Garthwest Ltd

Garthwest Ltd Innovative corrugated cardboard packaging design, print and display solutions that put your products in the spotlight.

Garthwest Creative was founded in 2006 in response to consistently ever increasing demand for our Creative and Design Services from our client base. Our specialism in in-store marketing and POP has resulted in Garthwest receiving both Pan-European and Global Design Awards and our design team was becoming increasingly involved in creative/design agency work.

🚚 Ever wondered why a heavy-duty double-wall case still fails during transit? 🤔At Garthwest, we believe that context bea...
18/02/2026

🚚 Ever wondered why a heavy-duty double-wall case still fails during transit? 🤔
At Garthwest, we believe that context beats thickness every time. When it comes to corrugated packaging, failure often isn’t about strength; it's about the design for the journey.
Here are 4 must-dos when specifying transit packaging to ensure your products arrive safely:
1️⃣ Design for the journey – not just the warehouse
Different transport modes (sea freight, air cargo, courier networks) introduce unique stress patterns. Start with the distribution map, not just the board grade!
2️⃣ Engineer for compression & humidity (Sea Freight)
Long container dwell times and high humidity can weaken stacking strength over time. Selecting the right flute combination and liner quality can protect against moisture-related issues.
3️⃣ Balance stiffness and weight (Air Freight)
Air transit brings vibration and pressure variations. Choosing the right flute profile delivers stability while keeping weight costs in check — strength-to-weight ratio matters!
4️⃣ Prioritise impact resistance for the last mile
With parcel networks facing drops and knocks, liner performance and impact resistance can be more crucial than stacking strength alone.
🔑 The takeaway?
Instead of asking for a “thicker” box, ask for the right flute profile and liner combination tailored to the actual stresses your packaging will encounter.

At Garthwest, we align board specifications with real-world distribution conditions, protecting your product, reputation, and margins.

💬 What part of your supply chain gives you the biggest packaging headaches? Let’s have a chat!

💖 📦 What’s Your Packaging Love Language?You could frame it around the 5 love languages and tie each to packaging benefit...
13/02/2026

💖 📦 What’s Your Packaging Love Language?

You could frame it around the 5 love languages and tie each to packaging benefits:

💪 Strength – Protective corrugated that keeps products safe in transit

🌍 Sustainability – Recyclable, responsibly sourced materials

🎨 Presentation – High-impact print & POS that turns heads in-store

🤝 Partnership – Long-term, collaborative relationships

⚡ Reliability – Delivered on time, every time
..or perhaps the lot 💖

At Garthwest - Cardboard Packaging & POS Experts, we believe great packaging isn’t just about boxes. It’s about relationships that last. 💖

On paper, shaving a few pence off a box looks like a quick win.In reality, it often triggers a much bigger (and hidden) ...
03/02/2026

On paper, shaving a few pence off a box looks like a quick win.

In reality, it often triggers a much bigger (and hidden) cost problem.
📦 Industry analysis shows that as little as a 1% increase in transit damage can completely wipe out any savings made by reducing box quality or board strength.
Why?
Because the true cost of damaged goods isn’t just the product:

• Replacement stock
• Return logistics
• Additional freight
• Labour & admin time
• Customer service impact
• Brand trust erosion

One real-world example showed a switch to cheaper corrugated saved £0.12–£0.15 per unit — but increased damage rates enough to create thousands in extra monthly costs, turning a “saving” into a net loss.

For buyers and procurement teams, this is the uncomfortable truth:
👉 Packaging cost ≠ packaging value

Well-specified corrugated packaging isn’t over-engineering — it’s risk control.
The right board grade, structure and print process protects product, reduces returns, and lowers total cost across the supply chain, not just on the invoice.
Smart procurement looks beyond unit price and asks:
“What does this decision cost us end-to-end?”

That’s where real savings live. 💡

🌱 What’s really on your cardboard packaging?Not all inks are created equal. Many traditional solvent-based or UV inks ca...
28/01/2026

🌱 What’s really on your cardboard packaging?

Not all inks are created equal. Many traditional solvent-based or UV inks can contaminate recycling streams, making fibre recovery harder and more expensive. In fact, studies show that ink and coating choice can impact recyclability by up to 30% in corrugated recovery processes.

That’s why water-based flexographic inks are becoming the go-to for responsible packaging. They’re:
✔️ Low VOC
✔️ Designed to disperse cleanly during recycling
✔️ Fully aligned with paper and board circularity goals

At Garthwest, our flexo printing capability uses water-based inks, helping brands achieve the visual impact they need without compromising recyclability. It’s a small technical decision that makes a big sustainability difference ♻️

Smart print choices today = cleaner recycling tomorrow.

🚨 Corrugated packaging buyers: this stat matters more than you think.Less than 15% of global packaging waste is actually...
21/01/2026

🚨 Corrugated packaging buyers: this stat matters more than you think.

Less than 15% of global packaging waste is actually recycled — even though corrugated board is one of the most recyclable materials available.

So what’s the risk?

👉 Not all “paper-based” packaging performs the same in real recycling streams
👉 Over-engineered coatings, inks, laminations, and mixed materials can quietly kill recyclability
👉 Buyers are increasingly being asked to prove actual recovery, not just material type

📦 In 2026, corrugated procurement is shifting from:
“Is it paper-based?”
to
“Will this board be recovered at scale, in our key markets?”

