About Us

KPC was established in 1978 and has grown to be a market leader in the manufacture and supply of all book protection products. We supply all customers including the wholesale market, schools, libraries, and the retail market.

Using our in-house experts, we are able to design, build and produce a wide range of customised products to meet any customer’s needs. By building all our machine tooling in-house we are able to build bespoke products tailored exactly to the specified requirements.

Our continuing commitment to our customers means you can rely on our friendly and efficient service. Our no quibble guarantee means you can buy with complete confidence in our products.

Quality Products

All products manufactured by KPC are made from high quality materials which are manufactured within Europe. All PVC used is 100% Phthalate-Free (non-carcinogenic) and conform to all EU standards and ISO.

All PVC product and hardback covers are manufactured in the UK at our factory in Halifax. Any waste from the manufacturing process is fully recycled meaning there is very little impact on the environment.

We are also able to offer you products from carefully selected partner companies that share our values for both high quality products and excellent customer service.

Our dedication to setting the benchmark guarantees you a product of the highest calibre.

Environmental Pact

KPC has a key focus on ensuring waste is reduced, reused and recycled. KPC’s book wallets are manufactured from PVC -Polyvinyl Chloride which lends itself to being mechanically recycled with reasonable ease. Using the correct facilities all waste PVC can be fully recycled and converted back into another usable product.

All PVC used by KPC is either used to increase the lifecycle of a product e.g. a book, a magazine, a cover etc or recycled into another product. Examples include; Carpet Underlay, Children’s Playground Flooring and Benches, PVCu Window Frames and more. Waste PVC can also be recycled back into PVC rolls for us to use again up to seven times.

KPC’s focus on ensuring waste is reduced, reused and recycled is not just focused towards plastic waste. KPC also recycles all their cardboard and waste cores. KPC’s group: Red Arrow prides themselves on holding the ISO9001 and ISO14001 accreditation. KPC is focused on maintaining these standards.

KPC's History

1978

Kirklees Paper Converters was established in 1978. The company was based in Cleckheaton and specialised in hardback book protection.

2000

Kirklees Paper Converters moved to a new building in Brighouse and was renamed KPC Book Protection Ltd.

2004

KPC Book Protection diversified and entered the Paperback Book Protection Market.

2007

KPC expanded and moved to a larger site in Halifax. We automated production and purchased our first in-line HF Welder.

2009

KPC continued to grow and expand. We purchased multiple new HF welding machines to increase production capacity as demand grew.

2016
KPC attended its first trade show in 2016. Since then we have attended multiple shows including:
  • The Education Show – Birmingham
  • Scottish Learning Festival – Glasgow
  • TES SEN Show – London The National
  • Education Show – Cardiff
 
2022
KPC Book Protection was purchased by Red Arrow to complement its successful Packaging and Presentation Sector.
 
2023
KPC increased their production capacity further with a large investment on multiple new machines.