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The history of Foremans Packaging

2016

Proud to recognise long standing employee Paul Watts as he achieves 50 years of service with the company.

2014

In 2014, investment was made in a computerised 2 colour box maker, improving quality and set up times.

2012

The installation of a sample table machine for producing corrugated box samples quickly, meeting the needs of our customers wanting quick samples without the cost of dies.

2010

Further investment with the installation of new CNC router facility allowing the company to offer specialist machine work and designed, fitted, re-usable cases. The company becomes a distributor of Zarges and Peli cases.

2008
newspaper article following a site fire

2008 saw a fire in the stores area demolishing 10,000 sq ft of storage space. Within 24 hours the company was back in operation and thanks to its dedicated work force no customer was let down on supply.

2003
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The company acquired Adpax Ltd, a specialist military packaging company.

2002

In 2002 The company took the big step as it needed more production space, to leave its original site of Willow Works” and move 3 miles down the road to a large industrial unit. At the same time this allowed for new machine investment.

2000

In 2000, Foremans were appointed fabricator for Tri-Wall heavy duty corrugated services for the South East of England.

1999

In 1999, Foremans opened its product packaging facility, humidity controlled area where customers goods are packed up to military standard.

1996

In 1996 Marconi gave up its interest in Foremans to a management buy in which allowed the company to focus on new materials and services. Foremans became the first approved packaging supplier to the whole GEC group.

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