MGL International

What MGL International does

MGL International, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of semi-automatic pressure-sensitive tape application systems, founded in 1974 and headquartered at 230 Leonard Street in Lewisville, Texas (Dallas area). The company designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests its entire product line in-house, and has been operating continuously for over 50 years, with systems sold across every continent and into more than 100 industries. Its core customers are industrial buyers needing accurate, reliable application of double-sided tape, tear tape, foam tape, and VHB tape onto flat-surfaced products such as printed materials, envelopes, point-of-sale displays, packaging, circuit boards, and quick-assembly manufactured goods.

The product platform centers on four main tape applicator models — the Combo 1800 (18"), MGL-28, MGL-43, and MGL-80 — covering product widths from 18" to 80", plus a standalone parasitic tape applicator head designed to mount on existing conveyors or folder gluers. Differentiated technical components include patented metering units with a rewind system for second-liner removal on double-backed tape, stationary transmitter/receptor photo-optic cell sensing for placement accuracy, air-logic control for safe operation, magnetic stackers, and a Power Tape Unwind capable of handling 15,000-yard spools. All systems operate on standard 120V A/C at less than 5 amps and use stainless steel and anodized aluminum construction for durability.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of tape applicator systems and accessories, supplemented by replacement-parts revenue and a tape head rebuild service with 1–2 business-day board repair turnaround. The company sells exclusively through direct channels — phone, email, and website contact form — with no distributors or channel partners; quotes are provided on request, typically in under 15 minutes for standard configurations, and product demonstrations are supported by shipping sample product with recorded test videos. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

MGL International

Legal name

MGL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Website

https://mglapplicators.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MGL International, Inc. is a privately held U.S. manufacturer, founded in 1974 and based in Lewisville, Texas, that designs and builds semi-automatic pressure-sensitive tape application systems for industrial buyers in printing, packaging, electronics, automotive, and over 100 other industries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Tape Application Equipment

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Label Application Systems & Print-and-Apply (Equipment) (IMALAKAO)

Keywords

• Tape application systems
• Pressure-sensitive tape applicators
• Double-sided tape applicators
• Industrial tape dispensers
• Label application equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tape Applicator Equipment Sales: One-time sales of tape applicator machines and systems including the MGL 18, MGL 28, MGL 43, MGL 80, and Combo 1800 models. Also includes separate tape head metering units for integration with customer equipment.
2. Accessories and Optional Upgrades: Sales of optional components including extra tape heads (2", 3" widths), clear sensors, feeders, computer controllers, and tape head roll extenders.
3. Replacement Parts: Replacement parts for tape application systems including electronic boards and tape head components. Board repairs turnaround is 1-2 business days.
4. Rebuild Services: Tape head rebuild service for heavily used equipment to restore functionality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MGL International designs and manufactures semi-automatic pressure-sensitive tape application systems for printed products, packaging/boxes, and manufactured goods with flat surfaces. The product line spans standalone Tape Applicator Heads (metering units) for OEM mounting and four main tape applicator machines (18-inch Combo 1800, 28-inch MGL-28, 43-inch MGL-43, and 80-inch MGL-80), supported by Power Feeder and Power Tape Unwind accessories. All systems are designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested in-house at the Lewisville, Texas facility.

