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Berry Distribution Overview

About Us

We specialise in the production and decoration of high-quality plastic bottles, jars, flexible tubes and closures. In a consumer-driven environment distinctive packaging is vital, and we offer unrivalled expertise in developing packaging solutions for markets where quality and style are critical to a product’s success. Markets such as personal care, healthcare, pharmaceutical, nutritional, pet care, automotive and homecare products.

We have an extensive range of almost 5,000 standard products, and are also able to offer custom moulding of exclusive designs with a low cost of entry. Virtually everything is conducted in-house, on site – from concept design, through toolmaking to production, artwork and decoration.

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5000+ Standards

5000+ Standards

Custom Moulds Available

Custom Moulds Available

Market Sectors

Market Sectors

Service+ Culture

Service Plus Culture

One Stop Shop

One Stop Shop

Worldwide Presence

Worldwide Presence

Manufacturing Processes

Injection Moulding

In Injection Moulding, molten plastic is forced from a heated cylinder under pressure into a cavity of a confined mould. The part is then cooled, solidified and removed. Berry Distribution has over 70 injection moulding machines.

A large range of standard and custom moulded caps and closures are available in COPP, PP, PE, SAN and BDS.

Additionally, we can supply jars and containers in SAN and PP, in single or double wall, with capacities from 2ml to 1400ml.

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Manufacturing Processes

Extrusion Blow Moulding

In the standard blow-moulding process a warm plastic parison (hollow tube) is placed between the two halves of a mould cavity and air pressure forces the plastic into the precise shape of the cavity.

Berry Distribution has over 60 blow moulding machines creating bottles up to 1000ml from PE, PP, PVC and PETG materials. With the large number of standard machines, the company has excellent production flexibility. For example, several slightly different types of bottle can be run in parallel for shorter lead times.

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Manufacturing Processes

Injection Stretch Blow Moulding

In this process a plastic preformed PET component is formed by injection moulding on the machine. This preform is then stretched and blown into the container shape using a separate mould.

PET bottles and jars are noted for their glass-like clarity, strength and barrier properties that preserve the product’s quality, protect against damage and display the contents superbly. Berry Distribution has over 20 injection stretch blowmoulding machines.

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Manufacturing Processes

Injection Blow Moulding

This process bridges the gap between blowmoulding and injection stretch blowmoulding providing scrap-free production of containers with an injection moulded neck finish.

The key benefit is outstanding control of part tolerances, finish and weight/volume which means wide mouth containers can be produced with injection moulded tolerance necks. In addition there is no waste from de-flashing resulting in reduced energy consumption and better material utilisation.

The machine is a Medical specification to satisfy the demands for controlled ‘clean room’ standards.

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Manufacturing Processes

Flexible Tubes

Berry Distribution has state-of-the-art lines to create tubes to your exact requirements. We can manufacture a million tubes a week which can be customised in terms of size, material, colour, closure style, cap colour and decoration. The company offers a complete decoration services that includes flexographic and silk screenprinting, hot foil blocking and labelling.

Over the previous years the company has invested significantly in the development of new tube technology and plans to continue a policy of further investment in order to provide innovative products.

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What Our Customers Say

I have always found Berry Distribution to be incredibly helpful. They understand my business needs and always strive to meet my requirements by offering professional advice and flexibility. Their “can do” attitude and packaging knowledge makes them a very valuable resource.

NIOXIN Research Laboratories Inc (P&G) USA – Robert M. Holland, Purchasing Manager

We have been using Berry Distribution for our Glytone brand in the United States for the last 3 years and are very satisfied with the quality of the packaging as well as the service level provided.

Pierre Fabre Dermocosmétique, USA – Herve Buzot

Being a wholesaler our most important sales argument is fast service that not only says that we are flexible – but really be flexible. Berry Distribution proved to be a very professional partner. We received samples within very short time and prices were sent immediately after the phone conversation. This is a tough situation for competitors – not many suppliers realise this fact – for sure Berry does!

Grathwol – Torben Frederiksen, Area Manager, Denmark

We began working with Berry Distribution in 2007. When we requested samples we received a very rapid response from the Area Sales Manager & received the samples very fast. This encouraged us to work with Berry Distribution for their professional service, helpfulness, quality products and delivery.

DEEF Pharmaceutical Industries Co. – Ahmed Gamal, Logistics Manager, Saudi Arabia

I feel that I have to write to let you know how impressed I have been with the professionalism of your company in the short time that we have been acquainted. From a brief brainstorm, you were able to satisfy a long-standing packaging need that I had, and have delivered pack samples for stability testing in rapid time.

