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From the latest sustainable solutions, to solving any challenges our clients put to us – our mixed model of consultancy, manufacturing and sourcing means we’ll always have what you’re looking for.
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Manchester 1988. With just 17 employees, 3 extruders, 1 printer, 4 conversion machines and ambition you could bottle, we set out to build a trusted business with our passion for packaging at its core.
Over 35 years later, and we’re now a category-leading consultancy and manufacturing business, made of 110 employees, a UK manufacturing site, 1 closed loop recycling facility, 4 international warehouses, a global network of packaging partners and can proudly name some of the UK’s leading brands as long-standing customers.
As a major packaging manufacturer, consultancy and supplier, we believe it’s our responsibility to drive and develop new sustainable packaging technology. Our mixed model of manufacturing and sourcing products, alongside our consulting expertise has meant we’ve been able to reduce the impact of our packaging on the planet, as well as helping our customers reach their environmental goals.
To show our commitment to a greener future, in 2022 we launched Duclo Recycling. Duclo Recycling specialises in the recovery and recycling of plastic packaging, preventing end-of-use material going to waste and increases availability of recycled plastic materials for manufacturers decreasing their reliance on virgin plastics. You can find more information how we’re #bringingwastefullcircle here.
Our qualifications, experience, and adherence to industry standards mean that our clients can be confident they are receiving a quality product and service from a trusted partner. This approach has resulted in our achievements of many global quality standards, including BRCGS Packaging Material, ISO 19001 Quality Assurance, ISO14021: 2016 Environmental Claims and ISO 14001 Environmental Management. People standards; Investor in People (Silver), Achilles and Sedex. Plus, industry and innovation excellence Kings Award for Enterprise: Innovation for our patented DuoOptipac mailing bag and operating to Operation Clean Sweep best practice criteria.
Ultimately at Duo, what we’re most proud of is our people. From category leading consultants, to innovators and suppliers – it’s our adaptable, resourceful and down-to-earth approach to the whole packaging process that keeps our customers coming back to us, time and time again.
The only thing that matters to Duo is solving problems for those we work with. And as a category-leading consultant on all things packaging, we’ve always got the answers. Whether it’s saving money or the planet, creating stronger plastics or partnerships, our clients come to us because they know they’ll get expert advice, and excellent results.
Anything you want, we got it. And if we don’t, we’ll find a way to make it. Whilst we manufacture and recycle polythene packaging in the UK, we have hand picked specialist packaging partners to offer our clients the best solution for their business. So if the right solution is a fabric bag, a box, roll of super strength film or branded tape, we’ll adapt and tailor, until we’ve got it exactly right for you.
Our clients come to us for more than a bag. They come to us because we create packaging, with passion. For us, this means constantly reinventing our products, working hard to create a more sustainable future and doing it all to help benefit those we work with, and the world we live in. This approach to innovation has resulted in the launch of the DuoOptipac Mailing Bag and the world's first Mailing Bag made from GreenPE, a bio-based sustainable alternative to regular polyethylene.
The World is your Oyster. The beauty of being a mixed manufacturing and distributing model is that we don’t just make bags – we’ll get them to where you need them to be. Whether its mailing bags to Milton Keynes or boxes to Boston – we can get our products anywhere in the world, whenever you need them. We even have stock holding facilities in USA and Australia to get your products to the destination even quicker.
Business never sleeps and neither do we. Our customer ePortal, allows 24/7 access to everything from stock planning, to tracing deliveries and placing orders.
Our Process
From A to Z we perform each stage of the polythene packaging manufacturing process in-house in Manchester.
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Duo UK’s expertise and clear understanding of our fulfilment needs has lead us to what we believe is the perfect packaging to enhance our customers shopping experience. SportPursuit
Duo UK’s expertise and clear understanding of our fulfilment needs has lead us to what we believe is the perfect packaging to enhance our customers shopping experience.
SportPursuit
Our warehouse team have never been so happy with anything as they are about our new bags. They love the new size, the strength of the glue strip and the fact that they're not static. I actually received a round of applause when I walked in after their delivery. Moshulu Shoes
Our warehouse team have never been so happy with anything as they are about our new bags. They love the new size, the strength of the glue strip and the fact that they're not static. I actually received a round of applause when I walked in after their delivery.
Moshulu Shoes
Duo have worked closely with FGH and listened to our goals. The knowledge they have shared with us and talked through the process has enabled us to achieve a successful outcome. They gave their all in delivering a great result and this is highly commendable. We attended Duo to see our print run and to see our branded mailing bags come to life. Seeing this in full production is a great experience and gives everyone a sense of achievement. It's a pleasure to work with a great team. Freemans Grattan Holdings
Duo have worked closely with FGH and listened to our goals. The knowledge they have shared with us and talked through the process has enabled us to achieve a successful outcome. They gave their all in delivering a great result and this is highly commendable. We attended Duo to see our print run and to see our branded mailing bags come to life. Seeing this in full production is a great experience and gives everyone a sense of achievement. It's a pleasure to work with a great team.
Freemans Grattan Holdings
We've worked with Duo for a number of years and what works so well for QVC is the innovation that Duo brings to the table. They are always working on something and coming up with new ideas - many that have really benefitted our business. The partnership is helping us meet our CO2 reduction targets and become more sustainable. We've got a great relationship with the team and that really shows in our overall performance levels. QVC
We've worked with Duo for a number of years and what works so well for QVC is the innovation that Duo brings to the table. They are always working on something and coming up with new ideas - many that have really benefitted our business. The partnership is helping us meet our CO2 reduction targets and become more sustainable. We've got a great relationship with the team and that really shows in our overall performance levels.
QVC
Duo have been the perfect packaging partner for Club L through really getting to understand our brand and product and designing a branded mailing bag that met our premium brand image, and also our sustainability requirements. Being a global brand looking to expand operations across the globe, Duo were the obvious choice given their global reach and ability to standardise our packaging no matter where we fulfil from. Club L London
Duo have been the perfect packaging partner for Club L through really getting to understand our brand and product and designing a branded mailing bag that met our premium brand image, and also our sustainability requirements. Being a global brand looking to expand operations across the globe, Duo were the obvious choice given their global reach and ability to standardise our packaging no matter where we fulfil from.
Club L London
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