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03
Apr

Paterson wins McLaren Packaging-sponsored Best Scotch Ambassador category at World Whiskies Awards

Gemma Paterson, Global Ambassador for The Balvenie Single Malt Whisky, has won the much sought-after McLaren Packaging-sponsored Best Scotch Ambassador category at the World Whiskies Awards. Michael McLaren, Sales & Marketing Director of family-run Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging, said: “Congratulations to Gemma for winning recognition as the Best Scotch Ambassador in the world; a well-deserved […]

06
Feb

McLaren Packaging acquires Moelle Interlok Packaging from administration

Graham Lironi
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acquisition

Port Glasgow-based Moelle Interlok Packaging Limited, a producer of solid board divisions and layer pads for the drinks, glass, and electronics industries, has been acquired by fellow Port Glasgow-based McLaren Packaging Limited via a newly formed company, Interlok Divisions Limited, following a short administration process. Interlok Packaging was originally established by McLaren Packaging in 1985 […]

08
Nov

McLaren Packaging takes a stand at Spirits Packaging Summit 2018

Graham Lironi
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exhibition

Award-winning drinks packaging company McLaren Packaging is to take a stand at the Spirits Packaging Summit 2018 at The Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on Wednesday 14 November. The Spirits Packaging Summit creates a forum where designers, specifiers and distilleries come together every year in Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms to explore latest trends, innovations and technologies in […]

31
Oct

New design and manufacturing facility in Stirling opened by Scottish Whisky Association Chief Executive

Graham Lironi
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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 […]

24
Sep

Electric Spirit Co wins McLaren Packaging-sponsored Excellence in Branding category at Scottish Gin Awards

Graham Lironi
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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, […]

01
May

Modern Apprenticeship – Engineering Maintenance

Michael McLaren
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Human Resources, Recruitment

We are constantly building and developing our team of industry leading professionals. If you believe that you have what it takes to thrive and succeed in a dynamic production environment, please apply here fore a Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance: https://www.apprenticeships.scot/vacancy-details/?refCode=115081 The role is varied providing a combination of practical on the job learning and classroom based […]

03
Apr

McLaren Packaging joins Scotland Food & Drink

Graham Lironi
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Packaging, Uncategorised

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 […]

29
Nov

Award shortlistings at the double for McLaren Packaging

Graham Lironi
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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 […]

06
Nov

McLaren Packaging makes an exhibition of itself at Spirits Packaging Summit 2017

Graham Lironi
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Packaging, Uncategorised

Award-winning drinks packaging company McLaren Packaging is all set to make an exhibition of itself at the Spirits Packaging Summit 2017 at The Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on Thursday 16 November. The Spirits Packaging Summit creates a forum that explores some of the big challenges for packaging developers, designers and manufacturers working in the spirits […]

30
Oct

McLaren Packaging invests £3 million in luxury packaging facility in Stirling

Graham Lironi
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Family Business, Investment, Packaging

McLaren Packaging has invested £3 million in the construction of a new facility in Stirling for subsidiary Blue Box Design, the specialist designer and manufacturer of bespoke presentation boxes for the UK food, drink and luxury sectors.