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.
Strong, reliable boxes for industrial and commercial use
In commercial settings, packaging must perform effectively protecting products throughout manufacturing, storage, and distribution, and integrating seamlessly into automated lines and logistics systems. Cardboard custom boxes provide a versatile, cost-efficient, and recyclable solution for businesses that demand strength and consistency at scale.
Our custom packaging boxes are engineered for precision. Whether you need heavy-duty shipping cartons, die-cut inserts, or branded outer boxes, we manufacture to your exact size, strength, and performance requirements.
Durable cardboard solutions for business and industry
Manufactured for strength and sustainability, our boxes are designed to handle challenging transport and storage conditions while maintaining compliance with environmental standards.
Strength, precision & performance
Our custom packaging boxes deliver practical advantages for commercial users:
- Built for strength: handles heavy, awkward, or high-value goods
- Reduces damage: protects against compression, vibration, and transit impact
- Precision manufactured: consistent dimensions for automated packing and stacking
- Fully recyclable: supports sustainability and waste reduction targets
- Customisable: printed, lined, or laminated to fit your brand and function
These boxes combine practicality with flexibility, giving your operation dependable protection and a professional finish.
Used across commercial and industrial sectors
Our custom boxes are trusted by businesses in a wide range of industries:
- Manufacturing and engineering – shipping mechanical parts and assemblies
- Food and drink producers – transporting bulk packaged goods
- Retail and wholesale distribution – protecting products in large volumes
- Exporters – requiring strength-tested cartons for long-distance transport
From one-off prototypes to large production runs, we can manufacture boxes that work for your process and product line.
Sustainability credentials
We manufacture custom boxes using responsibly sourced, recyclable cardboard materials.
- Made from renewable and recyclable fibres
- Available in FSC®-certified grades
- Helps meet UK Plastic Packaging Tax compliance
- Reduces waste compared to plastic or composite packaging
Our custom packaging boxes balance performance and sustainability, helping your business stay efficient, compliant, and competitive.
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"
Need reliable, custom cardboard boxes for your business?
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.
Sustainable Printing
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- 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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