About Us

We pride ourselves on our professionalism, industry knowledge, packaging advice and our friendly customer service.

At Packaging First we manufacture and provide a wide range of packaging solutions for a number of different markets from pharmaceuticals, mail order, food and security. We have built a reputation for providing customers with what they want, when they want it and at the most competitive price.

We pride ourselves in offering professional packaging advice from our knowledgeable staff that are trained to understand the customers’ needs and ideas to provide a solution to almost any problem.

We identify each and every customer’s requirements by understanding more about their business, their needs and then we provide a bespoke solution that is cost effective and eco-friendly.

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The family based business was started in 2000 and our close knit team work together with clients from our offices in Ongar to service our clients.

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What We Do

Packaging First is an independent manufacturer and wholesaler of packaging materials based in the South East of England. We run from facilities at Nash Hall, just outside of Chelmsford in Essex. Our specialist on-site carton manufacturing means we can deliver “just in time” in small, medium, or large quantities.

We have a dedicated fleet of 7.5 tonne lorries covering the south of England. We also have a small van to run locally meaning we always have your delivery covered. We use both parcel and pallet courier networks so that we can send emergency stock all over the UK.

Packaging First prides itself in taking a customer first approach. We have experts on hand at all stages from product design through to final delivery, giving the customer piece of mind. We want to work with customers to identify areas where we can add value to the business, and as a result improve performance.

With over 25 years experience in the packaging industry we are well placed to offer a competitive edge with a small personal touch.

Bong Group

Packaging First is part of the “Bong” group of companies. We are a leading provider of specialised light packaging and the largest producer of envelope products in Europe.

We offer solutions for distribution and packaging of materials and lightweight goods. The Bong Group has annual sales of approximately SEK 2.5 billion and about 1.800 employees in 16 countries. With a strong market position in a majority of key markets in Europe, we see interesting possibilities for continued expansion and development. Bong is a public limited company and its shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (Small Cap).

As a member of the Bong Group we have access to many exciting products in the envelope and mailing sector. This includes AirPro (Bubblemailers), Tyvek (Envelopes) and Mail Inside (Mail Marketing).

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As a member of the Bong Group we have access to many exciting products in the envelope and mailing sector. This includes AirPro (Bubblemailers), Tyvek (Envelopes) and Mail Inside (Mail Marketing).