Prep center · Essex

The Finishing Line

EssexFounded 1987finishingline.co.uk ↗+44 1268 498950

Reviewed · 2026-10-04

Full 3PL

General fulfillment operation with a verified FBA prep service. Never ranked and never counted in our prep-specialist stats.

Editor summary

The Finishing Line is a fulfilment, contract packing and warehousing company at Unit DC1, Prologis Park, Honywood Road in Basildon, Essex, trading as Finishing Line Limited (Companies House 02120683, incorporated April 1987). It began in 1987 as a print finishing business founded by Andy Mead and now runs ecommerce fulfilment, contract packing, pallet storage, returns management and freight forwarding, using its own Tenevo warehouse management system. Amazon work covers FBA preparation and Seller Fulfilled Prime fulfilment. The FBA page describes the prep flow: stock is received from suppliers and logged, each item is inspected, labelled with FNSKU barcodes and packed to Amazon's rules, with bundling, kitting and carton preparation to the seller's shipping plan, and the stock is then forwarded to the assigned Amazon fulfilment centre. The company also books and delivers Amazon Vendor freight into fulfilment centres. Pricing is quoted per client, with no published prep rates. Cautions: FBA prep is one service inside a broad contract packing and fulfilment business, so ask about minimum volumes; part of the FBA page is general copy about how FBA works; and the awards and certifications shown on the site are its own claims.

Owner / operator:: Andy Mead
Operating since:: 1987 (39 yrs)

At a glance

1987Founded39 yrs operating

13Servicesprep + adjacent

Services offered

FNSKU labeling: Amazon's per-seller-per-SKU barcode applied before inventory enters an FC. Required for FBA.
Inspection: Per-unit visual and functional QC. Catches damage before Amazon's receive team does.
International shipping: International shipping coordination (DDP / DDU / freight forwarding).
Bundling: Bundling multiple SKUs into a single buyable unit (e.g., starter packs, gift sets).
Prep: Receiving, labeling, repackaging your inventory to Amazon's exact specs before each shipment.
B2B fulfillment: Amazon B2B / wholesale prep including palletization and case-pack requirements.
Long-term storage: Bulk storage beyond Amazon's 6-month long-term limit, often cheaper than FC overage fees.
Returns processing: FBA / FBM returns processing: receive, inspect, regrade, restock, or dispose.
Seller Fulfilled Prime: Seller-Fulfilled Prime: ships in 1-2 days from your prep center to qualify for the Prime badge.
Kitting: Combining loose components into a single SKU before sending to Amazon. Reduces FBA fees.
Multi-channel fulfillment: Order pick-pack-ship for Shopify, eBay, Walmart, or other channels alongside FBA.
DTC fulfillment: Direct-to-consumer pick-pack-ship fulfillment for Shopify, WooCommerce, and other DTC channels.
Customs brokerage handoff: Customs brokerage handoff for international inbound, paired with port intake.

Pricing

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Quote-based; no published FBA prep rates as of 2026-10-04 (https://www.finishingline.co.uk/our-integrations/amazon-fba-preparation-fulfilment/ routes to 'Speak To An Expert' and the contact form).

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FAQ

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Where is The Finishing Line located?

The Finishing Line operates out of Unit DC1, Prologis Park, Honywood Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3TS.

What services does The Finishing Line offer?

The Finishing Line offers 13 core services: FNSKU labeling, Inspection, International shipping, Bundling, Prep, B2B fulfillment, Long-term storage, Returns processing, Seller Fulfilled Prime, Kitting, Multi-channel fulfillment, DTC fulfillment, Customs brokerage handoff. See the Services Offered section above for a one-line description of each.

What does The Finishing Line charge?

The Finishing Line pricing: Quote-based; no published FBA prep rates as of 2026-10-04 (https://www.finishingline.co.uk/our-integrations/amazon-fba-preparation-fulfilment/ routes to 'Speak To An Expert' and the contact form).

Is The Finishing Line currently accepting new clients?

The Finishing Line indicates they are accepting new clients as of our last review. Capacity changes seasonally, especially during Q4 prep season. Confirm directly via their website or phone before committing volume.

Does The Finishing Line handle hazmat?

We have not recorded a yes or no on hazmat for The Finishing Line. If you sell batteries, aerosols, flammables, or lithium cells, confirm in writing with The Finishing Line which hazard classes they take before committing volume; many prep centers do not handle these categories.

How long has The Finishing Line been operating?

The Finishing Line has been operating since 1987 (39 years as of our last review). Long operating history relative to the rest of our directory.

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