EXHIBIT 23.01

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Forms S-8 Nos. 33-13995, 33-72438, 333-06025 and 333-88683) pertaining to the
Nashua Corporation 1987 Stock Option Plan, Nashua Corporation Employees' Savings
Plan, Nashua Corporation Amended 1996 Stock Incentive Plan and the Nashua
Corporation 1999 Shareholder Value Plan of our report dated February 7, 2003,
with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Nashua
Corporation included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the years ended
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000.

                                        /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Manchester, New Hampshire
March 18, 2003