ETIQ'LYON - Fabricant d'étiquettes & Matériel d'étiquetage

What ETIQ'LYON - Fabricant d'étiquettes & Matériel d'étiquetage does

ETIQ'LYON is a French family-owned manufacturer of custom adhesive labels and distributor of labeling equipment, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Caluire-et-Cuire within the Lyon metropolitan area. Operating as a private SARL with a 400,000 EUR share capital and approximately 6-12 employees, the company produces blank and printed adhesive labels using digital printing (a large-capacity toner press installed in 2022), thermal transfer, and inkjet technologies, complemented by an integrated in-house prepress (PAO) design service. Its product range spans blank labels in rolls and sheets across diverse materials and adhesives, printed labels with variable data, barcodes, QR codes, magnetic labels, vitrophanie (window stickers), and specialty finishes, alongside distribution of thermal label printers as a TSC GOLD certified partner, NiceLabel design software, Inkanto thermal transfer ribbons, and OPEN/TOWA manual labeling equipment. A sister brand, Birdie, has been operationally merged at the same site since 2006, providing lamination, encapsulation, and finishing services.

The company serves customers across food and beverage (primary), cosmetics and perfumery, hygiene and health, transport and logistics, and industrial sectors, with named clients including Exertis Azenn (a 10+ year account consuming 2 million labels annually), specialty coffee brand Loutsa (11 boutiques in Lyon and Paris), and various SMEs (Maison Antoine, AMA, Champagne Bulle). Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-by-project pricing with a minimum order of 45 EUR HT, combining one-time custom orders, recurring label purchases, hardware sales (printers and consumables), and software licensing for NiceLabel. Go-to-market is direct and relationship-led, with named sales contacts (Tristan Genin and François Seiller), supported by participation in industry trade shows (Sirha, CPRINT) and membership in UNFEA (the national adhesive label manufacturers' union). The company holds Imprim'vert, FSC, REACH, and RoHS certifications, positioning it for compliance-sensitive segments including food traceability, cosmetics, and healthcare, with geographic focus on Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and metropolitan France.

Name

ETIQ'LYON - Fabricant d'étiquettes & Matériel d'étiquetage

Legal name

SARL ETIQ'LYON

Website

https://etiqlyon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ETIQ'LYON is a French family-owned manufacturer of custom adhesive labels and distributor of labeling equipment (printers, software, consumables), serving food/beverage, cosmetics, logistics, and industrial clients across metropolitan France since 1982.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adhesive Labels Manufacturing

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM), Sustainable Labels, Adhesives & Inks (Wash-Off Labels, De-inkable Inks, Low-VOC) (IMALAMAJ), Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD), Thermal & Label Printers (HDACAEAC)

Keywords

• Adhesive label manufacturing
• Thermal transfer printing
• Label design software
• Manual labeling equipment
• Label printing consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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

Revenue model

1. Adhesive label manufacturing and sales: Design, manufacture and sale of custom adhesive labels - both blank and printed. Includes rolls, sheets, various finishes (matte, glossy, transparent), variable data printing, barcodes, QR codes, magnetic labels, and specialty finishes like dorure (gold stamping). Revenue from one-time orders and recurring purchases.
2. Printer equipment sales: Distribution of thermal label printers (TSC certified GOLD partner) and autonomous labeling stations. Sales of printer equipment with installation and training services.
3. Label design software distribution: Reseller and installer of NiceLabel software licenses. Provides software consultation, installation, training, maintenance and updates.
4. Thermal transfer consumables: Sale of thermal transfer ribbons and films (Inkanto brand). Wax, wax-resin, and resin formulations for various printing applications.
5. Manual labeling equipment: Distribution of OPEN manual labelers and TOWA labeling pliers. Associated stamps and inks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ETIQ'LYON designs, manufactures and sells custom adhesive labels (blank and printed) in rolls and sheets using digital and thermal transfer printing, while also distributing labeling equipment (TSC thermal printers, NiceLabel software, Inkanto thermal transfer ribbons, OPEN manual labelers) and offering integrated PAO/prepress design services. The company serves multiple industries including food and beverage, cosmetics, healthcare, transport and logistics, and industrial manufacturing with traceability, regulatory compliance and brand identification needs.

