2027 EXHIBITORS

Expac is a UK based contract manufacturer specialising in the development and manufacturing of personal care, household care and pet care products. Established in 1980, Expac have 40 years of industry experience supporting brands in the formulation and manufacturing of globally recognised products. With a reputation for flexibility, quality and outstanding service, Expac have the capability to produce a wide range of toiletry, cosmetic and household products across powders, surfactants, emulsions, gels, salts, balms, waxes, oils and alcohol-based formulations. The 60,000 square foot manufacturing facility has multiple production lines which can produce from 10ml to 5 litres, in a wide range of packaging formats such as; bottles, tubes, jars and pouches. Additionally, with our hand assembly area and gift packing lines, Expac has a solution for all your contract packing requirements.

Harkwell has industry-leading digital label printing technology and expertise to provide you with a complete packaging solution for your product. Harkwell excels in flexible packaging manufacture, label printing, peel and reveal, shelf-edge strips, sticker sheets, tactile, foiling embellishments, among many other HP Indigo printing and packaging solutions.

Labthink is a multinational technology company devoted in Film & Flexible Package Testing. With a complete Product Portfolio of Laboratory Testers, offers a one-stop-shop for Film & Flexible Package Manufacturers to cover all their Testing Needs in Barrier and Physical Properties. The international Headquarters site of Labthink is in Boston, USA, manufacturing and R&D site is in Jinan China and its SAC IT Center is in Hong Kong, China. Moreover, the company has a global presence with active Subsidiaries in Frankfurt, Germany, Dubai, UAE, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and an active network of more than 50 international distributors and more than 30 international service providers. Labthink has taken the lead in proposing and drafting more than 10 national standards and has been granted more than 130 patents in Film & Flexible Package Testing sector. Those standards and patents range from property testing for plastics, and many other advanced technological and business areas, resulting to a Product Portfolio of State-of-the-Art Testers for Barrier and Physical Properties of Film and Flexible package. Labthink introduced recently a line of in-house developed Permeation Sensors of outstanding performance in terms of Testing Accuracy as well extended Life Expectancy, changing the scenery in Permeation Testing industry.

At Pakway we offer a range of rPET sheets for thermoforming and form-fill-seal applications ranging from high clarity food packaging and specialist recycled products to non-food applications by transforming ocean bound waste into quality materials. Kanak Naturals are a global leader in sustainable food-service and retail packaging. At Kanak Naturals we craft responsibly sourced packaging solutions that prioritise quality, functionality, and affordability while championing a deeper commitment to the health and beauty of our planet. We’re not just suppliers; we are your partner in advancing green initiatives through renewable, compostable, and scalable packaging solutions. Our portfolio includes molded fibre packaging made from renewable bagasse, and innovative paper-based alternatives engineered for durability, food safety, and compliance with global sustainability standards. Supported by a multi-region manufacturing footprint. Kanak Naturals delivers consistent quality, reliable scale, and flexibility for both private-label and branded programmes. UK retailers, food-service operators, and brand owners are invited to meet the Kanak Naturals team at the upcoming Packaging Innovations show, where we will showcase product lines designed to combine performance, sustainability, and real-world commercial viability.

Plastek UK Ltd, a member of the global Plastek Group, stands as a leading force in the injection moulding sector for the plastic packaging industry. The company delivers innovative packaging solutions to multinational FMCG brands across diverse sectors, including personal care, household, food and beverage, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The Plastek Group is committed to sustainable growth and responsible manufacturing. In collaboration with suppliers and customers, it is driving transformative efforts to accurately measure and significantly reduce its carbon footprint and reliance on virgin resins. As a pioneer in sustainable plastic packaging, the Group is embracing cutting-edge materials such as seaweed, UBQ™, and raspberry husks to reshape the future of consumer packaging.

