Asteria Group Acquires Mercian Labels
also designed to withstand significant temperature chang- es and chemical exposure. Mercian currently holds an AA+ BRCGS Packaging Materials accreditation and maintains certifications to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. LOUPE India 2026 Opens Registration For 10th Edition Registration is now open for LOUPE India 2026 (formerly Labelexpo India), taking place at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR from October 29 to November 1, 2026. Marking its 10th edition, the show is rebranded to reflect how converters are moving beyond labels into shrink sleeves, pouches and in‑line folding cartons. Driven by FMCG and e‑commerce growth, Indian brands need faster turnarounds, more SKUs and greater shelf im- pact. LOUPE India is where converters come to find prac- tical routes to diversification: compare digital, hybrid and conventional options side by side; see live machinery on exhibitor stands; and speak directly with materials, work- flow, automation, finishing and color specialists to extend capability while protecting margins and reducing waste. The 2026 edition will host more than 250 exhibitors with increased international participation, showcasing presses and converting systems for labels and adjacent applications, plus films, laminates, inks, coatings, adhe- sives and end‑to‑end workflow solutions.
Asteria Group has taken over Mercian Labels, marking the integration of the UK-based company as its 41st pro- duction location, as reported by Detik Finance. Financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed by both par- ties. Mercian Labels operates from Burntwood, Stafford- shire, where it develops self-adhesive labels for food, drinks, and pharmaceutical customers. Its manufacturing capabilities encompass flexographic and digital printing, including inkjet, alongside various fin- ishing options. The business also supplies blank labels and variable data products to its clients. According to a company state- ment by Asteria, the acquisition broadens its operational footprint in the UK labels market. Mercian brings specialized experience in tamper-evi- dent and security labels designed to support product pro- tection and traceability for higher-value goods. Its Label- Lock range includes security labels and tapes equipped with features such as micro text on a transparent adhesive edge and an ‘in-register’ void message. According to the company, each label and every 150mm of tape contains a unique printed number beneath the sur- face and a scannable code intended to reduce the risk of editing or replacement. The manufactured products are
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