Labelmate

What Labelmate does

Labelmate USA, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of industrial and commercial labeling equipment, with products distributed to customers in more than 70 countries. The company's core product lines span label dispensers (LD-100 through LDX-800 series), label rewinders and unwinders built on its proprietary CAT (Constant Adjustable Torque) platform, automatic label applicators including the patented BOTLR system for cylindrical containers and the VERSAMATE line for flat items, reel-to-reel and stand-alone label counters, slitters, splicers, matrix-removal systems, core chucks, and AUTOPRINT print-and-apply solutions combining its counting units with Markoprint X1JET printheads. Differentiated technical features include CAT torque control, OMNI-CAT auto-matching of printer speed and direction, ultrasonic sensors for transparent label detection, optical sensors for label positioning, and quick-chuck core holders, with rewinders and unwinders backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty.

The business model is a direct-to-customer hardware sale model with no subscription or recurring software component: products are listed with full pricing on a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront at labelmateusa.com, supplemented by toll-free phone sales, downloadable PDF catalogs, a YouTube product video library, and email newsletters. Prices range from roughly $35 for small accessories to $8,895 for premium AUTOPRINT systems, with used/refurbished units offered at 10-30% discounts; technical support and warranty services are bundled with the one-time purchase. Customer segments are horizontal and span in-house label printing operations, bottling and packaging lines, and shipping/packaging operations, with no named enterprise anchors and a distributed long-tail base served through transactional e-commerce rather than channel partners.

Name

Labelmate

Legal name

Labelmate USA

Website

https://labelmateusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Labelmate USA manufactures industrial labeling equipment (rewinders, unwinders, dispensers, applicators, counters, slitters) powered by its proprietary CAT technology, selling direct-to-customer via e-commerce to in-house label printers, bottlers, and packaging operations across 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Labeling Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD), Label Application Systems & Print-and-Apply (Equipment) (IMALAKAO)

Keywords

• Label rewinding equipment
• Label dispensing machines
• Label applicators
• Label counting systems
• Label slitting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Henderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: One-time sale of labeling equipment including rewinders, unwinders, dispensers, applicators, counters, slitters, splicers, and core chucks. Revenue realized at point of sale with no recurring component.
2. Accessories and Replacement Parts: Sale of accessories, core holders, flanges, blades, alignment plates, and other replacement parts for main products.
3. Technical Support and Warranty Services: Technical support and warranty services included with products. Extended warranty and paid support services available.
4. Used/Refurbished Equipment: Sale of used products with cosmetic blemishes, includes 1-Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty and Free Lifetime Technical Support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Labelmate designs, manufactures, and sells industrial label finishing equipment including rewinders, unwinders, dispensers, applicators, counters, slitters, matrix removers, splicers, and core chucks. The company offers print-and-apply solutions and accessory tools for use in bottling, packaging/shipping, and commercial printing operations. Products are built around proprietary tension-control and motor-control technologies and are sold globally to business customers.

