Bathgate-based Glenhaze specialises in the production of sustainable, paper-based, and innovative product protection for the spirit, glass manufacturing, and e-commerce sectors.
McLaren Packaging, based in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, is a specialist supplier of paper-based packaging to the UK food and drinks sector, delivering sustainable, premium, and luxury packaging to major brands.
While the deal was completed late last year, the news has only recently been shared by McLaren Packaging on its website.
McLaren managing director Donald McLaren said: “Glenhaze offers a range of services that complement our broader product offering. We look forward to working alongside the team at Glenhaze to develop new business.
“We are retaining the Glenhaze premises in Bathgate, together with all 25 employees so, as far as Glenhaze clients and staff are concerned, it will be business as usual.
“A vital aspect of our interest in Glenhaze is our shared values as responsible employers and manufacturers.
“Like ourselves, Glenhaze is a family business with a laser-focus on quality and service. That’s been a huge part of its success – so we share a like-minded approach to the drinks market, offering an important product that protects the valuable products our customers produce.
“Corrugate is a material that we know well through our existing operations. The manufacture of specialised corrugate divisions gives us an attractive niche in the supply of protective packaging to a range of sectors.
“With our capability to supply solid board divisions to the drinks sector, this acquisition adds another string to our bow and represents a logical addition to our overall product portfolio, enabling us to access a wider customer base with a broader range of products.”
Glenhaze managing director Gary McCulloch added: “I’m delighted by this venture with McLaren Packaging which will benefit Glenhaze and our clients through the provision of a seamless continuity of services, while giving them access to an even broader range of paper-based packaging products, and look forward to working alongside the McLaren Packaging management team.”
Established in 1994, Glenhaze’s modern, purpose-built factory was designed with efficiency and process flow in mind to ensure a faster turnaround of client requirements. A CAD-controlled system supports the rapid creation of prototypes to ensure speedy new product developments.
All Glenhaze products are 100% recyclable and can be made from 100% recycled paper backed by ISO 14001 environmental accreditation.
