Macfarlane Packaging

27/08/2026

[NEWS] Macfarlane Group publishes its 2026 Interim Results

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INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2026   Full year outlook remains in line with market expectations   Profit recovery programme progressing   New £6m share buyback programme commencing in October 2026   Financial Highlights H1 2026 £000 H1 2025 £000 Increase/ (decrease) % Statutor...

14/08/2026

Have you heard the packaging myth that bigger boxes are always safer?

But the reality: Oversized boxes can actually increase movement, damage risk and shipping costs

Choosing the right-sized box protects your products and your budget!

13/08/2026

Still cutting tape with scissors?

Here's how a tape dispenser helps you:
✔ Pack faster
✔ Apply tape neatly
✔ Reduce waste

Once you've used one, you won't go back

07/08/2026

Packaging shouldn't eat into your profits

Watch for five common mistakes that can lead to:
📦 Damaged products
📦 Higher shipping costs
📦 Wasted materials
📦 Slower packing times

How many are you guilty of?

06/08/2026

In the UK, we’ve seen the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax and UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and from this August, the initial phase of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations (PPWR) will come into force.

In this updated article, we’ll be exploring PPWR, what it is, its key features and how it will impact businesses and their packaging.

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In this article, we’ll be exploring PPWR, what it is, it’s key features and how it will impact businesses and their packaging...

11/06/2026

Packaging costs remain under pressure in 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions, energy market volatility and ongoing shifts in global supply chains.

In this blog, we look at the causes of packaging price increases in 2026. Read here ➡️ https://buff.ly/AVhd32I

In this blog Macfarlane Packaging will uncover what is causing packaging price increases in 2026. Learn more.

27/05/2026

Macfarlane Packaging introduces eutecma’s innovative cold chain system in the UK

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Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging, has announced a new partnership with eutecma.

21/05/2026

Want to learn more about medical packaging? https://buff.ly/mMkiH4Y

Our latest guide is designed to help healthcare and pharmaceutical organisations navigate the growing complexity of packaging requirements.

In this new guide, you’ll discover:
🚚 How to manage temperature-sensitive products across complex supply chains
⚕️ Solutions for protecting advanced medical technology and fragile equipment
📦 Practical ways to improve efficiency, compliance and performance

14/05/2026

Reducing emissions isn’t just about what you pack: it’s also about how your packaging reaches you. That’s why our fleet includes more electric vehicles than ever before, helping us reduce carbon emissions from customer deliveries 🚚

EV deliveries are one of the ways we’re helping customers reduce the footprint of every box, bag and roll of tape they order

08/05/2026

As awareness around climate change grows, brands are increasingly expected to take responsibility for the packaging they put on the market.

In this article, we’ll review how custom packaging can help you improve your sustainability and steps to implement sustainable custom packaging. You’ll also see a real-life example of how custom packaging helped one of our customers reduce the packaging waste and CO2e.

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This article will show you how custom packaging can help you improve your sustainability and steps to implement sustainable custom packaging.