Prospect

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Upload date: 02/08/2019
Last updated on: 15/10/2020

Who are the important people in the company?

The parent company of Harrisons Packaging Limited is Macfarlane Group UK Limited and is registered office is Siskin Parkway East, Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, England, CV3 4PE.

The ultimate parent company is Macfarlane Group PLC and is registered office is 3 Park Gardens, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 7YE.

• Macfarlane Group Uk Limited
Correspondence address: Siskin Parkway East, Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, England, CV3 4PE
Governing Law: Companies Acts
Legal Form: Private Limited Company
Registration Number: 01630389
Nature of Control: Ownership of shares – 75% or more

Peter Duncan Atkinson
Correspondence address: Siskin Parkway East, Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, England, CV3 4PE
Date of birth: October 1956
Nationality: British
Country of residence: England
Occupation: Director

Ivor Gray
Correspondence address: Siskin Parkway East, Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, England, CV3 4PE
Date of birth: July 1969
Nationality: British
Country of residence: Scotland
Occupation: Director

Russell William Harrison
Correspondence address: 160 Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom, PR7 6JW
Date of birth: August 1958
Nationality: British
Country of residence: England
Occupation: Director

• John Love
Correspondence address: Siskin Parkway East, Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, England, CV3 4PE
Date of birth: October 1960
Nationality: British
Country of residence: Scotland
Occupation: Director

Derek Linton Howat Quirk
Correspondence address: Siskin Parkway East, Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, England, CV3 4PE
Date of birth: April 1975
Nationality: British
Country of residence: Scotland
Occupation: Director

What is the structure of the company?

• Statement of Capital (Share Capital)
Class of Shares: ORDINARY
Currency: GBP
Number Allotted: 100
Aggregate nominal value: 100
Amount paid per share: 0
Amount unpaid per share: 0

• Statement of Capital (Total)
Currency: GBP
Total Number of shares: 100
Total Aggregate nominal value: 100

Full Details of Shareholders

Shareholding 1: 50 Ordinary shares held as at the date of this return
Name: Russell William Harrison
Shareholding 2: 50 Ordinary shares held as at the date of this return
Name: Ruth Mary Harrison

Who are the prospect's customers?

The company provides customised packaging solutions to clients across multiple manufacturing and industry sectors, including textiles, precision engineering, and food production.

Customer Reviews

Andrew Fox, 2020

“Served straight away. Spot on service”

Sarah Andrews, 2 years ago

“Coley and son couriers just done a delivery there very pleasant staff ..very professional company”

Peter Hall, 2 years ago

“1st class service, price and efficent delivery”

 

  • Stewart Readman, 2 years ago

“Very poor .arrived on time for my delivery and still waiting for them to unload me”

What does the prospect consider important for its customers?

The company strives to find the best, cost saving solution to their customers’ needs.

Who are the prospect's staff?

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group and company during 2020, amounted to 16 (2019: 20).

Employee Reviews

N/A

What are the prospect’s unique selling points (USPs)?

  • 25 years of experience
  • They offer customised packaging
  • They offer cost effective and environment friendly solutions

What are the prospect’s business activities and potentials?

Annual Report File

Location

Unit C-D Haslemere Industrial Estate Preston,
Tomlinson Rd, Leyland
PR25 2DY, UK

Social Media

N/A

Published articles and awards

Awards

N/A

Articles

Packaging Solutions Mag, ‘British Printing Industries Federation Cartons’ members respond to Covid-19’, June 2020

‘Harrison Packaging wanted to support its local community and partnered with Age UK Teesside, the company’s nominated charity, to donate chocolate gift packs to raise the spirits of local elderly residents isolated due to Covid-19. Also, aware that many local charities were struggling during these unprecedented times, Harrison extended its support to embrace ten other local charities.’

The Herald, Macfarlane Group Latest News, Aug. 28, 2020

‘Macfarlane Group expects to reduce workforce of 900 employees across the UK by around 60, with majority of roles at risk being in its packaging design and manufacture business; reduction is due to impact on customer demand from the pandemic’

Who are the prospect’s competitors?

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Criterion: Industry subcategory, Company Size and Product

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