Benson Box Ltd, Leicester

Headquarters of the Group, the Leicester site also provides for 130,000 sq ft of production and warehouse space, trading as Benson Box Ltd. The site is dedicated to food packaging production. This new purpose built site has been the home of carton supplier Benson Box since 2000.

The focus for food is fast and efficient carton production, from design right through to delivery. Presses are equipped to print UV based inks and coatings for the most hygienic packaging products. Ink laboratories at food sites are fully equipped with Vale-Tech ink mixing systems to ensure accurate and repeatable colour composition, whilst staff are fully trained in all aspects of packaging hygiene and food safety issues.

Benson Box has been in the business of making packaging products for over 85 years, with its origins in servicing the Leicestershire shoe and hosiery industries. The market has evolved, as have the company's products, and as a result of continued investment in both people and plant, the company has grown to now achieve annual sales in the region of £85 million, with growth fuelled both organically and by acquisition.