The smartest buyers are now prioritising:
✔ Fibre recovery rates
✔ Board simplicity over cosmetic complexity
✔ Supplier transparency on recycled content and performance data

💬 Are recyclability claims part of your supplier scorecards yet — or still assumed?

🚨 Packaging procurement reality check (that few are talking about):Less than 15% of global packaging waste is actually r...
14/01/2026

🚨 Packaging procurement reality check (that few are talking about):

Less than 15% of global packaging waste is actually recycled — yet over 70% of brands report using “recyclable” packaging.

That gap isn’t a sustainability problem.
It’s a procurement visibility problem.

👉 Recyclable in theory ≠ recyclable in practice
👉 Infrastructure, material complexity, and local collection rules matter more than material claims
👉 Buyers are now being held accountable for what really happens AFTER disposal

📦 In 2026, the smartest packaging teams aren’t asking:
“Is this recyclable?”

They’re asking:
“Will this be recycled, where our customers actually live?”

This is quickly becoming a commercial risk, not just an environmental one.

💬 Curious — how is your procurement team validating real-world recyclability today?

Unsure how to go about it, get in touch we can help.

25/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, we’d like to wish all our customers, suppliers, and partners a very Merry Christmas 🎄

Thank you for your trust, collaboration, and continued support throughout the year. We’re proud to work alongside so many great businesses and people who share our commitment to quality, reliability, and partnership.

We wish you a well-earned break, a joyful festive season, and a successful start to the New Year.

— The Garthwest Team

🚛📦 The Packaging Buyer’s Dilemma If you’re responsible for packaging procurement, your day-to-day likely feels like a ba...
29/09/2025

🚛📦 The Packaging Buyer’s Dilemma

If you’re responsible for packaging procurement, your day-to-day likely feels like a balancing act:

❌ Costs that need to come down – without compromising quality.
❌ Suppliers promising reliability but struggling to deliver on time.
❌ Pressure to hit sustainability targets and stay compliant with ever-tightening UK/EU regulations.
❌ Warehouse space being eaten up by bulky, inefficient materials.
❌ The constant risk of product damage – and the brand reputation hit that follows.

At Garthwest, we understand these challenges because we solve them every day.

✅ Cost efficiency without compromise – smart, fit-for-purpose packaging that reduces waste and transport costs.
✅ Reliable supply – on-time, every time, from a stable UK-based team you can count on.
✅ Sustainability built-in – recyclable, eco-conscious materials that keep you compliant and strengthen your brand story.
✅ Tailored solutions – packaging designed around your product and supply chain, not the other way around.
✅ End-to-end expertise – from design to delivery, we make packaging work harder for your business.
👉 If you’re tired of firefighting packaging problems and want a partner who makes procurement smoother, greener, and more cost-effective, let’s connect.

At Garthwest, we don’t just provide packaging.
We provide peace of mind.

📚 Packaging 101: Why September Matters for Peak SeasonMany businesses underestimate just how important timing is when it...
24/09/2025

📚 Packaging 101: Why September Matters for Peak Season

Many businesses underestimate just how important timing is when it comes to packaging. Here’s why preparing now (end of September) is critical:

📦 Lead times — Packaging materials and production schedules tighten in October/November.
📦 Supply chain — Shipping surges increase the risk of delays; having packaging in stock reduces stress.
📦 Sustainability — Rushed decisions often lead to less eco-friendly choices. Early planning = better, greener solutions.
📦 Customer experience — A well-designed unboxing moment sets you apart during the busiest retail period.

💡 Tip: Treat packaging as a strategic asset, not a last-minute task. By sorting it now, you’ll save money, protect products, and deliver a better experience for your customers when it matters most.

🚀 We’re Exhibiting at Made in Yorkshire 2025!We’re excited to share that Garthwest - Cardboard Packaging & POS Experts w...
17/09/2025

🚀 We’re Exhibiting at Made in Yorkshire 2025!

We’re excited to share that Garthwest - Cardboard Packaging & POS Experts will be showcasing at this year’s Made in Yorkshire exhibition.

As proud members of the Yorkshire manufacturing community, we can’t wait to connect with fellow innovators, share our expertise in packaging and print and demonstrate how we help businesses stand out with sustainable, high-quality solutions.

📍 Come and see us at stand 153-154
📅 16/10/2025, 9am - 3pm

📦 Discover how the right packaging can make all the difference for your brand and product.

We look forward to meeting new faces, catching up with familiar ones, and celebrating the strength of UK manufacturing together.

👉 Will you be attending? Drop us a message and let’s arrange a time to connect!

📦 E-commerce peak season is around the corner… are your packaging plans ready?September is the last good window to get a...
10/09/2025

📦 E-commerce peak season is around the corner… are your packaging plans ready?

September is the last good window to get ahead before Black Friday and Christmas orders start surging.

✅ Packaging isn’t just a box — it’s the first impression of your brand.
✅ Poor planning now = delays, stock shortages, higher costs later.
✅ Secure the right packaging early to avoid last-minute compromises.

By sorting your packaging strategy now, you give yourself:
🔹 Smoother fulfilment workflows
🔹 Confidence in stock availability
🔹 Better pricing and supplier flexibility
🔹 A stronger unboxing experience for your customers

💡 In short: treat September as your packaging deadline. Your future self (and your customers) will thank you when the busiest weeks arrive.

👉 How are you preparing your packaging strategy for Q4?

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Garthwest Ltd, Rotterdam Road, Sutton Fields
Kingston Upon Hull
HU70XA

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Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
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