Essex Board
Essex board is a highly compact board for use in furniture construction. A smooth, lightweight alternative to plywood sheets, easy to cut & shape for pelmets and more.
Cardboard engineered for frozen storage and transport
Cold chain distribution puts packaging under real strain. Freezers, condensation, and long transit times can weaken most materials fast. Our frozen food packaging boards are built to handle resisting moisture, compression, and fluctuating temperatures from production to point of sale.
Every board is engineered for performance in demanding frozen environments, helping processors, packers, and distributors keep products stable, compliant, and presentable.
Engineered performance in sub-zero conditions
Frozen food operations demand packaging that keeps its shape and function in harsh, variable temperatures. Our cold-resistant boards deliver the durability and moisture control the sector depends on.
Packaging built for frozen conditions
The frozen sector doesn’t just need packaging that looks right; it needs packaging that performs under stress. Our cardboard solutions are designed to remain rigid and dry, even in conditions of low temperature and condensation cycles.
We supply boards that:
- Maintain strength and structure through freezing and thawing
- Resist moisture to stop softening and delamination
- Support mechanical and automated handling lines
- Remain 100% recyclable, keeping sustainability in check
This makes them ideal for high-throughput production sites handling frozen meats, bakery items, ready meals, or vegetables.
Problem-solving through engineering
When packaging fails in the cold chain, it causes product loss and downtime. We design and laminate boards that overcome the issues most frozen food producers face, including:
- Carton distortion from moisture or temperature shifts
- Reduced pallet stability during export or storage
- Surface softening that damages labelling and print areas
- Plastic dependency caused by unsuitable barrier layers
By engineering the right surface coatings, liners, or moisture barriers, we create packaging that fits straight into your existing process without the need for plastic film or composite materials.
Where it fits in your process
Our frozen food packaging boards are used at multiple stages of production and distribution:
- Interleaving sheets between frozen product layers
- Layer pads or trays for pallet stability and protection
- Outer packaging boards for frozen meal and bakery cartons
- Moisture-resistant liners for seafood and meat exports
Whether you’re working with deep freeze storage or fast-turnaround frozen dispatch, we can help specify a board that performs through your full cold chain.
Sustainable, compliant packaging
We build frozen food packaging that helps you meet sustainability and compliance targets without losing strength or reliability.
- Recyclable and renewable raw materials
- FSC®-certified options available
- Suitable for UK Plastic Packaging Tax exemptions
- Manufactured to consistent quality and thickness control
Switching to our cardboard solutions removes the need for unnecessary plastic, simplifies recycling, and keeps your operation aligned with environmental commitments.
Popular retail boards
We stock a huge array of standard board and we can also source bespoke board for your project. Get in contact to see how we can help you.
PE Paper / Lined Board
Used for packaging any wet or greasy product, or where a waterproof barrier is required between the product and its outside environment.
Brown Dyed Board
Brown dyed greyboard on 2 sides. Used in manufacture of board envelopes, “recycled look” cartons – printed and unprinted, art and craft work.
White lined greyboard
Uncoated white lined board with grey reverse. Used in manufacture of presentation boxes, mounting pictures and making showcards.
Displayboard
Available in 2 sided white (grey & white centre). Used principally in show card mounting and hanging displays.
Folding Boxboard
Fully coated white folding boxboard with manila back (GC2). Used mainly for high quality print and carton applications
Coated White Lined Greyboard
Used primarily in printing industry and general carton work
Kraft lined greyboard
Used mainly for manufacturing rigid boxes, picture backing boards, industrial packaging.
2 Sided Kraft
Used mainly for manufacturing rigid boxes, picture backing boards, industrial packaging.
Kraft Lined Greyboard – 2 Sided
Used mainly for manufacturing rigid boxes, picture backing boards, industrial packaging.
Coated White Greyboard
This is the cheapest and most economical option in solid board. Also known simply as "greyboard"
Find the perfect packaging, fast and sustainably.
Tell us what you need, and our expert team will work with you to find the perfect solution. If it's made of cardboard then we are the people to speak to!
- Custom retail packaging tailored to your needs
- 100 per cent recyclable and FSC® certified materials
- Fast UK-wide delivery with next-day options available
Sustainable, customisable, and built for your business.
Bulk Ordering
For businesses large and small.
Eco-Aware Products
Recyclable, compostable, and food-safe.
Built to perform
Packaging that holds up and looks right.
Our commitment to sustainable packaging
Sustainable, compliant & customised cardboard Solutions
We believe packaging should protect more than just products — it should protect the planet too. That’s why we use responsibly sourced materials, meet strict industry standards, and manufacture recyclable boxes tailored to your exact needs.
- We manufacture with cardboard that is made from a minimum of 70% recycled materials.
- We are FSC certified and source our raw materials from sustainable forests.
- We conform to major retailer and industry requirements.
- We cater to all primary pack formats and packing processes.
- Our boxes are manufactured to your needs.
- Our boxes are 100% recyclable.
What our clients have to say
“In the 15 years of our companies working together, Limehouse have supplied a consistently high quality product and their friendly, knowledgeable team provide an excellent customer service. We are a demanding customer, and they always go the extra mile to ensure we receive what we want, when we want it – highly recommended!”
Keith Bradley (MD), Jute Export Ltd
What our clients have to say
“Limehouse Boardmills combines decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology. Their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction makes them a leader in cardboard engineering. A true pleasure to work with!”
What our clients have to say
“We’ve worked with Limehouse Boardmills for years, and their craftsmanship and reliability are unmatched. Their team consistently delivers creative, cost-effective solutions tailored to our business requirements.”
What our clients have to say
“Limehouse Boardmills exceeded our expectations with their innovative cardboard solutions. Their attention to detail and commitment to sustainability made them the perfect partner for our packaging needs. Highly recommended!”
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