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Schades Acquires Hamilton Adhesive Labels

Schades, a leading supplier of POS rolls and labels, has announced the acquisition of Hamilton Adhesive Labels in the UK out of administration

Hamilton Adhesive Labels (HAL) has been working with brands across the UK and Europe for over 32 years, including some of the largest household brands. HAL, a private label manufacturer renowned for its high-quality printing and general label solutions, has been acquired by Schades, a subsidiary of Harbour Investment GmbH in Germany.

The acquisition was completed September 3, 2024. Schades will acquire all assets, including inventory, intellectual property and customer contracts, ensuring a smooth transition for customers and employees.

The acquisition is consistent with Harbour Investment GmbH’s long-term strategy to transform its business and is consistent with the company’s growth strategy to diversify its product offering and strengthen its market position in the label manufacturing sector in the UK.

Schades intends to make the necessary investments to further strengthen HAL’s competitiveness and expand its sales and manufacturing capabilities.

The acquisition will provide Schades with significant future growth potential through rapidly achievable synergies.