Product overview

Labelmate USA manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of labeling equipment, established in 1997, with products available in more than 70 countries. The portfolio centers on their proprietary CAT (Constant Adjustable Torque) technology across rewinder and unwinder lines. Core product lines include: Label Dispensers (LD-100/200/300 series) for peel-and-present operation; Label Rewinders (Mini-CAT compact, CAT standard, OMNI-CAT universal smart, ZCAT zero-tension, CAT-G high-torque) that wind labels from printers; Label Unwinders (UCAT-1 non-powered, UCAT-3 powered) for supply roll management; Label Applicators (BOTLR with patented auto-diameter measurement, BOTTLEMATE bottle series, VERSAMATE flat-item series); Label Counters (RRC-330/RRC-400 reel-to-reel, COUNT packages, C-100/C-200 stand-alone) with optional ultrasonic sensors; Label Slitters (SR in-line, SLIT off-line packages); Matrix Removal Systems (TWIN-MATRIX) for die-cut labels; Label Splicers (RRS series); Core Chucks; and AUTOPRINT Print Solutions combining counting units with Markoprint X1JET printheads. Products work with virtually all major printer brands including Epson, Zebra, HP, Canon, Sato, Toshiba, Brother, and others. All Rewinders and Unwinders backed by 5-year warranty; other products by 3-year warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Label Rewinders Powered and non-powered rewinding machines that rewind finished labels from a printer or press back onto a core, available in multiple speed and width configurations for bottling, commercial printing, and packaging operations.
• Label Unwinders Powered and non-powered unwinding stands that supply blank label stock to digital printers, flexo presses, and other label converting equipment.
• Label Dispensers Semi-automatic and electric label dispensers that present single labels to operators for hand application, used in production and assembly environments.
• Label Counters Counting equipment that tallies finished labels as they pass through, used for inventory and order-fulfillment accuracy in production environments.
• Label Applicators Semi-automatic and powered applicators that apply pre-printed labels to bottles, boxes, or other products in production lines.
• Label Slitters and Matrix Removers Slitting and waste-stripping systems that slit wide label webs into narrower rolls and remove the carrier matrix, used in finishing operations.
• Label Splicers Splicing equipment that joins the end of one label roll to the start of another without stopping the line, used for continuous production runs.
• Core Chucks and Holders Mechanical and Quick-Chuck core holders that secure label rolls to shafts on rewinders, unwinders, printers, and other converting machines.
• BOTLR Rewinder Patented hands-free label rewinder that collects labels into a box for disposal or recycling without operator intervention. Launched January 2026.
• Mini-CAT Rewinder Compact rewinder using the proprietary Constant Adjustable Torque (CAT) technology. Launched September 2025.
• AUTOPRINT Print Solutions Integrated print-and-apply or print-and-rewind configurations built around Labelmate rewinder/dispenser hardware combined with partner print engines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Labeling speed up to 1,400 pieces per hour
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AT Information ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationAT Information Products provides technical support, replacement ink cartridges, and a 2-Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty for AUTOPRINT Print Solutions. The AUTOPRINT products combine LABELMATE's RRC Reel-to-Reel Counting units with Markoprint X1JET printheads, with AT Information Products providing ongoing support and consumables.
• EpsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationBOTLR can be connected directly to Epson printers to apply labels in-line immediately as printed. Multiple Epson printer models (C4000, C6000, C6500, C7500, C8000) are referenced in product integration videos and compatibility documentation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Primera Technology: Manufacturer of color label printers and supporting dispensers, rewinders, and label applicators. Closely comparable to Labelmate in the in-house color label production workflow with overlapping product categories.
• Quadrel Labeling Systems: Designer and manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labeling equipment and label applicators. Overlaps directly with Labelmate's BOTTLEMATE and VERSAMATE applicator lines in bottling and flat-item labeling.
• CTM Labeling Systems: Specialty manufacturer of automatic labeling applicators and integrated labeling systems for bottles, containers, and packaging lines. Directly comparable to Labelmate in target market and product category, with broader emphasis on full line integration.
• Herma Label Applicators: Specialty provider of self-adhesive label applicators, label dispensers, and labeling systems. Directly comparable to Labelmate's applicator and dispenser product lines for industrial and packaging customers.

Broad incumbents

• ProMach: Large packaging machinery conglomerate with multiple label-related brands (including Accraply, P.E. Labellers, and others). A broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities across labeling, sleeving, and end-of-line packaging.
• Krones AG: Global packaging and bottling machinery leader. Touches Labelmate's bottling and packaging customer base through complete line solutions, including labeling modules, though at much greater scale and breadth.
• Accraply (Barry-Wehmiller): A Barry-Wehmiller company offering a broad portfolio of labeling, sleeving, and converting machinery. Competes with Labelmate in label applicators and pressure-sensitive labeling but serves a wider packaging machinery market.

Others

• Epson (ColorWorks / Label Printers): Color label printer OEM explicitly supported by Labelmate's BOTLR in-line integration. A key ecosystem participant and a potential competitor if Epson extends into applicator/peripheral hardware.
• Zebra Technologies: Major thermal label printer OEM that is an explicit integration partner of Labelmate. Relevant as an ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, and a potential bundling or channel threat.

Emerging players

• Afinia Label (Memjet): Manufacturer of full-color digital label printers and related finishing/accessory products. Comparable to Labelmate as a downstream partner in color label production workflows, with overlapping customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LabelmateUSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCFwvhwfpxA5UhCrAkqZIIw
• Facebookfacebook.com/labelmateusa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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