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Tee Kay Packaging is proud to have been involved in the cardboard packaging industry for almost 40 years.

A summary of our history is shown below.

Our History

2023
Produce Box Manufacture

Design, Manufacture and Production of Pre Erected Produce Boxes

2021
Transition of Company

Transition of company cars from fossil fuels to electric

2020
Purchased Articulated Fleet

Purchased Articulated Fleet to further improve delivery capabilities

2019
Obtained full ISO

Obtained full ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental certification – Congratulations to us

Tail-lift vehicle arrived

Tail-lift vehicle arrived – a great enhancement for delivering to our customers

Working towards ISO

Working towards ISO 14001:2015 Environmental certification

2018
Major office refurbishment planned

Major office refurbishment planned – to bring a more streamlined service for our customers – Accounts office, Sales, Production and Design now all in one main office – finally moved in early December 2018

Successful ISO 9001:2015 audit

Successful ISO 9001:2015 audit – great news for the team

2017
ISO 9001:2015 transition taking place

ISO 9001:2015 transition taking place – to ensure that quality and service is our top priority

2013
Business Grows

Still growing, with new sales positions, new production staff and new office roles. Tee-Kay Packaging (Peterborough) Ltd is now recognised as the area’s premier box manufacturer, with its core principles of quality, value and service still firmly entrenched.

2012
FSC® certification

FSC® certification gained (FSC® C112642) also our 30 year anniversary

2011
New training programme

New training programme introduced, producing higher levels of quality and customer service.

2010
Upgrades

Upgrading of computer hardware and software

2009
Investment

Investment in CAD system and cutting table for samples, small volume production and profile development.

2008
New sales team

New sales team introduced – including new role of ‘technical sales’

2006
Upgrades

Upgrades to offices made.

2005
Upgrades

Upgrades to production area made

2002
New strapping machine

Invested in a new strapping machine.

Machine upgrades

Various machine upgrades took place.

2000
Fire damage

In December warehouses, lorries and stock were replaced as the result of fire. Limited production up and running within two days.

£100,000 invested

£100,000 invested in our transportation system – our lorries become a common sight on the region’s roads.

1999
Upgrade

Upgraded Cuir die cutter.

Additional 12,000 square foot extension

Due to ever increasing demand from our customers, an additional 12,000 square foot extension is added.

1997
Case maker was purchased

Another case maker (Martin) was purchased.

1994
12,000 square foot extension

12,000 square foot extension added – allowing us to offer ‘Just-In-Time’ service.

Major investment

Major investment in a new machine – Vagelli.

1987
Major investments made

Major investment took place in machinery, leading to increased staff numbers, faster production and higher capacity

Shareholders brought out

Minority shareholders’ interests were bought out.

1986
Operation is moved

Due to expansion, the operation is moved to its current 3 acre site in Fengate.

1982
Company Formed

Company formed by Terry Padmore. The company’s core principles are set as Quality, Value and Service.

Additional History Information

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