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Custom printed packaging

Raising brand visibility

As products compete for attention, packaging is often the first thing to spark a consumer’s interest. With nearly 40 years’ experience, we understand the importance of attractive and innovative packaging and have produced a wide range of formats and sizes in our time, from A-frames and SRPs to cartons and fitments.

With an extensive range of in-house capabilities, our dedicated packaging teams can provide the ideal solution for the most demanding specifications. From packaging development, substrate selection and advice on the most effective varnishes and finishes, we can advise you every step of the way.

Our capabilities

Litho printing

Our lithographic printing presses are ideal for creating sharp and vibrant print ...

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Substrates

We offer a wide variety of traditional and synthetic substrates, including folding ...

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Print finishes

Whether your project requires a standard look or something really special, we ...

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Die-cutting and gluing

Our state-of-the-art die-cutting machines cut, crease, emboss and deboss some of the ...

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Development

Co-Packing

Print &

Mailing

Warehouse &

Logistics

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Making a statement with custom packaging

You want your brand to be meaningful and to connect with customers. That’s why first impressions count. The packaging is as much a part of your brand as the product itself. Custom packaging can have a lasting impact and is a chance to engage with and delight your customers.

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The ability to see a project through from design to delivery

blp’s in-house capabilities mean we can complete a combination of services on one site, from packaging development, printed packaging and co-packing to storage and mailing, giving us full control over every stage of a project. This helps keep costs within budget and reduces overall lead times, which is particularly important for time-sensitive projects. 

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Finding a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging

With sustainability continuing to be at the forefront of consumers’ minds when making their purchase decisions, it’s never been more important for companies to show positive changes. Alternative substrates produced from recycled, or recyclable materials, are some of the many options available for consideration.

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Delivering print and co-packing from one place

When it comes to co-packing services, many clients just don’t have the in-house capabilities to complete the project themselves. With a designated packing facility, our skilled packing teams make light work of some of the most demanding projects.

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Printed Packaging

We can supply a range of recycled and recyclable materials to suit the needs of your project. blp are FSC certified, giving you confidence that we source our materials responsibly.

Yes, we regularly complete projects using low migration inks. We commonly use these inks for food packaging because they don’t move or migrate through the packaging to the products. This is especially important for products that come into direct contact with the packaging.

blp can print on a wide range of substrates including paper, carton board, microflute and synthetic material such as PVC.

Yes, we can produce food packaging in a range of different substrates, specialist inks and designs. We are BRC Packaging Materials certified – this globally recognised industry standard is our guarantee that the materials used in your products are safe and fit for use.

Our experienced packaging development team has nearly 40 years’ experience in all aspects of printed packaging. Coupled with the latest Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, blp can provide you with the solution that best fits your project needs.

Our extensive in-house capabilities mean we can apply a variety of varnishes and finishes to your project. These include standard matt, silk, gloss, high gloss UV and soft touch finishes. Our experienced print team can advise you on any specialist finishes such as luminescence security inks.

You can send final artwork by email, a chosen online portal or online transfer services such as WeTransfer. Artwork should be in a print-ready PDF. If you need further specifications, please contact us.

Our litho printing presses provide a sharp and vibrant print, which is true to colour. Our print technicians control each aspect of the ink level to make sure you get the perfect colour match every time.

Our 6-colour litho printing presses can offer a combination of CMYK and custom mixed colours to match your branding colour palette perfectly. blp can facilitate multiple passes, increasing the number of options for both spot and process colours.

blp can print on sheets up to 740mmx1040mm, with a maximum print area of 715mm x 1020mm.

blp can print directly onto microflute, up to 1mm thick.

All materials react differently to the printing process, whether it be the type of substrate, or the colour of the material used. Our special print teams have years of colour management knowledge to make sure we can achieve the perfect finish for your project.
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