Frequently Asked Questions

Why Paperboard?

Why should I use Paperboard to store my product?

Paperboard is primarily made of paper with a thin waterproof barrier. This material - increasingly with 100% renewable coatings* - is flexible, durable, light, and cheap.

And incredibly useful.

While this makes paperboard the smart option for packing, transporting and storing your product, self-sealing cartons has historically offered only a limited range, forcing businesses to “prefer” single-use plastic.

Why Now?

Because single-use plastic is, thankfully, going away. Country by country, product by product, sustainable packaging is now a necessity and a duty in our united effort to eradicate plastic.

Biodegradable, compostable and recyclable packaging is no longer a bonus but an assumption for consumers. The gable carton’s legendary attributes are now not just for larger businesses with filling and sealing capacity, but also for the single-use self-seal market.

General

Who is Porter Pak?

PorterPak is a division of GN Packaging, a UK company established in 1981.

Can I get a different size or shape carton?

Our machines have some flexibility, although we would not be able to produce unique shapes and sizes for small print runs. Please contact us with specific requirements.

How do you take payment?

Smaller orders can be made by ordering and paying directly on the website. Custom and larger orders will require 50% deposit once artwork is submitted for proofing. The balance is required when the order is shipped.

Do you supply Samples?

Please call us on 01233 770 780 for larger orders so we can give you a more precise timeline for delivery and support with artwork.

Shipping

How are orders shipped?

For smaller orders, we ship in boxes of roughly 100. Stackable cartons take up much less space. Larger orders will be shipped via a pallet. Please contact us with any delivery requirements.

Can I speed up my order?

If we have generic or plain cartons in stock, we can ship relatively quickly. Custom cartons require us to confirm artwork and have cartons produced and shipped to us.

How long do custom cartons take?

6-8 weeks once artwork is approved.

Ordering

What is the minimum/maximum order I can place?

For non-custom cartons, we can take orders as low as 100. For larger orders, we are only restricted by time to produce the volume, palletise, and ship to your destination.

How should I order?

Please call us on 01233 770 780 for larger orders so we can give you a more precise timeline for delivery and support with artwork.