Founded by Keeth and Barbara Miller in 1980, KeeBar Enterprises manufactures custom labels and tags while supplying the equipment and support used to apply, print, and manage them. The West Chester company began by serving the forms industry and returned to in-house label production in 1985 after purchasing its first press. Today, Steve Miller owns and operates the business, carrying the family’s label-industry experience into custom work, imprinting, and after-sale technical support.
Kay Toledo TagFounded in Toledo in 1945 by Joseph and Verna Kay, Kay Toledo Tag manufactures custom tags and labels, along with related commercial printing, for customers worldwide. The family-operated company is now in its third generation and grew from specialty tag work into a 100,000-square-foot operation, with capabilities that include difficult finishing jobs and oversized tags. Kay Toledo Tag remains known for producing application-specific identification and tracking pieces across a wide range of industries.TOLEDO, OH
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
Apogee Industries IncSince 1961, Apogee Industries Inc. has produced custom pressure-sensitive labels and supplied the labeling equipment and printers used to apply and print them. Its in-house operation takes projects from original design through final output, while trained service technicians support equipment from Apogee and other major brands. Serving the Mid-Atlantic, the West Chester company is particularly experienced with dairy labeling and color-consistent household and health-and-beauty packaging.WEST CHESTER, PA
Chobert Manufacturing CorporationFounded in January 1976, Chobert Manufacturing Corporation grew from John Chobert’s one-person label-selling operation into a full-service label manufacturer in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The company began producing in-house in 1979 at the request of DuPont and Acme Markets, and after surviving a catastrophic 1987 fire, it has continued serving customers across the country and overseas. Chobert supplies labels and related equipment to customers ranging from supermarket chains and pharmaceutical laboratories to smaller packers and produce growers.WEST CHESTER, PA