Birmingham based Nicklin Transit Packaging is currently enjoying record levels of turnover following a 500k investment programme over the last 3 years in its biomass, two-way pallet line and bespoke business management software.
Turnover has reached almost £7m after a 40% increase over the past two years, with a further 15% increase predicted by May 2013.
David Nicklin, Managing Director of the bespoke timber and corrugated transit packaging specialists is confident that this aim will be reached, "Our organic growth over the last two years has been a fantastic result in a challenging climate; this is testament to our investment in operational capability, efficiency and people, coupled with our product and service offering- which is truly bespoke. Heritage plays a large part in our business; we are 100 years old next year, which in itself tells a story!
We deliver cost-effective, design-led, environmentally friendly packaging solutions and our client retention is first class. We are at the forefront of our sector and are both competitive and profitable; the next five years will be extremely exciting for the business, with significant organic growth projections and a number of acquisitions currently under consideration. This, alongside the pending introduction of a broader product portfolio and further planned investment will cement our position as the leading independent supplier of Transit Packaging in the UK.”
The firm is driven by its environmental commitment. They have achieved ISO14001 Accreditation, FSC/PEFC Certification and were the first company in the UK to be awarded ISPM15 accreditation. This led to subsequent investment in biomass heating across the whole site. The green modification replaces gas and electric systems, eliminating waste, reducing energy costs and conserving their business and the environment for future generations.
To meet its customer demands and increased business, the firm has also invested in a bespoke Two-Way Pallet Line and Leg Machine in partnership with IMH of Sweden. This has led to the creation of 3 new jobs and an upsurge in productivity.
Joining the expanding workforce is a newly appointed in-house Business Analyst and an On-site Engineer. Both will work towards minimising downtime and waste whilst boosting operational efficiency.
To maintain its long-term goal of “designing-out” waste material from pallets and provide tangible value to customers, the firm has invested in industry leading pallet design software “PDS”-Pallet Design System. It reduces costs, product damage and increases safety of pallets throughout the material handling process.
Nicklin Transit Packaging has been trading since 1913 and is the UK’s longest established and experienced providers of bespoke timber and corrugated transit packaging products and services. The firm aspires to supply its customer base with the most cost-effective and environmentally and safest transit packaging solution available for their application.
The investment in its eco-friendly products, expertise in staff and software will create a seamless, first-class, cost-effective service for its loyal customer base, whilst placing the firm at the forefront of its industry.