As part of its ongoing journey to being a World Class Manufacturers of Labels, Mercian Labels is currently the only UK Label Converter to be accredited to the highest ‘plus’ leve… Read More

The Mercian Labels Community Woodland in Burntwood, Staffordshire. 100 pupils from Holly Grove Primary school will be joining us to plant 420 trees kindly donated by the Woodland Trust as pa… Read More

As a World Class designer and manufacturer of food labelling solutions, being awarded one of the packaging industry’s highest accreditations – the BRCGS Packaging Materials Stand… Read More

THE 7 R’S OF SUSTAINABILITY The World’s waste problem is reaching catastrophic levels. The World generates in excess of 2 billion tonnes of waste every year and it is estimated t… Read More

Variable Data labels contain individual pieces of data and are widely used to identify and authenticate products, track raw materials and finished goods, provide consumers with additional in… Read More

Five simple steps is all it takes to reduce your landfill waste, contribute to a circular economy, and make a real difference to the future of our planet. We are delighted to announce the la… Read More

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We’ve been awarded the internationally recognised ISO 14001:2015 certification for our Environmental Management System. Gaining ISO 14001 is a significant achievement for the Mercian L… Read More

As part of their strategic mission to grow through acquisition, Mercian Labels are pleased to have acquired a portion of business from Computype Europe Ltd, who has re-strategised to focus o… Read More

As of March, 1st 2021, any UK seller offering hygiene and topical products through Amazon’s FBA programme will be required to use a suitable ‘Factory Seal’ on their packagi… Read More

Useful Links: Food Labelling – Country of Origin FBO Health & Identification Marks UK Approved Organic Control Bodies The post ARE YOU BREXIT READY? appeared first on Mercian Labe… Read More

The autumn months are always a very important time for us and no more so than this year, especially for our Quality Manager, Karl Shilton. You see, for Karl, autumn is all about the Auditor… Read More

WHY PROGRESSIVE BUSINESSES ARE FOLLOWING THE LATEST TREND What is TBL I hear you ask? It’s Triple Bottom Line and it’s a theory created by Jon Elkington back in 1994. In… Read More

…” I have never seen this level of control in the Quality Management “… Mercian Labels are delighted to announce that, once again, we have achieved top marks and… Read More

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Many people will be aware that any type of food being manufactured for sale in the UK must be labelled in accordance with British Standards, laid out by the UK Government. What some may not… Read More

The Importance of Colours Irrespective of the size of the order you are placing, the colours you choose to use in your label design are critical! This is your Company’s Brand and one b… Read More

Selecting the right adhesive can be daunting & confusing to say the least. How many times has your Label Manufacturer asked you what type of adhesive you require? Where is the label goin… Read More

The Ultimate Guide To Laminates, Varnishes and UV Coatings You have created an amazing label design, but when you take the bottle out of the freezer your beautiful label has cracked! … Read More

If you have a retail business, then there is only one thing more important than your product, and that is how you package that product. Quite simply, product packaging has the single biggest… Read More

The post A Mercian Label is NEVER Just a Label… appeared first on Mercian Labels Read More

Dear Customers, Suppliers and Friends, In these challenging times, we here at Mercian Labels are determined to do what it takes to look after our staff and each other. We have imposed string… Read More

Our Latest COVID-19 Statement In answer to your questions regarding Mercian Labels’ position on Coronavirus, we thought it would be helpful to our Customers and Business Partners alik… Read More

On the 18th October, Mercian Labels donned their glad rags and heading to the Guildhall, a stunning historic building in Lichfield city centre and an impressive backdrop to the proceedi… Read More

Here at Mercian Labels we pride ourselves as being the labelling specialists, but what really is the secret behind creating inspirational packaging and catching the eyes of customers? This i… Read More

Mercian Labels Ltd has appointed a new Operations Director in line with its robust growth strategy. The new role is designed to enhance the current management team and increase momentum in… Read More

This week, Mercian Labels is celebrating a total of 1000 ‘safe days’. This means that we have not lost any working time through accidents or injuries for over 259,840 hours at wo… Read More

Mercian Labels are proud to announce that we have again achieved the highest grade of BRC certification ‘AA’ for the third year running! This means that Mercian Labels have recei… Read More

We celebrated our half-century in style at our offices in Burntwood as our employees, suppliers, customers, friends and family gathered to join in the festivities. Lord Stafford unveiled a p… Read More

As a business, you tailor all your efforts to creating a lucrative product and designing a brand, the next step is to attract the consumers’ attention with shelf appeal. Labelling and… Read More

With the Packaging Innovations Show just around the corner, Mercian labels is leading the way with the launch of Mercian Gold & Mercian Zero. In our 50th year, we have invested in th… Read More

Mercian Zero is our focus on environmental impact, reassuring you that 0% production goes into landfill, giving you and your product total peace of mind. Solvents – Our digital proc… Read More

Mercian Labels Ltd has appointed a new non-executive chairman, following the planned retirement of current Chairman Dennis Marrison. Dennis has served on the Board since 2008 following a car… Read More

It could be an expensive year for awards ceremonies – but we don’t mind! We are delighted to have been recognised as leaders in our industry by panels of independent and knowled… Read More

