MDV Ventures Acquires York Paper Roll Manufacturer Tayrol in Arbuthnot-Backed Deal

Tayrol Limited, a York-based manufacturer of paper rolls and labels, has been acquired by MDV Ventures in a transaction supported by funding from Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending Ltd.

Founded in 1988 and operating from Elvington near York, Tayrol manufactures paper rolls and label products used in thermal and paper printers across sectors including retail, gaming, transport and food service. Its products are used in applications such as credit card machines, EPOS systems, admission and transport tickets, betting terminals, digital tachograph rolls and takeaway food labels.

MDV Ventures focuses on acquiring and growing small and medium-sized businesses in the UK manufacturing, engineering and technical services sectors, particularly companies where founders are seeking long-term exit strategies.

The deal enables Tayrol founder Keith Taylor to retire after nearly four decades leading the business. Following completion of the acquisition, Taylor will remain as chair, while MDV assumes day-to-day management responsibilities.

The transaction was supported by a financing package from Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending comprising receivables finance, a Growth Guarantee Scheme loan and cashflow loan facilities.

Andrew Collins, director at MDV Ventures, said Arbuthnot’s “commercial focus and responsiveness” helped complete a transaction involving multiple parties and moving parts.

Chris Hodgson, director at MDV Ventures, said the company plans to build on Tayrol’s established market position while pursuing further growth opportunities.

Scott Curley, business development director at Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending, said the financing would support Tayrol’s continued growth and MDV’s broader acquisition strategy within British manufacturing.