Carrier Bag & Packaging Suppliers For Sale

Business description

This business was founded in 1992 by the Vendors and has grown since to become a significant enterprise with a countrywide reputation among its customers for the quality of its products and service, honesty and reliability. The business specialises in the supply of bespoke recycled plastic and paper carrier bags, primarily in the luxury end of the market, dealing with well known boutiques, PR agencies and shops etc. Recently they have added to this the supply of canvas, cotton and jute bags, in addition to the excellent ranges already available.

The supply of bespoke packaging begins with a client specification by drawing or sample of the article to be packaged and size of bag required. This can be supplied printed or in plain format. Naturally the business maintains a complete record and file of every job and job number. It is often the case that a client will have a later need for a prior designed and prepared piece of packaging and the business is then able to supply to given volumes, generating turnover by virtue of the extensive bank of print available and client product knowledge maintained.

In addition to the supply capability of carrier bags the company are often requested to supply branded cardboard packaging. The business maintains long term relationships with specialist suppliers for the printing and manufacture of bespoke cardboard packaging. In this way the business can provide as much or as little of the whole client requirement for any fragile packaged article.

Property information

Location:

A fully racked warehouse with a mezzanine providing print room and offices etc is the core of this business with a roller shutter for ease of loading both incoming and outgoing goods. There is another separate warehouse as well as eight parking bays available for staff and visitors.

Current rent, (which includes rates), is £44,000 per annum.

Other information

Expansion potential:

The current market for this business is strong especially with the current high profile media focus on plastic carrier bags and the determination of both the Government and industry to reduce the numbers available. With all their products only available in paper or recyclable plastic, this ensures the business is uniquely positioned to take maximum advantage of this requirement without having to make any changes to processes already in use. For this reason and because of general market requirements business activity shows that the market is growing and is forecast in the near and longer term for further significant growth.
Business operations are not at maximum capacity and there remains considerable scope for an increase in production, turnover and profit simply by gearing operations in line with current market demand.

Competition / Market:

The business has used only limited advertising in the past but has found most success through word of mouth recommendation and direct sales where a significant number of orders and enquiries are taken. This activity has been intermittently supported by direct marketing calls to potential and existing customers, highlighting new and existing products. Currently the company has a website detailing products and services and a history of the business and its successes, which is being updated and there is little doubt that turnover and profits will increase through development of this medium, as it consolidates even further the business’s reputation nationally and opens the business to direct sales.

Support & training:

The current owner will provide all necessary training and all relevant contacts to allow continuity of trading.

Reasons for selling:

Due to age this is a genuine retirement sale.

Trading hours:

Monday – Friday 9.00 – 5.30