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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Orders dealt with promptly and dispatched. Delivery within good time frame. Deliverer willing to take time to out item in sensible and required space withi property fence, to keep unseen from road.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service next day delivery on time. Excellent customer service when rang up with a query. Would use again.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using Macfarlane packaging for 9+ years and Samantha O'Sullivan​​​​ has been the go to contact for order updates and any problems with orders after arrival. I have been very happy with t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Macfarlane is a relatively new supplier for us. Gabrielle Baker has been my go to contact, nothing seems to be to much trouble. We are keen to move away from plastic & onto a greener more eco packagin... See more

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  1. Packaging Supply Store

About Macfarlane Packaging

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Macfarlane Packaging is the largest distributor of packaging products in the UK and Ireland. We serve tens of thousands of businesses of all sizes and have been providing all the packaging companies need to protect their products for 75 years.

On the Macfarlane Packging website, you can buy everything you need to protect your products in transit. From cardboard boxes to packing tape, stretch wrap, bubble wrap and more! We can deliver great value and high quality packaging materials next day.

Product range - thousands of products available from stock ready for immediate dispatch on our next day delivery service. Recently expanded - now 3x more packaging to choose from.

Flexible delivery - enjoy FREE delivery for all orders placed over £150 / €150 throughout most areas in the UK. Order before 4.30pm for next day delivery (charges apply).

Trade accounts - business customers can apply for trade accounts to access custom pricing and other benefits!

Dedicated packaging expertise - contact dedicated packaging specialists during business hours. They're on hand to offer you advice, make recommendations for your specific business requirements and help steer you in the right direction.

Custom packaging on request - you can design your own packing tape online, and we can customise packaging for you on request. From a bespoke size through to printed boxes and more, get in touch for an estimate.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gabrielle was amazing!

Had an issue with ordering online so emailed and Gabrielle could not have been more helpful. I were able to pay over the phone with her and they placed the order manually for me. Thanks so much :)

August 1, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it.

We're so happy to hear that Gabrielle was able to resolve your issue quickly and efficiently.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you need any more help with your packaging.

Best,
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Macfarlane Packaging 100%

After checking the Reviews on Trustpilot i ordered 2 x 10pk XL boxes and 1 x Large bag Loose Fill (Peanuts) and they delivered very quickly within a few days, No issues with the order, the boxes are perfect for what i needed, i ordered a lot of XL's on Amazon and they were good but these ones from Macfarlane were exactly the size i needed for some odd sized storage units. The bag of loose fill was Huge i thought but its almost all used up so am glad i got such a big bag of it.
The boxes arrived flat packed with No Damage.
Recommend Macfarlane Packaging 100%

June 20, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review Karl.

We're so glad to hear that the products you ordered from us were a perfect fit for your needs, and that they were delivered in great shape.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us again if you need any help with your packaging.

Best,
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had placed an order for some office…

I had placed an order for some office supplies, and one of the products we received was wrong. Gabrielle was very helpful in rectifying this issue quickly, and she was lovely to deal with as well.

July 24, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Hi Emily,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.

It's great to hear that Gabrielle was able to help you resolve the issue quickly and was lovely to deal with.

Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any more support with your packaging.

Best,
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kayleigh was incredibly helpful…

Kayleigh was incredibly helpful throughout the transaction. There were a few things that needed to be clarified about my order and its shipment and Kayleigh rang me every day providing me with updates and helpful information to ensure we were in the loop.

5/5 Service!

July 20, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, Toby.

We really appreciate your feedback and it is fantastic to head that our colleague Kayleigh has been so helpful.

Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need help with your packaging in the future.

Best,
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loyal customer

Loyal customer

Having been a customer of Macfarlane for several months, I can only speak highly of the exceptional products and services they provide. I must recommend Sarah from the Sales team and Kayleigh from Customer Support for their outstanding professionalism and assistance. It is always a pleasure to engage with them as they swiftly and effectively resolve any concerns that arise.

July 3, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.

We're so pleased to hear that you think our products and services are excellent, as well as the recommendations for our colleagues.

If you need anything else to do with your packaging, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Best,
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing but excellence

Nothing but excellence! We have been using their fabulous services and products for our business for nearly two years and they are really exceptional!

July 6, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.

We're so pleased you think our products and services are excellent.

If you need anything else, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

Best,
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top class service and attention all the way through

We've had a great experience with this company - Samantha O'Sullivan was amazingly helpful (and patient!) and incredibly efficient in answering our many questions prior to ordering.

The online ordering process is very easy too. Delighted.

July 5, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review!

We really appreciate the feedback and are so happy to hear you've had a great experience with our colleagues.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us again if you need anything.

Best,
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Only part shipment received

Only part shipment received
Happy with quality of products received so far

July 4, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Hi Debrah,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear you like the quality of the products you've received so far, but sorry that you haven't received your entire order yet.

If you're not already in touch with the relevant team about this, please email contactus@macfarlanepackaging.com and quote your order number. We will make sure the relevant team finds out where your other products are.

