28/08/2024
Brand your tape in time for the peak with FREE origination on selected tapes! Enjoy the offer on as little as 72 rolls, which is just 2 boxes of tape 🎨
Available on orders placed by 30th September 2024 - enquire today!
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Macfarlane Packaging is the largest distributor of protective packaging products and services in the UK, serving over 20,000 businesses nationwide. Our national reach means our expertise and experience is available to you right now, wherever you are based, to protect your products, your brand and your business. More information:
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Fleet of 100 delivery vehicles
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Brand your tape in time for the peak with FREE origination on selected tapes! Enjoy the offer on as little as 72 rolls, which is just 2 boxes of tape 🎨
Available on orders placed by 30th September 2024 - enquire today!
Peak season is a demanding time for warehouses and 3PLs managing supply chains for retailers. Before Christmas, consumer orders increase significantly. This increase in orders puts a lot of pressure on logistics teams and packing operations.
In this blog, we’re going to look at three ways the right packaging and packaging equipment can help get your warehouse peak season ready!
Read here - https://bit.ly/477dUHJ
Experts from our Macfarlane Design and Manufacturing division will be exhibiting at the 2024 Advanced Engineering show! Come say hi at stand K165 👋
Register for the event and learn more here - https://bit.ly/4bZnygl
A limited-time offer 🚨⌛
The BP555 gummed paper tape machine is on sale for only £999 until Monday 30th September 2024!
Email us at contactus@macfarlanepackaging or contact your local sales rep to learn more 📞
[NEWS] Macfarlane Group publishes its 2024 Interim Results
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Making a good first impression is crucial, especially for those in the gift retail industry.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of gift packaging solutions, particularly during peak demand season. We’ll also examine four common types of gift packaging and discuss how to select the most suitable packaging for your brand.
Read here - https://bit.ly/4dzVZfh
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Do you ship delicate and high value items? Would you like simple but effective solutions to pack complex products?
Our expert design and manufacturing team will make things simple for you, perfect for high demand seasons 📦
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Congratulations to our colleague Christine Preedy, who is celebrating 40 years’ service this week!
Christine works at Greenwoods Stock Boxes, one of our acquisition brands, as a purchase ledger clerk. We’re sure you’ll join us in celebrating Christine’s long-service achievement.
Being one of the staples of any warehouse, it’ll be hard to find an operation that doesn’t use tape at all in their packing process. But how much do we really know about it?
This blog will be exploring what packing tape is made from, the different types of tape and methods to apply it! We’ll cover common questions about recyclability and help you decide the best tape for your business.
Read here - https://bit.ly/3YHx6Kb
Join our industrial packaging experts on 30th and 31st October at Advanced Engineering 2024!
Meet our team at stand K165!
Register for the event and learn more here - https://bit.ly/4bZnygl
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Brand your tape in time for the peak with FREE origination on selected tapes! Enjoy the offer on as little as 72 rolls, which is just 2 boxes of tape 🎨
Available on orders placed by 30th September 2024 - enquire today! https://bit.ly/47XxEwj
For small businesses, every detail counts! Utilizing branded packaging can leave a lasting impression, encourage repeat business and enhance your brand’s visibility.
Our latest blog explores where you should start with branded packaging for your small business! We'll offer simple, quick and effective ways you can easily brand your packaging.
Read here - https://bit.ly/3SCgqzM
You may not want to think about it, but Black Friday is only 17 weeks away 🚨
We always encourage you to prepare for peak as soon as possible! So, if you need help or advice, contact our team of experts today 📧📞
Anti-counterfeit packaging protects your products from fake copies, so customers can trust the quality of your brand.
In this blog, we will look at anti-counterfeit packaging and the advanced technologies it uses. We will discuss the industries most at threat from counterfeiting and uncover the future trends in anti-counterfeit packaging.
Read here - https://bit.ly/4cYTAdR
Received a parcel in the last week?
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Competitive advantage is critical for online retailers and ecommerce businesses who are looking to get ahead in a saturated market. Capturing the hearts and minds of shoppers is often key to securing business…
In this article, we will explain what connected packaging is, as well as outlining some of the advantages of connected packaging for B2B and B2C organisations.
Read Here - https://bit.ly/3y6LSza
In today’s fiercely competitive landscape, branded packaging can set your business apart. From store shelves to front doors, the impact can be significant for most industries.
In this blog, we will explore branded packaging and why it’s beneficial for you. We will also offer tips for a memorable unboxing experience with custom shelf-ready packaging (SRP) and transit packaging.
Read here - https://bit.ly/3y9CSZX
[NEWS] Macfarlane Group PLC Appoints Non-Executive Director David Stirling
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Looking for a new way to increase customer engagement? Utilise your connected packaging to transform an often forgotten space into an innovative representation of your brand 📦
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Quick-install packaging machinery provides an ideal solution for businesses looking to streamline their operations without the downtime associated with traditional fully integrated packaging automation and systems.
In this blog, we will focus on three key types of packaging automation that are easy to install, along with the benefits of each. We also provide a checklist to help you prepare your business for automation.
Read here - https://bit.ly/45W2RR6
[NEWS] Macfarlane Group announces acquisition of Polyformes Limited
Learn more - https://bit.ly/3RZpUF7
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This week, some amazing members of our Macfarlane team used their volunteering day to join Norsk Hydro at their beach clean-up event at Sand Way Beach in Weston-Super-Mare ⛱️🗑️
We’d like to thank Norsk Hydro Cheltenham for inviting our team to be a part of their event!