Genus Pharmaceuticals – Tony Griffiths, Marketing Manager

We approach packaging sustainability at an holistic level, and are delighted to have worked with Berry Distribution to develop recyclable new solutions for our haircare, shower and sun ranges, continuing to raise the bar for the application of PCR materials and attractive packaging solutions based around improving sustainability.

Neal’s Yard Remedies – Jo Everett, Packaging Technologist

We began working with Berry Distribution because of their high-quality print/low-order quantities. Through this they provide us with the flexibility needed in the competitive marketplace as a contract manufacturer/private labeller.

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals – Matt Royer, Graphic Artist/Packaging

Berry Distribution has proven to be a reliable and supportive partner along the entire relationship with Safosa.

Safosa, Italy – Carlo Cattaneo

We worked with Berry Distribution on the development of our Orla Kiely Designer BRITA™ Water Bottle – The Wottle!™This was a custom moulded 500ml bottle which involved multi-pass printing to achieve the intricate colours of the design, and they managed to pull this together from initial pilot to printed bottles in just one week!

BRITA™ Water – Neal Jones, Director of Marketing

We wanted to create natural, environmentally-friendly cleansing products made in the UK, with no compromise on performance or design. Berry Distribution worked in partnership with us to develop this innovative range which is manufactured from 100% PCR (Post Consumer Recycled materials) demonstrating that PCR packaging can look stunning whilst being kind to the environment.

KMI – Andy Hill, Managing Director

I have only recently started working with Berry Distribution and have found their customer service to be very good – our C/S rep has been extremely cooperative and does an excellent job. And their response time in getting quotes and answering questions is very good.

Alberto Culver USA – Bonnie J. Sterk

This is the second year that Alberto Culver and Berry Distribution have won the Gold Supplier Award. The total score of 93% relates to quality, commercial service, delivery performance and support on new developments, demonstrating Berry’s overall commitment to customer service.

Alberto Culver UK – Craig Walker, Quality Manager

As a market leading Personal Care and Pharma Contract Manufacturer UPL is reliant on a high quality and reliable service from its key suppliers. We have jointly worked with Berry Distribution on many key product development projects that involved a high level of industry knowledge and expertise to achieve cost effective, professional and practical packaging solutions, and we would happily recommend their services to other companies looking for a high quality supplier of plastic packaging and tubes.

UPL – Damian Stroud

Doing Our Part

Berry Distribution is acutely aware of its responsibility to society and the environment.

Wherever possible – waste material is recycled, as are any production materials that do not meet strict quality standards.

Raw materials and suppliers are selected using environmental criteria and products are designed to meet not only clients’ requirements but also to minimise their impact on the environment.

We are aware that every member of staff needs to take responsibility for implementation of environmental policies. The company keeps employees informed of environmental matters and initiatives, encouraging active involvement at all levels.

The company is committed to minimising energy use throughout all its activities, for example investing in low-energy technology for manufacturing systems.

Our Process

Idea

First, is the thought, the spark, the idea. Bring that ingenious product idea to Berry Distribution, and we’ll start to create your packaging, together.

Development

Next, we develop the packaging to your exact specifications, produce life-like renders with brand illustration, 3D model & print, colour match while sending samples for your approval.

Manufacturing

Once your samples are approved, your packaging is scheduled and run on the production line, whilst undergoing strict quality assurance tests.

Decoration

Want your packaging decorated? Of course you do! Step 4 is when we decorate your packaging with print, labels, foil blocking, braille or one of our many other decoration techniques.

Delivery

The exciting bit… delivery! We’ll arrange for your packaging to be delivered directly to you, or to a filler of your choice! Berry Distribution is your one-stop-shop!

Quality Assurance

Berry Distribution operates an Integrated Management System which embraces Quality Management, Environmental Management and Health & Safety Management.

We operate in accordance with the following standards:

  • Dedicated full time QA team
  • Certified Integrated Management System embracing Quality Management, Environmental Management and Health & Safety Management
  • ISO 9001 (Quality) Certified
  • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) Certified
  • ISO 50001 (2011 Energy Management System)
  • ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) Certified
  • DMF for the site
  • Pharmacopia compliant resins available
  • Performance testing of all products
  • Leak-checking equipment integral to machines
  • Vision inspection systems on multi-pass printers
  • Spectrophotometer colour measurement and matching
  • SPC capability
  • Integral Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement philosophy
  • Management Execution System (MES) for electronic real-time machine performance analysis
  • Material traceability
  • Integrated vision inspection of critical aspects
  • Process-based optical measurement

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