Avery UK, a subsidiary of CCL Industries Inc, has acquired Label Connections Ltd, a private UK company, based in St Neots.
Label Connections designs, manufactures and markets a range of pre-die cut pressure sensitive labels in sheet form for use in the commercial print sector including digital. Under the Avery UK umbrella, the company will continue to trade as Label Connections Ltd using its PCL brand, with immediate effect.
Lesley and David Turner will stay on to run the acquired business reporting to Mark Cooper, vice president and managing director Avery Europeand Asia Pacific.
Geoffrey Martin, CCL Industries CEO, commented, ‘We are pleased to announce this acquisition to the Avery business with this interesting extension to our existing product line. Professional digital printing is the fastest growing sector in the commercial graphic arts market to which we will now bring all the design software, label, materials and printer compatibility know-how from Avery’s long history in desktop printing.’
Avery is an international supplier of labels, specialty converted media and software solutions to enable short run digital printing in businesses and homes alongside complementary office products sold through distributors and mass market retailers. The acquisition of Label Connections Ltd, which has a strong portfolio of products specifically designed and certified for the commercial digital print market, marks the company’s commitment to the growth and expansion of the business.
Mr Cooper commented, ‘We see this as a first step into adjacent markets for Avery. Digital printing is a growing area and we now have a great opportunity to grow and build this business in the UK and in other European markets. Label Connections has an excellent reputation based on product performance and service and we look forward to working with Lesley, David and the team at PCL in growing the brand.’
Lesley Turner of Label Connections Ltd added, ‘The PCL brand is recognised as the leader in the UK commercial print market and together with Avery we are thrilled about the prospect of taking this forward into Europe and other market areas. The demand for the PCL label ranges is increasing and coupled with the Avery expertise the opportunity for the continued growth and development of the brand is very exciting. As a team we have spent the last 20 years developing and building a highly respected product portfolio and successful business and see this as an excellent move for the future.’
