11.22.23
Autajon Group, a privately owned, international manufacturer of folding cartons, labels, set-up boxes and POS, has acquired Royston Labels, a UK-based manufacturer of premium self-adhesive labels. The acquisition of Royston Labels is Autajon’s second in the UK and follows their recent acquisition of Simply Cartons in August 2023. This acquisition will further expand Autajon’s presence in the UK market and provide them with a strong platform for future growth.
Royston Labels is a leading manufacturer of self-adhesive labels for a variety of industries, including beauty and personal care, beverages, automotive, healthcare and pharmaceuticals. The company operates from a manufacturing facility in Royston, Hertfordshire, UK.
The Autajon Group has been a specialised packaging supplier for almost 60 years and is now established in 12 European countries, in the USA and in Asia.
Royston Labels was advised by Translink Corporate Finance UK advisors (Matt Scott, Hamish Morrison, Will Sykes), Translink Corporate Finance France (Jacques-Henri Rieme and David Dhouahria), and we provided legal support (Sarah Harrison and Caitlin Hare).
"This is an incredibly exciting time for the team at Royston Labels," says Paul Clayton, managing partner of Royston Labels “Joining a family group with the same core values will allow us to continue to support our customers with their complex packaging needs. Maintaining our clients’ branding consistency remains of paramount importance.
“Therefore, joining Autajon Packaging Simply Cartons will allow us to combine our joint knowledge and expertise to create the highest quality packaging and label solutions. We are looking forward to our integration into the group over the coming weeks.”
Commenting on Translink Corporate Finance UK, Clayton adds, “As we went through the different stages of the sale, Translink Corporate Finance went out of their way to ensure that we were well supported. We were guided through a process that we had no experience of, and nothing was too much trouble. Translink’s global reach was a great advantage in finding us suitable acquirers. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
Matt Scott, partner at Translink Corporate Finance UK, says, "It was a pleasure working with Royston Labels on this transaction and we look forward to seeing the business continue to flourish as part of the Autajon Group. The Royston manufacturing facility and well-invested asset base across both digital and flexographic printing provides a unique platform for future growth.”
Royston Labels is a leading manufacturer of self-adhesive labels for a variety of industries, including beauty and personal care, beverages, automotive, healthcare and pharmaceuticals. The company operates from a manufacturing facility in Royston, Hertfordshire, UK.
The Autajon Group has been a specialised packaging supplier for almost 60 years and is now established in 12 European countries, in the USA and in Asia.
Royston Labels was advised by Translink Corporate Finance UK advisors (Matt Scott, Hamish Morrison, Will Sykes), Translink Corporate Finance France (Jacques-Henri Rieme and David Dhouahria), and we provided legal support (Sarah Harrison and Caitlin Hare).
"This is an incredibly exciting time for the team at Royston Labels," says Paul Clayton, managing partner of Royston Labels “Joining a family group with the same core values will allow us to continue to support our customers with their complex packaging needs. Maintaining our clients’ branding consistency remains of paramount importance.
“Therefore, joining Autajon Packaging Simply Cartons will allow us to combine our joint knowledge and expertise to create the highest quality packaging and label solutions. We are looking forward to our integration into the group over the coming weeks.”
Commenting on Translink Corporate Finance UK, Clayton adds, “As we went through the different stages of the sale, Translink Corporate Finance went out of their way to ensure that we were well supported. We were guided through a process that we had no experience of, and nothing was too much trouble. Translink’s global reach was a great advantage in finding us suitable acquirers. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
Matt Scott, partner at Translink Corporate Finance UK, says, "It was a pleasure working with Royston Labels on this transaction and we look forward to seeing the business continue to flourish as part of the Autajon Group. The Royston manufacturing facility and well-invested asset base across both digital and flexographic printing provides a unique platform for future growth.”