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Macfarlane Group publishes its 2025 Interim Results

This entry was posted on 28th August 2025 by George Horbury

INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2025 Full year outlook in line with market expectations Financial Highlights H1 2025 £000 H1 2024 £000 Increase/ (decrease) % Statutory ...

Macfarlane Group PLC Launch of Share Buyback

This entry was posted on 15th May 2025 by George Horbury

As noted in Macfarlane’s AGM Trading Update on 13 May 2025, Macfarlane Group PLC (LSE: MACF), the protective packaging specialist, announces its intention to commence a share buyback programme over a period of 12 months with an aggregate value of up to £4 million (“the Programme”). The ...

Macfarlane Group PLC AGM trading update

This entry was posted on 13th May 2025 by George Horbury

Macfarlane Group PLC will today hold its Annual General Meeting at which Aleen Gulvanessian, Chair, will provide a Trading Update covering 2025 to date. The Group expectations for the full year are unchanged. Sales in Q1 2025 were 14.2% ahead of the same period in 2024 with the benefit of ...

Macfarlane Group Sustainability Report reveals further improvements in carbon emissions

This entry was posted on 8th May 2025 by George Horbury

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 ...

Macfarlane Group PLC 2024 Preliminary Results

This entry was posted on 27th February 2025 by George Horbury

MACFARLANE GROUP PLC (“MACFARLANE GROUP”, “THE COMPANY”, “THE GROUP”) ANNUAL RESULTS 2024 Group profit in line with market consensus FINANCIAL ...

Macfarlane Group PLC announces acquisition of the Pitreavie Group Limited

This entry was posted on 13th January 2025 by Owen Sylvester

Earnings-enhancing acquisition of Pitreavie, a leading protective packaging manufacturer and distributor based in Scotland 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 ...

Macfarlane Group publishes its 2024 Interim Results

This entry was posted on 22nd August 2024 by Owen Sylvester

INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2024 Resilient performance in the period; trading broadly in line for the full year Aleen Gulvanessian, Chair of Macfarlane Group PLC, commented on the interim results: “As outlined in our AGM trading update in May, the challenging market ...

Macfarlane Group PLC Appoints Non-Executive Director David Stirling

This entry was posted on 17th July 2024 by Owen Sylvester

The Board of Macfarlane Group PLC announces the appointment of David Stirling as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2025, following the retirement of Bob McLellan. David recently retired as Group CEO of Zotefoams plc, a manufacturer of cellular specialist materials and listed on ...

Macfarlane Group announces acquisition of Polyformes Limited

This entry was posted on 10th July 2024 by Owen Sylvester

Macfarlane Group PLC announces the acquisition of Polyformes Limited (“Polyformes”) for up to a maximum cash consideration of £11.5 million, including an earn-out of up to £4.8 million over two years. This earnings-enhancing acquisition demonstrates further progress in our strategy to build ...

Macfarlane Packaging Design and Manufacture will be exhibiting at Advanced Engineering 2024

This entry was posted on 19th June 2024 by Owen Sylvester

The Macfarlane Packaging Design and Manufacture team are exhibiting at the Advanced Engineering show at the NEC in Birmingham on 30 and 31 October. This two-day event is the UK’s largest annual gathering of advanced engineering professionals of its kind and returns to the National Exhibition ...

Macfarlane Group PLC AGM trading update

This entry was posted on 7th May 2024 by Owen Sylvester

Macfarlane Group PLC will today hold its Annual General Meeting at which Aleen Gulvanessian, Chair, will provide a Trading Update covering 2024 to date. As anticipated, the start of 2024 has been challenging with first quarter sales and profits below the same period in 2023. Despite the ...

Macfarlane Group celebrates across the business to mark its 75th anniversary

This entry was posted on 29th April 2024 by Owen Sylvester

Macfarlane Group has marked 75 years of business with celebrations amongst its staff across the UK and Europe. The business was founded on 26th April 1949 by the late Lord Macfarlane and 75 years later, the company has leading UK positions in the distribution of protective packaging products and ...

Macfarlane Group PLC 2023 preliminary results

This entry was posted on 29th February 2024 by Owen Sylvester

ANNUAL RESULTS 2023 Group profit before tax ahead of previous year FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 2023 £000 2022 £000 Increase/ % (Decrease) £000 £000 % Statutory ...

Macfarlane Group announces the acquisition of B&D 2010 Group Limited

This entry was posted on 2nd October 2023 by Owen Sylvester

Macfarlane announces the acquisition of B&D 2010 Group Limited (“B&D”), a specialist protective packaging business based in the South of England. This earnings enhancing acquisition is in line with Macfarlane’s stated strategy of building its protective packaging business through a ...

Macfarlane Packaging helps feed 1 million pets in need through logistics support for Blue Cross charity

This entry was posted on 5th September 2023 by Owen Sylvester

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 ...

