labeltec

What labeltec does

Evic Labeltec Co., Ltd. (labeltec) is a privately held Japanese specialty label and identification solutions distributor headquartered in Soka City, Saitama Prefecture, operating under the brand name labeltec. Founded in October 2003 as Labeltec Co., Ltd. by Tabata Yuuzou and merged with Evic Co., Ltd. in April 2016, the company has functioned continuously as an authorized distributor (正規代理店) of Japan Brady Corporation since its inception. Its core business is the sale of industrial-grade labels and the hardware/software required to produce and read them, with a four-part product portfolio: (1) label design software including CODESOFT and BarTender with database connectivity to Excel, Access, SQL, Google Drive, OneDrive, and OData; (2) thermal transfer, direct thermal, portable, and color inkjet label printers from Brady (BBP12, BBP16, BMP series, M710), Zebra, Toshiba Tec, Epson, cab, and GODEX; (3) 1D/2D barcode readers and data collectors from Honeywell (Xenon XP, Voyager), Cino, KOAMTAC, and CipherLab; and (4) specialty consumable labels including heat-resistant polyimide labels rated to 350°C/80 seconds for lead-free reflow soldering, e-Lab freeze-compatible cryopreservation labels functional at -196°C for liquid nitrogen storage, self-laminating cable marking labels, ESD-countermeasure labels, security/void tamper-evident labels, and WEEE/RoHS compliance labels.

The company serves two primary verticals: electronics component and equipment manufacturers requiring labels that survive SMT reflow processes, ESD-sensitive environments, and cable/wire identification; and biotechnology, life science, and medical research institutions needing cryogenic and chemical-resistant specimen tracking labels paired with barcode-driven inventory systems. Secondary segments include general industrial/commercial customers requiring barcode printing solutions and university/small laboratory users of the ICE-v1 specimen management software. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (printers, scanners, consumable label rolls priced at ¥4,140-¥4,430 per 1,000 units), one-time software licenses (CODESOFT bundles with BBP12 at ¥158,000; ICE-v1 at ¥168,000-¥198,000), and professional services for custom label printing and application outsourcing. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with customers engaging via phone (048-984-7002) or website inquiry forms during 9:00-17:00 business hours; no third-party distribution, marketplace, or international sales channel is operated. A 10-20% price increase from Brady effective December 20, 2025 indicates ongoing supplier-side pricing dynamics flowing through the channel.

Name

labeltec

Legal name

エピック・ラベルテック株式会社

Website

https://labeltec.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Evic Labeltec is a Japan-based authorized Brady distributor selling industrial labels, thermal transfer printers, barcode scanners, and label design software to electronics manufacturers, biotech researchers, and general industrial customers across Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Labeling Solutions

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (561910)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD), Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ), Anti-Counterfeit & Track-and-Trace Packaging (Serialization, Security Features) (IMALAIAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial labels
• Thermal transfer printers
• Barcode readers
• Label design software
• Cryopreservation labels

Headquarters

HQ city

Soka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Label Products Sales: Sale of industrial labels including heat-resistant labels, cryopreservation labels, cable marking labels, electronic component labels, and general-purpose labels. Products sold in rolls, sheets, and custom configurations.
2. Label Printers and Equipment: Sale of thermal transfer printers, portable printers, barcode printers, and label application equipment from brands including Brady, Toshiba Tec, Zebra, Epson, and proprietary systems.
3. Barcode Readers and Scanners: Sale of 1D and 2D barcode readers, wireless scanners, data collectors, and fixed-mount scanners from brands including Honeywell Xenon, Voyager series, Cino, and KOAMTAC.
4. Label Design Software: Licensing and sale of label design software including CODESOFT (permanent license) and BarTender for creating label layouts compatible with various printers.
5. Label Creation and Application Outsourcing: Contract services for creating custom printed labels and applying labels to customer-provided materials such as tubes, plates, and containers. Pricing based on label size, material, quantity, and application requirements.
6. E-LAB Label Printing Systems: Bundled offering of E-LAB label printing system combining software (¥158,000 standard price) and BBP12 printer for cryopreservation label printing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

labeltec is an authorized Japan Brady distributor that sells specialized industrial labels (heat-resistant, cryopreservation, ESD, security/VOID, wire/cable marking, WEEE/RoHS), thermal transfer label printers, barcode readers, label design software (CODESOFT, BarTender), specimen management software (ICE-v1), and labeling equipment to electronics, biotech, semiconductor, food, and cable manufacturers.

