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At Macfarlane Packaging, we manufacture and supply protective packaging of all kinds. This includes specialist industrial packaging. We have been at the forefront of the design, manufacture and distribution of industrial packaging for over 75 years. Macfarlane Packaging covers a wide range of sectors including Aerospace, Electronics, Medical and more. 

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As the UK’s largest distributor of protective packaging materials, we cover a range of different sectors ensuring that we can meet your packaging demands.

We can design and manufacture bespoke engineered packs, protective cases, flight cases, reusable containers, foam inserts, and single-use packaging made from high-performance materials like corrugated cardboard, Plastazote® foam, Stratocell® foam, and moulded plastics.
Yes, our custom packaging is fully bespoke and designed around your components' exact size, shape, and sensitivity. This includes custom foam inserts, cases, and containers designed to precise specifications to ensure optimal protection for high-value or fragile parts.
Yes, many of our solutions comply with aerospace-specific standards like ASA, Mil-Spec, and JOSCAR accreditation, ensuring that packaging meets the demands of the aerospace sector.
We use materials specifically chosen for aerospace environments, for example, materials like Plastazote foam, which offer excellent impact and chemical resistance, or Stratocell foam that is lightweight but strong.
Yes, we offer both single-trip and reusable packaging options. Our returnable packaging is designed to be durable and long-lasting, keeping your components secure and protected every step of the way.

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We serve businesses of various sizes, allowing you to find the ideal packaging solutions for your requirements with ease.

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With an extensive team of designers, product experts, and in-house manufacturers, Macfarlane Packaging can  supply industrial packaging solutions for your sector.

At Macfarlane Packaging, we can provide simple solutions for even the most challenging packaging requirements. Macfarlane Packaging is well equipped to support your businesses packaging demands.

Within the industrial sector, Macfarlane Packaging tailors solutions to meet the demands of your business. Macfarlane Packaging works within several different sectors, including: aerospace, automotive, engineering and medical.

Macfarlane Packaging's protection of goods within the industrial sector ensures protection against transit damage, static, and contamination.

Macfarlane Packaging can also help industrial businesses reduce packaging waste, improve packing efficiency, and reduce costs through our packaging optimiser and automation.

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Macfarlane Packaging announces automation agreement with Lantech

Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging, announces today (18 March) a new automation distributor agreement with U…

Macfarlane Packaging announces automation agreement with Lantech

Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging, announces today (18 March) a new automation distributor agreement with U…

Macfarlane Packaging announces automation agreement with Lantech

Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s leading distributor of protective packaging, announces today (18 March) a new automation distributor agreement with U…

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