Company History

Incepted

Incepted

Protective Packaging Ltd was incepted on 3rd November 1988 by its entrepreneurial founder Charles Lewis.

November 1988
November 1990
Accredited to BS5750

Accredited to BS5750

The foundation of our Quality driven ethos and the predecessor to ISO9001.

Relocated to Dane Road premises

Relocated to Dane Road premises

On the 29th September 1991 Protective Packaging took occupation of the first of what was to eventually become three separate units on Dane Rd Industrial Estate in Sale, Cheshire.

1991
March 2015
Opened U.S. location

Opened U.S. location

In March 2015 we officially opened the doors to our North American facility in Orlando, Florida.

Accredited to ISO 9001:2015

Accredited to ISO 9001:2015

PPL demonstrated immediate compliance with the latest iteration of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

July 2018
2019
Latest generation manufacturing equipment in USA

Latest generation manufacturing equipment in USA

Investment into a bespoke and unique machine enabling the automated manufacture of both 2D & 3D formats at our North American facility.

30 years continuous quality

30 years continuous quality

Celebrating 30 years of continuous Quality accreditation.

November 2020
July 2021
A Carbon Neutral business

A Carbon Neutral business

PPL in partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain = A Carbon Neutral Business!

Relocation to Carrington site

Relocation to Carrington site

A long time in the making but well worth the wait. Our purpose built, bespoke new home is perfectly aligned with our business purpose and forward ambitions.

August 2021
January 2023
Accredited to ISO 14001:2015

Accredited to ISO 14001:2015

PPL was accredited with the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification in January 2023. 

New zipper pouch machine at Carrington site

New zipper pouch machine at Carrington site

Investment into a bespoke zipper pouch machine enabling the automated manufacture of zipper bags.

February 2023
May 2024
Solar panels installed

Solar panels installed

As part of our commitment to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint, 531 state-of-the-art solar panels were installed on our building. We’re striving to make a positive difference to the world around us and this is the latest green milestone in our journey.

Opened a second U.S. facility

Opened a second U.S. facility

In December 2024, we expanded our U.S. operations by opening a 22,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Chandler, Arizona.

December 2024
December 2024
'Made in Britain' certification

'Made in Britain' certification

Our products officially earned the prestigious 'Made in Britain' certification. A distinguished mark of excellence, representing quality, innovation, and sustainability.

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