Paua packaging materials technology was originally born out of the frustration of sports equipment being damaged in transit, our first product prototypes were designed and built to transport high value surfboards around the globe. Since 2016 we have dedicated years to researching and developing the ultimate in lightweight, durable and highly protective product solutions which are now used by globally in logistics, sports, pharmaceutical, tactical and many more industries.
Revolutionary, Patented Technology
“pah-wah” , “pow’r”
Revered by the Maori as a treasure from the god of the sea. Deep cold water produces an extraordinarily hard shell of amazing iridescence. This shell protects the Abalone from all the sea can throw at it.

Our Brand Values
Innovation
Paua was born out of innovation, developing materials and creating products to overcome the frustration of high value equipment being damaged in transit. To this day our thirst for innovation drives the team forward, we are constantly developing and co-developing new designs and products across numerous industries.
Quality
We take immense pride in our work, ensuring consistent quality throughout development, from product conception in our UK innovation facility to delivery of full scale production. We have partnered with world class manufacturers to ensure that our materials and products are manufactured to the highest quality of workmanship.
Ethics and the environment
At the absolute core of all that we do, lies the understanding that we must conduct our business, and all the relationships that stem therefrom, in a fair, ethical and sustainable manner, which respects and preserves our planet. We have taken great care in selecting our partners and our supply chain ensuring they are aligning to ethical standards and our core values.
Solutions Driven
As a company driven by solving logistics problems, we thrive on being presented with our customers most complex problems and challenges. Designing product solutions and material configurations to offer the ultimate impact and damage resistance to either their own high value products or those of their customers.
The Choice is clear
Why choose Paua?
Performance Materials
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Water Resistant
- Thermally efficient
- 100% recyclable
Innovative Solutions
- Experienced product designers
- Manufacturing specialists
- CAD development capabilities
- Fully customisable material solutions
- Rapid prototyping
Unrivalled Protection
- Penetrative and abrasive resistant
- Outstanding impact and tear resistance
- Protects products or equipment better than any other competing offer on the market
- Independently researched and tested in accordance with stringent industry standards