Product overview

エビック・ラベルテック株式会社 (Evic Labeltec) is a specialized label and barcode solution provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The company operates as a distributor of Brady products in Japan, serving electronics manufacturers, electronic component manufacturers, and biotech researchers. Their product lineup centers on four main categories: (1) Label Design Software including CODESOFT and BarTender for creating barcode and label layouts; (2) Label Printers spanning desktop thermal transfer printers (BBP12, BBP16, B-EV4, BV410T), industrial printers (ZEBRA Xi4, ZEBRA 105SLPlus), portable printers (M710, M611, BMP21-LAB, BMP51, BMP71), color inkjet printers (TM-C7500, TM-C3500, cab XC6); (3) Barcode Readers including Xenon XP series, Voyager series, F780 series, Cino scanners, and KDC data collectors; (4) Specialty Labels encompassing heat-resistant polyimide labels for electronics, freeze-compatible laboratory labels (e-Lab), cable/wire markers, security/void labels, and WEEE/RoHS compliance labels; (5) Specimen Management Software (ICE-v1) and labeling equipment (tube labelers). The company also offers custom label printing and application outsourcing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CODESOFT 2025 Professional label design and barcode software from TEKLYNX for designing and printing complex industrial labels with database connectivity. Sold under perpetual license; aimed at manufacturers and operations teams that need variable-data label printing.
• BarTender Label design and printing software from Seagull Scientific for creating barcodes, RFID, and compliance labels with database integration. Used by operations teams needing centralized label template management.
• BBP16E Thermal Transfer Label Printer Brady thermal transfer printer for printing durable industrial labels up to 6 inches wide; used on production lines and in labs requiring high-resolution barcodes and graphics.
• BBP12 Thermal Transfer Label Printer Compact Brady thermal transfer printer for industrial label printing in production and laboratory environments.
• TOSHIBA B-EV4 Series Thermal Transfer Printer Toshiba B-EV4 series industrial thermal transfer printer for barcode and label printing in factories and warehouses.
• TOSHIBA BV410T Series Thermal Transfer Printer Toshiba BV410T series high-performance industrial thermal transfer printer for barcode and compliance label printing.
• ZEBRA 105SLPlus Industrial Printer Zebra 105SLPlus heavy-duty industrial thermal printer for high-volume barcode label printing in manufacturing and logistics.
• ZEBRA Xi4 Industrial Printer Zebra Xi4 series industrial thermal printer for demanding barcode label applications in harsh environments.
• G530UES Industrial Inkjet Printer Industrial inkjet printer for variable-data and marking applications on cartons and products.
• RT833i / RT863i Industrial Printer Industrial thermal transfer / direct thermal printers for high-resolution barcode and compliance label printing in production environments.
• RT200i / RT230i Industrial Printer Industrial thermal transfer / direct thermal printers for barcode and label production in mid-volume applications.
• BPZ436i / BPZ464i Industrial Printer Industrial thermal printers for high-resolution barcode and compliance label printing.
• M710 Portable Label Printer Brady M710 portable thermal transfer label printer for on-site industrial labeling in the field; prints durable wire, panel, and safety labels.
• M611 Mobile Printer Brady M611 mobile thermal transfer printer for portable, on-demand industrial labeling.
• BMP51 Label Printer Brady BMP51 portable thermal transfer label printer for wire/cable marking, panel labeling, and laboratory labeling on demand.
• BMP21-LAB Label Printer Brady BMP21-LAB portable thermal transfer printer designed for laboratory labeling applications such as vials and tubes.
• BMP71 Label Printer Brady BMP71 portable thermal transfer label printer for high-resolution, on-demand industrial and laboratory labels.
• Epson TM-C7500 / TM-C7500G Color Inkjet Label Printer Industrial color inkjet label printers for on-demand color labels including GHS chemical labels and product identification.
• Epson TM-C3500 Color Inkjet Label Printer Epson TM-C3500 industrial color inkjet printer for high-quality color labels in production environments.
• cab XC6 Label Printer cab XC6 industrial thermal transfer label printer for two-color printing and complex industrial labeling applications.
• Honeywell Xenon XP 1950g / 1952g Barcode Reader Honeywell Xenon XP 1950 series area-imaging barcode scanners for high-performance 1D/2D barcode reading in retail and industrial settings.
• Honeywell Xenon XP 1950h / 1952h Healthcare Barcode Reader Honeywell Xenon XP healthcare barcode readers designed for clinical and laboratory use with disinfectant-ready housings.
• Honeywell Xenon XP 1952h-bf Battery-Free Barcode Reader Battery-free Honeywell Xenon XP 1952h-bf scanner for healthcare environments requiring always-available scanning.
• Honeywell Voyager Series Barcode Reader Honeywell Voyager series handheld barcode scanners for general-purpose 1D/2D barcode reading in retail and light industrial use.
• Honeywell Hyperion 1300g Linear Barcode Reader Honeywell Hyperion 1300g handheld linear barcode scanner for general-purpose industrial and retail scanning.
• Honeywell F780 Series Industrial Barcode Reader Honeywell F780 series industrial barcode readers designed for rugged manufacturing and warehouse scanning environments.
• Honeywell F780BT-GV Wireless Industrial Barcode Reader Wireless Bluetooth version of the Honeywell F780 industrial barcode reader for cable-free scanning on production lines and warehouses.
• Cino A570-GV Smart Barcode Reader Cino A570-GV smart barcode scanner for general industrial and retail barcode reading.
• Cino A778BT Wireless Barcode Reader Cino A778BT Bluetooth wireless barcode scanner for cable-free industrial and retail use.
