Our Story
Mission, Vision, Values
What drives us forward? Our Vision. How are we getting our vision? By tirelessly working at our Mission. How do we work on our Mission? With our Core Values.
Mission
Our mission is to provide creative and versatile packaging solutions and an agile end-to-end NPD service to SMEs in the personal care, health & wellbeing, and private label markets.
Vision
Our products and services will continuously evolve to drive the brand value and consumer appeal of our clients' products, thus creating a foundation for their success.
Values
Commit and Deliver - We have a can do, will do and DOES DO attitude. We accept responsibility and accountability. We are reliable and trustworthy. We deliver consistent performance.
Humble and Positive - We are team players and positive irrespective. We are experts without ego. We are confident and caring. We celebrate wins and share pain.
Hungry for Improvement - We are always learning. We hold each other accountable in a supportive way. We are agile and ready for change. We value feedback and strive for continuous improvement.
Meet the team
Russell Wade
Managing Director
Barry Wade
New Business Sales Manager
Vern Wade
Head of Sales
Adrian Wade
Head of Supply Chain
Carl Harris
Warehouse Manager
Charlotte Graham
Head of Premier Customer Service
Danny Shiels
Head of Sales
Paul Garvey
Technical Manager
Lauren Winn
Purchasing Manager
Lorraine Whaley
Quality & Environmental Manager
Mick Willey
Logistics Manager
Donna Carter FCCA
Head of Finance
Wojciech Betyna
Systems and IT Manager
BlueSky's History
Russell starts work for Nekem Plastic Containers in Hull, developing the diversification into industrial packaging such as bottles, jerricans and pails.
Nekem Plastic Containers relocates to Grimsby, purchasing a new distribution centre.
Keith Wade joins the team
Barry Wade joins the team
BlueSky is founded! Nekem review their long-term strategy and Russell and David complete an MBO.
To support continuing growth BlueSky moves up the road to a larger distribution centre.
Vern Wade joins the team
Responding to changes in the market, BlueSky's focus is concentrated to markets using bottles and jars up to 1L in capacity
Adrian Wade joins the team
Antony Wade joins the team
To support continuing growth BlueSky moves up the road to a larger distribution centre. This 33,000 sqft building on a 2-acre site looked big enough for ongoing expansion.
Target market further refined to supplying SME's in the personal care, health & wellbeing and private label markets, majoring on the supply of PET bottles and jars.
BlueSky ranges grow to include Aluminium bottles and jars. To support the growth in stock we utilise 3PL external storage and distribution facilities.
As our expertise in the personal care, health & wellbeing and niche markets grows, BlueSky offers consultancy to brand owners, suggesting suppliers for product formulation, contract filling, labels, cartons and fulfilment services.
BlueSky launches its end-to-end service to Indie Brand Owners, managing the entire new product development process.
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, BlueSky invest in production lines to support the nations need for hand sanitiser and antibacterial liquid soap.
BlueSky invest in a further 26,000 sqft building and at the same time increase the 3PL facility to 2,500 pallets spaces.