UV Flexo Label Printer We wish to appoint an experienced UV Flexo Printer at our Burntwood (Staffordshire) manufacturing site to accelerate our journey towards our vision of becoming a wor… Read More

Mercian Labels’ quality manager Karl Shilton went home with a big smile on his face on Friday afternoon – and with every reason. Over the last fortnight inspectors have been craw… Read More

Once again Mercian Labels has demonstrated its competency and commitment to the highest quality of products manufactured for the food-centred supply chain, in being awarded the top AA grade… Read More

Delighted to announce that Mercian Labels have passed our triennial ISO 9001 Quality Management System audit to the new 2015 standard today !   Read More

Delighted to announce that Mercian Labels have passed our triennial ISO 9001 Quality Management System audit to the new 2015 standard today ! The post Mercian Labels passes ISO 9001 Quality… Read More

2 x UV Flexo Label Printers We wish to appoint two experienced UV Flexo Printers at our Burntwood (Staffordshire) manufacturing site to accelerate our journey towards our vision of becoming… Read More

A question we’ve been dealing with internally recently has been the correct way to refer to page numbers on multi page peel and reveal labels. After some discussion on this Linke… Read More

We wish to appoint two experienced UV Flexo Printers at our Burntwood (Staffordshire) manufacturing site to accelerate our journey towards our vision of becoming a world class manufacturer o… Read More

Mercian Labels is featured in the latest issue of Print Business Magazine. You can read the full article here Read More

We all love it when a plan comes together, but it’s especially gratifying when all the hard work that goes into planning and manning a trade show stand comes off. The Mercian Labels&r&hell…Read More

Immediate start available for multiple positions Based in Burntwood, Staffordshire (near Cannock) Attractive starting salary – £19,000 per annum (depending on experience) C… Read More

Mercian Labels’ was reported in February 2018 in Midlands Insider. Click here to view the full article Read More

PRESS RELEASE 26 FEBRUARY 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION MERCIAN LABELS CONSOLIDATES ON SUCCESS Following a record January sales month, Mercian Labels are pleased to announce that it has al… Read More

UK label users of direct thermal label materials will be interested in the emerging situation in respect of the availability of direct thermal materials. A recent article from the USA casts… Read More

Mercian Labels will be closed for the Christmas holidays from the afternoon of Friday, 22nd December until Tuesday, 2nd January 2018. A heartfelt thank-you to all our customers, suppliers… Read More

VACANCY  – TECHNICAL SALES ADMINISTRATOR Full time, permanent, Burntwood based post Salary: £18,000 p.a. – £20,000 p.a. (depending on experience) + profit share… Read More

A ‘save the date’ post for the new year  – we will yet again be exhibiting at the best UK labelling and packaging innovation event, the Packaging Innovations Sh… Read More

VACANCY  – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – FIELD / HOME BASED Full time, permanent, home based post with full autonomy and a UK wide territory (preferably with proximity to… Read More

The world’s leading label industry publication Labels & Labeling has published its predictions for the labeling industry for 2018 including our perspective on the importance of ma… Read More

Mercian Labels was featured as a case study on colour management in labelling in an article by leading industry publication Printweek. We have invested heavily into colour management a… Read More

Following an extensive audit last week, Mercian Labels is pleased to announce it has been awarded the top ‘Double A’ rating for their BRC (British Retail Consortium) packaging ac… Read More

If you’ve seen an online news website this week, the chances are that you might have seen this picture. Unfortunately, it shows a sorry sight, and a shocking lack of knowlege in… Read More

We all love it when a plan comes together, but it’s especially gratifying when all the hard work that goes into planning and manning a trade show stand comes off. The Mercian Labels&rs&hell…Read More

None of the Mercian Labels Business Development team got stage fright apparently! We rolled out the red carpet over the past two days as we once again returned again for the Packaging Innova… Read More

Final preparations are being made today for exhibiting at the best UK labelling and packaging innovation event, the Packaging Innovations Show at the NEC near Birmingham on 1-2 March 2017… Read More

Winter Special……….Free Carriage on all new orders over £250.  Please quote FREECAR1 when placing your order.  Max carriage value up to £20 Read More

Job Title: Business Support Administrator Location: Burntwood Salary: £16,000  + profit share Full time: Monday – Thursday 0900-1730, Friday 0900-1700 (39.5 hours/week)… Read More

Mercian Labels’ upgraded Xeikon CX3. In early 2015 Mercian Labels became the world’s first installation of the Cheetah platform, the precursor to the now rebranded CX3 machine. … Read More

We are delighted to announce that once again Mercian Labels are exhibiting at the best UK labelling and packaging innovation event, the Packaging Innovations Show at the NEC near Birmingham… Read More

As many of our customers will know, we invested heavily in new systems in 2016 to manage our increasingly complex and growing workload. Whilst a number of benefits have already been se… Read More

Mercian Labels will be closed for the Christmas holidays from the afternoon of Friday, 23rd December until Tuesday, 3rd January 2017. A heartfelt thank-you to all our customers, suppli… Read More

