Rawlings Group has added to their portfolio of brands by acquiring Paper Bag Co.

Paper Bag Co. is based in Wiltshire and showcase their paper, canvas and cotton bags from www.paperbagco.co.uk/ and cottonbagco.co.uk/ 

The acquisition brings together the largest independent glass packaging & processing specialist and the market-leading supplier of bespoke bags for retail and business. The new acquisition will add 24 team members to the Rawlings Group and bring our total headcount to 96 across 4 locations.

Paper Bag Co. has been providing alternatives to plastic bags for businesses and retail spaces since its inception 18 years ago. The business draws on expertise in both digital and traditional printing techniques to create a wide range of high-quality, tailored paper, canvas, and reusable cotton bags for their clients.

Rawlings Group and Paper Bag Co. both prioritise an ethical approach to their products and supply chain. Through their accreditations and supply chain Paper Bag Co can offer a wide range of Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS organic) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified products; this level of transparency underpins a shared culture and commitment to protect the environment.

Rawlings Group CEO, Tom Wood, said: “The acquisition of Paper Bag Co is an exceptional opportunity for the Rawlings Group. By expanding our product offering in this space we will further develop our range of packaging services that share an ethical and sustainable focus, offering clients an end-to-end service for most packaging requirements.”

Paper Bag Co. CEO, Jon Marling added, “Rawlings Group was the perfect option to continue our journey on a larger platform. The Rawlings team’s ethos and purpose is very much aligned to ours and we are looking forward to developing our people and growing our positive impact & synergies in the future”