Product overview

MGL International manufactures pressure-sensitive tape application systems, offering a product line of four main tape applicator models (MGL-28, MGL-43, MGL-80, and Combo 1800) for products ranging from 18" to 80" wide, featuring photo-optic sensing and electronic/air logic systems for applying strips and spots of tape. The portfolio includes the Tape Applicator Head (metering unit) for mounting on conveyors and folder gluers, plus two accessories: the Power Feeder for semi-automatic product feeding and the Power Tape Unwind for large spooled tape rolls. All systems are designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested at the company's facility in Lewisville, Texas, with over 50 years of manufacturing experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tape Applicator Head (Metering Unit) Standalone pressure-sensitive tape applying head designed to mount on conveyors or folder gluers. Features parasitic power draw from existing equipment, air logic, and independently adjustable heads. Weighs under 10 lbs and supports tape widths from 1/2" to 1" with optional pattern head for multiple tape rolls. Targeted at OEM equipment integration.
• MGL Combo 1800 (18" Tape Applicator) Combo feeder/taper system combining magazine feed with tape application for automated batch production of products up to 18" x 18". Features safety drive system, magnetic stackers, hi-res vision sensor, and supports up to 4 tape heads simultaneously. Targeted at small job shops and small-scale production lines.
• MGL-28 (28" Tape Applicator) Tape applicator system for products up to 28" wide, utilizing stationary transmitter and receptor photo-optic cell sensing for high accuracy. Features electronic and air logic system for simultaneous intermixing of strips and spots, with up to 6 tape heads available.
• MGL-43 (43" Tape Applicator) Tape applicator system for products up to 43" wide with patented metering units featuring a new rewind system for liner removal from double-backed tape. Uses photo-optic cell sensing for production accuracy with electronic and air logic for intermixing strips and spots.
• MGL-80 (80" Tape Applicator) Heavy-duty tape applicator system for products up to 80" wide with safety drive system and magnetic stackers. Supports up to 8 tape heads simultaneously, hi-res vision sensors, and adjustable tape heads in stainless steel and anodized aluminum construction.
• Power Feeder Semi-automatic gravity-fed product feeder that converts manual tape applicators into semi-automatic systems. Features adjustable speed, feed angle, product thickness, and width settings with 6 product feeding belts and 4 guide rails for products up to 18" x 18". Sold as a standalone accessory.
• Power Tape Unwind Automatic unwind system for large spooled rolls of pressure-sensitive tape, commonly used for tear tape applications exceeding 15,000 yards. Features tension arm-activated motor, corrosion-resistant stainless steel and anodized aluminum construction, supporting tape rolls up to 15" O.D. Sold as a standalone accessory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Board repair turnaround of 1-2 business days upon receipt
• +1 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Label-Aire: Manufacturer of pressure-sensitive label applicators for industrial and packaging lines. Closely overlaps MGL's product category (applying pre-made adhesive labels/tapes) and customer base (converters and packagers).
• Accraply: A Barry-Wehmiller company that builds label applicators, labelers, and pressure-sensitive labeling systems. Competes head-to-head with MGL in label/tape application for packaging and converting operations.
• Pack Leader USA: Manufacturer of pressure-sensitive label applicators and labeling systems for bottles, cartons, and packaging. Similar product category and similar SMB-to-enterprise customer profile as MGL.
• Quadrel Labeling Systems: Specialist in pressure-sensitive labeling equipment for containers and products. Directly comparable niche manufacturer serving similar printing, packaging, and consumer goods customers.
• CTM Labeling Systems: Designs and manufactures automated labeling machinery using pressure-sensitive labels. Overlaps with MGL on semi-automatic and integrated applicator systems for packaging lines.
• HERMA: German-based supplier of label applicators, labeling machines, and self-adhesive materials. Comparable offering in pressure-sensitive label application equipment for industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Krones AG: Global packaging and bottling machinery giant whose labeling and packaging technology divisions compete with MGL at the high-end/integrated line level, though Krones operates on a much larger scale across many packaging categories.
• ProMach: Large packaging machinery holding company whose Labeling & Coding brands (Accraply, Label-Aire, etc.) overlap directly with MGL. Wider portfolio of filling, capping, and coding equipment positions it as a broad incumbent in the same industrial space.
• Barry-Wehmiller Companies: Diversified industrial machinery holding company with significant labeling, packaging, and converting equipment businesses (including Accraply). Broad incumbent serving many of the same end markets as MGL.
• Multivac: Major packaging machinery manufacturer whose labeling and packaging lines overlap with MGL's downstream customers in food, medical, and consumer goods packaging. Serves as a broad incumbent benchmark for the same industrial space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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