Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging and growing in Europe, today (9 July 2025) launches its 10th annual unboxing* survey, which for a decade has enabled consumers to unpack their experiences and provide feedback on the packaging used by the UK’s online retailers.
Macfarlane Packaging announces awards for valued suppliers across the business
Macfarlane Packaging, the leading supplier of protective packaging in the UK, and growing in Europe, has revealed the winner of its Supplier of the Year for 2024 is Board 24, the UK’s largest independent sheet feeder. In a change for its 2024 awards, Macfarlane Packaging has also introduced three new award categories in addition to the Supplier of the Year, …
Macfarlane Group Sustainability Report reveals further improvements in carbon emissions
Macfarlane Group PLC, the leading supplier of protective packaging in the UK, and growing in Europe, has revealed significant further progress on the delivery of its Sustainability Strategy. Its 2024 Sustainability Report, published today (8 May), highlights a range of measures being taken and reveals that the Group have reduced their carbon emissions by 32% over the last five years.
Macfarlane Group PLC announces the acquisition of The Pitreavie Group Limited
Macfarlane Group PLC announces the acquisition of The Pitreavie Group Limited (“Pitreavie”) for a maximum cash consideration of £18.0 million, including an earn-out of up to £4.0 million over two years.
Macfarlane Group PLC Trading Update
Macfarlane Group PLC, the protective packaging specialist, today provides an update on trading for the period 1 January to 31 October 2024.
Consumers’ increased expectations of sustainable packaging revealed in new survey
As online shopping continues to increase in popularity across generations, consumers’ expectations of packaging and delivery are growing, according to a new survey by Macfarlane Packaging.
UK consumers asked to share their unboxing experience in Macfarlane Packaging survey
Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging, today (1 July 2024) launches its 9th annual unboxing* survey.
Macfarlane Packaging announces automation agreement with Lantech
Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging, announces today (18 March) a new automation distributor agreement with US-based Lantech.
In the 1970s, Lantech invented the first stretch wrapper, which was developed to safely palletise and ship products.
Acquisition of protective packaging distributor, Allpack Packaging Supplies
Macfarlane Group PLC announce the acquisition of Allpack Packaging Supplies Limited. This earnings-enhancing acquisition further progresses Macfarlane’s strategy to build its protective packaging business through a combination of organic and acquisitive growth.
Macfarlane Group PLC – 2023 Preliminary Results
MACFARLANE GROUP PLC (“MACFARLANE GROUP”, “THE COMPANY”, “THE GROUP”) ANNUAL RESULTS 2023 Group profit before tax ahead of previous year.
Macfarlane Group joins United Nations Global Compact
Macfarlane Group PLC, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging, has joined the United Nations Global Compact, underlining the company’s commitment to helping create a safer and more sustainable world.
Macfarlane Packaging launches its most sustainable stock box range ever
Macfarlane Packaging has relaunched its standard single and double wall “stock box” range in its most sustainable offering yet.