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MACFARLANE GROUP PLC

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https://www.macfarlanegroup.com

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248 Articles

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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

Glasgow packaging group Macfarlane seals multi-million-pound deal in fresh push south

2024-03-13 (scotsman.com)

Glasgow packaging group Macfarlane seals multi-million-pound deal in fresh push south

Latest transaction follows three acquisitions undertaken in the prior 12 months.

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Macfarlane Group posts 10% profit growth despite revenue dip

2024-02-29 (scottishfinancialnews.com)

Macfarlane Group posts 10% profit growth despite revenue dip

The Macfarlane Group, headquartered in Glasgow, has reported a 3% year-on-year decline in revenue to £280.7 million in its preliminary results for 2023. ...

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Macfarlane weathers strong industry headwinds with increased 2023 profits

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

Macfarlane weathers strong industry headwinds with increased 2023 profits

Macfarlane Group has weathered strong industry headwinds by recording a cut in revenue but rise in profits in its 2023 results.

Read more
Macfarlane Group hopes for ‘two or three’ acquisitions in 2024

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

Macfarlane Group hopes for ‘two or three’ acquisitions in 2024

Six need-to-know Scottish business stories: Macfarlane’s revenue drop; women in work; cladding bill; boosting entrepreneurship; oil decommissioning; net ...

Read more
Macfarlane sales down but profit up in 2023

2024-02-29 (printweek.com)

Macfarlane sales down but profit up in 2023

Macfarlane Group experienced a 3% drop in revenue in 2023, but its pre-tax profit climbed by 2%, as its recent acquisitions delivered strong performances.

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Macfarlane Group PLC (LON:MACF) Announces Dividend Increase - GBX 2.65 Per Share

2024-02-29 (marketbeat.com)

Macfarlane Group PLC (LON:MACF) Announces Dividend Increase - GBX 2.65 Per Share

Macfarlane Group PLC (LON:MACF) announced a dividend on Thursday, February 29th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 9th will be paid a dividend of GBX ...

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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 Plc:  Expect Year Ahead To Remain Challenging Du...

2024-02-29 (marketscreener.com)

Macfarlane Group Plc: Expect Year Ahead To Remain Challenging Du...

MACFARLANE GROUP PLC: EXPECT YEAR AHEAD TO REMAIN CHALLENGING DUE TO UNCERTAINTY OVER CUSTOMER DEMAND ...

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Macfarlane Group joins United Nations Global Compact - Printweek

2024-02-27 (printweek.com)

Macfarlane Group joins United Nations Global Compact - Printweek

Macfarlane Group has joined corporate sustainability initiative the United Nations Global Compact.

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