About McLaren Presentation

Formed through the unification of Blue Box Design, Compack Cartons, McLaren Tubes and McLaren Packaging, McLaren Presentation brings together decades of expertise across cartons, rigid boxes, and premium paper-based tubes. By combining specialist knowledge in design, print, and finishing, McLaren Presentation offers a seamless, end-to-end service that delivers complex, cost-effective and sustainable packaging solutions. From bespoke cartons and luxury presentation boxes to innovative tubes, the group provides an extensive portfolio designed to elevate your brand and protect your product.

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Founded by Mr James John McLaren producing corrugate cases
1983
Diversified into multipacks and basket packs
1985
Established solidboard divisions business
1986
Opened new factory in Port Glasgow
1988
Extended portfolio to include solidboard boxes
1991
Commenced litho printing at Battery Park Unit, Greenock
1994
Sold divisions business
1999
Extended premises in Port Glasgow
2006
Entered composite tubes market
2007
Purchased half of industrial estate for future expansion
2008
Donald McLaren appointed as Managing Director
2010
Awarded 'Carton Board Pack of the Year' by Packaging News
2011
Constructed state-of-the-art composite tube factory
2013
Acquired Blue Box Design, presentation box company
2013
Won Chamber of Commerce Awards for 'Best Manufacturing Company and Best Employer Over 25 People'
2015
Michael McLaren appointed as Sales & Marketing Director
2018
Opened new Design and Manufacturing facility for rigid boxes at Blue Box Design, Stirling
2019
Brought Interlok Divisions Limited back into the family
2020
Celebrated 40th Anniversary of McLaren Packaging with record turnover and capital investment
2021
McLaren Packaging signed up to United Nations (UN) Race to Zero
2022
Launch of Sustainable for Life ethos and Millhouse carbon offsetting project
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The story of McLaren Packaging

The McLaren Packaging story began in 1979 with the vision of founder Jim McLaren and continues today with the second generation, as a strong family of businesses that are Created with Experience, Inspired by Innovation and Sustainable. For Life.

From its origins as a specialist, independent supplier of corrugated cases to the whisky industry, McLaren Packaging has grown through foresight and innovation to become a trusted leader in paper-based packaging. Decades of expertise, combined with a commitment to quality and service, have built a reputation that is recognised across the UK food and drinks sector.

Through organic growth and the acquisition of specialist companies, McLaren has developed unrivalled in-house knowledge and capabilities. Today, the group brings together McLaren Tubes, McLaren Corrugate, McLaren Divisions and McLaren Presentation, each contributing unique expertise in design, manufacture and sustainability. With production facilities across Central Scotland, McLaren Packaging continues to deliver integrated, innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to global brands.




Certifications & Accreditations

McLaren Presentation is committed to working and operating to the highest standards. Our dedication to service levels and high quality and innovative products is supported by being part of accredited industry bodies.

BS EN ISO 9001 (Quality)
The International Quality Management Standard. Applicable to all types of company in any industry, the standard is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, motivation and implication of top management, the process approach and continual improvement.


We have been sourcing cartons from McLaren for the last few years and found them to be a very reliable and proactive partner, and one that we would highly recommend to other suppliers."
Managing Director, Scottish Distillery
We have worked with McLaren for over 20 years now. The reason for the long partnership is that their attention to detail is incredible. The quality of boxes and consistency of colours that we receive is the best we have seen. The team are also very attentive and will always do what they can to help us out. It is rare to find a supplier that will produce consistently high quality products over such a long period but McLaren have done that for us."
Owner and Director, International Food Company
McLaren have been a supplier to us for the last 2 years, in those times we have seen some very trying times in the supply chain, due to Brexit and then Covid. During this period, we have come up against numerous obstacles and do feel that we have a worthy, reliable long term partner that is always willing to go above and beyond to find a solution. Customer service is extremely important to us when choosing a long term partner and McLaren is first class and we like a supplier that comes up with alternative / proactive ideas, along with deliveries on time and in full."
Operations Manager, International Wine and Spirits Company