A Family-Owned, Independent contract Canning, Bottling & Packaging Specialist

Flexible, expert solutions for complex production needs. with no brands of our own, we are fully focused on helping yours succeed.

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Bottling Capabilities

Kendal & Burtonwood

 

Thomas Hardy Bottling Group logo featuring a profile portrait illustration and established 1997 text.
A red aluminum soda can splashing in liquid with dynamic water droplets on a pink gradient background.

Canning Capabilities

Burtonwood

 

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Packaging Solutions

Kendal & Burtonwood
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Warehousing

Burtonwood
Helping brands since 1997

 

WELCOME TO THOMAS HARDY

 

Welcome to Thomas Hardy, a family-owned company specialising in premium bottling, canning and packaging services. With two state-of-the-art production facilities in the North West, we expertly package beer, cider, FABs, RTDs, soft drinks, juice drinks, and tonic water in both glass and PET bottles. As an independent provider with no brands of our own, we are fully dedicated to meeting our customers’ unique needs. Our commitment to exceptional service, top-quality production, and competitive pricing sets us apart in the industry.

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Chris Ward, managing director Thomas Hardy Bottling Group

Built around your needs: Flexible solutions, reliable delivery

 

1.Support at every stage

 

Whether you’re launching a new product, responding to seasonal demand, expanding your range, or streamlining existing lines, we provide dependable support throughout the entire product lifecycle.

 

 

2.Flexible bottling solutions

 

We simplify complexity with agile, small-run bottling and packaging solutions tailored to your needs. From specialist SKUs to non-standard formats such as stick pack clusters, trays, and carry packs, we help bring your products to market with ease.

 

 

3.Capacity you can rely on

 

With two operational sites, group-wide spare capacity, and contingency production support through Thomas Hardy, we offer the flexibility to manage both long-term production requirements and short-term volume fluctuations with confidence.

 

 

4.Speed efficiency & expertise

 

Our experienced team can help get new products to market in as little as 8 weeks, with low change-part costs for new bottle formats. By packaging imported products within the UK, we also help reduce transportation costs and improve supply chain efficiency.

 

Our Partners

Proud to work with
Global Brands logo featuring bold navy blue text with yellow and blue underline accents on white background.
Fever-Tree premium mixer brand logo with teal tree illustration and tagline Mix with the Best.
Heineken green logo with bold text and red star, iconic branding of the world-famous Dutch beer company.

Our Partners

Proud to work with
Britvic Soft Drinks logo featuring bold green text with an orange leaf accent and a gold underline on white background.
Double Dutch Premium Mixers logo featuring geometric diamond shapes and bold black typography on white background.
The SHS Group logo featuring bold white text on a navy blue rounded square background.

Our Partners

Proud to work with
Molson Coors brewery company logo featuring bold blue text and red cursive lettering on white background.
Fentimans logo featuring a German Shepherd dog illustration in a green oval, established 1905.
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I logo in light blue text on white background.

Our Partners

Proud to work with
Halewood Wines & Spirits logo on a navy blue background with elegant white typography.
Frobishers brand logo featuring a nautical anchor surrounded by fresh fruits including apple, lemon, orange, and berries.
Breckland Orchard logo featuring a stylized pink tree with leaves and a small bird, with elegant script text below.