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MACFARLANE GROUP PLC

Location

Founded

Website

https://www.macfarlanegroup.com

Articles

241 Articles

Category

Nondurable Goods, Not Elsewhere Classified

Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

Description

Macfarlane Group is a packaging company that has been in operation for around 70 years. It is listed on the main LSE market and has annual sales of approximately £264 million. The company has over 1,000 employees and operates in the UK, Ireland, and Continental Europe. Macfarlane Group has two main businesses: Packaging Distribution, which accounts for 89% of group sales and involves the distribution of protective packaging materials, and Packaging Design and Manufacture, which accounts for 11% of group sales and focuses on designing and manufacturing packaging products for high protection value items. The company serves various customer sectors, including internet retail, aerospace, logistics, automotive, and electronics. Macfarlane Group operates through regional distribution centers and manufacturing centers. It follows a decentralized structure for sales and operations, supported by central functional teams. The company is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, and is listed on the UK Stock Exchange.

Articles

Macfarlane Group shakes off the effects of the pandemic with a better than expected second half

2020-11-19 (insider.co.uk)

Macfarlane Group shakes off the effects of the pandemic with a better than expected second half

The Glasgow-based packaging business also announced he stepping down of its group finance director

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Macfarlane cuts jobs as Covid crisis hits profits at Glasgow firm

2020-08-28 (heraldscotland.com)

Macfarlane cuts jobs as Covid crisis hits profits at Glasgow firm

By Scott Wright

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Macfarlane Group expects up to 80 per cent demand hit from pandemic

2020-05-12 (insider.co.uk)

Macfarlane Group expects up to 80 per cent demand hit from pandemic

Company dropped final dividend as part of moves to save costs

Read more
Macfarlane : COVID-19 Trading Update

2020-03-30 (marketscreener.com)

Macfarlane : COVID-19 Trading Update

Macfarlane Group PLC ('Macfarlane' or the 'Company'). COVID-19 Trading Update. The Board is committed to following all of the UK Government's guidance in response to COVID-19, as well as ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of the Company.

Read more

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