Macfarlane Group PLC acquires specialist protective packaging business Suttons

This entry was posted on 6th March 2023 by Owen Sylvester

Macfarlane Group PLC (“Macfarlane”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of A.E. Sutton Limited, trading as Suttons Performance Packaging (“Suttons”), a specialist protective packaging manufacturing business based in Cambridgeshire. The earnings enhancing acquisition is in line with ...

Macfarlane Group UK awarded Gold rating from EcoVadis for sustainability

This entry was posted on 5th October 2021 by George Horbury

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 ...

How to Reduce The Impact of Timber Price Increases

This entry was posted on 3rd February 2021 by George Horbury

Reduce the impact of timber price increases If you are using timber pallets or timber-based packaging hold on tight, 2021 could prove to be a bumpy ride. Current conditions have created “a perfect storm” as timber shortages drive price increases in the market. What is causing ...

Replacing standard tape with gummed paper tape

This entry was posted on 7th December 2020 by Amy Bulsara

There is growing pressure (and a desire) for businesses to become more environmentally friendly and to demonstrate this commitment to customers. If you are looking for ways to improve your environmental credentials, there are many “quick wins” out there to help you make simple switches. One ...

Does your timber packaging and pallets need to be ISPM15 grade for shipment to the European Union in 2021?

This entry was posted on 3rd November 2020 by Amy Bulsara

As Brexit negotiations continue, the UK timber packaging and pallet industry are planning for a worst-case scenario that will see shipments to the European Union required to use ISPM15 (heat-treated) grade timber for pallets, softwood cases, packaging and dunnage. Currently, pallets, timber ...

COVID 19 – A message from Macfarlane Group

This entry was posted on 19th October 2020 by Owen Sylvester

After a busy summer I thought it would be useful to update you on key developments at Macfarlane Group: While we saw some easing of restrictions across the summer, as COVID levels went into retreat, regrettably we are now seeing the reinstatement of controls, with the prospect of life (and ...

COVID 19 – An update from Macfarlane Group

This entry was posted on 14th July 2020 by Owen Sylvester

As we all take the first tentative steps in response to the easing of some of the Government’s lockdown measures, I thought it would be useful to update you on the actions we are taking at Macfarlane. All of our sites have been operational throughout lockdown, with a number of our staff also ...

COVID 19 – An update from Macfarlane Group

This entry was posted on 8th April 2020 by Owen Sylvester

Macfarlane Group PLC provides an update with regards to the COVID – 19 crisis. As we continue our lockdown, I thought I should update you on how Macfarlane Group is responding to the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. We fully recognise the important role your business plays in supporting the ...

COVID 19 - A message from Macfarlane Group

This entry was posted on 25th March 2020 by Owen Sylvester

Macfarlane Group PLC provides an update on our plans in response to the COVID – 19 crisis. Below is a statement from our CEO, Peter Atkinson. These are extraordinary times and I feel it is important to update you on our plans in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Many of our customers play a ...

Reduce the hidden costs in your operation

This entry was posted on 15th January 2019 by Amy Bulsara

If you’re looking for a way to reduce costs in your business and think you have exhausted all avenues then, maybe your packaging holds the key to further reductions. Packaging can play a vital role in giving you a competitive edge, it’s got the potential to help uncover savings within your ...

5 considerations for shipping Electromedical and Control Instruments

This entry was posted on 19th November 2018 by Amy Bulsara

Shipping high value, highly sensitive medical or control instruments is a delicate matter - the products are business critical and need to arrive in full working order. For this reason many products are packed in heavy unwieldy containers that can be expensive to purchase and cost a small ...

How important is the design when manufacturing custom made packaging?

This entry was posted on 24th August 2018 by Amy Bulsara

Bespoke packaging can be a game changer for businesses to preserve products and reduce costs associated with damages. Whether you operate in the medical, aerospace or electronics industry, it is critical to have packaging solutions that protect items throughout the logistics chain. Often cost ...

4 Areas of Packaging Costs Reduction for the Aerospace Industry

This entry was posted on 2nd July 2018 by Amy Bulsara

Safe transportation of replacement parts is a primary focus for businesses in the aerospace industry. According to Lufthansa Technik, aircraft service checks and line maintenance must be performed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis and there is no room for error. Replacement parts must be ...

Macfarlane Packaging Design and Manufacture announces membership to WEAF

This entry was posted on 12th June 2018 by Amy Bulsara

WEAF (West of England Aerospace Forum) is the UK’s largest industrial forum focused on the country’s aerospace sector, it’s also one of the largest aerospace and defence associations in Europe. WEAF provides its members with prominent representation and new networking opportunities. It ...

3 Ways To Material Reduction

This entry was posted on 30th April 2018 by Amy Bulsara

According to Smithers Pira, the global market for industrial packaging was estimated at £40,3 billion last year with 28% of market share gained in Western Europe. That’s a lot of packaging material being used around the globe! With the increased focus on the environment, corporate responsibility ...

Increased Timber Prices and the Impact on Pallets and Packaging

This entry was posted on 23rd March 2018 by Amy Bulsara

We are currently experiencing unparalleled timber shortages in the UK markets, driven by a number of global events leading to demand outstripping supply. Raw material prices have increased 35% since Q12016 (UK Poyry Timber Index) driving up the cost of both new and recycled timber pallets. It’s ...

