Liquid & paste filling
A practical filling route built around your product behaviour, dose, container and production target.
- Bottles, jars & tubs
- Liquids, creams, gels & pastes
- Capping & closure application
UK contract filling and packing partner
UK contract filling
& packing.
A production-ready route for liquid and powder filling, co-packing, bottling, hand packing, labelling, rework and final packing—built around your product, pack, volume and timing.
Contract packing, made clearer
Your brief becomes a workable contract packing solution.
Contract filling and packing is the outsourcing of product filling, assembly and finishing work to a specialist production partner. Whether you are preparing a first run, adding capacity or moving an established line, Stockholm acts as a UK contract packing company that helps define the route from incoming product and components to finished, dispatch-ready stock.
Read the contract filling buyer's guideWhat we can do
One partner for the production work around your pack.
Start with the outcome you need. We will help define the filling, assembly and finishing steps behind it.
Powder & dry filling
Controlled dosing and packing for powders, granules and dry blends, assessed against the real product.
- Auger & weigh filling
- Rigid packs & flexible formats
- Batch-led production
Labelling & coding
Careful label application, coding and pack presentation so finished stock is prepared for its next step.
- Pressure-sensitive labels
- Batch & date coding
- Pack inspection
Packing & fulfilment
Secondary packing, collation and dispatch support—coordinated as one straightforward production brief.
- Kitting & assembly
- Cartoning & case packing
- Pallet or parcel preparation
More ways to outsource production work
Choose the service that matches the job.
Contract bottlingBottle filling, closure application, labelling, coding and case packing.→Hand packing & kittingKits, bundles, inserts, promotional packs and detail-led assembly.→Relabelling & reworkOver-labelling, repacking, sorting and approved presentation changes.→Small-batch fillingPractical assessment for trials, launches and shorter production runs.→
Built around the application
The right process starts with the real product.
Viscosity, flow, dose, container geometry, closure, label, batch pattern and end-of-line presentation all affect the production route. We look at the complete case before committing to a method.
01 Product & format review02 Line and tooling assessment03 Agreed checks and output
A practical route to production
Clear decisions before the line starts.
A useful brief reduces delay, protects quality and makes the production plan easier to price and schedule.
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Share the brief
Tell us what you need packed, in what format, at what volume and by when.
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Prove the route
We review product, components, line fit, tooling, checks and any trial requirements.
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Plan production
Once scope and samples are agreed, we align materials, approvals and a realistic schedule.
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Pack & prepare
The agreed process is run, checked and prepared for collection, pallet or parcel dispatch.
Control you can build into the brief
Practical, traceable production checks.
Your specification should define what a conforming pack looks like. We use the agreed brief to structure setup, in-process checks and the information retained for the job.
- Agreed product, component and artwork references
- Line clearance and changeover controls
- Fill, closure, label and coding checks as specified
- Batch information and samples where agreed
Applications
A flexible service for established production and new opportunities.
Health & wellbeingPersonal careHousehold & technicalFood & beverage projectsLaunches & trialsCapacity support
Every application is subject to product, process, pack and site suitability review.
Questions before you enquire
The useful details, upfront.
Not sure whether your project is a fit? Start with the essentials and we will help identify the next practical check.
Or call 01494 623015What information do you need to quote a contract packing project?
Share the product, pack format, fill size or quantity, expected volume, component status, target date and any specific coding, checking or dispatch requirements. Samples and drawings are helpful when available.
What is the difference between a contract packer and a co-packer?
There is usually no practical difference. Contract packing, contract packaging and co-packing are common terms for outsourced packing, assembly, filling or finishing work completed for another business.
Can a contract packing company fill and finish bottles?
Potentially, yes. Contract bottling can include filling, closure application, labelling, coding, inspection and case packing when the product and components are suitable.
Can you support a trial or a shorter production run?
Potentially, yes. The workable batch size depends on the product, format, setup and cleaning requirements. Tell us your launch or trial quantity and we will assess the most practical route.
Can Stockholm source packaging components?
Component supply can be discussed as part of the project. If you already have containers, closures, labels or cartons, include their specifications and delivery status in the brief.
How quickly can production begin?
Timing depends on line fit, component availability, trials, approvals and current capacity. Sending a complete brief early helps us identify the critical path and give you a realistic schedule.
Will you protect confidential product information?
We can establish the appropriate confidentiality route before you share commercially sensitive formulas, specifications or launch details.
Start with your production brief
Tell us what needs packing.
Product, pack, volume and timing are enough to start. Add samples, drawings or specifications once we have confirmed the best route for the detail.
What is contract filling and packaging?
Contract filling is outsourced production in which a specialist receives bulk liquid or powder and packaging components, fills the agreed quantity, applies defined checks and can complete labelling and secondary packing.
Agree quantity control before the filling run
A contract filling brief should define the declared quantity and how it will be checked on the finished pack. Give Stockholm the fill size, product type, container and the intended market, together with any customer specification for fill checks and records. A machine dose setting is one part of the process; the quantity-control approach must relate to the actual contents and applicable packaged-goods requirements.
Describe the product as it will reach the filling equipment. Include its working temperature, tendency to foam or settle, and any particles or separation that could affect a consistent fill. For powders, explain flow behaviour and changes in bulk condition. Send representative product and production containers when a trial is agreed, so the method can be assessed with the materials that will be used for the batch.
Define the checks beyond filling as well. Closure application, leakage, label and batch-code content, line clearance and final case identification may all need an agreed reference. State who approves the first completed pack, what samples or records are required and how out-of-specification packs will be held. This makes the quotation cover the route from bulk product to accepted finished stock.
Is a programmed fill setting enough to confirm the declared quantity?
The process needs appropriate checks on actual contents under the quantity-control system that applies. Agree the measurement method, records and acceptance criteria alongside the filling method.
Why do you need the product’s filling temperature?
Product behaviour can differ at the temperature used in production. Provide the intended condition and any known foaming, settling or flow issues so trials and method selection reflect the real run.
How do you prepare a comparable contract-filling enquiry?
Provide the product, intended fill quantity, container and closure, together with batch sizes and variants. State any product-handling requirements and identify who supplies each component. Ask the quotation to separate filling, closure, labelling and packing work, with agreed checks and confirmation that the product is suitable for the proposed process.
- Product and pack suitability
- Batch sizes and component supply
- Included operations and checks
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