Welcome to the very first edition of Cullen UnPacked – a new behind-the-scenes series designed to give you an inside look at how we design, manufacture, and deliver packaging that performs across every industry we serve.
If you’ve ever wondered what goes into creating the moulded fibre trays that protect fresh produce, the corrugate that keeps ecommerce orders intact, or the custom solutions built for complex industrial products, this series is for you. Cullen UnPacked will take you into the heart of our 14-acre manufacturing site in Glasgow, where ideas become designs, designs become products, and products become reliable solutions for our customers around the world.
A Look Behind the Curtains of a 24/7 Operation
Our site operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – a fast-moving, highly coordinated operation where moulded fibre and corrugated packaging are produced at scale. Every day, thousands of trays, carriers, fitments, and cartons move through our lines. Across the site, automated machinery works in tandem with skilled teams who ensure every detail is right before products leave the building.
From seasonal bakery ranges and drinks packaging for peak periods, to complex bespoke projects requiring precision tooling, every production run begins with the same goal:
make packaging smarter, faster, and more sustainable.
This first edition of Cullen UnPacked lifts the lid on the people, processes, and innovations that make this possible.
Our People: The Driving Force Behind Every Product
Behind every tray, fitment and carton is a team of people who make it work. Designers, Engineers, Toolmakers, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Customer Service – each plays a crucial role in transforming customer requirements into solutions that perform.
Our Design and Engineering teams turn ideas into prototypes, continually refining shapes, strengthening structures, and optimising material use. Meanwhile, our production teams combine automation with hands-on craftsmanship to keep lines running smoothly and efficiently – even during intense periods like Black Friday and Christmas.
The strength of Cullen is the strength of its people. Their skills, collaboration, and commitment drive the pace and precision our customers rely on.
Innovation in Motion
Innovation at Cullen isn’t an occasional project; it’s part of our everyday operations. As the only combined corrugate and moulded fibre manufacturer in Europe, we have the unique ability to bring two sustainable materials together under one roof — and we use that advantage to move fast.
We invest continually in our machinery, tooling and production capacity to develop new designs, expand product ranges, and reduce lead times. Whether it’s a new moulded fibre concept, a refined corrugate structure, or a time-saving process improvement, innovation runs through every corner of our site.
Every product that leaves Cullen is the result of experience, ingenuity, and an ongoing drive to improve.
Sustainability in Action
For us, sustainability is more than a principle — it’s built into how we operate. Our closed-loop recycling system transforms corrugate offcuts into new moulded fibre products, helping minimise waste and maximise circularity. We use FSC-certified materials, prioritise responsible sourcing, and continually evolve our manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact.
Every innovation we make aims to deliver real-world sustainability benefits: lighter materials, plastic replacement, improved recyclability, reduced waste, and better transport efficiency.
What to Expect Next from Cullen UnPacked
This is just the beginning. Over the coming months, Cullen UnPacked will shine a spotlight on the people, tools, innovations, and product journeys that shape Cullen behind the scenes. From first design concepts to full-scale production, we’ll show you how the work we do supports customers across food, drink, retail, industrial, ecommerce and beyond.
Because when you see what happens behind the scenes, you understand why our customers trust us to deliver more — every day.
Ready to find out how Cullen can help with your packaging needs?
Welcome to the very first edition of Cullen UnPacked – a new behind-the-scenes series designed to give you an inside look at how we design, manufacture, and deliver packaging that performs across every industry we serve.
If you’ve ever wondered what goes into creating the moulded fibre trays that protect fresh produce, the corrugate that keeps ecommerce orders intact, or the custom solutions built for complex industrial products, this series is for you. Cullen UnPacked will take you into the heart of our 14-acre manufacturing site in Glasgow, where ideas become designs, designs become products, and products become reliable solutions for our customers around the world.
A Look Behind the Curtains of a 24/7 Operation
Our site operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – a fast-moving, highly coordinated operation where moulded fibre and corrugated packaging are produced at scale. Every day, thousands of trays, carriers, fitments, and cartons move through our lines. Across the site, automated machinery works in tandem with skilled teams who ensure every detail is right before products leave the building.
From seasonal bakery ranges and drinks packaging for peak periods, to complex bespoke projects requiring precision tooling, every production run begins with the same goal:
make packaging smarter, faster, and more sustainable.
This first edition of Cullen UnPacked lifts the lid on the people, processes, and innovations that make this possible.
Our People: The Driving Force Behind Every Product
Behind every tray, fitment and carton is a team of people who make it work. Designers, Engineers, Toolmakers, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Customer Service – each plays a crucial role in transforming customer requirements into solutions that perform.
Our Design and Engineering teams turn ideas into prototypes, continually refining shapes, strengthening structures, and optimising material use. Meanwhile, our production teams combine automation with hands-on craftsmanship to keep lines running smoothly and efficiently – even during intense periods like Black Friday and Christmas.
The strength of Cullen is the strength of its people. Their skills, collaboration, and commitment drive the pace and precision our customers rely on.
Innovation in Motion
Innovation at Cullen isn’t an occasional project; it’s part of our everyday operations. As the only combined corrugate and moulded fibre manufacturer in Europe, we have the unique ability to bring two sustainable materials together under one roof — and we use that advantage to move fast.
We invest continually in our machinery, tooling and production capacity to develop new designs, expand product ranges, and reduce lead times. Whether it’s a new moulded fibre concept, a refined corrugate structure, or a time-saving process improvement, innovation runs through every corner of our site.
Every product that leaves Cullen is the result of experience, ingenuity, and an ongoing drive to improve.
Sustainability in Action
For us, sustainability is more than a principle — it’s built into how we operate. Our closed-loop recycling system transforms corrugate offcuts into new moulded fibre products, helping minimise waste and maximise circularity. We use FSC-certified materials, prioritise responsible sourcing, and continually evolve our manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact.
Every innovation we make aims to deliver real-world sustainability benefits: lighter materials, plastic replacement, improved recyclability, reduced waste, and better transport efficiency.
What to Expect Next from Cullen UnPacked
This is just the beginning. Over the coming months, Cullen UnPacked will shine a spotlight on the people, tools, innovations, and product journeys that shape Cullen behind the scenes. From first design concepts to full-scale production, we’ll show you how the work we do supports customers across food, drink, retail, industrial, ecommerce and beyond.
Because when you see what happens behind the scenes, you understand why our customers trust us to deliver more — every day.
