Channeled Resources Group

What Channeled Resources Group does

Channeled Resources Group (CRG) is a third-generation, family-owned industrial manufacturer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in siliconized release liners, blank labels, and pressure-sensitive materials. Founded in 1978 by Calvin Frost as a paper recycling company, the firm evolved into specialty coating and lamination for industrial and commercial applications, with manufacturing operations in Marathon City, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Markham, Ontario. The company sells to label converters, specialty tape manufacturers, and downstream customers in medical, construction, and food/beverage verticals, and is structured around three wholly-owned subsidiaries: GMC Coatings (silicone coating, formed 1994), Atlas Adhesive Tape Corporation (specialty tapes, acquired 2014), and MaraTech International (specialty paper processing).

CRG's core technology is precision silicone coating applied to diverse substrates including SCK paper, glassine, polycoated papers, PET film, and polypropylene film, producing custom-made specialty-coated release liners for pressure-sensitive adhesive applications. The firm also manufactures blank die-cut labels (including thermal transfer and direct thermal formats), pressure-sensitive roll stock (including seconds and offcuts), and specialty adhesive tapes under the Atlas brand (bonding, gaffer's, splicing, double-coated). Sub-brands include Channeled Choice, a premium pressure-sensitive papers and films portfolio launched in 2020 via a supply agreement with a major US substrate manufacturer, and Frost AT, an all-temperature hot melt adhesive label line launched in September 2022 for freezer applications.

The business model is built on quote-based, made-to-order manufacturing distributed through direct field sales, inside sales, and channel partners (notably PaperTyger, a Chase Corporation division). CRG claims to be the world's largest supplier of value-priced laminated papers and films, reporting 98% on-time delivery and less than 1% quality returns. Revenue streams span release liner products, blank label materials, specialty tape products, and custom specialty coatings, all priced on a quote basis with no public price list. Sustainability is a stated operational pillar: FSC Chain of Custody certification, Ecovadis Bronze rating, ISO 9001:2015, WBENC women-owned certification, and a 97.99% landfill diversion rate achieved since 2012 via a waste-to-energy partnership with Convergen Energy that processes 700 tons of monthly by-products.

Name

Channeled Resources Group

Legal name

Channeled Resources, Inc.

Website

https://channeledresources.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Channeled Resources Group is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of silicone-coated release liners, blank labels, pressure-sensitive materials, and specialty adhesive tapes, serving label converters and tape manufacturers across medical, construction, and food/beverage end markets from US and Canadian facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Release Liner Manufacturing

NAICS

Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Materials (labelstock, PSA labels, liners) (IMAMAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper Labels & Paper-Based Release Liners (IMALACAK), Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ), Specialty Paper Manufacturing (Coated, Release, Thermal, Filter, Security) (IMAMAEAC), Paperboard Laminating & Coating (Extrusion/Film/Metallized) (IMAMAFAL)

Keywords

• Release liner manufacturing
• Pressure sensitive materials
• Silicone coating services
• Custom blank labels
• Specialty adhesive tapes

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Release Liner Products: Sale of silicone-coated release liners in paper and film formats. Value-priced laminated papers and films for industrial and commercial applications. Revenue from made-to-order production runs.
2. Blank Label Materials: Sale of blank label stock and pressure-sensitive materials to label converters and manufacturers.
3. Specialty Tape Products: Sale of specialty tapes and adhesive products, including custom tape solutions.
4. Custom Specialty Coatings: Custom coating and treatment services for release liners and related materials tailored to customer specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Channeled Resources Group manufactures and supplies custom specialty-coated siliconized release liners on paper and film substrates (SCK, glassine, polycoated paper, PET, polypropylene), custom blank labels for thermal transfer and direct thermal applications, and value-priced pressure-sensitive roll label stock. Through its Atlas Adhesive Tape division, the company also produces specialty tapes including bonding tapes, gaffer's tape, silicone splicing tapes, and double-coated tapes for industrial and commercial applications.

Product overview

Channeled Resources Group (CRG) is a third-generation family-owned manufacturer offering three core product lines: Siliconized Release Liners (custom specialty-coated for medical, tape, adhesive, construction applications), Custom Blank Labels (thermal transfer and direct thermal), and Pressure Sensitive Materials (value-priced roll label stock). The company also operates the acquired Atlas Adhesive Tape division producing specialty tapes including bonding, gaffer's, splicing, and double-coated tapes. CRG's Channeled Choice premium portfolio and Frost AT freezer-grade labels represent key sub-brands. The company complements its manufacturing business with sustainability services including release liner recycling solutions and landfill alternative consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atlas Adhesive Tape: Specialty adhesive tapes brand acquired in 2014, offering bonding tape, double coated tape, gaffer's tape, splicing tape, and industrial tape products
• MaraTech International
• Channeled Choice
• Frost AT
• Maraliner

