The Autajon Group adds another British company to its portfolio, with Royston Labels. This is the French packaging manufacturer's second acquisition in the UK, after Simply Cartons last September.
Based near Cambridge, Royston Labels employs 80 people and specializes in the production of self-adhesive labels for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, wines and spirits, confectionery and specialty foods.
"His arrival reflects our desire to create a local dynamic and offer customers a complete service. We were already offering boxes and cases (with Simply Cartons, editor's note), and now we're rounding out our offering with labels" says Autajon.
"We remain firmly committed to our strategy of international expansion, with a strong local presence in all our areas of expertise. With the arrival of Autajon Labels Royston in the group, we are now in a position to work alongside our customers on all their packaging projects" points out Gérard Autajon, CEO of the 4300-strong group.
In line with this strategy of international expansion, the French company is stepping up its external growth operations. In addition to its two English acquisitions this year, it also acquired GMT GraÌficos in Portugal in April, and Tendero in Spain in September. The group is now present in 12 countries.
