SVS

What SVS does

SVS (legally SVS spol. s r.o., trading as SVS Print) is a privately held Czech manufacturer of self-adhesive labels founded in 1991, headquartered and produced at Karlštejn 345, CZ-267 18. The company operates multiple printing technologies in a single facility — UV inkjet digital, HP Indigo digital, flexographic, screen printing and automated die-cutting — and offers extensive finishing (hot and cold foil stamping, embossing, relief varnish, lamination, 100% camera/sensor inspection). Annual production exceeds 1.5 billion labels across nine product categories: print logistics labels, food and beverage, cosmetics, household chemicals and industrial, pharmaceutical, security, durable (10–30 year lifespan, PET/PC), sheet (A4/A5) and special (Braille, peel-off, print-under-adhesive), plus electronic wine smart labels.

The business serves enterprise customers in pharmaceutical, food and beverage, cosmetics, logistics/e-commerce, electronics and industrial chemicals across the Czech Republic and the EU. Reference customers include Biocen Laboratories, Top-obaly, Rohlik Group, Nagel Czech Republic and La Lorraine Bakery Group; the broader logo set features Skoda, Panasonic, DeWalt, DPD and PPL. Pricing is quote-based, customised to label format, material, adhesive, finishing and run size; the sales motion is direct enterprise field-sales via eight named key account managers plus customer service staff, with a 24-hour quote turnaround and a consignment-warehouse option that lets customers pay as labels are drawn.

The operating group also contains SVS Energy (photovoltaic), SVS Property and SVS Development, providing SVS Print with energy self-sufficiency and balance-sheet backing. The company is co-owned by Martin Dohnal (Owner) and Jiří Dohnal (CEO), is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified by TÜV AUSTRIA, holds UL certification for North American-bound electronics labels, and participates in FSC, EKO-KOM and UPM RafCycle programmes, saving 73,743 kg CO2e in 2025 through RAFNXT+ materials.

Name

SVS

Legal name

SVS spol. s r.o.

Website

https://svs.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SVS (SVS Print) is a Czech private manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, founded 1991, producing more than 1.5 billion labels annually via digital, flexographic and screen printing for enterprise customers across pharmaceutical, food and beverage, cosmetics, logistics, electronics and industrial chemicals in the Czech Republic and EU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Self-Adhesive Label Manufacturing

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Functional Labels (Linerless, RFID/NFC, Braille, Smart) (IMALAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Labels, Adhesives & Inks (Wash-Off Labels, De-inkable Inks, Low-VOC) (IMALAMAJ), Security, Tamper-Evident & Track-and-Trace Printing (IMALAKAJ), Decoration & Branding Services (Printing, Hot Stamping, Metallization, Labeling) (IMALAJAN)

Keywords

• Self-adhesive labels
• Label manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical labels
• Logistics labels
• Security labels

Headquarters

HQ city

Poucnik

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Self-adhesive label manufacturing: Core revenue from manufacturing custom self-adhesive labels across multiple industry verticals. Pricing is quote-based, indicating project-based custom orders rather than standard product catalog.
2. Label finishing services: Additional revenue from finishing services including hot stamping, cold stamping, embossing, lamination, and varnish.
3. Logistics and warehousing: Consignment warehouse services allowing customers to pay only when they need labels rather than in advance.
4. Sample production: Pre-production samples and custom project consultation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SVS manufactures custom self-adhesive labels for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, household chemicals, logistics/warehousing, security, and durable industrial applications, with annual production exceeding 1.5 billion labels. The company operates multiple printing technologies (digital UV Inkjet, HP Indigo, flexographic, screen) plus die-cutting, finishing, and 100% automated quality inspection under one roof. It sells directly to enterprise customers via quote-based custom orders supported by a key account management team and a consignment-warehouse service.

Product overview

SVS is a Czech company manufacturing self-adhesive labels since 1991, producing more than 1.5 billion labels annually across all industrial sectors. The product portfolio comprises nine core label product categories: Print Logistics Labels (for TTR overprinting in logistics and warehousing), Food and Beverage Labels, Cosmetics Labels, Household Chemicals and Industry Labels, Pharmaceutical Labels (with 100% inspection standard), Security Labels (with holograms and tamper-evident features), Durable Labels (PET/PC for extreme environments with 10–30 year lifespans), Sheet Labels (A4/A5 for laser and inkjet overprinting), and Special Labels (Braille, peel-off, and print-under-adhesive). Supporting services include label finishing (hot/cold foil stamping, embossing, relief varnish, lamination), logistics and warehousing with a consignment model, sample production, custom project development, and 100% automated quality control inspection. Smart Labels (electronic wine labels) address digital labeling requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SVS Energy: Photovoltaic power production subsidiary that ensures energy self-sufficiency and sustainability for SVS Print.
• SVS Property
• SVS Development
• Smart Variable Service

