Labelix

What Labelix does

Labelink is a privately held North American packaging and labels manufacturer operating eleven production plants across Canada and the USA. The company produces pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, RFID labels and tags, folding cartons, business forms, publication printing, and marketing collateral. Its production capabilities include an in-house RFID programming laboratory for encoding and variable data serialization, a Prepress Approval Portal for digital proofing, and a sustainability materials portfolio spanning compostable, biodegradable, recyclable, and renewable options. The company has pursued an acquisition-led expansion strategy, most recently with the Litho Québec acquisition to deepen folding carton capabilities, alongside multi-state US expansion (Wisconsin, Virginia, Illinois).

Labelink serves more than 5,000 customers across at least seven verticals — food and beverage, nutraceuticals and supplements, cosmetics and personal care, chemical and industrial, pharmaceutical, transportation and logistics, and electronics and manufacturing. The facility base holds internationally recognized certifications including BRCGS (GFSI), GMI, UL (file LP 4002 at Granby), HACCP, GMP, FSC, APR-recognized materials, How2Recycle, and a Canadian Food Inspection Agency letter of no objection, collectively qualifying the company for regulated, brand-owner, and direct-food-contact applications.

The business operates a quote-based B2B model with pricing tailored to project specifications, volumes, and materials. Go-to-market combines inside sales driven by website quote requests, a One-Click-Transition onboarding service intended to ease supplier switching, and a Print Broker channel program for third-party resellers. Revenue is generated through custom manufacturing projects supplemented by RFID programming services and print brokerage, with the Litho Québec acquisition expanding the folding carton revenue base.

Name

Labelix

Legal name

Labelink Inc.

Website

https://labelix.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Labelink is a privately held North American packaging and labels manufacturer operating 11 plants across Canada and the USA, serving 5,000+ customers in food, pharma, cosmetics, chemical, and industrial sectors with labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, RFID, and folding cartons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging and Labels Manufacturing

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Cartons & Paperboard Packaging Converting (IMAMAHAB), Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Materials (labelstock, PSA labels, liners) (IMAMAHAE)

Keywords

• Pressure-sensitive labels
• Shrink sleeve packaging
• Flexible packaging manufacturing
• RFID labels and tags
• Folding cartons

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal (Anjou)

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Labels and Tags Manufacturing: Labelink manufactures and sells pressure-sensitive labels, RFID labels and tags, and security labels to a wide range of industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial chemicals. Revenue is generated through the production and sale of custom-printed labels, typically on a project-by-project basis with recurring customer orders.
2. Shrink Sleeves: Production and sale of shrink sleeve packaging (full-body, tamper-evident, recyclable, transparent with windows, holographic, premium with tactile finishes). Revenue is generated through custom manufacturing projects.
3. Flexible Packaging: Manufacturing and sale of flexible packaging solutions including pouches, sustainable packaging materials, compostable, biodegradable, and renewable options. Revenue from custom print production.
4. Folding Cartons: Following the acquisition of Litho Québec, Labelink has expanded into folding carton manufacturing, strengthening its full packaging portfolio.
5. RFID Technology Services: Labelink provides RFID encoding, programming, and variable data serialization services through its own laboratory, adding a technology services component to its revenue base.
6. Print Broker Services: Labelink operates as a print broker, facilitating print procurement for customers through its broker service, adding a services-based revenue stream.
7. Business Forms: Production and sale of cut sheet forms and business forms, serving administrative and operational needs of customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Labelink manufactures and sells custom labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, RFID labels and tags, folding cartons, business forms, and direct mail labels from 11 plants across Canada and the United States. The company complements its manufacturing with RFID encoding and variable data serialization services, print brokerage, strategic support services, and a prepress approval portal for customers in food and beverage, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.

