A Potterton Ltd T/A Pottertons Cases was incorporated 1896
About Us
Who we are?
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO, OUR HISTORY, OUR PROCESSES & MORE
Here at PottertonPacs we are designers, manufacturers and foam converts specialising in custom cases, padded bags, presentation kit and protective packaging solutions. Our in-house capabilities include CNC routing, water jet cutting and die cutting, enabling us to create presentation foam inserts, tool control trays and protective packaging for any presentation or transportation requirements.
PottertonPacs was formed in 2012 from the successful merger of Potterton Cases (custom case and bag experts) and PACS (foam and polystyrene conversion specialists), we combine over a century of manufacturing heritage with cutting-edge technology to deliver bespoke transit, storage, presentation and packaging solutions that elevate your brand and protect your equipment.
what do we provide?
COMPLETE CASE, BAG & FOAM SOLUTIONS
- Custom protective equipment cases and padded bags
- Sample presentation bags or promotional display cases
- Precision CNC routed, water jet-cut or die-cut foam inserts
- Tool control trays for manufacturing operations
- Protective foam packaging products case or box inserts
- Branded interior and exteriors for brand exposure
We are also authorised distributors for many leading global brands including: Samsonite, Maxado, Peli Storm Cases, Peli Protector Cases, BWH Aluminium and Protective Transit Cases, giving you access to both off the shelf, tailored and totally bespoke solutions.
wHAT MAKES US STAND OUT?
END-TO-END SERVICE
What set us apart is our end-to-end service. We don’t just supply bags, cases and foam – we can manage the whole project for you, from concept and CAD design through to production, branding, custom foam inserts, stock filling, and delivery logistics.
Whether you’re preparing for a major trade show, building a national sales kit rollout, or creating long-life protective packing solutions for critical equipment, we make the process simple and seamless.
Want more insight?
History
Both Pottertons Cases and PACS of Leicester are proud of their heritage with the companies having traded for 116 and 120 years respectively prior to merger.
Incorporated in 1896, A Potterton Ltd was named after its founder Arthur Potterton and traded as Pottertons Cases primarily manufacturing shoe display cases to supply the booming shoe and textile industry in Leicester at that time.
The company’s reputation grew over the years and became synonymous with the highest standards of craftsmanship, commissioned to make shoe cases for H.R.H. The Duchess of York’s wedding luggage in 1929.
In 1946 the company was purchased by Mr. Norman Jackson from the Potterton family. John Pickering the son in-law of Mr Jackson took over Pottertons Cases in 1957. Under John’s leadership Pottertons Cases grew in strength and reputation, diversifying into new markets, which led to a new factory and showroom being built at Coleman Road in Leicester, where the head office of PottertonPacs is situated today. John has since retired and his son Tim Pickering and grandson Todd Pickering are now joint Managing Directors.
PACS Leicester dates back to 1892, when it first began trading under B Wigley & Sons as export packers and packing case manufacturers, which was incorporated in 1941. BWS Export Packaging Services Ltd, incorporated in 1968, was originally a division of B Wigley & Sons Ltd, operating as the Export Packing arm. When this function was assumed back into the main company of B. Wigley & Sons, BWS Export Packaging Services started trading as PACS – foam and polystyrene conversion specialists.
The company has had many unusual commissions over the years but one to mention is in 1974, when the company protectively packed Hermann Goering’s wartime Mercedes staff car, the engine for this was from a Messerschmitt 109 fighter plane, for container transit from the UK to the USA!
Dave Wigley, great grandson to the founder, Benjamin Wigley, has run PACS since 1987, concentrating on developing the specialist foam and polystyrene conversion part of the business, which merged with Potterton Cases in 2012.
David Wigley has since retired from the company with 2018 seeing Todd Pickering joining his father as Joint Managing Director.
Although many things have changed over the past century, the foundations upon which Pottertons Cases and PACS were built remain the same; craftsmanship, quality and service.
These foundations support our continued aim to ensure your products arrive on time, to the correct specification and to the agreed budget each and every time.
Why PottertonPacs?
Reliable Expertise - Backed by Quality
Years Of Experience
Trusted Quality
Custom for You
Protect & Impress
How we meet expectations?
EXPERTLY DESIGNED
We pride ourselves on being more than a supplier – we’re a design and manufacturing partner.
Our process begins by working closely with your team to create a brief. Our designers will then recommend the most suitable case, bag or foam solution – whether that means modifying a standard model or creating a completely bespoke design.
Before production begins, we prepare a detailed design specification sheet using CAD-CAM drawing software to present you with a clear, pre-production visual of your solution.
This collaborative approach allows you to see and approve the final design of prototype before manufacturing starts, ensuring your packaging or presentation kit meets your business needs exactly.
HOW DO WE MANUFACTURE?
PRODUCTION PROCESS
Our attention to detail ensures every concept is turned into reality. Upon approval of the design or the prototype of your requirement, the production process commences. Our quality control systems check the manufacturing quality of the various components of your cases, padded bags or foams to ensure the solution we deliver is fit for purpose.
Our Leicester-based production facilities are fully equipped with;
• CNC routing and profiling
• Water jet cutting
• Press die cutting
• Foam slitting and slicing
• Laminating, gluing and heat welding
• Stitching and assembly
• Riveting and finishing
Can We Incorporate Your Branding?
BRANDING CAPABILITIES
At PottertonPacs we understand that your packaging is more than just protection – it’s an opportunity to extend your brand exposure. That’s why we offer a full range of branding options to ensure your customer cases, padded bags and presentation kits make a positive and lasting impression.
Branding options include;
• Screen printing
• Digital printing
• Embroidery
• Engraving
• Labelling
• Heat transfer printing
• IML – In Mould Labelling
Whether you need bold, eye-catching logos on a sales demo kits, promotional product information masks, or subtle branded finishes for high-end presentation cases, we can customise many elements to help your team stand out, reinforce your brand identity, and deliver a premium experience to clients
Our Commitment
Our team continues to work closely with partners to explore new materials and production techniques to ensure all solutions meet the demands of today’s industries.
We pride ourselves on turning concepts into reality with precision and attention to detail. By combining UK manufacturing, advanced foam conversion capabilities, and decades of expertise, PottertonPacs provides businesses with custom bags, cases, and packaging solutions that protect, organise, and professionally present your products — helping you make the best impression every time.
