A4 Laser Labels Ltd
11 September 2025
Sector: Manufacturing
Location: High Peak
A4 Laser Labels is a self-adhesive labels manufacturer and printer located at Whaley Bridge, in the High Peak District.
It began in June 2017 and has 23 employees. Earlier this year the business moved to larger premises, located at Bingswood Industrial Estate, which has more than 3,700sqm of space.
Challenges faced
In recent years, A4 Laser Labels has seen increased competitor activity, in particular cheaper alternatives coming from overseas which has affected sales. Rising energy costs as well as recent hikes in NI and National Minimum Wage have also taken a toll.
Solution – Support Given
A4 Laser Labels is being supported by the Derbyshire Accelerator project, funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and delivered by East Midlands Chamber.
Working with Chamber Business Adviser, Richard Crowden, the company successfully applied for a Growth Voucher.
Businesses in Derbyshire (excluding Bolsover and South Derbyshire) can apply for a Growth Voucher up to the value of £2,000 to fund specialist training or consultancy which has been identified in an action plan.
The business was keen to recycle its waste more efficiently and reduce costs. The Growth Voucher enables A4 Laser Labels to fund an external consultant to evaluate its current processes of waste removal and design an extraction system to separate the recyclable and non-recyclable waste.
A4 Laser Labels has also just been awarded an Export Accelerator grant. Export Accelerator supports new and established exporters to navigate the complexities of international trade whether that’s to undertake initial research or launch a new product or service overseas through grants, events and specialist advisers.
Research has indicated that the Netherlands is potentially an excellent market for the business with turnover, production, staffing numbers and profitability all likely to increase. The grant will be used to help the business translate its current site into Dutch enabling expansion into this market, something which would have been greatly delayed without the grant.
Richard has also introduced A4 Laser Labels to the East Midlands Manufacturing Network, a Chamber initiative which provides peer support, insights and updates for manufacturers in the region through a manufacturing network adviser and regular forums.
Impact – The Difference it’s Made
It’s early days, but it’s hoped the new systems will enable the business to recycle more efficiently, with a lot less material going to waste (estimated 90%) and also create jobs.
“The assistance afforded by the Growth Voucher will enable us to use our consultant to investigate systems to make us more energy efficient and recycle more of our waste.”
- Laurence Bloom, Chairman & Director
This initiative is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and delivered by East Midlands Chamber.
