Rawlings Group is a multi-brand enterprise consisting of a collection of brands that share the same sustainable values and ethical approach to business.
Specialising within the packaging and drink processing equipment industry, the Rawlings Group offers businesses a complete service from source to supply, along with renowned technical knowledge and support.
A Perfect Fit
In September 2023 Paper Bag Co was acquired by Rawlings Group. Now, as one of Rawlings Group's integral brands, we continue to maintain our market-leading position and strive towards our goal of delivering sustainable packaging to a range of clients across different industries. Being part of the Rawlings Group means we will be able to jointly draw upon the shared experience of our fantastic teams.
Rawlings Group and Paper Bag Co. both prioritise an ethical approach to their products and supply chain. Through our supply chain accreditations, 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.
The Rawlings Group Of Companies
Founded in 1850, Rawlings has grown to be the UK’s leading, independent packaging specialist supplying bottles, jars, and decoration of all types to a diverse range of markets.
Developing strong relationships with all major UK, EU and Global manufacturers has allowed Rawlings to become the trusted supplier to many of the UK’s most popular brands.
Equipping the nation's drinks producers with tailored drink processing systems and consumables.
Established in 1984, Vigo Ltd supply carefully chosen equipment and consumables to drink producers. Whether you are an established or aspiring craft brewery, cidery, winery, distillery, or producer of apple juice, cold brew, kombucha, or soft drinks, we have something for you.
That's us! Specialising in the supply of quality, sustainably sourced paper bags and custom printing services.
We offer FSC® and GOTS Certified Plain/Wholesale bags with Same Day despatch, a unique online Express Print platform, and a Bespoke, custom print and design service.
All backed up with our renowned customer service ensuring a complete all-round offering for your paper packaging requirements.
Our range caters for the food, drink, wedding favour, cosmetic and candle consumer markets. Our aim is to provide premium jars and bottles at exceptional prices, whilst delivering outstanding customer service.
To ensure that the products are delivered with a minimum carbon footprint, Glass Jars and Bottles source as much glassware as they can directly from trusted UK manufacturers. All glassware is food grade safe and come with a wide colour range of twist-off lids.
Quality and affordable reusable water bottle supplier, to help tackle single use plastics. It’s estimated that around 13 billion plastic bottles are used in the UK every year.
Aqua bottles are stainless-steel, 100% BPA (Bisphenol A) free and use a food-grade healthy material for hydration. They are double walled with a vacuum layer, keeping your liquids cold for 24 hours and hot for 12. The cap is leakproof, with a vacuum seal. Not only does this take an aspect of the worry away from placing it in your bag but it also helps to maintain temperature control.
Our unique retail offering of our most in demand products across several Rawlings Group brands.
Our offering focuses on retail packs of premium glass jars & bottles sourced from UK manufactures where possible, iconic Le Parfait preserving and storage containers, reusable Aqua water bottles to promote the reduction of single use plastics, and sustainable paper bags with bespoke printing to help market our retail clients' businesses.
A Message from Paper Bag Co Founder Jon Marling
“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.
On a personal note, it has been a time of reflection for the team at Paper Bag Co. Since the first hire in 2006, the workforce has grown massively and we have developed a great team and some long-standing relationships with some of the UK’s biggest brands. With the resources and support of being part of a bigger group we will embrace the opportunities that lay ahead.”