Founded in Cleveland in 1896 as a typewriter-supply company, Buckeye Business Products now manufactures stock and custom labels in its vertically integrated U.S. facility. The company makes its own hot-melt adhesive and manages production from material sourcing through printing and die-cutting, including full-color work on BOBST digital presses. Its 750,000-square-foot Cleveland operation has produced and sold 8.6 billion 4-by-6 labels, while recycling more than 540 tons of paper annually.
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Kroy LLCFounded in 1953, Cleveland-based Kroy manufactures blank and custom labels in-house, carrying forward a company history that includes pioneering thermal printing in the United States. Its vertically integrated operation runs from adhesive production through coating, printing and finishing, with BOBST digital presses supporting detailed custom work. Kroy also diverts more than 540 tons of paper from landfills each year through its recycling program.BRIDGEPORT, PA
Smith CoronaFrom a 700,000-square-foot Cleveland facility, Smith Corona manufactures blank and custom labels for businesses across the country. Its in-house, fully integrated operation produces everything from everyday shipping labels to digitally printed product labels, with the company also supplying printer ribbons and related labeling materials. Smith Corona serves high-volume customers directly from its Cleveland factory, emphasizing domestic manufacturing and wholesale-style pricing.CLEVELAND, OH
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
Admiral ProductsFor more than 80 years, Cleveland-based Admiral Products has specialized in custom labels for the packaging industry, including shrink-sleeve labels and other commercial printing. The full-service printer pairs digital and flexographic production with in-house design, finishing, and dedicated project management, while using earth-friendly inks and consumable products where possible. Its award-winning work includes nine 2021 Print Excellence Awards from Graphic Media Alliance, including Best of Show.CLEVELAND, OH