Mon, 25 May 2026 | BUSINESS SALE
A York-based paper roll manufacturer has been acquired by an SME growth specialist in a deal supported by funding from Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending (ACABL).
Tayrol Limited is a manufacturer of paper rolls and labels for use across a wide array of thermal and paper printers. Founded in 1988, the company operates from a site in Elvington, on the outskirts of York.
Tayrol’s products are used for a wide range of applications, including credit card machines, betting and gaming machines, EPOS machines, admission tickets, transport tickets, digital tachograph rolls and label products for sectors including for the takeaway food industry.
The firm has now been acquired by MDV Ventures (MDV), an investor focused on growing small-to-medium sized businesses working in the UK’s manufacturing, engineering and technical services industries, with a particular focus on companies with founders seeking a long-term exit strategy.
Tayrol founder and shareholder Keith Taylor was looking to retire after close to four decades at the helm of the business. Following the acquisition, Taylor will be able to continue as chair of the company, with day-to-day management of the business transferring to MDV.
The acquisition was supported by an ACABL facility consisting of receivables finance, Growth Guarantee Scheme loan and cashflow loan facilities.
Andrew Collins, director, MDV Ventures, said: "Arbuthnot stood out because of their passion for getting the deal across the line. There were a lot of moving parts in this deal. The direct, open and mutually supportive dialogue we cultivated with each other through the process, together with Arbuthnot's commercial focus and responsiveness, demonstrated to us that we have established a strong foundation for the future."
Chris Hodgson, director, MDV Ventures, added: "We are entering an exciting period for Tayrol. Founder, Keith Taylor's drive and innovation have created a sector leader. We will sustain that legacy and, with Arbuthnot at our side, create opportunities for growth and expansion."
Scott Curley, business development director, Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending Ltd, said that the deal would help Tayrol to “build upon its strong performance over the last 37 years”, while also laying “the foundation for supporting the MDV team over the longer term to deliver its dynamic strategy for acquiring and growing great British manufacturing success stories."
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