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First Circle

Packaging that performs.
Packaging reimagined.

25+ years of experience in manufacturing high-quality plastic packaging designed to meet modern supply chain requirements across multiple sectors.

About us

We Evolve.We Listen.We Challenge.We Care.

Built on experience.
Driven by performance.

A manufacturing partner focused on quality, consistency and long-term relationships.

Four manufacturing sites in the UK and Ireland. We believe in offering a personal, dependable service, ensuring all your needs are met with added value solutions and high-quality products.

Manufacturing bottles to match your every need.

Our flexibility to offer bespoke solutions, managed by our experienced, technical team, allows us to provide solutions to meet supply chain requirements. From standard bottle ranges and unique bottle designs to full factory in-plants, we have a solution that suits you.

Plastic packaging has never been more important but has never seen more scrutiny. We design for less material and more recycled content.

We drive sustainability on a daily basis, recycling excess material, with a target of zero-to-landfill and utilising mega trucks to reduce carbon footprint. Backed by ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and BRCGS AA standards, audited at every site.

  • Every bottle we manufacture is 100% recyclable.
  • Minimum 30% Recycled Food Grade HDPE Content
  • Minimum 30% Recycled Food Grade PET Content

Accreditations

  • ISO 9001 certified
  • ISO 14001 certified
  • BRCGS Packaging Materials certificated

4 reasons why
customers chose us.

We have proven capabilities across manufacturing, quality and supply, combining modern manufacturing processes with strict quality standards.

  • 01

    High volume manufacturing capabilities

    The ability to run 24/7 across all production sites allows us to carefully manage customer requirements, maximising production and output in the most economical way.

  • 02

    Consistent product quality

    We have built a culture where attention to detail is paramount, in everything we do. We continue to invest in automated quality systems and every process we have in place targets and demands the highest quality output.

  • 03

    Flexibility

    Our ability to be flexible to customer’s needs, sets us apart in our industry, permitting us to fit into supply chains seamlessly. Our flat structure allows for efficient decision making from design concepts to finished products.

  • 04

    Technical expertise

    Our team has decades of experience within the plastic manufacturing industry, throughout all departments including technical, manufacturing, sales and quality. We can provide unique insights and support your business with any challenges you might face.

“Over13yearswiththebusinessandcounting.Everyyearhasbroughtnewopportunities,greatpeopleandIamstillenjoyingthejourney.Proudtobepartoftheteam.”

Mariusz, Manufacturing Manager

  • Operator inspecting bottles on the line
  • Milk bottles on the conveyor
  • Team inspecting a blow-moulding cell
  • Robot stacking dairy bottles
  • First Circle apprentices on the shop floor
  • Manufacturing machinery on the floor

Company News

Packaging reimagined, website reimagined.

Welcome to the new online home of First Circle Packaging. Discover our products, explore our capabilities and get closer to the people, partnerships and ideas behind our packaging.

Where to find First Circle, UK and Ireland coast

Wheretofindus.

You can find us at our four sites across the UK & Ireland.

  • Newport PagnellHead Office
    England
  • Livingston
    Scotland
  • Pennybridge, Ballymena
    Northern Ireland
  • Ballitore, Athy
    Ireland
  • Operations
  • Production
  • Sales & service

Need help with a new project? Talk to our excellent team today.

Drop us a line, give us a call, or send a brief over. Real people answer, usually within a working day.