"On every email that I send, there's the [Made in Britain] trademark. It’s important to be quite upfront and bold that we make all our boxes in Britain.”
James MacCarthy, W MacCarthy & Sons
W MacCarthy & Sons is a fifth-generation, London-based family business specialising in custom-made boxes and packaging for clients who manufacture their products in the UK.
The company’s story began nearly 150 years ago, when James MacCarthy’s great-great-great-grandfather started hand-making boxes to sell at London markets. Today, the business continues to embody the same values of quality craftsmanship, heritage, and community that defined its beginnings.
Since joining the Made in Britain community earlier this year, James says the mark has helped reinforce what the company stands for, authentic British manufacturing that delivers not just craftsmanship but practical advantages, including shorter lead times, tailored solutions, and the reassurance that comes with a product genuinely made in the UK.
James and his father remain closely involved in production, maintaining the family’s traditional hands-on approach. The sense of family extends well beyond blood ties; some members of the team have been part of the company for more than four decades.
As James notes, “One of our team members is 86 years old and still comes in twice a week. It’s that kind of loyalty and passion that keeps the spirit of the company alive.”
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