Forth Ports, the UK’s third largest ports group, has promoted Michelle Primrose to the newly created role of Chief People Officer (CPO) and joins the Group’s Executive Board. Michelle joined Forth Ports as Group HR Manager in 2021, and in her new role as CPO she will continue to focus on Forth Ports’ people who are at the core of …
Macfarlane Packaging helps feed 1 million pets in need through logistics support for Blue Cross charity
Today (5th September 2023) is International Day of Charity and Macfarlane Packaging is marking the milestone of having helped feed 1 million pets in need. Blue Cross is one of Macfarlane’s chosen charity partners and Macfarlane supports it by providing transport and storage for pet food donations so they can be delivered to where they are needed most for the …
Macfarlane Group releases 2022 ESG report
Macfarlane Group, the leading supplier of protective packaging, has published its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report for 2022 in which it reveals: an 11%* absolute reduction in Macfarlane’s carbon footprint and a 33% reduction in carbon sales intensity since 2019 the first fully electric vehicle has been introduced to Macfarlane’s commercial delivery fleet nearly 90% of the Group’s electricity …
Caledonia Housing Association extends partnership with Scarf with new funding
Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has secured over £40,000 from the Social Housing Fuel Support Fund to expand its energy efficiency advice to over 6,000 homes across Scotland. The partnership with Scarf, a national charity, was first established in November 2022 to ensure all tenants had access to support from energy experts in the face of rising energy bills and the …
Pivotal moment for NnG as first wind turbine installed
The most momentous milestone yet in the development of the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm has been reached with the installation of its first wind turbine at sea. The turbine, with a tip height of over 200 metres was installed by Siemens Gamesa from the specialist jack-up wind turbine construction vessel, the Blue Tern, which initially placed the …
Macfarlane Packaging strengthens leadership team with key senior appointment
Macfarlane Group PLC announces that it has appointed David Mansfield to the newly created leadership role of Managing Director – Macfarlane Packaging Distribution. David, who joins the business later this month, brings to Macfarlane broad protective packaging industry experience both from a manufacturer and distributor perspective. He worked at Sealed Air for 19 years in a variety of sales and …
Consumers to unpack their opinions as Macfarlane launches 8th annual unboxing survey
Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging, is today (3 July 2023) asking consumers to unpack their opinions on packaging as it launches its 8th annual unboxing* survey. The yearly survey provides invaluable, constructive insights into consumer experiences with ecommerce packaging and the impact it has on their online shopping habits. Online retailers and their third-party logistics partners …
Inspiring Stagecoach West Scotland employees commended at Scottish Transport Awards
Four inspiring employees from Stagecoach West Scotland were commended for the ‘frontline employee of the year’ award as part of the Scottish Transport Awards. The Frontline Employee award acknowledges people who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their jobs and shown a commitment to their role. Three bus drivers and an inspector based at Stagecoach’s Kilmarnock …
New roles created at the port of Tilbury on back of strong business growth
The Port of Tilbury, London’s fastest growing port, announces that they have created 40 new jobs, including 10 apprenticeships as well as skilled roles, on the back of strong business growth working with a major global brand customer in the fast-moving consumer goods sector. The 30 new skilled jobs include Warehouse Operatives, Warehouse Co-ordinators and Gatehouse Administrators. The Port of …
Arrival of nacelles moves Neart na Gaoithe wind farm closer to completion
The Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm has taken another major step forward with the arrival of the first of 54 wind turbine nacelles at its Port of Dundee marshalling yard and the pre-assembly of the first turbine towers on land. The Siemens Gamesa turbine towers being assembled at the Port of Dundee, will tower 87.5 metres above the …
Macfarlane Packaging launches new rapid box assembly system
Macfarlane Packaging today (12 June 2023) announces the launch of an innovative new rapid box assembly system that helps packers build cardboard boxes in seconds and increase packing efficiency by up to 70%. Created by Macfarlane’s Innovation Lab team, the new patent-pending solution has been designed to increase operational productivity by reducing manual box assembly times from 10 seconds to …
Shared equity homes now available in Dundee
The opportunity to take the first step onto the property ladder is now open for some homes at a new development on Ballindean Road in Dundee. Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) is developing the new site which consists of a total of 67 homes with a mix of 43 houses and 24 flats. 49 properties will be available for social rent …