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Leading Specialists in Protective Packaging in Manchester

Welcome to Advanced Protective Packaging, your leading specialist in protective packaging based in Manchester. With decades of experience and a dedication to product innovation, we supply businesses across the UK with high-performance packaging solutions that safeguard your goods, reduce waste, and support efficient logistics.

Whether you need custom protective foam packaging, bespoke carton solutions, or everyday ancillary packing materials, Advanced Protective Packaging delivers reliable results and personalised customer service every time.

🛡️ Protecting What Matters Most

At Advanced Protective Packaging, we understand that damage during transit can be costly in terms of product loss, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation. We offer intelligent, cost-effective packaging solutions to protect products in all environments, including retail, industrial, commercial, and e-commerce distribution.

As your trusted packaging partner, we provide:

  • Custom foam packaging designed for precise product fit
  • Protective cartons and box packaging tailored to your goods
  • Long-term product protection for fragile, high-value, and irregularly shaped items
  • Environmentally conscious packaging options
  • Quick turnaround times with high manufacturing standards
high-quality foam materials

📦 Our Expanding Product Range

As our business continues its path of evolution, we’ve significantly broadened our capabilities. We now offer an expanded catalogue that includes both advanced protective foams and a complete selection of packaging consumables. We have the necessary packaging solution, whether you’re shipping electronics, industrial components, or sensitive materials.

Our product offering now includes:

✅ Foam Packaging Materials

  • Nomafoam – Lightweight, flexible, and ideal for impact protection
  • Polyurethane Foam – Excellent cushioning, suitable for precision-cut inserts
  • Polystyrene Blocks Foam (EPS) – Lightweight, rigid protection for bulkier items
  • Polyethylene Foam – Durable and moisture-resistant, perfect for high-impact protection
  • Zotefoam – Closed-cell cross-linked foam for high-end applications requiring consistent performance
Packaging solutions

📦 Cartons & Box Solutions

We supply various custom-sized corrugated cartons, die-cut boxes, and specialist board packaging. All our cardboard options are manufactured to meet specific weight, stackability, and durability requirements.

🧰 Ancillary Packaging Products

We’re not just foam and boxes. We also provide:

  • Packing tapes and dispensers
  • Cheap Bubble wrap and protective films
  • Pallet wrap and strapping materials
  • Void fill and loose fill chips
  • Postal boxes and mailers

This means you can source all your packaging needs from one supplier — saving time, streamlining procurement, and improving consistency.

🌍 Serving Manchester and the Surrounding Areas

Advanced Protective Packaging is proud to be a Manchester-based packaging company serving clients throughout the North West and the UK. From small startups to large industrial manufacturers, our customers trust us to deliver on time, every time.

Some of the industries we serve include:

  • Electronics and Tech – Precision packaging for circuit boards, devices, and components
  • Medical and Pharmaceutical – Sterile-friendly foams and shock-absorbing boxes
  • Automotive – Packaging for OEM components and aftermarket parts
  • Aerospace and Defence – High-performance foam for mission-critical products
  • E-commerce and Retail – Branded boxes and cost-effective protective wraps

🧪 Why Choose Advanced Protective Packaging?

We’ve built our reputation as foam protective packaging specialists based on experience, customer care, and innovation. Here’s why businesses choose us:

✔️ Custom Solutions, Not Off-the-Shelf

Every product we manufacture is tailored to your specific requirements. Whether you need CNC-routed foam inserts or custom-printed boxes, we design with purpose.

✔️ In-House Expertise

Our technical team has decades of packaging design experience. We’ll quickly assess your needs and select the best materials and prototype solutions.

✔️ Full-Service Capabilities

Everything is handled in-house at our Manchester facility, from raw foam to finished packaging units. This reduces lead times and ensures top-tier quality control.

✔️ Competitive Pricing

Because we manufacture directly and work with leading material suppliers, we can offer premium products at highly competitive prices.

✔️ Sustainable Approach

We’re committed to minimising waste and promoting recyclable, reusable packaging wherever possible. Ask us about eco-friendly packaging options.

🔧 Bespoke Packaging Solutions

Our custom capabilities are perfect for businesses looking to reduce product returns, enhance their unboxing experience, and maintain brand consistency. Our team works closely with you to engineer packaging that performs under real-world conditions, using the most appropriate materials for your product.

We regularly manufacture:

  • Foam inserts for cases and boxes
  • Protective end caps
  • Die-cut foam profiles
  • Presentation packaging for retail
  • Transit packaging for fragile goods
  • Industrial protective kits

📞 Get in Touch Today

If you’re looking for a reliable partner to support your packaging needs, choose Advanced Protective Packaging—the leading specialist in protective packaging in Manchester. From concept to delivery, we’re committed to your success.

Call us Today on 0161 724 8080 to discuss your requirements or contact us via our contact form.

Let us show you how the proper packaging can protect your product — and your reputation.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Do you manufacture custom packaging solutions?

All our protective packaging is bespoke and designed to meet your product’s dimensions, fragility, and logistics requirements.

2. What types of foam do you use?

To meet various protection needs, we use a range of high-performance foams, including Nomafoam, Polyurethane Packaging, Polyethylene Packaging, Polystyrene, and Zotefoam.

3. Can you provide small-batch packaging runs?

Absolutely. We support both large-scale production and smaller bespoke orders for prototypes, test shipments, or short product runs.

4. Do you offer environmentally friendly packaging options?

Yes, we are committed to sustainability. Many of our cardboard solutions are recyclable, and we can advise on foam alternatives where needed.

5. What industries do you serve?

We work with various sectors, including electronics, medical, automotive, aerospace, and retail/e-commerce businesses.

6. How quickly can you fulfil an order?

Turnaround times depend on complexity, but thanks to our in-house production and material stock, we’re known for fast, reliable delivery.

7. Do you ship nationwide?

While based in Manchester, we provide protective packaging to businesses across the UK.