
Jun
McLaren Packaging and Interlok Divisions support Inverclyde Foodbank throughout coronavirus pandemic
Michael McLaren0 comments charity, Uncategorised
Recognising the severe impact that the coronavirus pandemic was having on the ability of foodbanks to deliver vital support to local communities, Port Glasgow based McLaren Packaging and Interlok Divisions have engaged to help Inverclyde Foodbank provide essential services to the most vulnerable people in the area. The firms’ management and staff have been supporting […]

Jan
McLaren brothers congratulate MacLean brothers on their record-breaking row across the Atlantic in world’s toughest race
Michael McLaren0 comments Family Business, Uncategorised, whisky
Port-Glasgow headquartered whisky packaging company McLaren Packaging, headed by brothers Donald and Michael McLaren, has congratulated the MacLean brothers on their record-breaking row across the Atlantic in the world’s toughest race. McLaren Packaging sponsored Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean in their bold bid to be the first three brothers and the youngest trio to row […]

Nov
McLaren Packaging marks 40th anniversary with record turnover and capital investment
Graham Lironi0 comments Family Business, Uncategorised
Port-Glasgow headquartered McLaren Packaging Group has marked its 40th anniversary year with a record turnover and investment in new capital equipment. The group will mark the occasion this weekend with an event for employees hosted at the local town hall. Established in 1979 as an independent supplier of corrugated cases to the whisky industry, award-winning, […]

Nov
McLaren Packaging shortlisted in The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards
Graham Lironi0 comments award, Uncategorised
Port-Glasgow headquartered McLaren Packaging has been shortlisted in the Fastest Growing Family Business Award category of The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards. Established by the current directors’ father in 1979 as an independent supplier of corrugated cases to the whisky industry, the family-run firm has since expanded its operations across six facilities totalling 200,000 sq […]

Oct
The Port of Leith Distillery wins McLaren Packaging-sponsored Excellence in Branding category at Scottish Gin Awards
Graham Lironi0 comments award, Design, gin, Packaging, Uncategorised
The Port of Leith Distillery has won the much sought-after McLaren Packaging-sponsored Excellence in Branding category at the third annual Scottish Gin Awards for the launch of its Lind & Lime Gin. Michael McLaren, Sales & Marketing Director, McLaren Packaging, said: “Congratulations to The Port of Leith Distillery for its first spirit, Lind & Lime […]

Sep
Johnnie Walker White Walker Game of Thrones wins McLaren Packaging sponsored Product Launch of the Year at inaugural Scottish Whisky Awards
Graham Lironi0 comments award, Uncategorised, whisky
Diageo’s Johnnie Walker White Walker Game of Thrones campaign has won the McLaren Packaging sponsored Product Launch of the Year at the inaugural Scottish Whisky Awards. Michael McLaren, Sales & Marketing Director of family-run Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging, said: “Congratulations to Johnnie Walker White Walker for winning recognition as the product launch of the year; […]

Oct
New design and manufacturing facility in Stirling opened by Scottish Whisky Association Chief Executive
Graham Lironi0 comments Design, Investment, Packaging, Uncategorised
Blue Box Design’s new state-of-the-art design and manufacturing facility has been officially opened by Karen Betts, Chief Executive, Scottish Whisky Association. A specialist designer and manufacturer of bespoke presentation boxes for Scotch Whisky and luxury products, Blue Box Design received Regional Selective Assistance through Scottish Enterprise for the £3 million project which will create an […]

Sep
Electric Spirit Co wins McLaren Packaging-sponsored Excellence in Branding category at Scottish Gin Awards
Graham Lironi0 comments Marketing, Uncategorised
Electric Spirit Co has won the much sought-after McLaren Packaging-sponsored Excellence in Branding category at the Scottish Gin Awards. An annual business event established to celebrate innovation and excellence in gin distilling in Scotland, the Scottish Gin Awards is held in partnership with The Scottish Gin Society. Michael McLaren, Sales & Marketing Director, McLaren Packaging, […]

Apr
Award-winning drinks packaging company McLaren Packaging has joined Scotland Food & Drink, the not-for-profit organisation created to guide food and drink companies of all sizes towards increased profitability. McLaren’s core business is the supply of premium paper-based packaging, including composite tubes, rigid boxes, cartons, corrugate cases and divisions to the food and drinks industry, providing […]

Nov
Award shortlistings at the double for McLaren Packaging
Graham Lironi0 comments Family Business, Uncategorised
Award-winning drinks packaging company McLaren Packaging has been shortlisted in two categories of the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards. The Port-Glasgow based company has been shortlisted in the Green Family Business of the Year and the Scottish Family Business of the Year (Large) award categories in recognition of the significant development and investment made by […]