The company manufactures and supplies folding carton packaging serving the food retail and non‑food sectors across England. With all key production processes carried out in‑house, the company maintains consistent product quality and efficient turnaround times, resulting in consistently high customer retention. The company operates through a limited company and a partnership, which trade as a single integrated business.
Key Aspects
- Strong Recurring Revenue: 70% of business is generated through repeat clients, which are supplemented by consistent referrals and new business generation.
- Growing Order Book: c£500k of orders has been secured with 3 new customers and a further 2 representing a further c£700k in revenue.
- Excellent Customer Retention: The company has retained 100% of its client base over the last 5 years.
- Full In‑House Production: All printing, die‑cutting, window patching and gluing are completed on site, ensuring consistent quality and full control over every stage of the process.
- Cutting‑Edge Production Technology: Equipped with advanced presses, gluers and dye‑cutters that deliver high speed, precision and consistent quality.
- Rapid Decision‑Making and Response Time: A lean organisational structure with minimal communication layers allows the company to react quickly to customer needs and deliver requirements efficiently and on time.
- Diversified Market Exposure: Serving both food and non‑food sectors, the company has a balanced and resilient revenue mix.
Opportunities
- Enhance Sales and Marketing Efforts: With a dedicated sales team, targeted sector‑focused outreach and an improved online presence, there is scope to expand the company’s customer base and enhance its brand awareness.
- Leveraging In‑House, End‑to‑End Capability: With all processes being carried out in‑house, potential acquirers would be primed to leverage the company's base to promote fast lead times, consistent quality and reduced outsourcing risk.
- Sector Diversification: There is scope to expand into cosmetics, toiletries, electronics accessories, premium gifting, pet food and household FMCG to provide higher‑value cartons with complex finishes, supporting margin improvement.
- Geographic Expansion: The company is well‑positioned for wider UK expansion due to its location near major transport hubs in Milton Keynes and Northampton, with direct connectivity throughout the UK up to Scotland.
- Capacity‑Led Growth: With more machinery, automation or extended shift patterns, there is significant potential to increase throughput and take on larger national accounts and cater to customers requiring higher volumes or guaranteed capacity.
- Consolidated Financial Trajectory: The consolidated FY2027 forecast highlights a strong growth trajectory, with revenue of c£3.7 million, gross profit of c£1.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA of more than c£800k.
Turnover - £1.7m
Adj. EBITDA - £350k