• Cino PA670BT Bluetooth Barcode Reader Cino PA670BT Bluetooth barcode scanner for portable scanning in warehouses and field operations.
• Cino F560-GV Fixed-mount Barcode Reader Cino F560-GV fixed-mount barcode scanner for embedded scanning stations on production lines and kiosks.
• Koamtac KDC280 Series Smart Barcode Reader Koamtac KDC280 series compact smart barcode scanners for mobile and embedded scanning applications.
• ITS-8072 Fixed-mount Scanner ITS-8072 fixed-mount industrial barcode scanner for conveyor and production-line scanning stations.
• e-Lab Label Specialized Brady e-Lab label designed for laboratory and specimen identification, including use with cryogenic storage applications.
• Bio Laboratory Labels Brady bio laboratory labels for vials, tubes, and plates; engineered for use in freezers, autoclaves, and liquid nitrogen storage down to -196°C.
• Electronic Component Labels Brady labels designed for electronic component identification, including ESD countermeasure labels that protect static-sensitive devices during manufacturing and shipping.
• Heat-resistant ROM Labels (B727 / B724) Polyimide heat-resistant labels rated to withstand reflow soldering at up to 350°C for 80 seconds, used for PCB and component identification.
• General-purpose Laser Printer Labels General-purpose labels printed on laser printers for office and light industrial labeling applications.
• Wire Markers Brady wire marker sheets (sold per pack of 50 sheets) for identifying individual wires in panels, cabinets, and equipment.
• Cable Marking Labels Self-laminating Brady cable marking labels with clear protective overlaminate for durable identification of cables and wires in industrial environments.
• Security / Void Labels Tamper-evident Brady security labels that leave a 'VOID' pattern when peeled, used for asset protection and warranty sealing.
• WEEE / RoHS Labels WEEE and RoHS compliance labels used on electrical and electronic equipment to indicate compliance and recycling requirements.
• ICE-v1 Specimen Management Software Specimen management software from Brady for registering and tracking biological samples, integrating 2D barcode readers to record and retrieve samples in laboratory and biobank operations.
• S Series Tube Labeler Brady S Series semi-automatic tube and vial labeling equipment for laboratory and pharmaceutical sample labeling.
• BJ50LAB Semi-automatic Label Applicator Brady BJ50LAB semi-automatic label applicator for applying labels onto vials, cylinders, and similar laboratory containers.
• ELAB Label Printing System Integrated Brady ELAB label printing system that bundles hardware, software, and labels for end-to-end laboratory labeling workflows.
• Custom Label Creation and Application Outsourcing Service Bespoke label creation and contract label application services for OEM customers that need custom-formatted labels or outsourced label application for production runs.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Japan Brady Corporation (日本ブレイディ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2003Authorized distributor (正規代理店) of Japan Brady Corporation since company founding in October 2003. Offers over 800 types of Brady labels, printers, and accessories. Primary product line includes Brady thermal transfer printers (BBP12, BBP16, BMP series), specialized labels (polyimide, cryopreservation, cable marking), and label design software (CODESOFT).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zebra Technologies: Global leader in barcode printing, industrial thermal transfer printers (Zebra 105SLPlus, Xi4) and scanning solutions. Labeltec resells Zebra printers; comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping printer and scanner lines.
• Brady Corporation: Global manufacturer of identification solutions including the heat-resistant polyimide labels, cryo labels and printers that Labeltec distributes in Japan as the authorized Brady distributor. A broad incumbent whose product portfolio Labeltec resells.
• Epson (Seiko Epson): Major Japanese manufacturer whose TM-C7500 and TM-C3500 color inkjet label printers Labeltec distributes. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping color label printing solutions for industrial and commercial use.
• Brother Industries: Global manufacturer of portable and industrial label printers (PT-D series, TD-series) competing in the same portable labeling category as Labeltec's BMP21-LAB, BMP51, BMP71 and M710 offerings.
• Honeywell Scanning & Mobility: Manufacturer of Xenon XP and Voyager series 2D barcode readers that Labeltec resells. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial identification and data capture hardware.

Direct peers

• TSC Auto ID: Taiwanese manufacturer of desktop and industrial thermal transfer label printers competing with Brady BBP, Toshiba B-EV4 and other lines Labeltec distributes. Directly comparable as a printer OEM targeting similar industrial customers.
• SATO Holdings Corporation: Japanese-headquartered manufacturer of barcode label printers, RFID, and labeling solutions. Direct competitor to Labeltec in selling thermal transfer printers and identification products into Japan's electronics, retail and logistics customers.
• Toshiba Tec Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of barcode label printers (B-EV4, BV410T series) and point-of-sale solutions. Directly competes with Labeltec's printer offering in Japan and is a brand Labeltec actively distributes alongside Brady.
• Cino Group (Unitech): Taiwanese manufacturer of 2D area imaging barcode scanners (A570, A778BT, PA670BT, F560) that Labeltec actively resells into Japan. A direct peer in barcode scanner hardware sold to similar enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• Diagraph (ITW): Industrial marking and coding solutions provider offering labels, inkjet printers and applicators comparable to Labeltec's heat-resistant label and labeling equipment lines for manufacturing customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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