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FORMATFIFTY9

Design it. Prototype it. Make it.

Designed and built in-house in Leicestershire Formatfifty9
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Displays, POS and prototypes for brands and agencies. Designed and produced in-house in Wigston, Leicestershire. Delivered UK-wide.

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What we make

We think outside the box

…and inside it. Anything in cardboard, from any angle.

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Cardboard engineering and prototyping

We are specialists in developing and producing complex cardboard engineering products. From simple structures to experiential installs and beyond.

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FSDUs

With both off-the shelf designs and new product development, we can produce exactly what is required on a quick turnaround.

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Dump bins and hodbins

With a range of templates and a full design service available, we can make sure your brand is communicated the right way, every time.

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Counter displays

Whatever the shape, we can ensure your product gets maximum exposure on the shelf.

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Standees and 3D cut-outs

Large free-standing and eye-catching POS that really stand out!

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Pallet and merchandising units

For pallet solutions, we can work with you to maximise both display space and accessibility.

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Shelf and in-aisle displays

Make sure your products really pop against your competitors on the shelf.

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Clients

Who we serve

For brands

Buy direct from the maker. No retail-display middleman. One contact from brief to delivery.

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Process

How it works

  1. 01 Brief

    Tell us what it is, where it sits, how many and when.

    Two people reviewing a printed brief and charts on a clipboard at a desk
  2. 02 Design

    We work it out with you, or from your artwork.

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  3. 03 Prototype

    We make a real one so you can judge it.

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  4. 04 Production

    Once you sign it off, we print, cut and finish the run.

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  5. 05 Delivery

    Packed and sent anywhere in the UK, to one address or many.

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Industries

Sectors we work in

Industry names only. Project photos when we have real ones.

  • Beauty and cosmetics
  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Confectionery
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Pet
  • Toys and games
  • Electronics
  • Home and garden
  • Stationery
  • Fashion and accessories
  • DIY and tools

Workshop

Made in-house

Formatfifty9 was formed in 2025. We brought together a collective of passionate and experienced designers, production specialists and project managers with one mission: serve clients the best way we can.

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  • In-house design

    Brief to artwork, plus 2D and 3D prototypes.

  • Skilled team

    Design, production and project management together.

  • Digital print

    Fujifilm Acuity Prime Hybrid UV.

  • Cutting table

    Kongsberg X44: cut, crease, kiss-cut and mill.

  • Screen print

    Up to 1600 × 1000mm, plus dye-sublimation and finishing.

Got something to make?

Tell us what it is, where it sits and when you need it.

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