Product overview

ETIQ'LYON is a manufacturer of blank and printed adhesive labels, distributor of labeling equipment (printers, software, consumables), and provider of manual labeling tools, operating as a family business since 1982. Its core product range consists of two main lines: (1) blank labels in rolls (including inkjet-compatible) and sheets, available in diverse materials (thermal, vellum, coated, synthetic) and adhesives; and (2) printed labels covering color, black & white, variable data/numbered, barcode & QR code, coupon/booklet/dry-peel, magnetic, and window-sticker (vitrophanie) formats. The company complements its label portfolio with distribution of TSC thermal printers (certified GOLD partner), NiceLabel label design software, thermal transfer ribbons (Inkanto brand), and OPEN manual labelers (DLC series). A sister brand, BIRDIE, provides lamination and finishing services. The company also offers PAO (prepress) services and turnkey autonomous printing stations for traceability applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIRDIE: Specialized brand for lamination, counter-gluing, and finishing services for printed materials including photographs, posters, and graphic works. Operated by the same group entity.

Products and services

• Blank Adhesive Labels (Étiquettes vierges) Blank adhesive labels sold in rolls (including inkjet-compatible rolls) and sheets, available in a wide range of materials (thermal, vellum, coated, synthetic, detectable, soluble, food-grade) and adhesives (permanent, removable, reinforced, freeze-resistant), with standard and custom die-cut formats for businesses across food, logistics, and industrial sectors.
• Custom Printed Adhesive Labels (Étiquettes imprimées) Custom-printed adhesive labels in rolls or sheets including color and black & white printing, variable/incremented/numbered data, barcodes and QR codes, coupon/booklet/dry-peel multi-page labels, magnetic labels for warehouse rack marking, and window stickers (vitrophanie). Printed on-demand with no format or quantity constraints.
• Thermal Label Printers & Autonomous Printing Stations Distribution of TSC thermal label printers (as a certified GOLD partner) and autonomous/semi-autonomous labeling stations offered as turnkey solutions, including hardware selection, installation, operator training, and maintenance contracts for industrial customers.
• NiceLabel Label Design Software Reseller and installer of NiceLabel barcode and RFID label design and management software with web-based label edition, user rights management, database connectivity, and cloud label access. Scales from 5 to thousands of users. Includes consultation, installation, training, maintenance, and updates.
• Manual Labeling Tools (ÉTIQUETEUSE MANUELLE DLC) OPEN-brand manual labelers and TOWA manual labeling pliers for imprinting dates (DLC/DLUO), lot numbers, and codes on products. Includes single-line, multi-line, alphanumeric, and numeric models with friction advancement and automatic silicon support separation, plus associated label formats and ink pads.
• Thermal Transfer Ribbons and Films (Inkanto) Thermal transfer ribbons and films in wax, wax-resin, and resin grades, distributed under the Inkanto brand. Compatible with all flat-head and near-edge printers on the market. Three families: Wax, Wax-Resin, and Resin for vellum, coated papers, synthetics, and textiles.
• BIRDIE Lamination and Finishing Services Lamination, encapsulation (plastification), counter-collage, and finishing services for printed materials including photos, posters, panels, and graphic artwork under the BIRDIE sub-brand. Operated by the same group entity from the shared Caluire-et-Cuire site.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour manufacturing and delivery for custom labels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BirdiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Sister company specializing in lamination, counter-collage, and finishing services. Joined ETIQ'LYON group in 2001, sharing facilities at Caluire-et-Cuire since 2006. Offers visual communication supports, advertising posters, panels, and marketing materials.
• NiceLabelcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in barcode and RFID labeling solutions. ETIQ'LYON distributes, installs, and provides training and maintenance for NiceLabel software. Web interface allows label management from remote sites with user rights management and database connections.
• TSC (Thermal Smart Control)coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified GOLD partner of TSC thermal label printer manufacturer. Provides best market prices, priority access to new products, and comprehensive printer solutions.
• InkantocoreTechnology or IntegrationMost complete thermal transfer ribbon and film range on the market. Three families: Wax, Wax-Resin, Resin for various printing needs including vellum, coated papers, synthetics, and textiles.
• UNFEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion Nationale des Fabricants d'Etiquettes Adhésives - professional union grouping adhesive label manufacturers and suppliers since 1970. ETIQ'LYON is a labeled member with 6 core values: listening, skills development, environmental awareness, networking, limiting environmental impact, and ethical work practices.
• OPEN GlobalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReference brand for manual labelers. OPEN offers a wide selection of manual labeling devices with various printing capabilities including date, DLC, lot numbers.
• TOWAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManual labeling plier distributor. TOWA labelers facilitate manual label application with friction advancement and automatic silicon support separation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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