Founded in Akron in 1976, Austin Tape & Label produces custom pressure-sensitive labels and printed tape, with a long-standing specialty in solutions for the tire industry. Now based in Stow, the company still includes co-owner Jim Burkle among its staff and says half its workforce has been with Austin for at least 20 years. Its in-house design and label-engineering teams help customers develop labels for demanding settings, including cold and wet food-processing environments.
Ebel Tape and LabelFamily-owned since 1937, Ebel Tape and Label grew from selling gummed tape and stamps into a Cincinnati manufacturer of custom printed labels and tape. The Heidemann family has operated the company since purchasing it in 1974, with Larry Heidemann advancing from the press room to president. Ebel serves both the public and the printing industry, producing runs from one label to 10 million in up to six colors.CINCINNATI, OH
Valley Forge Tape & LabelSince 1962, Valley Forge Tape & Label has built its reputation as an Exton, Pennsylvania label manufacturer known for seasoned employees and award-winning production. The company makes custom self-adhesive labels for businesses in fields such as food, healthcare and consumer products, with more than 800 years of combined employee knowledge and an average employee tenure of 17 years.EXTON, PA
W.T. Nickell Label CompanyW.T. Nickell Label Company traces its Batavia, Ohio, roots to Wiley Thomas Nickell’s 1960 label-imprinting venture and now produces custom pressure-sensitive labels and packaging with digital and flexographic presses. The local business has spent more than 50 years refining label work, from barcode labels to durable industrial applications, while pairing modern equipment with flexible service for business customers. Its current HP Indigo and Nilpeter presses handle both short-to-medium runs and larger orders, including runs from 5,000 to 50 million labels.BATAVIA, OH
McCourt Label CompanySince 1896, McCourt Label Company has made custom pressure-sensitive labels and labeling solutions, growing from Newton W. McCourt’s grocery-store back-room invention into a 43,000-square-foot manufacturing operation in Lewis Run, Pennsylvania. The family-owned company serves customers nationwide and is known for pairing deep materials and adhesive expertise with tailored production for demanding applications. McCourt has held ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 certification, the latter since 2008, reflecting its focus on quality management and reducing manufacturing waste.LEWIS RUN, PA