkes from Invopak with a tinplate drum outside a UK factory

Packaging Expertise Across Multiple Industries

Invopak's specialists work with businesses across every industry sector, including:

Your dedicated account manager

Account Managers

Every customer has their own dedicated account manager and external contact.

Your account team works together on your behalf to place orders, manage your account, resolve any issues and make sure that your customer experience is world-class.

Our account managers are also the real-life voices answering your queries on “Live Chat”, making it easier than ever to keep in touch and resolve quick queries. 

When you choose Invopak as your packaging partner, you get a great team of people and access to the best packaging suppliers in the UK.

When Should I Speak to a Packaging Specialist?

Speak to Our Team If You Are...

Unsure which container is suitable for your product: We work across a huge range of industries, so whatever your product we can find the right packaging for you, whether that needs to be a plain or lacquered can, an aluminium bottle or a UN jerry can.

Looking for food-grade or UN-approved packaging: We stock a wide range of food-grade and UN-approved packaging options, and have migration certificates and specifications sheets available on request.

Changing packaging supplier: We understand how important a seamless switch is, so we'll manage the change over so there's no supply interruption. You can find out how we can help here.

Experiencing stock or supply problems: We are one of the UK's biggest packaging suppliers, we have long standing relationships with leading manufacturers, make our own cans and hold over £5million packaging stock in our UK warehouses, so if you're struggling with stock or supply problems, come to Invopak.

Looking for printed or branded packaging: Invopak are specialists in offset and IML metal and plastic printed packaging, we even have our own in-house design team. So if you're looking at refreshing your printed packaging, or your looking to switch to printed, our specialists can help.

Increasing production volumes: We work directly with manufacturers, and also have our own metal packaging factory, which means we are used to supplying packaging in industrial quantities. We also offer great prices on bulk orders, so speak to us if you're looking to scale up.

Looking for more sustainable packaging: All of our packaging can be recycled, and we offer a wide range of recycled plastic and metal containers. Our products are also suitable for multiple uses, just get in touch with an expert if you'd like to find the most sustainable packaging solution for your business

Developing a new product: We work with all sorts of businesses, so we understand how a change in formulation, or targeting new markets can affect your packaging choice. We can discuss your options, and send you samples so your new product has the right container.

Trying to reduce packaging costs: We can audit your current packaging use to explore alternatives, whether that a different type of container, a switch to recycled or switching to square, we can help you optimise your packaging

Not Sure Which Packaging You Need?

Tell our specialists what you're packaging, your volume requirements and any technical or compliance considerations, and we'll help you find the right solution.

Request a Packaging Consultation

FAQs Packaging Specialists

What can an Invopak packaging specialist help me with?

Everything! We're one of the UK's largest suppliers and have been serving industry since 1974, so from sourcing the right product, to printed packaging to finding cost savings, our specialist advisers have the expertise to help.

Can you help me choose the right packaging for my product?

Yes, we'll take the time to get to know your business and discuss a range of options, so you can find the right packaging solution. Just get in touch to arrange a call, a visit or a packaging audit.

Can you advise on food-grade packaging?

Yes, we supply food-grade packaging to a wide range of food producers. All our PP and HDPE plastic containers are BPA-free, and all our virgin plastic packaging is food-grade. We can also provide migration certificates and source packaging that is suitable for hot-fill or freezer use. We are also BRC AA certified for transport and storage.

Can you advise on UN-approved packaging?

Yes, we stock a wide range of UN-approved packaging, including UN jerry cans, Tournaire bottles, metal containers, plastic barrels and IBCs. UN certification is available on request.

Can you help if i'm changing packaging supplier?

Yes, we'll manage every step of the process so it's easy to switch. Discover how simple it is to switch to Invopak here.

Can I request packaging samples?

Yes, we offer samples for testing. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Can you help with printed or bespoke packaging?

Yes, whether you need printed metal containers or branded plastic tubs, our team can help. We can also advise on designs or scale existing artwork, thanks to our in-house team Invo Design. We offer IML and offset printing, as well as a label printing service to help your branded products stand out.

Do you work with small businesses as well as large manufacturers?

Yes, our MOQs are low, and our products can be ordered in pallet (and sometimes pack) quantities. This means that businesses get great value, wholesale prices on a wide range of packaging products.

Can you help with regular wholesale packaging supply?

Yes, your account manager can help you manage your packaging supply, including forward ordering and repeat orders.