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MACFARLANE GROUP PLC

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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 reports falling revenue

2024-02-29 (insider.co.uk)

Macfarlane Group reports falling revenue

However, adjusted profits before tax were up 10% to £25.8m

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Macfarlane Group reports 13% rise in pre-tax profits

2023-08-24 (insider.co.uk)

Macfarlane Group reports 13% rise in pre-tax profits

Glasgow-based packaging firm's results for the first six months of the year reveal recent deals helping to offset lower demand

Read more
Macfarlane Group unveil interim results, saying "expectations unchanged"

2022-08-25 (deadlinenews.co.uk)

Macfarlane Group unveil interim results, saying "expectations unchanged"

Glasgow-headquartered Macfarlane Group Plc has announced a 14% increase in revenues and 3% growth in pre-tax profits.

Read more
Macfarlane revenue and profit on the up

2022-08-25 (printweek.com)

Macfarlane revenue and profit on the up

Macfarlane Group has recorded increases in both its sales and pre-tax profit in its half-year results.

Read more
Macfarlane Group reveals sales revenues up 25% year to date

2021-11-25 (deadlinenews.co.uk)

Macfarlane Group reveals sales revenues up 25% year to date

Protective packaging firm Macfarlane Group revealed today its sales revenue is up 25% year to date and profit before tax is also up.

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Packaging group Macfarlane reports seventh consecutive year of profit growth

2017-02-23 (proactiveinvestors.co.uk)

Packaging group Macfarlane reports seventh consecutive year of profit growth

The company has reported a 15.4% increase in pre-tax profits for the year, buoyed by sales growth in its packaging distribution division

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Macfarlane Group gears for growth with new £20m loan facility

2014-02-27 (dailyrecord.co.uk)

Macfarlane Group gears for growth with new £20m loan facility

Glasgow packaging group today reported 13% dip in pre-tax profits

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