Warehouse Zone WMS – The Complete Warehouse Management Suite for Wholesalers & Distributors Warehouse Zone Ltd delivers a powerful, cloud-based Warehouse Management System designed to help wholesalers, distributors, FMCG suppliers, food and beverage businesses, and palletised warehouse operations take full control of their stock, people, processes, and customer deliveries. From purchase order to goods-in, from pallet creation to picking, from dispatch to digital proof of delivery, and from invoice generation to Sage integration, Warehouse Zone gives your business one connected platform to manage the entire warehouse journey with speed, accuracy, and full traceability. This is not just stock software. It is a complete operational suite built for businesses that want to reduce errors, improve visibility, increase warehouse productivity, and deliver a better service to their customers. End-to-End Warehouse Control Warehouse Zone connects every stage of your warehouse operation into one seamless workflow. Your team can manage: Supplier purchase orders Goods receiving Pallet creation Batch and expiry tracking Stock movements Picking and packing Vehicle loading Dispatch confirmation Digital delivery sign-off Invoicing and credit notes Sage exports Reporting and performance visibility Every movement is recorded. Every pallet can be traced. Every user action can be audited. This gives your business complete control from goods-in to invoice. Real-Time Inventory Visibility Warehouse Zone gives you live visibility of stock across single or multiple warehouses, helping your team make faster and more accurate decisions. You can track: Available stock Allocated stock Damaged stock Pallet-level stock Batch numbers Expiry dates Location-based stock Stock movement history Inventory adjustments This reduces the need for spreadsheets, manual checks, and guesswork. Your sales, warehouse, and admin teams all work from the same accurate stock position. The result is fewer stock mistakes, fewer customer disputes, and much stronger confidence in your inventory. Pallet-Level Traceability For palletised warehouse operations, Warehouse Zone provides detailed control at pallet level. Each pallet can have: A unique pallet serial number Batch information Expiry date Location assignment Buy price tracking Active, partial, or completed pallet status Full movement history This is especially valuable for food, drinks, FMCG, chilled goods, wholesale distribution, and businesses where traceability matters. If there is a recall, stock query, damage investigation, or customer dispute, your team can quickly trace where the stock came from, where it moved, and what happened to it. Mobile-First Warehouse Operations Warehouse Zone is built for real warehouse teams using mobile barcode scanners on the warehouse floor. Your team can use handheld devices for: Goods receiving Barcode scanning Pallet creation Picking sales orders Stocktakes Loading vehicles Dispatch confirmation Pallet lookups Location checks Damage photo capture This helps remove paperwork, reduce manual typing, and speed up day-to-day warehouse tasks. Instead of warehouse staff walking back to office computers or writing notes on paper, they can complete key tasks directly from the warehouse floor. Faster and More Accurate Picking Warehouse Zone helps your warehouse team pick the right stock, from the right location, with the right batch and expiry information. The system supports controlled picking workflows, helping reduce: Wrong product picks Wrong quantity picks Expired stock issues Missed pallets Loading mistakes Customer delivery errors For busy wholesalers and distributors, even small picking errors can create major cost, delay, and customer service problems. Warehouse Zone helps prevent those issues before they happen. Digital Proof of Delivery and Sign-Off Warehouse Zone includes digital sign-off workflows for deliveries, collections, haulier handovers, and supplier interactions. Your drivers and warehouse teams can capture: Customer signatures Supplier signatures Haulier sign-offs Driver notes Delivery issue notes Damage photos Delivery documents Return collection evidence GPS location data Trip run tracking With geo-fencing and GPS validation, the system helps confirm that delivery actions are completed at the correct location. This gives your business stronger audit evidence and helps reduce delivery disputes, missing paperwork, and payment delays. Supplier Delivery Booking Portal Warehouse Zone can help reduce truck congestion and supplier communication headaches through an online supplier booking portal. Suppliers can book delivery slots, while your admin team can manage: Available delivery slots Blocked times Holidays Maintenance periods Vehicle rules Calendar visibility Automatic confirmations This gives your warehouse better control over inbound deliveries and reduces the constant phone calls, emails, and last-minute surprises that slow down goods-in operations. Customer and Supplier CRM Built In Warehouse Zone includes customer and supplier management tools, allowing your team to manage trading relationships inside the same system. You can control: Customer accounts Supplier accounts Multiple contacts Delivery addresses Billing addresses Credit limits Payment terms Price groups Trading history Account balances This means your warehouse, sales, and finance teams are all working from one connected source of information. Finance and Sage Integration Warehouse Zone does not stop at dispatch. It also supports the finance side of your operation. The system can support: Sales invoices Purchase invoices Credit notes Delivery paperwork PDF invoices Email invoices Sage invoice exports Sage credit note exports This helps reduce double entry, speed up billing, and improve accuracy between your warehouse system and finance system. Reporting and Business Intelligence Warehouse Zone gives management better visibility across the business through powerful reporting. Reports can include: Stock valuation Invoice profit reports Product sales reports Customer buying trends Wastage reports Expiry reports Picking performance Purchase reports Sales and delivery reports This allows business owners and managers to see what is happening in real time, identify issues earlier, and make better commercial decisions. Security, Audit Trail and Support Warehouse Zone is built with security and accountability in mind. The system supports: Role-based permissions User access control Department-level security Full audit history Secure operational workflows Dedicated support portal Ticketing system Priority support levels WhatsApp support Every business has different processes, so Warehouse Zone is designed to be flexible, configurable, and supported by a team that understands real warehouse operations.