Our story
Why we started
The industry deserved better.
The drinks industry has always had packaging suppliers. What it’s often lacked is a packaging partner. Someone who picks up the phone. Who visits the site. Who tells you honestly if you’re buying the wrong box for the job — even if it costs them the sale.
That’s why David set up Boxes Etc… After 30 years in packaging, the conviction was simple: the industry deserved better. And so, with Finley, they built something around that belief.
The people
The people behind the boxes
David Grice
Founder
After 30 years in packaging, David founded Boxes Etc… to give the drinks trade a partner who picks up the phone, visits the site and tells it straight.
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Finley Pugh
Partner
Finley brings hands-on drinks sector expertise and a genuinely face-to-face approach to every customer relationship across the UK.
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How we work
The way we work.
We show up
Face to face whenever possible. David will drive 200 miles for a 10-minute meeting. That’s not inefficiency — it’s how relationships are built.
We respond fast
24 hours, always. No waiting a week for a quote. No hiding behind a contact form.
We tell you the truth
If a cheaper box will do the job, we’ll say so. If you need something better, we’ll tell you why.
Our promise
Our standards. In plain English.
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Respond within 24 hours — always.
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Samples available on request — always.
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Phone call, teams call or personal visit - any time.
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Honest advice, even when it’s not what you want to hear.
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Frequently asked questions
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