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At 4 Aces we believe in the power of relationships, whether that be through our high level of customer service, or through our network of trusted manufacturing partnerships.
Operating to BRC AA grade standards from our HQ in Harlow, Essex we proudly serve the Foodservice, Coffee, Vending and Water industry with high quality and innovative food and beverage packaging.
Late November 1998 saw the company take delivery of its first ever load of 7oz plastic cups. A small lockup with a broken door and busted window on an old airfield in Harlow, Essex. The busted CD player burst out David Grey’s ‘White Ladder’ as the pallets were unloaded from a borrowed forklift in the dark of night. This was where it all began…
Sales grew, more space was needed so we moved to a bigger lock up still with broken doors. Floor space trebled.
We moved again; same airfield, same style unit, enough space for 6 trucks of stock.
After 2 years we landed our first proper warehouse. A cattle shed with a non-leak roof and sliding doors that locked.
Adjacent warehouse catches fire and burns 4 ACES to the ground – Everything gone, total loss.
1 month later – We start again; short term lease, borrowed stock, supplier support, an amazing rally from customers and huge industry support.
New warehouse and offices signed up – 5 year lease, added 3 more warehouses on the same industrial estate due to significant growth.
Unit G2, Harlow – HQ today
Next move - 100,000 sqft – TBC...
4 Aces understands the importance of industry recognised standards, environmental accreditations and commitments as well as ensuring these are in place across our global supply partners.
We are proud to be certified as BRC AA Grade Storage and Distribution for our warehouse and distribution centre. Achieving high standards of safety, quality and care ensures that we provide excellent service to our customers and provide confidence to their own businesses supply chain.
We recognise our responsibility to the environment and that our sourcing must be done both ethically and sustainably. This is why we are proudly FSC ® Certified (Forest Stewardship Council ®), meaning where our products state FSC they have full chain of custody from our door all the way back to the forest.
4 Aces are long standing members of the Food Packaging Association, who are industry representatives for manufacturers and distributors. The FPA ensure that standards of quality, safety and sustainability are raised to the highest standards whilst working closely with government to ensure our industry is able to continue to grow and excel.
4 Aces are committed to being a responsible business and sourcing responsibly.
