# Packaging One expands into larger Middlewich premises after seven-figure funding

Packaging One, a family-run UK protective packaging maker, moved into a 44,000 sq ft site in Middlewich, Cheshire, increasing manufacturing capability by about 70%. The expansion followed a seven-figure funding deal from NatWest and aims to double the workforce to 80 people.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-02-26
- Where: Middlewich, Cheshire, United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Capacity: about 70% increase in manufacturing capability
- Products: protective wrappings, boxes, MediaWrap
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Packaging One](https://endata.com/companies/12822.md)
- [NatWest](https://endata.com/companies/12824.md) (investor)
- [Royal Bank of Scotland Invoice Finance](https://endata.com/companies/12847.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [business-live.co.uk](https://www.business-live.co.uk/manufacturing/cheshires-packaging-one-doubles-workforce-31087734), 2025-02-26: "The provider of protective wrappings and boxes, among other products, intends to double its workforce to 80 people following the funding injection."
- [thepackagingportal.com](https://www.thepackagingportal.com/industry-news/expansion-for-packaging-one/), 2025-03-04: "As part of this expansion, the business is doubling its workforce to 80 people who are based at Packaging One's new 44,000 sq ft premises in Middlewich."

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