Business Details
Sustainable Packaging & Print Solutions in Newcastle
Established in 1825, Brown Knight & Truscott Ltd combines centuries of expertise with modern innovation to deliver comprehensive packaging, contract packing, and print solutions. Our merger with BKT Holdings has strengthened our capabilities, enabling us to serve diverse sectors including retail, beauty, and food & beverage. Committed to sustainability, we operate as a carbon-neutral manufacturer, utilising science-based targets to reduce environmental impact.Our services span bespoke packaging design, automated fulfilment, and high-quality litho and digital printing, supported by ISO 12647-2 colour management standards. With a dedicated team and state-of-the-art facilities in Newcastle, we prioritise client satisfaction through precision, reliability, and tailored solutions.
Services
Packaging Solutions
Contract Packing
Direct Mail Services
Digital Printing
Litho Printing
Artwork Guidelines
Environmental Commitments
Highlights and features
- We offer over 200 years of combined industry expertise.
- Our carbon-neutral manufacturing aligns with global sustainability goals.
- ISO 12647-2 certified colour management ensures print precision.
- Comprehensive services from packaging design to fulfilment.
- Dedicated cleanroom and automated systems guarantee product integrity.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 12647-2
Services
Packaging Solutions
We engineer bespoke paper and board packaging solutions tailored to enhance product presentation and functionality. Our services include foil-stamping, embossing, and die-cutting, ensuring high-quality finishes that align with client branding. Utilising sustainable materials and ISO-certified colour management, we deliver durable, visually striking packaging for retail, beauty, and food sectors.
Contract Packing
Our contract packing encompasses automated and hand assembly for food, supplements, and cosmetics, ensuring precision and hygiene. With cleanroom facilities and temperature-controlled storage, we manage inventory, picking, packing, and dispatch, supporting brands from boutique to household names with scalable, efficient logistics.
Direct Mail
As a carbon-neutral direct mail provider, we create targeted campaigns with data processing, personalisation, and GDPR-compliant practices. Our services include envelope inserting, inkjet personalisation, and campaign reporting, achieving 99.6% on-time delivery rates for effective client marketing.
Digital Printing
We offer high-quality digital printing on packaging boards and commercial materials, supporting short runs and large-scale projects. Our capabilities include UV and 6-colour lithographic printing, with options for personalised URLs and eco-friendly inks to meet diverse client needs.
Artwork Guidelines
Our detailed artwork guidelines ensure print-ready submissions, covering PDF specifications, colour management, and bleed requirements. We provide support for file formats like InDesign and Illustrator, minimising errors and delays while maintaining print quality and compliance.
Questions
What packaging solutions does blp Northern Ltd offer?
We provide folding boxboard, paper-over-board, corrugated cartons, and luxury packaging with custom finishes like embossing and foil-stamping for retail, beauty, and food sectors.
Are your packaging services environmentally sustainable?
Yes, we are a carbon-neutral manufacturer committed to reducing waste and using recyclable materials, aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards.
Do you handle contract packing for food products?
Yes, we offer cleanroom fulfilment, temperature-controlled storage, and automated/hand packing for food, supplements, and cosmetics, ensuring hygiene and compliance.
What printing services are available?
We provide lithographic, digital, and UV printing on packaging and commercial materials, with options for personalisation, colour management, and eco-friendly inks.
Can you assist with artwork preparation?
Yes, we offer detailed guidelines and support for creating print-ready files, including PDF specifications, colour conversion, and bleed requirements to ensure quality output.
What areas do you serve?
We operate from Newcastle and serve clients nationwide across the UK, supporting sectors like retail, e-commerce, and direct mail marketing.
Reviews (5)
Project Manager Twcws
Dec 29, 2017
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What a fantastic level of service we have just received from this company! Realising we would urgently need 1,000 leaflets for Saturday morning, we approached BKT late on Friday afternoon. Undaunted, they produced our leaflets to the highest standard and delivered them early on Saturday morning. Efficient and professional, a local company with a social conscience who have helped our local homeless community in a very practical way. Thank you so much.
Grundon Waste Management
Jun 17, 2017
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At Grundon we like to partner with companies that are aligned with our values of being a responsible business. BKT not only meet this requirement through their environmental accreditations, but they go above and beyond with the quality of print, reliability and the expert advice of their staff. We have an excellent working relationship with Ashley Groom and the BKT team. Ashley is always there to offer expert advice, share the latest print innovations and has never let us down with any of our print requirements - even the last minute jobs! We would thoroughly recommend BKT for any print requirements.
Adam Elliott
May 27, 2017
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The level of service at BKT is unparalleled with any printer we have ever used and their attention to detail stands above the rest. We have used BKT over the past few years now and wouldn't consider going anywhere else for digital or litho as they consistently deliver quality, on time and on budget.
Melanie Beeson
Mar 15, 2017
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On behalf of First Class Print Finish Ltd, BKT are really easy to work with and seem to appreciate their suppliers ensuring we have everything we need to do our job to the standards they require. We have worked closely with them for the past 6 years and are impressed with their ability to move with the times expanding and taking advantage of new printing ideas and processes.
Sean O'Regan
Mar 01, 2017
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Cannot recommend BKT enough. Have always dealt with us in an extremely professional manner and consistently deliver a high quality finish under extremely tight schedules.
