What Swiftpak Is All About
Swiftpak is the packaging expert you can count on, offering packaging solutions your products truly deserve. Whether it’s wholesale or bespoke, or tailored sector-specific solutions, Swiftpak has got it covered. Based in Reading, Berkshire, this privately owned supplier specializes in wholesale transit, industrial, and bespoke packaging for a wide range of industries across the UK. Their mission? To make packaging operations as productive and stress-free as possible. Simple, right?
The Main Benefits of Choosing Swiftpak
When it comes to packaging, Swiftpak delivers more than just materials. Here’s what sets them apart:
- Personal service that feels like a handshake, not a transaction
- Always in-stock items, so you’re never left waiting
- Innovative expert solutions tailored to your needs
- Fast next day delivery via their own fleet of trucks
- Easy ordering processes adapted just for you
- Environmentally responsible practices that matter
- Local presence with trucks that know the roads well
Swiftpak’s Wide Range of Products
From the basics to the specialized, Swiftpak offers a comprehensive lineup of packaging materials and tools. Think polythene and shrinkfilms, adhesive tapes, postal packaging, corrugate and pallets, strapping, protective packaging, labelling, stretch wrap, warehouse tools, machines, and thermal solutions. Whatever your packaging needs, they’ve got the stock and expertise to back it up.
Tailored Packaging Solutions for Every Industry
Swiftpak doesn’t just provide products—they deliver solutions designed with your industry in mind. Whether you’re in pharmaceuticals and chemicals, electronics, IT and telecoms, automotive and aerospace, light and precision engineering, or home products and construction, Swiftpak’s bespoke, sustainable, temperature-controlled, ecommerce, and luxury packaging options have you covered. Packaging that works in your world, literally.
The Story Behind Swiftpak
With a jam-packed history spanning over 40 years, Swiftpak’s roots run deep. It all started in 1977 when John Gulley founded Berkshire Bag Supplies, supplying paper bags and point of sale packaging to local retailers. The company evolved through the decades—changing names, expanding product ranges, importing directly from Europe, earning ISO certification, moving premises, becoming a Limited Company, and acquiring other businesses like Bandapac and G W Talbott. A story of growth, adaptation, and commitment.
Swiftpak’s Impact on Sustainability and Social Responsibility
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – fostering local employment and business growth
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – providing innovative packaging solutions
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – emphasizing sustainable packaging options
- SDG 13: Climate Action – minimizing environmental impact through responsible practices
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – collaborating with stakeholders for a sustainable economy
Certifications and Core Values That Define Swiftpak
Swiftpak isn’t just about packaging; it’s about trust, family, and continuous improvement. Their dedicated team lives by core values like service, teamwork, improvement, family, and trust—values that bring a personal touch to every order. Plus, as a Certified B Corporation®, Swiftpak is part of a global movement committed to building a more inclusive and sustainable economy. They balance social and environmental impact with financial returns, considering all stakeholders—from community to environment. Packaging with a conscience, if you will.
