Macfarlane Group

Macfarlane Group PLC is a packaging and label company headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. The group holding company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, (MACF:LSE).

Macfarlane Group PLC
Macfarlane Packaging
IndustryPackaging and labeling
Founded1949[1]
FounderLord Macfarlane of Bearsden[1]
SuccessorMacFarlane
Headquarters
Glasgow
,
Scotland
Key people
Peter Atkinson, CEO[2]
Revenue£230.0 million (2020)[3]
£13.0 million (2020) [3]
Number of employees
900+ (2020)[3]

History

Founded in 1949 by Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden KT, Macfarlane Group started life as a commercial stationary company in Bath Street, Glasgow. The company flourished and was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1973.  

In the 1980s, Macfarlane Group entered the packaging distribution market after acquiring Abbots and became ISO qualified, meeting international quality standards.  

After a period of growth in the 90s, the business expanded its share of the packaging distribution market by acquiring National Packaging in 2001 and Network Packaging in 2014, as well as Nelsons for Cartons Packaging in 2016 and Greenwoods Stock Boxes in 2017. This was followed by Tyler Packaging (Leicester) Ltd and Harrison's Packaging Ltd in 2018.  

Divisions

Macfarlane Group has three core divisions: Packaging Distribution; Design & Manufacture; and Labels.

Packaging Distribution

Macfarlane Packaging is the UK's largest distributor of protective packaging products and services. It serves over 20,000 businesses nationwide and contributes most the group's revenue.  

The packaging distribution arm of Macfarlane Group operates through a network of regional distribution centres in the UK, as well as a site in Ireland and two sites across continental Europe.  

Key market sectors serviced include eCommerce, third party logistics, manufacturing, retail, industrial, automotive, electronics and aerospace.

Design & Manufacture

It has two locations primary locations in the UK for design and production. The packaging produced is then delivered nationally via the Distribution arm of Macfarlane Group.  

Key market sectors for Macfarlane Design & Manufacture include industrial, automotive, defence, aerospace, electronics and medical.

Labels

Macfarlane Labels specialises in the design, printing, and supply of self-adhesive and resealable labels for FMCG manufacturers.  

This division of Macfarlane Group has distribution partners in the UK, Europe, and the US, alongside research facilities in Scotland and Sweden.  

Primary market sectors served by Macfarlane Labels include health & beauty, household goods, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and food.

References
  1. "Profit rise for packaging company", BBC News, BBC, 26 August 2010, retrieved 4 May 2012
  2. "Macfarlane Group", Macfarlane fundamental data, London South East Limited, retrieved 4 May 2012
  3. "Annual Report & Accounts 2020" (PDF). Retrieved 2 November 2021.


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