Product overview

Labelink is a North American leader in packaging and labels, operating as a one-stop-shop solution provider with 11 manufacturing plants across Canada and the USA. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of labeling and packaging products including pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, RFID labels and tags, folding cartons, business forms, and marketing collateral. The product portfolio is complemented by strategic support services including print brokerage, prepress approval portal, and one-click transition services for new client onboarding. Recent expansion through the acquisition of Litho Québec strengthens their folding carton capabilities. The company also provides sustainable packaging solutions including recyclable, compostable, and renewable material options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pressure-Sensitive Labels Self-adhesive labels that can be applied to various surfaces without additional adhesives or heat. These are Labelink's primary labeling solution for customers across multiple industries.
• Shrink Sleeves Full-body shrink sleeve packaging that conforms to container shape when heated, providing 360-degree branding coverage and tamper-evident features for beverages, cosmetics, and other consumer products.
• Flexible Packaging Flexible pouches and packaging solutions made from films and materials that adapt to product shapes, including sustainable options such as compostable, biodegradable, and renewable materials.
• RFID Labels and Tags Radio Frequency Identification labels and tags for asset tracking, inventory management, supply chain visibility, and anti-counterfeiting applications, supported by Labelink's in-house RFID programming laboratory.
• Folding Cartons Folded cardboard packaging solutions for various industries, recently expanded through the acquisition of Litho Québec.
• Business Forms Cut sheet forms and business document printing solutions for various commercial applications, including custom cut sheet forms for business documentation and data processing needs.
• Direct Mail Labels Labels designed for direct mail and mailing applications for commercial customers.
• Publication Printing Printing services for publications including catalogs, magazines, and books.
• Marketing Collateral Marketing materials and printed collateral for brand promotion and communications.
• Security Labels Tamper-evident, anti-counterfeiting, and authentication labels incorporating features such as VOID films, holograms, fluorescent inks, and variable data printing for pharmaceutical, chemical, and high-value consumer products.
• Strategic Support Services Strategic consulting services including product reengineering, process optimization, on-site analysis, testing, implementation, and automation/integration project development.
• Print Broker Services Print procurement and broker services connecting clients with Labelink's printing and packaging solutions, also enabling third-party brokers to resell Labelink offerings.
• One-Click Transition Streamlined transition service for clients switching their label and packaging supply to Labelink, reducing friction during onboarding and migration.
• Prepress Portal Online portal allowing customers to review, approve, and manage prepress proofs digitally, streamlining the proofing workflow.

Quantifiable outcome

• A client experienced a 67% increase in productivity after migrating to thinner label materials, while also achieving full recyclability of the final packaging.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Hub Labels: US-based pressure-sensitive label converter specializing in short-run and digital labels for smaller brand customers. Comparable in core label capability, but smaller and more regionally focused than Labelink's broad NA platform.

Direct peers

• Hammer Packaging: Privately held North American printer producing labels, shrink sleeves, and folding cartons for premium consumer brands. Comparable to Labelink across labels, shrink sleeves, and folding cartons, with overlap in premium brand and F&B verticals.
• Multi-Color Corporation: Specialty label converter serving global premium consumer goods brands across wine & spirits, F&B, personal care, and household products. Directly comparable to Labelink in pressure-sensitive labels and shrink sleeves, with similar end-market mix and project-based B2B motion.
• WS Packaging: North American label converter producing pressure-sensitive labels, RFID tags, and folding cartons across multiple plants. Comparable to Labelink in product portfolio, RFID capability, and multi-plant NA operations.
• Fortis Solutions Group: North American label and packaging converter producing pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging for F&B, personal care, and industrial markets. Closely comparable to Labelink in product portfolio, customer verticals, and project-based sales model.
• Resource Label Group: Multi-site North American label converter offering pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and RFID, formed through a roll-up of regional printers. Closely comparable to Labelink's multi-plant, multi-format label platform and acquisition-driven growth strategy.
• Imprimerie l'Empreinte: Quebec-based commercial printer operating the Laval plant now under Labelink, focused on printing services for regional Canadian customers. Comparable as a regional printing peer with overlap in customer base and product format, though narrower scope than Labelink.
• Inland Label: North American pressure-sensitive label converter serving F&B, personal care, and industrial markets with multi-plant operations. Comparable to Labelink in product mix (primarily PSA labels), customer verticals, and multi-site NA footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive label materials and RFID solutions, serving retail, F&B, logistics, and apparel. Comparable to Labelink across core pressure-sensitive labels and RFID, with much larger scale, deeper R&D, and broader geographic footprint.
• CCL Industries: The world's largest specialty label company, operating across pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID, and healthcare packaging across global geographies. Direct overlap with Labelink in labels, shrink sleeves, and RFID, but at materially larger scale and with international reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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