Co. Down industrial packaging firm Hub Packaging has set out plans to more than double its turnover from £18m to £40m within five years, as it positions itself to become the biggest supplier of industrial packaging and consumable products across Ireland. The Irish News reported on the growth strategy, published on 31 March 2026.

The Rathfriland-based business, founded in 1977, plans to significantly increase warehouse capacity and grow its 45-strong workforce as part of the strategy. Two key acquisitions in the UK and Ireland are also understood to be imminent.

Hub has appointed David Quigley as chief revenue officer to shape and drive its commercial strategy. Quigley brings 20 years of commercial leadership experience, including multiple senior roles at Coca-Cola Hellenic, and will work alongside chief executive officer Andrew Ward, chief operating officer Martin Smyth, and chief financial officer Lee McDowell.

Andrew Ward, chief executive officer at Hub Packaging, said: "Our mission is to be the packaging provider of choice for businesses across the island of Ireland, and key to reaching this milestone will be building our team with strategic appointments who bring deep expertise and alignment to our culture and values. We remain deeply grounded in the values built over decades as a family business, with our core value of behaving with integrity and respect."

David Quigley, chief revenue officer at Hub Packaging, said: "Continuous improvement is at the heart of everything we do. Our investments in digital platforms, automation and smarter processes will deliver greater efficiency, transparency and long-term value for our customers. Strong relationships drive our success, and as we grow, we will deepen our understanding of the industries we serve."

Get the full details of Hub Packaging's growth strategy here.