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UK contract packing company & co-packing services
Contract repacking.
Product rework and packing.
Turn supplied stock into the finished pack your next sales or distribution stage requires. For contract repacking or product rework, define the incoming condition, agreed packing sequence, supplied materials, counts, labels and approved reference sample before the production run is scoped.
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From one-off rework to repeat packing runs, start with a clear conversation.
Contract repacking or a new packing run: define the job first
Contract repacking changes existing stock into an approved finished format. Contract packing can also build a new pack from supplied products and components. Tell Stockholm what arrives and what must leave so the handling, materials and checks can be scoped correctly.
Reboxing or changing the pack quantity
Record how many saleable units arrive in each outer and the grouping required afterwards. Show which packs stay sealed and which packaging will be removed. Include new cartons, dividers, labels and onward pallet instructions. Confirm identifier and customer requirements with the responsible pack owner before the new configuration is released.
Correcting labels or presentation
Supply the exact approved artwork or instruction and a marked sample showing position and orientation. Identify old versions that must be removed or covered and the acceptance rule for damaged packaging. Do not rely on a verbal description such as “replace the label” where several products or versions may look similar.
Building kits or promotional sets
List each component and quantity per finished set, including inserts and packaging materials. Nominate the approved reference sample and how missing or unsuitable components are handled. For multiple variants, define separation and checking so a complete-looking pack is not mistaken for the correct combination.
Make the release and quotation review useful
State received quantities by product or batch, the requested completion date and where finished stock goes next. Agree how completed units, remaining components, damaged items and held stock are reconciled. Explain who can approve a deviation when incoming stock differs from the sample; timing and suitability remain subject to review.
Continue with the relevant guidance
01Project-ledStart with the job, not a fixed menu.
02Clearly scopedDefine the pack, checks and handover.
03UK enquiriesPractical support for brands and industry.
Services
One packing partner.
Many ways to move forward.
Send the outcome you need. We’ll help turn it into a practical scope, whether the requirement is a new pack build, capacity support or stock that needs correcting.
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Contract packing
Outsource a defined packing stage, complete pack build or repeat production requirement around an agreed brief.
Secondary packing, assembly & handworkExplore contract packing02
Repacking & rework
Bring stock back into the right format through controlled repacking, presentation correction or pack rectification.
One-off, corrective & recurring projectsExplore repacking03
Product labelling
Apply approved labels, over-labels, barcodes or promotional information to a clearly documented specification.
Labelling, relabelling & over-labellingExplore product labelling04
Kitting & assembly
Combine multiple components into retail, campaign, sample or presentation-ready packs with defined checks.
Multi-component & promotional buildsExplore kitting05
Promotional packing
Prepare suitable campaign, sample, gift and launch packs around an approved build and fixed commercial date.
Campaign, sample & seasonal packsExplore promotional packing06
Hand packing
Support detail-led projects where careful manual assembly, inserts or final presentation make the difference.
Manual packing, inserts & finishingExplore hand packingEvery project is subject to product, process, volume, timing and operational review.
Why outsource
Protect your focus.
Keep the project moving.
When an in-house team is stretched, the deadline is fixed or a pack needs specialist attention, outsourcing the work can remove a production bottleneck without adding permanent overhead.
- 01Launch, campaign and seasonal packing support
- 02Overflow capacity for a defined production stage
- 03Rework when existing stock needs a controlled correction
- 04Detailed hand assembly for presentation-led packs
How it works
A clearer route from
brief to packed goods.
You do not need a finished specification to start. You do need a useful description of the job.
Review the fit
We clarify materials, handling, checks, responsibilities and any samples needed before quoting.
Agree the run
The scope, approved standard, schedule and handover points are agreed before work begins.
Pack & complete
Work follows the agreed brief, with finished goods prepared for the next step in your supply chain.
Production minded
The work happens
on the line.
Production photography is representative.
Project control
Agree what “right”
looks like before the run.
Strong packing projects are specific. The best place to prevent rework, uncertainty and delay is the brief agreed before production starts.
Explore process & quality01Incoming goodsFormat, quantity and condition
02Approved standardSample, artwork or clear instructions
03In-process checksWhat is checked, how and when
04Finished handoverPacking, identification and onward plan
Common questions
Before you send
the brief.
Still unsure whether the project fits? Send the requirement or call the team.
01494 623015What information do you need to quote a contract packing job?
Start with the product or components, current and required pack format, quantity, timing, materials, quality checks and inbound or outbound arrangements. Photos or a sample can help make the first review more useful.
Can I ask about a one-off repacking or rework project?
Yes. One-off, corrective and repeat requirements can all be reviewed. Suitability depends on the product, process, volume, timing and controls, so send the brief rather than trying to select a service first.
Do I need to know the exact packing method?
No. Describe how the goods arrive and what the accepted finished pack needs to look like. Stockholm Ltd can then ask the practical questions needed to define the work.
Can you help with an urgent deadline?
Include the required completion date, stock availability and quantity in your enquiry. Timing is confirmed only after the full scope and production fit have been reviewed.
What happens after I send the form?
Your project details are sent to the Stockholm Ltd enquiry team. They will review the brief and contact you to clarify the requirement or discuss the next practical step.
Start a conversation
Send the job.
We’ll review the fit.
A useful first message includes the product, current and required pack format, volume, deadline and where the goods need to go next.
Plan repacking without losing stock identity
Start a repacking project with a clear before-and-after pack specification. Photograph how stock arrives, list the current case quantities and describe every change: opening an outer carton, replacing a sleeve, adding an insert or rebuilding a retail set. State whether the primary product pack stays sealed. That boundary affects handling, checks and the production method Stockholm needs to review.
Create a stock reconciliation plan before work begins. Record received quantities by product variant and batch, then agree how completed units, unused components, damaged stock and items awaiting a decision will be counted. Give the team a named contact who can authorise action when the condition differs from the agreed sample. This helps a correction project end with a usable inventory record.
Review identification whenever the finished grouping changes. Under GS1 rules, a different case quantity can require a new identifier at the affected packaging level. Confirm the approved case label and customer instructions before printing or applying it. Include carton strength, units per case, pallet configuration and onward delivery requirements so the quotation covers the complete route back into distribution.
What if damaged stock is found during repacking?
Agree a separate hold category, photographs or other evidence, and who can authorise rework, return or disposal. Do not leave the production team to infer acceptance from the original pack description.
Can the old case barcode be retained when the case count changes?
Check the GS1 allocation rules and your customer requirements. A change to a defined case quantity requires a new GTIN for that packaging level; the individual product identifier may remain unchanged.
Packaging Rework: Reconcile Stock, Rejects and Materials
Repacking reconciliation explains how received stock becomes completed packs, samples, rejects, work in progress and remaining material. Track product units separately from cartons, kits and pallets, and record each variant. Stockholm can discuss the rework and reporting scope against your brief; disposition of damaged goods, unused components and unresolved quantities needs an authorised instruction.
- Incoming product reference and condition
- Units per incoming and finished case
- Variant and batch separation requirements