Best,
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent people to deal with

I must say over the years, Agi, Sam, Jamie, Fran, Crystal went over and beyond to help us with all kinds of problems when it comes to getting packaging supplies. We always knew what was happening when there were shortages during the pandemic and Brexit, I must say we have managed to overcome everything together, especially when it came to order spikes and busy periods when packaging had to be delivered the next day. You will hardly find a better packaging supplier. Guys you are the best and I am glad I can finally thank you for the effort you have put into dealing with us over the years. I assure you when times were tough we kept going thanks to you and the hard work you did to keep essential services running. It would be so easy to do what we do if everybody else performed at the same level and all we wish is for everything to stay the same as before, Jeff from Dowra foods and Carlow Super Store.

July 1, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it.

It's great to hear about all the colleagues who have helped you over the years and we're so pleased that you think we're a great packaging supplier - it really means a lot!

Don't hesitate to get in touch with the team if you need anything else.

Best,
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommended 100%

Comapany I have used for years, very profesional and resolutive

June 29, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.

We're glad you find our service professional and that we can always help you solve a problem when it comes to packaging.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with the team if you need anything else.

Best,
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Sam

Great service from Sam, always going above and beyond and replying to my emails at lightning speed. Been using Macfarlane packaging for 4 years now, can't recommend them highly enough.

June 27, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

We really appreciate your feedback and it's great to hear you've had a great customer service experience with Sam.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you need any more help with your packaging.

Best,
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a few Issues and Amanda was very…

Had a few Issues and Amanda was very prompt and assisted me with the problems, this has now made ordering so much quicker and easier.
Thank you!

June 22, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Hi Bernice,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate your feedback.

It's great to hear that you had prompt assistance and one of our team were able to help you so efficiently.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you need anything else.

All the best,
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big thank-you to Kayleigh !

I would like to say a big thank-you to Kayleigh Spooner for assisting us in getting a resolution on a short delivery we received this week. The carrier failed to deliver all of the items on the dispatched order and she has gone out of her way to keep me informed throughout the process of trying to find the missing goods and the next steps to get us the items we are waiting for.

June 1, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Hi Simone, thanks for your feedback.

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. It's great that our colleague Kayleigh was able to help you so effectively. We will also be providing your feedback about the failed delivery to our courier partners, so minimise instances like this in the future.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you need anything else.
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable, quality supplier.

Really impressed with our experience, very professional. There was an unexpected lead time delay with boxes we ordered that we needed for a pending event.
When we informed Samantha of the timescale issue she quickly came up with a solution that worked to have an alternative on time.
Communication was also very strong which is so important (ie) Samantha called when she said she would call. Solution focused firm.
Exactly what you need in a supplier.

May 19, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Hi Oliver, thanks for your feedback.

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are happy to hear you have had a good customer service experience with our colleague Samantha.

Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need anything else!
The Macfarlane Packaging Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using Macfarlane Packaging…

I've been using Macfarlane Packaging for several years now. Price quality is very good and I like that they focus on the most useful range of packaging products needed and they do it well. Importantly their customer service is very helpful and professional and they’ll go the extra mile if needed. So important nowadays. Daniel Evans did a super job in two recent orders where I needed a delivery rescheduled urgently due to change in travel plans and also in another occasion when boxes different that I had ordered were delivered. It was all sorted quickly and without delay. Thank you!

May 29, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for your review. We're glad you are pleased with our product, price and service. If you need anything else, don't hesitate to get in touch with your account contact.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam - Customer Service

Sam in the customer service dept always goes the extra mile for me when I am ordering - she is always extremely pleasant and professional. The products offered by Macfarlanes are always high quality and competitively priced. 5* from us :)

May 25, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for your review. We're glad Sam was able to help you and you're pleased with the service the Macfarlane team are providing. If you need anything else, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service. I needed boxes at very short notice. Jamie Prentice was very helpful and went above and beyond to organised next day delivery for me.

May 23, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for your review. We're pleased to hear you're happy with our customer service and that Jamie was able to help you. Don't hesitate to get in touch with the Macfarlane team if you need anything else.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and efficient service

Excellent service. I needed boxes at very short notice. Jamie was very helpful and organised that the boxes would be delivered on the next working day.

May 22, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for your review. We're glad to hear the team could get you the boxes you needed short notice and you had a good customer service experience with Jamie. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us again if you need anything else.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Macfarlane is a relatively new supplier…

Macfarlane is a relatively new supplier for us. Gabrielle Baker has been my go to contact, nothing seems to be to much trouble. We are keen to move away from plastic & onto a greener more eco packaging solution, Gabrielle has been very helpful and we have already started transition. Thanks to Gabrielle & team for your time, help & support!

May 19, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for your review! We're really pleased to hear you've had a good experience with us and that Gabrielle has been providing great customer service. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need anything else from Macfarlane.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time Ordering with Macfarlane…

As it was our first time ordering with Macfarlane I dealt with Jamie Prentice who was very helpful and professional and very quick to rely, very nice to deal with

May 18, 2023
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Reply from Macfarlane Packaging

Thanks for your review and placing your first order with Macfarlane, Stephen. We're glad that Jamie could help you. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you need anything else.

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