Mercian Labels are the UKs market leader in variable data self adhesive labels including Mailmark 2D barcode labels Job Title: OPERATIONS / PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Location: Derby Full time, S… Read More

REWINDER / Production Operative Immediate start available Based in Burntwood, Staffordshire (near Cannock) Pay Rate up to £8.65 per hour (approx £18,000 per annum) depending on e… Read More

Location: Burntwood, Staffs Full time, Salary: £ attractive (depending on experience) + profit share After 7 consecutive record years of growth Mercian Labels wishes to appoint an expe… Read More

Mercian Labels Ltd have for sale 2 Newfoil hotfoil label printing machines from its HQ in Burntwood, Staffordshire, UK. Machine 1 – a Newfoil 5500 Newfoil 5500 hotfoil label printin… Read More

Based in Burntwood (near Cannock) Pay Rate up to £8.20 per hour depending on experience Company-wide Bonus Scheme (paid 6-monthly) Day Shifts initially during training with flexibilit… Read More

Role: Full time, permanent post, Burntwood (with travel to Derby site) Salary: £ negotiable for right experience + Profit Share Reports to: Head of Operations After 7 consecutive recor… Read More

Location: Burntwood, Staffs Full time, Salary: £ attractive (depending on experience) + profit share After 7 consecutive record years of growth Mercian Labels wishes to appoint an expe… Read More

More good news from the quality team at Mercian Labels… Following on from our recent re-qualification of the top BRC ‘A’ grade standard , we’ve just passed… Read More

We were delighted to read about our customer Woof & Brew  and their new product that was covered in the Daily Mail last week….. Are you ready for this fabulous idea – … Read More

Congratulations to Michaela Burke who has just passed her level 3 AAT exams! Michaela joined Mercian Labels back in Jan 15 on a Finance Apprenticeship scheme.  In the last 16 months, Mi… Read More

We are delighted to announce that today we have requalified at the top ‘A’ grade of the BRC (British Retail Consortium) quality standard for food hygiene for both… Read More

Mitchell (L) and our IT Manager Will (R) completing some programming code We host a regular stream of pupils from local schools in Burntwood at Mercian Labels, and last week we were joined b… Read More

This is a fascinating video of what it takes to set one of the colour standards for the printing world, the classic Pantone guide.  Whilst modern spectrophotometers are now used by adv… Read More

            Its been an exciting week at Mercian Labels as we upgraded our colour management software, enabling us to develop our colour accuracy and cons… Read More

Brilliant work by our team in Derby who just completed a refit of their office last weekend! The original Derby factory opened in 2010, doubled it in 2014, and after some years of heavy use… Read More

It is really important to us that labels are delivered to our customers as they expect – Right First Time… On Time. This post publishes data for the first time on… Read More

It is really important to us that labels are delivered to our customers as they expect – Right First Time… On Time. This post publishes data for the first time on… Read More

We are delighted to announce that once again Mercian Labels are exhibiting at the best UK labelling and packaging innovation event, the  Packaging Innovations Show&nbsp&hellip…Read More

INTERIM HEAD OF OPERATIONSJOB DESCRIPTION Summary:   The role of the Head of Operations is to coach and develop the 2 site Operations Managers towards running our factories to worl… Read More

After a final tally up we raised £300 for the Text Santa campaign before christmas, goodness knows where some of these jumpers and outfits came from! Read More

The latest copy of Digital Printer magazine was on our desks when we returned to work today, with a great write up of our award winning Penlon Brewerly labels from our Xeikon CX3 Cheetah. I… Read More

Mercian Labels will be closing for Christmas from the afternoon of Thursday 24th  December 2015, and will return at 9am Monday 4th January 2016. May we take this opportun… Read More

Employment Status: Salaried permanent employee based in Burntwood (occasional travel to Derby site) Salary: negotiable dependent on experience (up to £25k) plus Profit Share Supervise… Read More

Derby team’s Christmas Party Burntwood team’s Christmas Party   I think its safer not to add a commentary to this post, other than to say that everyone enjoyed their work ch… Read More

A combination of premium finishes and fantastic quality print has won Mercian Labels another industry award, this time the Digital Label Printer of the year 2015! The winning label was from… Read More

The run lengths for digital keep on getting bigger and bigger – and the latest mega job was 59,000 meters! This month we produced a single order for a customer of 6.3 m… Read More

Job Title: IT Support Technician Location: Full Time based in Burntwood (regular travel to Derby site) Hours: Full time, salaried Salary: negotiable dependent on experience (up to… Read More

Mercian Labels, winner at the Digital Printer Awards 2013, has enjoyed a successful first day at the 2014 Packaging Innovations show held annually at the NEC, Birmingham. The internationally… Read More

    Mercian Labels’ was interview by Printweek Magazine in January 2014 as part of their ’60 second snapshot’ series.   Click here to view the full article o… Read More

If its not already in your diary then the Packaging Innovations Show at the NEC is the year’s ‘must visit’ show for UK packaging and design professionals. With 7 co-located… Read More

Design and mockup your own bottle label here! One of our partners has created a new online tool to create different types of bottle label using your own artwork. The tool allows you can sele… Read More