- CEO
- John Stephen Melia
- Full Time Employees
- 347
- Sector
- Producer manufacturing
- Industry
- Miscellaneous manufacturing
- Address
- Field House Chesterfield DR United Kingdom S40 2AB
- IPO Date
- Apr 6, 2004
- Business
- Robinson plc is a United Kingdom-based manufacturer specializing in custom molded plastic and rigid paperboard packaging products, serving sectors including food and beverage, cosmetics, toiletries, luxury gifting, homecare, beauty, and personal care. Its core product offerings comprise injection, blow and stretch-blow molded plastic packaging such as plastic bottles, pots, tubs, containers, caps, closures, overcaps, and jars, alongside rigid paperboard packaging including shoulder boxes, box and lid constructions, book jackets, clam packs, rigid trays and sleeves, and folding cartons. The paperboard division particularly focuses on luxury gift packaging used in confectionery, toiletries, cosmetics, and mobile phone sectors. Robinson operates through multiple manufacturing sites across the United Kingdom, Poland, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Belgium, and other European countries, generating most of its revenue from the UK and Poland. Founded and headquartered in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Robinson plc also manages subsidiaries including Robinson (Overseas) Limited, Robinson Paperbox Packaging Limited, and its Polish and UK manufacturing operations.
In the last two years, Robinson has implemented several strategic and operational changes including recruitment in key positions, process improvements to handle increased polymer production capacity, and completion of a significant new project in Denmark, all contributing to revenue growth and operational efficiency. In 2024, the company reported a 14% increase in revenue and a 16% higher polymer processing volume despite production start-up challenges. The company also focused on sustainability with a refined ESG agenda and advanced its surplus property disposal program, recently selling a surplus residential property to reduce bank debt. Robinson anticipates further growth driven by a strong sales pipeline and new business projects with an expected operating profit rise in 2025. These efforts are supported by a revitalized senior management team and a refreshed strategy aimed at profitable expansion and enhanced operational excellence.
Robinson plc remains listed on the AIM market and maintains a commitment to sustainable practices, technical packaging solutions, and value-added services tailored to meet evolving market demands across the food, luxury, and consumer product segments in Europe. Its ongoing investment in innovation and market development positions it for sustained growth and enhanced shareholder value.