About The Mercian Labels Group

We have been a specialist UK manufacturer of self adhesive label solutions for Over 40 Years. Currently operating in 4 niche markets:

LabelLock®

Our flagship product range are our high security LabelLock® range of low residue tamper evident security seals. Our website www.labellock.com describes this product range in more detail.

Mercian Labels™

We are the UK market leaders in short run custom printed labels for businesses, with a range of product offerings that target the demanding needs of businesses needing fast deliveries of short runs of custom printed self adhesive labels. Our website www.selfadhesivelabels.com focuses on this aspect of our business.

Security Labels International ™

Our technical speciality is the manufacture of tamper evident security labels. Our approach to this challenging market is to use a wide range of techniques in combination to develop a solution for each individual application. This means that we are not tied to using any one proprietary technology, giving you access to the solution you need for every security label application in one place. Our website www.securitylabels.com focuses on this speciality.

A C Labels ™

AC Labels are experts in the production of sequential barcodes and variable data codes from customer databases.

Manufacturing from 2 factories in the UK and exporting to clients worldwide, we also conduct research and development to develop new products and trial new technologies as they become available.

Values Statement

"The Mercian Labels Group is in business to excel in the ethical manufacture and sales of high quality labelling solutions. By doing this, we will offer secure, rewarding employment in a safe environment for self-disciplined, loyal and productive local people who wish to join us in maintaining a sustainable UK manufacturing base in the Midlands. Careful and continual investment in infrastructure, procedures and training enables us to constantly improve our efficiency and therefore the service we provide to our valued customers. We enjoy developing individual talents into a team effort, whilst operating with transparency, integrity and respect for other staff, customers, suppliers and authorities. Maximising profit is essential for our sustainability and for us to contribute our fair share of taxes. "

History

1969	Company established
1970's	Established a reputation for quality work in the emerging labelling market
1980's	Adopted new hotfoil labeling technology ideal for short run work
1990's	We moved from trade only work to selling to end users
1999	Expanded to new custom built premises in Staffordshire, UK
2003	Set the industry standard for fast deliveries with 3 day turnaround
2005	Transition to 2nd generation management team
2006	Adopted the next generation of digital label printing
2007	Security Labels International subsidiary established
2008	Launch of the LabelLock® range of non residue tamper evident security seals
2009	Celebrated our 40th anniversary - 1969-2009
2010	A C Labels acquired as a subsidiary of the Mercian Labels Group

Registration Number: 951963 VAT: 278 6404 27 D-U-N-S number: 290422047