The Mercian Labels Group are exhibiting in the Ecopack zone of The Packaging Innovations Show

Posted by Adrian on Jan 5, 2012 in A C Labels, business, Labels, Security Labels | 2 comments     We are delighted that all the divisions of The Mercian Labels Group are exhibiting in the Ecopack zone of  The Packaging Innovations Show at the NEC near Birmingham on 29 February – 1 March 2012. Mercian Labels will be showing its latest digital labelling capabilities from the new Xeikon 3300 with FDA approved food safe inks and fully deinkable and recyclable digital label...
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CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN

Posted by lynne on Dec 20, 2011 in A C Labels, Labels, Security Labels | 1 comment We will be closing for Christmas from 1.00 p.m. Friday, 23rd December 2011, and will return on Tuesday, 3rd January 2012. May we take this opportunity to thank all our staff, customers and suppliers  for their support from each of our businesses (Mercian Labels, Security Labels International,  Label Lock and AC Labels...
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New Youtube video – Label Lock™ tamper proof security tape for boxes & sealing tape for stretch wrapped air cargo

Posted by Adrian on Dec 1, 2011 in Security Labels | 0 comments     We are really pleased with our new video showcasing our Label Lock™ tamper proof security tape for boxes & sealing tape for stretch wrapped air cargo.  You can watch it here or on Youtube and see the original press release at launch this summer...
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#Labelexpo 2011 review

Posted by Adrian on Oct 3, 2011 in A C Labels, business, innovative labels, Labels, Security Labels | 2 comments   LabelExpo 2011 is the world biggest labelling show   Last week I was at the biggest Labelling show in the world, Label expo in Brusells, Belgium.  It was a fantastic event, certainly the best of the 6 Label Expos I have been too.  This is a review of my thoughts on the show and developments relevant to our customers and marketplaces in the same manner in which I did for the...
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#Labelexpo 2011 later this month looks exciting!

Posted by Adrian on Sep 6, 2011 in A C Labels, Labels, Security Labels | 0 comments Its an exciting time again for those in the world of labelling and narrow web packaging, as its time for the biennial Labelexpo show in Brussels later this month. As always we expect to see a lot of exciting new technology launches, some product line refreshes and a bit of the “same as always” offerings from some suppliers. The core innovations in the digital space from Xeikon and HP...
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Label Lock Security Tape launched!

Posted by Adrian on Jul 26, 2011 in Security Labels | 0 comments We have started shipping our exciting new security tape product, Label Lock Tape.  You can read the full press release here, and see the new product on its new webpage. Its a fabulous new high performance product that is designed for the global pharma, air cargo and packaging markets.  We have sample rolls available to credible potential users and distributors, please contact us for details if...
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Change of blog content

Posted by Adrian on Jun 22, 2011 in A C Labels, business, Labels, Security Labels | 0 comments Regular readers will want to know that we are “calling time” on certain types of content on this blog.  We will continue to post more informal content here on the same range of labelling, open source and company content, but official company news, press releases, jobs and announcements are now hosted on our new Group Corporate website at www.mercianlabels.com , particularly in the...
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We are Hiring an Operations Manager with NPD responsibilities

Posted by Adrian on Jun 13, 2011 in A C Labels, Labels, Security Labels | 0 comments We are hiring for a fantastic new role in the Group – Operations Manager with NPD responsibilities.  Full details here.  This is a senior role and we are looking for outstanding candidates in the UK with a strong technical background to apply for this role.  If you know of anyone who may be interested, please let them know.
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new Linkedin Group on Smart & Innovative Labels

Posted by Adrian on Jun 13, 2011 in innovative labels, Labels, Security Labels | 0 comments For those interested in innovative labels coatings, functions and all non RFID related labelling then you will be interested in this new group setup today to bring together global professionals in these areas.  Come and join us here.
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Customised Label Lock Security Seals in use on the London Underground

Posted by Adrian on Jun 10, 2011 in Labels, Security Labels | 0 comments We have posted before about the mess than can be left by the inappropriate choice of tamper evident security labels, and so it was pleasing to see  a customised version of our premium low residue Label Lock Security Labels in use today to secure the fire safety equipment cabinets on the London Underground. When removed, the labels leave a permanent OPENED message in the label so it can not be...
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Label Lock security seals used to seal ballot boxes for Slovenian referendum

Posted by Adrian on Jun 7, 2011 in Labels, Security Labels | 0 comments This is a great shot of our Label Lock security seals in use in the recent Slovenian Referendum last weekend which I thought we would post.  Its great to see our tamper evident security technology used in such an important function.
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Looking for people with non RFID ‘ SMART ‘ indicator labels, functional labels and specialist coating interests to join a new LinkedIn group

Posted by Adrian on May 19, 2011 in A C Labels, Labels, Security Labels | 0 comments I am looking to add people to my network who are interested in so called ‘smart’ labels,  indicator labels and functional labelling and packaging. This does not refer to RFID which is already well covered , but innovative coatings and chemistries that either change their environment or indicate that an event has taken place. This is a major research area of The Mercian Labels...
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Visitors are welcome to tour the Mercian Labels Factory

Posted by Adrian on May 16, 2011 in A C Labels, business, Labels, Security Labels | 0 comments It has been a pleasure to demonstrate the production systems and capabilities of the Mercian Labels Group to visitors this year who are all keen to see the new refit and how we achieve the manufacturing lead times and innovations that we do.  Visitors have included our MP, 3 of the top labelling industry commentators in the world and many suppliers and current customers. We would now like to...
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Running for Help for Heroes

Posted by Adrian on Apr 30, 2011 in A C Labels, business, Labels, Open Source, Security Labels | 1 comment Tomorrow I am running the Lichfield Half Marathon in aid of Help for Heroes. Mercian Labels has supported Help for Heroes before, and I’m pleased to be running tomorrow and sweating it out for a couple of ours to support such a worthy cause. I dont enjoy running, didnt enjoy the training, and its going to be a hot and long 2.5 hours for me, but compared to what today’s injured...
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Wow – raw material inflation moves to the next level with pricing on dispatch!

Posted by Adrian on Mar 10, 2011 in A C Labels, Labels, Security Labels | 0 comments Today I’ve had this communicated to us from an industry supplier about plastic film pricing. “…there have been two ‘game changing’ developments in film supply…… 1. We have 2 major film manufacturers who will not accept ‘price as ordered’. They maintain that polymer is moving too quickly and therefore price must be agreed on dispatch. 2....
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