SOLUTIONS BUILT AROUND YOU
Protective Solutions (UK) Limited mission is to be the best for their customers. Solutions built around cost effective products and outstanding service. The requirements placed on packaging across all industries change all the time.
Our challenge is to keep one step ahead of our customers’ demands. To develop solutions that are apt for today and ample for tomorrow. Solutions that keep our customers moving forward.
PSL are stockist of packaging products which means we hold a large variety of packaging materials as stock which allows us to deliver if required same day using our dedicated transport.
PSL Unit 1 boasts 2,000ft open plan office space 8,500ft storage unit used to store non palletised stock. This unit is also used to complete Kan-ban orders or to assemble cartons with die-cut fitments.
PSL Unit 2 can accommodate 500 plus pallets and is used to store palletised packaging for customers to call-off as required. We can also offer long term storage to custom suit your requirements.
PSL manages many large contracts in Gloucestershire and surrounding counties, some of which require fully maintained Kan-ban systems that are managed on a daily basis.
OUR SPECIALISED TEAM
DES BRENNAN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
The packaging industry for me is the most rewarding job I have ever had. I was lucky enough to be given a chance to work for a local company in Gloucester working alongside my sales manager Mike Gilding and reporting direct to Kevin and Nevil Langston. It’s the time I spent working with them which gave me the knowledge and support I needed to develop and prosper in the packaging industry.
I stayed for several years until an opportunity came my way which would develop my design skills, working with customers and finding the solution for their packaging needs.
I left to join a true packaging merchant in Gloucester who at the time was the perfect company for me to develop my management skills. Unfortunately the company began talks with a national stockist of packaging which for me would not work with the customers I have amassed over the years in the industry.
The only option for me was to start up Protective Solutions (UK) Limited. Over the next 10 years PSL has grown into one of the largest independent stockist and suppliers of packaging materials in Gloucestershire.
PSL is driven by its staff whose dedication and commitment to its customers steers us.
ALI BRENNAN
COMPANY SECRETARY
I started in the packaging industry as an internal sales contact for Fist Fast packaging. Fist Fast was then taken over by National Packaging.
I was lucky to have worked alongside some of the best people in the industry and when it became time for me to leave I had progressed to Regional Commercial Manager responsible for the South West.
I joined a newly formed packaging company in Gloucester as Sales Executive and that’s where I met Des.
The company we both worked for was in talks to be sold and that’s when we decided to leave and set up Protective Solutions (UK) Limited. We rented a small unit in Stonehouse and bought a small van.
After 6 weeks we had to move again as we outgrew the unit, luckily before the lease was signed!
My role has changed at PSL and I now look after the finance side part time and our two beautiful daughters at home full time.
GARY McINNES
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Over 25 years in the packaging industry, working for both Local and National Manufacturers and Distributors, has allowed me to develop an extensive knowledge of packaging materials, and gives me a good understanding of a customer’s expectations and responsibilities.
I joined PSL over 9 years ago and have been involved in both field and office based sales management, purchasing, project management, bespoke design, and assembling of packaging to every conceivable industry type.
A good working knowledge of bespoke packaging, corrugated and solid board, wood, tapes, postal packaging, void fill, foams, stretch, polythene and VCI materials; along with Machinery, allows me to advise and supply customers with exactly what they need. Giving improved protection and cost reductions, along with improved costs and margins for both customer and supplier.
With environmentally friendly packaging now being such a high priority for companies, many of my current projects are focused on finding alternative packaging solutions, whilst also educating and addressing people’s perceptions.
Ultimately though, it’s about providing a friendly and professional service, whilst enjoying long term relationships with both customers and suppliers.
CHARLOTTE NUTMAN
ACCOUNT MANAGER
I joined PSL in May 2018, having met Des and Ali over 15 years ago when I worked at Online Packaging.
I left there to have my first daughter and then moved to Cornwall, living there for 8 years.
However, I was born and brought up in Gloucestershire, and decided to move back to my home town of Dursley at the beginning of 2018.
By chance I met Des and Ali again at the local swimming pool where our children were having lessons. They invited me over to PSL, to see where they were based and what they do.
I was so impressed! The business really had grown so much over the years!
Des and Ali offered me the fantastic opportunity to work with them again, and I initially started in the office, getting to know the systems, etc.
Since then I have become an Account Manager, which I absolutely love!
We have fantastic customers and a lovely team here at PSL, and it seems like I never left the packaging industry and have worked here forever!
I'm so glad I bumped into Des and Ali again. :-)
PHOEBE GLEED
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Following an education at University College Brimingham where I attained a degree in Sports therapy, I was pleased to take a position as a massage therapist / receptionist at Calcot Manor where I worked for 4 years rising to the position of duty manager.
After this time, I looked for new experiences which offered more social hours so that I could enjoy the start of the renovations of my first house, running, playing netball and long walks with my dog, Maverick.
A position came up at PSL which I was very happy to accept and am very much enjoying this new opportunity to learn new skills and settle into this friendly family based operation.
NICOLE GRIST
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
I was born and raised in Stroud, moving throughout the area during my childhood. After going to college to complete my Level 3 Media and Theatrical Makeup degree I continued to work in hospitality until lockdown came along.
Coming out of lockdown made me realise I had been pushing myself to my limits as my scoliosis worsened over the years. I knew it was time for a change and in 2021 I started my first office job. By 2024, I knew it was time to start looking for a career and joined the friendly team here at PSL!
During my spare time I enjoy writing music and have previously performed at the Royal Albert Hall! Alongside this, you'll find me spending time with my friends and family or going for walks on the common next to my home.
NEIL CAPEL
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
I'm a Cornishman who moved to Stroud 20 years ago. I've always worked in warehouses or the charity sector, and saw the opportunity to work for PSL as warehouse manager and grabbed it with both hands.
Des, Ali, and the team are very professional, but we also enjoy ourselves and laugh a lot.
I'm a single dad with full custody of my young daughter, so my free time is mainly taken up with play dates, swimming, painting and scvooter rides with her. I'm also an ex-rugby player who watches rugby whenever I can.
PSL Supporting The World's Biggest Coffee Morning...!
On Friday 27th September, PSL did our bit to help raise £75,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support by proudly supporting the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.
Lots of people popped along to our offices in Stonehouse between 10am and 12 noon, for some cake and a coffee. It was great fun!
We also gave out recipes for a delicious chocolate & vanilla drizzle cake and gluten-free chocolate cookies with coconut cream (yum!), as well as running a raffle to win a hamper.
Last year we raised £165 for this fantastic charity, and we're proud to say we achieved a similar result again this year.
