In 1973, our Chairman Ian Denny Anderson founded Versapak with a simple, reusable mailing envelope and seal to protect security-sensitive items in transit. The Versapak range quickly became known for its durability, security and cost effectiveness and quickly gained wide acceptance by postal authorities, banks and medical facilities around the world.

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1970

1973

Founding of Versapak International Ltd and opening of the first small production facility in Chislehurst, Kent.

1974

Versapak International changes its name to The Versapak Group. Move to larger premises at 239 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent. Installation of an injection moulding plant and start of production of mailing products in Brightlingsea, Essex.

1975

Foundation of a sales and production company in Canada for the North American market.

1979

Foundation of the Envelope Printing Company (EPC), which sells millions of envelopes.

1980

1982

Relocation to Upland Road, Bexleyheath.

1984

Purchase of the largest authorised articulated lorry with double loading area for the collection and delivery of envelopes for EPC from Germany.

1986

Introduction of the first anti-doping kit at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

1987

Move to larger premises in Crabtree Manor Way, Bexleyheath, Kent.

1990

1991

Move to larger premises in Centurion Way, Erith, Kent.

1997

Acquisition of John Sharp Industries, a manufacturer and supplier of security products.

2000

2001

Relocation of production to Europe to expand opportunities and be competitive in a more global market. Versapak Romania is founded near Cluj-Napoca. A factory and sales office with state-of-the-art equipment to maximise production efficiency.

2002

Founding of Versapak GmbH to further expand our growing European business and recruitment of a dedicated team for the German-speaking region.

2005

Acquisition of Bond Mailroom to complement the Versapak Group.

2010

2011

Move to the new UK headquarters in Erith, Kent.

2014

Awarded the title of "Purveyor to the British Royal Family".

2016

Development and patenting of the T2 sealant.

2019

Awarded the Planet Mark certificate for commitment to sustainability.

2020

2020

Member of Made in Britain.

2021

Investment and installation of an energy-efficient Engel injection moulding machine and start of sealant production in the UK.

2023

Versapak celebrates 50 years of outstanding achievements in the field of tamper evidence.

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