WHO WE ARE...
At Ribble we believe in pushing the boundaries of the packaging industry with our mix of exceptional expertise and cutting-edge technology. Our aim is to reduce packaging waste and restore profit to our customers by streamlining their packaging processes.
We offer a broad range of services which solve many problems facing multiple industries including On Demand box technology, Returns Management services and conventional box manufacturing.
OUR HISTORY...
With over 80 years in the business we have a long history of manufacturing the highest quality specialist packaging solutions. From our humble beginnings in the Ribble Valley to our current site located in Oldham, which we have called home for over 50 years. We have always been passionate about the development of our business. And 2022 is set to be no different with a major investment of £3.5 million, involving upgrades to our down-stacker and a warehouse extension to increase storage capacity.
1938
FOUNDED
Ribble Paper Co at the former William Calvert Cotton Mill (1800) in Walton-le-Dale
1964
ACQUISITION
Ferry and Daisley Oldham based box manufacturer is bought by Ribble
1965
FIRST
CORRUGATOR
The first 2.5m corrugator in the UK was installed at Oldham site
1970
NAME CHANGED
Ferry and Daisley - becomes Ribble Packaging
1980
RATIONALISATION
Ribble paper mill is closed and becomes a one site corrugator and box maker
1981
FANFOLD
INTRODUCED
The continuous fanfold corrugated card first introduced to the UK
1981
DIVERSIFICATION
Fanfold is sold extensively into the aluminium extrusion industry for construction
1990
INDUSTRY
CONTRACTION
The UK aluminium extrusion industry contracts following pressure from cheap imports
1995
MANAGEMENT
BUYOUT
Stephen Rector, Derek Haynes and Mike O’Hara effect a management buyout of Ribble
1995
MAJOR
INVESTMENT
Major investment in conventional box making equipment to address decline of Fanfold sales
2004
2ND MANAGEMENT
BUYOUT
Stephen Rector effects second buyout and takes majority ownership
2008
PANOTEC
RELATIONSHIP
Rbble enters partnership with Panotec - Italian manufacturer of Fanfold converting machines
2010
BOX ON DEMAND
Panotec launches the Box on Demand concept - targeted at the furniture industry
2013
RETAIL
EXPANSION
Ribble extends Box on Demand into UK online retail market
2013
£3.5M INVESTMENT
Ribble invests £3.5m in new corrugating equipment and fully automated Fanfold manufacturing and stacking system
2014
RESTORE CONCEPT
Ribble develops the ‘Restore’ concept for returns management/reverse logistics
2015
BOXIT 2015
Ribble hosts an event to launch Restore to retailers and manufacturers
2016
INNOVATIVE
RESTORE
OPERATION
Innovative Restore operation is launched
2017
NEW LARGE RETAIL
CUSTOMERS
Box on Demand and Restore services each attract large retail customers
2020
WAREHOUSE
EXTENSION
& new fanfold stacker
2022
£2M INVESTMENT
Major corrugator and track upgrades
OUR TEAM
At the heart of our business is our incomparable team of packaging experts, providing outstanding service and skills which allow us to offer our customers the best service possible.
Leadership Team
Sales & Marketing
Engineering & Technical
Customer Service & Estimating
CHARITABLE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
At Ribble we are invested in our employees and love supporting charities, which are close to our hearts. We also support many local and wider charities and try and give back to the community with regular organised fundraising activities
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
One of our key focus areas is on the environment and leaving the planet a richer place than we found it. All of our products are 100% recyclable and, can be used again and again through the supply chain. The recyclability of cardboard naturally means it is an environmentally friendly packaging solution. Our business is heavily focussed on not just maintaining our own standards of environmental responsibility but helping our customers to develop their packaging processes to operate more sustainably. Our three core services allow our customers to responsibly source their packaging material, eliminate the need for excess void fill as well as stopping customers returned items from ending up in landfill. By using our services you can eliminate the need for plastic void fill packaging and create a more sustainable packaging process while saving money at the same time.
Mahdlo Youth Zone Support
Mahdlo Youth Zone Support
We were delighted to support Mahdlo Youth zone during lockdown by donating £2,000. Mahdlo is a state-of-the-art Youth Zone in the heart of Oldham for 8-19 year olds, open 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year offering a range of activities and opportunities to young people across Oldham for just 50p a member. During lockdown they have made more than 180 calls per week to members, with those needing it most receiving 7-days-a-week support. The Youth Zone has also moved much of its Youth Work delivery online, with at least 15 live Zoom sessions per week and pre-recorded content posted every single day onto the charity’s social media.
Lucy Lees, Deputy Chief Executive at Mahdlo Youth Zone, said: “We are so incredibly grateful for Ribble’s generous gift and cannot say thank you enough! In these uncertain times their donation will allow Mahdlo to continue to provide vital provision to the young people in our community who need it most.”
Donations to Christies & Dr Kershaw’s
Donations to Christies & Dr Kershaw’s
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice has been part of Oldham’s community for over 30 years and provides specialist palliative care for adults with non-curable, life-limiting illnesses in a peaceful and homely environment. The Christie at Oldham Hospital was the first in a unique network of Christie radiotherapy centres where it lets patients access first class cancer treatment closer to home. Both of these charities are very close to our hearts here at Ribble, which is why we decided to donate a combined total of £13,000 to support the amazing work they do every day.
“Over the past few years team Ribble have focused our fundraising efforts on supporting charities which make a real difference to our local area. Dr Kershaw’s and Christie’s have been at the heart of our community for many years and are charities which mean a lot to many of employees and their families. With that in mind we decided to donate and support the fantastic work they continue to do for our community.” – Sam Barber, HR Director, Ribble Packaging.
