PORT-Glasgow headquartered McLaren Packaging and VPK UK and Ireland, part of the privately owned Belgian VPK Group, have announced a deal to create a new 50/50 joint venture business serving the Scottish corrugated packaging market.
The new company will be called McLaren Corrugate, with the other existing businesses remaining separate.
Donald McLaren, MD of McLaren Packaging, said, “We are delighted to establish a new joint venture focused on corrugated packaging with VPK’s East Kilbride site in Scotland. We are both family-owned, entrepreneurial businesses and have shared values, which is always a recipe for success.
“This exciting partnership marks a significant milestone for both our corrugate businesses in Scotland. It enables us to use the strengths of the combined companies to deliver a wider corrugate range and service offer, thereby creating greater value for our customers.”
Jeremy Anderson, VPK UK & Ireland MD, added, “This is an exciting move for VPK UK & Ireland. McLaren Packaging has a strong position and reputation in the Scottish food and drinks markets, and we have the corrugate manufacturing capabilities to support growth.
“Tremendous opportunities exist between our East Kilbride site, which will enter the joint venture, and McLaren Packaging. The new business will be under operational control of and overseen by a leadership team from McLaren, giving it the local support and focus it needs.”
