Contract manufacturing · Bolton, Greater Manchester

Unit 1, Mikar Business Park, Bolton, BL3 6NJ

Precision Contract Formulating, Blending, Mixing,Filling, Bottling & Packaging from a State-of-the-Art Facility.

From artisanal honey, syrups and sauces to bespoke oils and fragrances, as well as lubricants and chemicals for the automotive and industrial sectors.

We operate to SALSA-standard hygiene protocols, with full traceability & HACCP compliance, technical accuracy, and scalable production for growing brands.

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Manufacturing partner

Start with a structured RFQ so we learn your product, volumes and timing before promises get ahead of reality. Serious brands hear serious answers sooner, and you keep the conversation on the launch you actually want.

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0.5 +/-Precision fill every time
GMPAligned workflows
100%Batch traceability
NATIONALUK distribution reach

Services

Three Ways we Scale your Product

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Silverson high-shear mixing on stainless plant kit.

CapabilityBlending & FormulationHigh-shear Silverson mixing for perfect emulsions.View detail

Volumetric and peristaltic filling line in motion.

CapabilityPrecision FillingFrom 1ml vials to 5L containers across all viscosities.View detail

Bottle labelling applicator with CIJ batch coding on the line.

CapabilityContract Labelling & PackagingRetail-ready finishing with full Batch Traceability.View detail

What we do best

Creating Production Capacity & Finishing You Can Trust.

We break the journey into clear, manageable steps - From first trial batch through to repeatable fills. Mixing, filling, labelling and scale-up support, with one consistent path to a quote.

Services Overview - Blending, Filling & Labelling

Industries

Food & Consumables
Fragrance & Personal care
Industrial & Automotive
Pharmaceutical

High-shearBlending

Mixing & Blending

Homogenous batches for sauces, creams, drinks and more - From raw ingredients to release-ready bulk.

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FillingCapping

Filling & Capping

Accurate doses across formats; semi-automatic line with room to grow as your volumes do.

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Retail-readyLabels

Labelling

Consistent application every bottle - The same finish your brand deserves on shelf.

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NPDScale-up

NPD & Scale-Up

From kitchen recipe to repeatable production on proper manufacturing equipment.

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Versatile Mixing & Filling range

Our lines are engineered for extreme flexibility. Whether you need precision micro-dosing for high-value fragrances or high-speed bulk filling for automotive and food products, we have the machinery to deliver.

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Facility & Line in Motion

Strong manufacturing sites lead with proof: clean environments, disciplined changeovers, and repeatable fills. The reel opposite is a short window into how the Bolton floor runs - Mixing, Filling, and Labelling moving as one connected step rather than three handovers.

Two minutes is usually enough for a buyer or auditor to answer the questions they ask first - And saves an early visit for the conversation that actually needs the room.

Line in motion

A short window into the Bolton floor - Mixing, Filling, and Labelling running as one connected production step.

Why The Filling Lab

Contract filling and bottling for North West brands scaling beyond home production - flexible MOQs when you need them, full runs when you're ready.

Our purpose-built facility in the heart of the North West was designed for versatility. With dedicated lines ensuring zero cross-contamination, we help brands move from concept to retail-ready reality.

Our specialists support you through every stage - Blending, Filling, Capping, Batch Coding, and Labelling under one roof - From NPD (New Product Development) to final delivery.

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Versatile Mixing & Filling

1 ml to multi-litre runs. Our lines are engineered for extreme flexibility - Precision micro-dosing for high-value fragrances or high-speed bulk filling for automotive and food products.

Flexible Moqs

We support startups and SMEs with flexible run sizes, filling the gap where large-scale factories won’t.

Technical Precision

Silverson high-shear mixing and Precision Filling lines handle any viscosity - From aqueous, water-thin products to high-viscosity honey and pastes.

What Clients Say

Recent Google reviews for The Filling Lab.

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5.0 · 7 reviews

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Cosmin Covaci

a month ago

I had a chat with the team at The Filling Lab in the UK and I was really impressed by how honest and sincere they were,their transparency and genuine approach made all the difference. They took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions without any pressure or upselling, and I could tell they actually care about doing the right thing for the customer. It’s so refreshing to deal with professionals who put honesty first. Highly recommend if you’re looking for trustworthy people!