New research published today (11 October 2022) highlights that online retailers have made significant improvements to their packaging, including reducing overpacking and damages, while improving sustainability and branding.
Consumers to lift the lid on unboxing experiences in 7th annual Macfarlane Packaging survey
Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging, is today (4 July 2022) asking consumers to lift the lid on their packaging experiences as it launches its 7th annual unboxing* survey. The annual survey provides valuable insights into consumer opinion of e-commerce packaging and the impact it has on their online shopping experience. This information is important to retailers …
Macfarlane Packaging introduces the “Packaging Optimiser™” to help businesses reduce cost and make sustainable choices
Macfarlane Packaging has today (1 February) launched the Packaging OptimiserTM – an interactive tool designed to help businesses identify the total cost and environmental impact of their packaging operation.
Consumers could refuse to buy from retailers who don’t use sustainable packaging, says new survey
Almost one in five consumers (19%) have said they would not buy from online retailers who do not use sustainable packaging, according to a survey published today (01 November, 2021). Macfarlane Packaging’s sixth annual unboxing survey of UK consumers asks respondents to share their experiences of opening online deliveries. The survey was completed by 600 people over the summer and …
Macfarlane Group UK awarded Gold rating from EcoVadis for sustainability
Macfarlane Group, the UK’s largest supplier of protective packaging, has achieved a Gold rating in a sustainability survey conducted by EcoVadis. This important rating – which is said to be the world’s most trusted business sustainability rating – places Macfarlane Group in the top 5% of companies assessed globally within its industry sector for sustainability performance.
Macfarlane Group PLC Interim Results 2021
Glasgow-based Macfarlane Group PLC, the UK’s largest supplier of protective packaging, has announced its 2021 Interim Results revealing that it has more than doubled its pre-tax profits to £7.8m on turnover up 26.5% to £133.5m.
Macfarlane Packaging launches sixth annual unboxing research
Macfarlane Packaging, the country’s leading supplier of protective packaging, is asking UK consumers to share their unboxing experiences as it launches its sixth annual survey today (26 July).
Macfarlane Group Announces Acquisition of Carters Packaging in Cornwall
Macfarlane Group PLC (“Macfarlane”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Carters Packaging (Cornwall) Limited, the owner of Carters Packaging Limited (“Carters”).
Macfarlane Group announces acquisition of GWP in South West of England
Macfarlane Group PLC (“Macfarlane”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of GWP Holdings Limited the owner of GWP Group Limited (“GWP”), a protective packaging manufacturing and distribution business based in Wiltshire. The acquisition is in line with Macfarlane’s declared strategy of building its protective packaging business through a combination of organic and acquisitive growth.
Macfarlane Group PLC – 2020 Preliminary Results
Macfarlane Group PLC (“the Group”) has performed well in 2020, achieving a resilient performance, which despite the challenging market conditions due to the impact of Covid-19, is ahead of previous expectations.
Remote packaging design and prototyping now available for Macfarlane customers
Customers of Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s largest distributor of protective packaging materials, can now work remotely with designers and receive instantly produced prototypes, following new investment at the company’s Innovation Lab.
Consumers welcome increase in green packaging for online goods
Macfarlane Packaging today (24 September) releases the results of its fifth annual “unboxing” survey of UK consumers where respondents lift the lid on their experiences of opening online deliveries. The 2020 survey looked specifically at the quality of packaging and the environmental credentials of retailers’ packaging choices.
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