Essex Tubes - Research and Development Team

Manufacturing high-quality, sustainable cardboard tubes since 1989

We share practical knowledge on cardboard tube manufacturing, sustainable packaging solutions, and bespoke core production. Our insights help businesses across a variety of industries, from construction to film production, find the right tube and packaging solutions while minimising their environmental impact.

About the Essex Tubes R&D Team

Essex Tubes has been manufacturing high-quality cardboard tubes and cores since 1989. With decades of hands-on experience, our team shares expert knowledge on everything from standard postal tubes to fully bespoke cores for specialist industries.

We manufacture tubes up to 13 metres in length, with diameters ranging from 34mm to 656mm, always using the highest-quality materials to ensure all of our tubes are extremely durable and sturdier than the packaging industry standard. As an eco-friendly company, we pride ourselves on creating 100% recyclable products made from 100% recycled materials, and our content reflects that same commitment to sustainability and practical, no-nonsense guidance.

Cardboard being rolled out to be made into cardboard tubes

Our Expertise

Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions

100% recyclable tubes made from 100% recycled materials, produced using a chemical-free, water-based manufacturing process.

Tucked Tube Ends

Our innovative plastic-free tube design that uses folded cardboard ends to secure contents, eliminating plastic components entirely.

Bespoke Cardboard Tubes & Cores

Custom-manufactured tubes and cores tailored to exact specifications for industries including film production, construction, textiles, and more.

Recent Articles by the Essex Tubes R&D Team

Concrete Piling Tubes

Concrete form tubes in the UK: sizes, uses and how they compare to Sonotube

paper mill converting cores cardboard tubes | Essex Tubes

Cardboard Cores: A UK Buyer’s Guide to Sizes, Strength and Choosing the Right Core

cardboard tubes vs plastic tubes

UK Packaging EPR Fees: Why Cardboard Tubes Now Cost Less Than Plastic

Packaging EPR fees are here. Find out why cardboard tubes rate lower than plastic under the new UK scheme, and how to update your packaging.
Packaging EPR fees are here. Find out why cardboard tubes rate lower than plastic under the new UK scheme, and how to update your packaging.
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