Products and services

• Siliconized Release Liners Custom specialty-coated release liners for diverse applications, including paper substrates (SCK, glassine, clay coated), polycoated papers, and film substrates (PET, PP, HDPE). Used in medical, tape, adhesive and sealant, construction, and industrial applications.
• Custom Blank Labels Diverse inventory of standard-sized labels for thermal transfer and direct thermal applications. Includes die-cut blank labels with PET liner and Frost AT all-temperature adhesive options.
• Pressure Sensitive Materials Value-priced pressure-sensitive roll label stock including seconds and offcuts options. Includes Channeled Choice premium portfolio with papers, VI papers, films, and specialty label stocks.
• Frost AT All-temperature hot melt adhesive blank die-cut labels specifically designed for freezer applications. Maintains adhesion in extreme cold environments.
• Channeled Choice Portfolio of premium quality pressure-sensitive papers and films at competitive price points, sourced from off-cuts of prime, variable information and specialty products.
• Atlas Bonding Tape High-performance bonding solution tapes including BST-HPR series with rubber-based adhesive for bonding surfaces including plastics, paints, metals, wood, fabric, and glass.
• Gaffer's Tape Heavy cotton cloth tape with matte finish, vinyl coated on one side, heat resistant up to 93 degrees C. Used in film, TV, and live music industries for cable management and surface marking.
• Silicone Splicing Tapes (ST Series) Self-wound splicing tapes including ST-1, ST-2, ST-3, ST-4, ST-5, and ST-7 for splicing silicone coated films, papers, and release coated surfaces in printing and manufacturing operations.
• Double Coated Tapes Pressure sensitive tapes for bonding two surfaces together, including HPR10 banner hem-seaming tape, GPR6 all-purpose tape, VHTR7 very high tack, and SPR7 semi-permanent options.
• Sustainable Release Liner Solutions Eco-friendly options including post-consumer paper facers or liners, recyclable PET liners, and Barrier-Coated Kraft papers replacing poly-coated liners.
• Matrix and Release Liner Recycling Solutions Landfill alternative consulting services connecting customers with recycling or waste-to-energy solutions for used release liners and matrix waste.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.99% of by-products diverted from landfills since 2012
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PaperTyger (Chase Corporation Division)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic channel partnership with PaperTyger, a division of Chase Corporation, for distribution of release liner products to extended market segments. PaperTyger serves as a key channel partner for reaching broader customer base.
• Convergen EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for waste-to-energy solutions enabling Channeled Resources Group to convert 700 tons of monthly by-products into renewable energy. Critical sustainability partnership supporting 97.99% landfill diversion rate.
• TLMI (Tag & Label Manufacturing Institute)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing access to label industry networking, best practices, and professional development resources.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)minorOthersChain of Custody certification enabling FSC-certified release liner products for environmentally conscious customers.
• SAM North AmericaminorOthersEquipment supplier for silicone coating machinery and manufacturing equipment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Siliconature: Italian-headquartered silicone-coated release liner manufacturer serving label converters globally; competes head-to-head with Channeled Resources Group in custom-coated paper and film release liners.
• Mondi Group: Mondi operates a significant release liner business producing silicone-coated papers and films for pressure-sensitive label applications. A broader packaging giant that competes directly with CRG in the value-priced release liner category.
• Loparex: Loparex is one of the world's largest manufacturers of release liners and films, directly competing with Channeled Resources Group in silicone-coated paper and film substrates for label, tape, and graphic applications across global markets.
• Beontag (formerly Technicote): Beontag, formed via the consolidation of Technicote and other pressure-sensitive materials companies, produces labelstock and release liners serving similar converter customers. Mike Hefelfinger joined CRG directly from Technicote/Beontag after 29.5 years, indicating direct competitive overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison: Avery Dennison is the global leader in pressure-sensitive labels and labelstock. As a broad incumbent, it competes with CRG's blank label and pressure-sensitive materials businesses but operates at much greater scale and global reach.
• UPM Raflatac: UPM Raflatac is a global leader in label materials and pressure-sensitive labelstock, part of UPM-Kymmene. Overlaps with CRG's pressure-sensitive materials and labelstock offerings across a much wider product portfolio.
• tesa (a Beiersdorf company): tesa is a global manufacturer of specialty adhesive tapes and pressure-sensitive products. Todd Schweigert joined CRG from tesa, indicating direct competitive overlap in industrial and specialty tape segments where Atlas Adhesive Tape competes.
• Sappi (Release Liner / Barrier Coatings): Sappi's release liner division produces silicone-coated glassine and SCK papers for label and tape applications. A larger paper manufacturer that overlaps with CRG's paper-based release liner segment with deeper vertical integration into base paper production.
• 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes): 3M's Industrial Adhesives and Tapes division is a broad incumbent competing with CRG's Atlas Adhesive Tape business in specialty tapes, splicing tapes, and double-coated tapes. Operates at significantly larger scale globally.

Emerging players

• Chase Corporation (PaperTyger): Chase Corporation, through its PaperTyger division, is an existing channel partner of Channeled Resources Group. Manufactures specialty barrier-coated papers and has direct product adjacency to CRG's specialty tape and protective release liner offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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