Discover the hidden costs in your packaging operation

This entry was posted on 30th October 2017 by Amy Bulsara

Have you ever wondered how much your packaging really costs you? The unit price is an obvious consideration but, in reality, it’s only the tip of the iceberg. There are some other significant costs hiding beneath the surface that can affect your profits, product security and brand reputation. ...

Optimising your warehouse floor for peak demand

This entry was posted on 20th September 2017 by Amy Bulsara

Effective warehouse management is vital to ensure your products get to customers quickly and efficiently. If storage is a problem and you struggle with bulky packaging everywhere you look, it might be time to review your packaging operation. Optimised packaging will not only help you save on ...

Protect your products with the right packaging

This entry was posted on 2nd August 2017 by Amy Bulsara

Packaging plays a key role in protecting products from damage in transit and storage, which is particularly important when high value items are involved. The right packaging will not only help you minimise costs associated with damages and returns; it will also increase your productivity and ...

Six Considerations when Packaging Goods for Export

This entry was posted on 26th June 2017 by Owen Sylvester

Ensuring you have the right packaging for the products you are exporting is crucial to guarantee they do not get damaged in transit. International shipping can expose consignments to a range of conditions not normally experienced in domestic markets. These include extremes in high and lower ...

How to prevent mouldy pallets

This entry was posted on 19th April 2017 by Amy Bulsara

Packaging materials are often exposed to different environmental conditions including humidity changes and condensation. Timber is one of the most commonly used resources in the packaging industry, but is also one of the most vulnerable to decay. This is because it is a good source of ...

How to choose the right materials for your packaging

This entry was posted on 9th March 2017 by Amy Bulsara

Effective protection of your products depends largely on the quality of the packaging materials that you use. Not only do they ensure your items arrive in a good condition, but they can also help to reduce your shipping costs. Here are a few things that you should consider when deciding on ...

How to make your products withstand vigorous movement in transit

This entry was posted on 16th February 2017 by Amy Bulsara

Packaging plays a crucial role in protecting your products against falls, impact and weight crushing, during transit and storage. It is especially important when fragile and expensive equipment is involved. Damaged items will not only cost your company time and money, but will also reflect ...

Ensuring your wooden packages comply with ISPM15 regulations

This entry was posted on 11th November 2016 by Owen Sylvester

Wood is a durable and renewable natural resource that is commonly used in international trade. Over 90 percent of pallets worldwide are made of timber and it is one of the most popular packaging materials in the UK. International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures(ISPM 15) is a global ...

An Insight into Packaging for the Defence Market

This entry was posted on 26th August 2014 by Owen Sylvester

Macfarlane Packaging, Design and Manufacture have a wealth of experience in dealing with packaging for defence. DID YOU KNOW? Macfarlane Packaging, Design and Manufacture became the first dedicated packaging company to be awarded the authority to design and sign off packaging specifications on ...

Tri-Mite: Lightweight, High Strength, Reusable Packaging- A Useful Guide

This entry was posted on 7th August 2014 by Amy Bulsara

For many years Macfarlane Packaging, Design and Manufacture have provided Tri-mite packaging solutions for a number of applications. Tri-mite utilises the benefits of heavy duty corrugated board to create a container with a high strength to weight ratio. A combination of the sheet material ...

What are dangerous goods?

This entry was posted on 26th July 2014 by Amy Bulsara

Goods which are classified as dangerous for transport, range from those which are highly dangerous (such as explosives and fuming acids) to everyday products such as paints, solvents and pesticides found in the home and at work. Dangerous goods, which can also be called “Hazardous ...

Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP): A Useful Guide

This entry was posted on 25th July 2014 by Owen Sylvester

Specialist long life containers can be designed specifically for purpose and manufactured in the composite material, GRP. This material (more commonly associated with boats) offers many benefits over conventional packaging materials and compliments the range that Macfarlane can ...

Everything you need to know about Timber

This entry was posted on 21st July 2014 by Owen Sylvester

Macfarlane Packaging, Design and Manufacture are a timber sheet board converter and offer many types of timber for your packaging including: Plywood, OSB, Particle Board, MDF and Hardboard. OSB (Oriented strand Board) OSB is manufactured from logs of timber cut to lengths and processed into ...

Designing your packaging in 3D!

This entry was posted on 26th June 2014 by Amy Bulsara

Investment in new 3D software gives Macfarlane Packaging the edge in custom packaging design. Our expertise and market leadership in composite packaging has been reinforced by a significant investment at both our Grantham and Westbury production plants, where the latest 3D design software ...

How we use SolidWorks [VIDEO]

This entry was posted on by Amy Bulsara

Macfarlane Packaging has invested in SolidWorks 3D CAD software, the same state-of-the-art design technology trusted by many of our customers in their own product development. This makes it easy for both sets of designers to work together, exchange information, present and assess design ...

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