Products and services

• Print Logistics Labels Self-adhesive labels designed for on-demand overprinting at client sites via TTR (thermal transfer ribbon) printers, used for barcodes and supplementary information in logistics, warehousing, and e-commerce operations.
• Food and Beverage Labels Labels for food industry manufacturers and products with shorter shelf life, featuring quality design elements and adhesives suited to deep-frozen products and varying climate conditions, including electronic wine labels for new wine labeling requirements.
• Cosmetics Labels Labels for cosmetic industry products and retail items, supporting advanced finishing options including embossing, partial varnish, print-under-adhesive, and adhesive-free zones for premium product presentation.
• Household Chemicals and Industry Labels Labels for industrial applications and household cleaning products designed to retain critical information when exposed to oils, liquids, and aggressive chemical contents.
• Pharmaceutical Labels Labels for the pharmaceutical industry and long-shelf-life products, supporting Braille printing, invisible print for authenticity verification, embossing, adhesive-free zones, and print-under-adhesive, with 100% label inspection as standard.
• Security Labels Labels designed to secure products and protect authenticity using special security materials, inks, variable data, invisible print, holograms, fluorescence, and special die-cut shapes, applied as tamper-evident seals for medicines, electronics, food, and other products.
• Durable Labels Labels for demanding to extreme conditions made from PET and PC materials, offering lifespans of 10, 20, or 30 years and resistance to abrasion, wear, seawater, UV radiation, chemicals, and high temperatures.
• Sheet Labels High-quality self-adhesive sheet labels supplied primarily in A4 or A5 format for overprinting on laser and inkjet printers, commonly used for address labels, product marking, inventory, and shipment identification.
• Special Labels More complex labels for special requirements including Braille labels, warning triangles, print-under-adhesive (back-and-forth) labels visible when opening doors, and peel-off (multi-layer) labels for products requiring extensive mandatory information.
• Label Finishing Services Creative label finishing including hot foil stamping (with holograms), cold foil stamping, embossing, relief varnish, and lamination (including structured and soft-touch laminates) to add visual and tactile uniqueness to labels.
• Logistics and Warehousing Service Consignment warehouse solution allowing customers to pay for labels only when actually needed, optimizing cash flow and inventory management.
• Sample Production Service Pre-production sample creation following consultation to validate customer requirements before full-scale label manufacturing.
• Custom Projects Service Tailored project development following on-site consultation, proposing changes to current products to better meet customer needs while reducing costs.
• 100% Quality Control Inspection 100% inspection equipment using special sensors, cameras, and software systems to automatically detect and identify printing errors, defects, or inconsistencies, ensuring every product meets quality standards (mandatory for pharmaceutical labels).

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,503,877,000 labels produced in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UPM RaflataccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025UPM Raflatac provides RAFNXT+ sustainable label material to SVS Print. SVS receives annual RAFNXT+ certificate confirming emission savings through use of thinner, more sustainable materials. In 2025, using RAFNXT+ material saved 73,743 kg CO₂e compared to standard alternatives.
• EKO-KOMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEKO-KOM is the Czech packaging waste recovery and recycling system. SVS participates in this system to fulfill their obligation for packaging waste take-back and recycling, contributing to environmental improvement and carbon footprint reduction.
• TÜV AUSTRIA CZECH spol. s r.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜV AUSTRIA provides regular certification and recertification services for ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) standards.
• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)coreTechnology or IntegrationUL certification enables SVS Print to manufacture labels for marking electronic products that are subsequently exported to North America and Canada, meeting US and Canadian safety standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive label materials and finished labels across F&B, pharma, retail and industrial — direct competitor in finished self-adhesive labels but with vastly larger scale, global footprint and material science capabilities.
• CCL Industries (CCL Label): World's largest specialty label converter serving consumer, healthcare and industrial markets including security and durable labels — over-lapping with SVS across pharmaceutical, security, durable and beauty/personal care labels.
• Multi-Color Corporation: Global premium label converter (now part of CCL) supplying wine, spirits, beauty, food and consumer brands — comparable on premium label finishing and brand-quality customer base.

Direct peers

• Skanem: Nordic/Central European self-adhesive label converter producing labels for FMCG, beverages, logistics and industrial — among the closest mid-sized EU regional peers to SVS by technology stack, customer verticals and European footprint.
• Renell Etikett: Mid-sized Northern European self-adhesive label manufacturer serving industrial, food and logistics customers — comparable EU/Central European regional converter play using multiple printing technologies.
• Reflex Labels: UK-based self-adhesive label converter producing premium, durable and security labels across multiple industries — closely comparable on specialty label mix (durable, security) and multi-technology production.
• Inland Label: US-based self-adhesive label converter with a specialty mix across beverage, health/beauty and durable goods — comparable premium specialty printing/finishing model to SVS Print.
• WS Packaging Group: Mid-market US label converter serving consumer products, food/beverage and industrial markets — comparable mid-size multi-technology label printing business model.

Others

• UPM Raflatac: Strategic raw material supplier to SVS (RAFNXT+ sustainable label materials); adjacent ecosystem player — comparable as the upstream face of the same specialty/sustainable label stack SVS sells downstream.
• Taghleef Industries (Ti): Global BOPP and specialty label films supplier — adjacent ecosystem participant supplying face stocks to label converters including SVS, providing insight on substrate pricing trends that affect SVS's margin.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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