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If you sell your product online, via your website, Etsy or Not on the High Street, your packaging is the first physical touchpoint in your customer journey. Consider branding your small business packaging to enhance your unboxing experience. Your first thought might be printed boxes, but these often require high order volumes, making them unsuitable for small businesses. But don’t fret—there are still simple, quick, and effective ways to brand your packaging…. #packaging #supportingsmallbusinesses #ecommerce #retail #smallbusinessowner #brandedpackaging #custompackaging #packagingdesign #branding #design #graphicdesign #box #logo #printing #packagingideas #custombox #packagingbox #marketing #packing #smallbusiness #brand #packagingsolutions #brandidentity #digitalprinting
Laurel Granville, Marketing Director for Macfarlane Group, tells us about her experience working in inclusive businesses and how that has shaped her mindset as a leader! To read more about Laurel's experience and advice, read our blog here - https://bit.ly/3TrgjaX #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion #WomenInLeadership #WomenInPackaging #Packaging #MPfamily
Aleen Gulvanessian, Chair of Macfarlane Group, has great insight into how businesses, in any industry, can build women's confidence. To read more about Aleen's experience and advice, read our blog here - https://bit.ly/3TrgjaX #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion #WomenInLeadership #WomenInPackaging #Packaging #MPfamily
Suzanne Double, Group Regional Director (Southeast) at Macfarlane Packaging, reveals how our business inspires inclusion by developing talent into future leaders. To read more about Suzanne's experience and advice, read our blog here - https://bit.ly/3TrgjaX #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion #WomenInLeadership #WomenInPackaging #Packaging #MPfamily
Ruth Cook, Managing Director at GWP Group, highlights how the packaging industry has changed in the last 30 years and expresses the importance of inspiring more women to join! To read more about Ruth's experience and advice, read our blog here - https://bit.ly/3TrgjaX GWP Group #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion #WomenInLeadership #WomenInPackaging #Packaging #MPfamily
Have you heard about our Sustainability Workshops? ♻️ We recently welcomed customers into our Northen Innovation Lab, where we covered topics around packaging legislation, packaging reduction and stretch film reduction! Here's Andy to take you through the order of the day 📦 To make sure you don’t miss the next one, register your interest in future events here – https://bit.ly/3wjphOs #sustainability #packaging #SustainabilityWorkshops #ERP #packagingreduction
This year has been full of amazing moments for our business! From new acquisitions to our charitable colleagues, we're proud of our #MacfarlaneFamily and look forward to an exciting 2024! ⭐🥂 #packaging #ThrowbackThursday #newyear #charity
Congratulations to all the winners! 🎉 Did you know that our 2023 Unboxing Survey results are now here? Download the full report today - https://bit.ly/48YeAQb #MacfarlaneUnboxing2023 #Unboxing #Surveyresults #Packaging #Retail #Ecommerce #results #competition #winners
Happy International Day of Charity! We love it when our colleagues donate their time to extraordinary causes and want to help them as much as possible! ✨ Did you know Macfarlane Group colleagues have the opportunity to take a paid day out of work to volunteer each year through our community engagement scheme? Come check out what our Digital Marketing Team did for theirs 🐾 #macfarlanefamily #InternationalDayofCharity #esg #charity #volunteer #packaging #volunteering #volunteerday #community #BlueCross Blue Cross UK
We saved Parsley Box 20% on their delivery costs! How? Watch this to learn more! #casestudy #ecommerce #packaging #parsleybox #retail #chilledpackaging #fooddelivery
Have you ever wondered how packaging can protect your brand? From delivery times to product protection, the impact packaging can have on your brand reputation shouldn't be ignored! So, why not utilise our expert team at our Innovation Labs to help? 📦 We have industry-leading packaging design and testing facilities to help our customers solve their packaging challenges in one place #Packaging #whatwillyouprotect #ecommerce #Innovation #packaginginnovation #retail
We saved Parsley Box 20% on their delivery costs! How? Watch this to learn more! #casestudy #ecommerce #packaging #parsleybox #retail #chilledpackaging #fooddelivery
Everyone wants a copy of our new catalogue; download your own today! Link in bio 🔗 #packaging #ecommerce #retail #catalogue #download #onlineshop #supportingsmallbusiness #reels #reel
Unbox your new career with Macfarlane Group! Our company is growing, so we have an array of vacancies on our website, so why not apply today? 📄 https://bit.ly/3J5LWSp #MacfarlaneFamily #vacancies #hiring #packaging
Want to learn everything there is to know about cardboard boxes? Download our guide today - https://bit.ly/4035NHx #packaging #packagingguide #cardboardboxes #smallbusiness
Unbox your new career with Macfarlane Group! Our company is growing, so we have an array of vacancies on our website, so why not apply today? 📄 https://bit.ly/3vAY328 #MacfarlaneFamily #vacancies #hiring #packaging
This year has been full of amazing moments for our business! From new acquisitions to our charitable colleagues, we're proud of our #MacfarlaneFamily and look forward to an exciting 2023! ⭐🥂 #packaging #ThrowbackThrursday #newyear
Say a big hello to our AMAZING Reading RDC! 🖐 The team is on-hand and happy to help meet your packaging needs, so why not get in-touch today? 📞 #MacfarlaneFamily #packaging #ecommerce #MacfarlaneReading #retail #operations
Big congratulations to all winners! 🎉 Stay tuned for when we lift the lid on our 2022 Unboxing Survey results! #MacfarlaneUnboxing2022 #Unboxing #Surveyresults #Packaging #Retail #Ecommerce #results #competition #winners
Our Macfarlane team is growing and there has never been a better time to join us! At Macfarlane we have a wide variety of benefits that makes working for us both exciting and rewarding! Some benefits are as follows: - Training and Development Opportunities - Support / advice on wellbeing concerns and issues - Contributory Pension Scheme Check out our latest vacancies to see if you have what it takes to join our growing team: https://bit.ly/3Iw3vb1
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