Our Carton Process
Supporting you every step of the way.
Cartons are one of the most versatile and sustainable forms of packaging, combining protection, efficiency and strong brand presentation. At McLaren Presentation, we design and manufacture high-quality cartons for everything from premium drinks and food to healthcare, cosmetics and lifestyle products.
With decades of experience and purpose-built facilities in Scotland, our process is designed to give you confidence at every stage, ensuring your carton packaging performs in production, in transit and on shelf.
You will have the opportunity to test designs through CAD samples, fully printed mock-ups, colour proofs and renders, helping refine and approve prototypes before moving into production.
Our cartons are manufactured in Central Scotland using advanced equipment and strict quality controls. With all production managed in-house, we can maintain flexibility, short lead times and consistent quality.
Our capabilities include:
- Wide range of carton styles such as sleeves, tuck ends, crash locks, multipacks and more
- High-quality litho and flexo printing with advanced finishing options
- Precision die-cutting and folding for consistent results
- Scalable production for both small runs and large-volume requirements
We know guaranteed quality is essential to ensure your cartons run smoothly through packing lines, protect your products and reflect your brand. Our QA experts monitor every stage of production, with all processes carried out in line with ISO 9001 standards.
This means your cartons will arrive exactly as specified, reliable, durable and ready to perform.
We provide full logistical support to ensure your cartons are delivered on time and in optimum condition. Every pallet is barcode tracked for control and traceability throughout its journey.
Our customers benefit from:
- Strong motorway and ferry links from Central Scotland
- Tracked and transparent delivery services
- Reliable support from our experienced logistics team
- Efficient UK and international distribution
All your packaging, one coordinated supply.
Through the McLaren One Stop Purchasing (OSP) service, you can streamline procurement by sourcing your full packaging range from one trusted partner. With all manufacturing based in Scotland, we can assemble your cartons alongside tubes, rigid boxes and protective packaging, ready for delivery.
This approach reduces cost, storage, logistics and management time, while also minimising vehicle deliveries and lowering environmental impact.