Mercian Labels Group acquires AC Labels

UK-based barcode labeling specialist AC Labels has been acquired by the Mercian Labels Group in ‘an assets and goodwill deal’, securing the long term supply of variable data barcode labels and the AC Labels brand. 

‘AC Labels has a fantastic reputation in the marketplace as a market leader in complex variable information labeling,’ said Dr Adrian Steele, managing director of Mercian Labels. ‘We are establishing a new operation in Derby specifically to serve this demand, and are delighted with both the support shown from the client base for the acquisition, and also the opportunity to acquire the brand of AC Labels. This new subsidiary of the Mercian Labels Group complements our other specialty companies in manufacturing tamper evident security labels, Label Lock security seals and short run digital, hotfoil and flexographic labeling.’  

The new company will continue to manufacture complex constructions of self-adhesive labels including variable data and barcodes, serving the medical, pharma and logistics marketplaces, and is now involved in ensuring a seamless transition for existing customers of AC Labels and to secure and expand the prospects of the business in Derby, UK.

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