ABOUT US

Our Story

1996

Progress Mushroom Supplies was established by Paddy McShane, selling sundry products to mushroom growers throughout Ireland. 

September 24, 2024

1997

Employed a number of vans salesmen as business grew from one van to four vans on the road within the first year in business.

September 24, 2024

2005

Progress Mushroom Supplies incorporated into what is now known as McShane Packaging as business changed direction into the manufacturing of plastic packaging.

September 24, 2024

2007

First year of receiving our BRC Certification, which resulted in an AA grade. We have maintained the top grade each year since, including an AA* grade during our unannounced audit in 2023.

September 24, 2024

2014 – 2018

Announcement of a £4m investment in several new state of the art manufacturing machinery, to include new extrusions from Meaf and new thermoforming machines from Inpak. 

September 24, 2024

2016

Expansion into the poultry sector after securing a contract with Irish based poultry company, Manor Farm.

September 24, 2024

2020

Business relationships expanded worldwide with the start of exporting our products to clients based in the South American countries.

September 24, 2024

2021

We celebrated 25 years in business on 1st February 2021 and a £2m investment in our brand-new office and warehouse began the same day, with our old office block being demolished on 1st February 2021. 

September 24, 2024

2024

 Investment in a state-of-the-art cardboard packaging machine, allowing us to move with the market trends and supply cardboard packaging to our customers.

September 24, 2024

1996

Progress Mushroom Supplies was established by Paddy McShane, selling sundry products to mushroom growers throughout Ireland. 

September 24, 2024

1997

Employed a number of vans salesmen as business grew from one van to four vans on the road within the first year in business.

September 24, 2024

2005

Progress Mushroom Supplies incorporated into what is now known as McShane Packaging as business changed direction into the manufacturing of plastic packaging.

September 24, 2024

2007

First year of receiving our BRC Certification, which resulted in an AA grade. We have maintained the top grade each year since, including an AA* grade during our unannounced audit in 2023.

September 24, 2024

2014 – 2018

Announcement of a £4m investment in several new state of the art manufacturing machinery, to include new extrusions from Meaf and new thermoforming machines from Inpak. 

September 24, 2024

2016

Expansion into the poultry sector after securing a contract with Irish based poultry company, Manor Farm.

September 24, 2024

2020

Business relationships expanded worldwide with the start of exporting our products to clients based in the South American countries.

September 24, 2024

2021

We celebrated 25 years in business on 1st February 2021 and a £2m investment in our brand-new office and warehouse began the same day, with our old office block being demolished on 1st February 2021. 

September 24, 2024

2024

 Investment in a state-of-the-art cardboard packaging machine, allowing us to move with the market trends and supply cardboard packaging to our customers.

September 24, 2024

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