QSX Labels

What QSX Labels does

QSX Labels is a specialty and durable label printing facility founded in 1968, headquartered in Peabody, Massachusetts, and operating as part of Resource Label Group's national network of facilities across the United States and Canada. The company produces custom labels for challenging product and industrial applications across 14+ vertical markets, including pharmaceutical, medical devices, cannabis, food, beverage, beer, wine and spirits, chemical, industrial, electronics, nutraceuticals, beauty and personal care, and engineered products. Its primary differentiator is the ability to solve difficult label application problems requiring durability, regulatory compliance, and resistance to extreme environments.

The company operates a multi-product portfolio spanning standard label formats (pressure sensitive, cut and stack, extended content, shrink sleeve, RFID, NFC smart labels, promotional, sustainable, security, flexible packaging, folding cartons) and engineered products (UL and compliance labels, asset tracking, durable identification/nameplates, domed labels, graphic overlays, industrial durable labels, safety/warning labels, weatherproof labels, membrane switches, 3M VHB tape components, precision die-cut parts). Underlying technology includes flexographic, digital, digital hybrid, direct thermal, variable, and commercial lithographic printing, complemented by decorative embellishment capabilities (foil stamping, embossing, screen printing, custom die cut, coating). The EASESENTIALS digital tools suite manages ordering, artwork, reorders, and production tracking.

QSX Labels operates a sales-led, B2B go-to-market model with quote-based pricing, multi-year contracts, and direct engagement via phone and website quote requests. Revenue is generated from custom label printing projects across both large and small production runs. The company does not publicly disclose pricing, revenue, or ownership details. As part of Resource Label Group, QSX benefits from national-scale capabilities while maintaining a local-partner operational posture.

Name

QSX Labels

Legal name

QSX Labels

Website

https://qsxlabels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QSX Labels is a specialty label printing facility operating as part of Resource Label Group, producing custom and durable labels for challenging applications across pharmaceutical, medical, industrial, food, beverage, and consumer products markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Label Printing and Manufacturing

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Security, Tamper-Evident & Track-and-Trace Printing (IMALAKAJ), Label Stock, Inks, Coatings & Laminates (Materials Supply) (IMALAKAL), Pharmaceutical Labels & Patient Information Packaging (Labels, IFUs, Booklets) (IMALAIAK), Labeling, Coding & Serialization for Beverage Packaging (AFAFAJAL)

Keywords

• Custom label printing
• Specialty label manufacturing
• Durable industrial labels
• Flexographic printing services
• Packaging decoration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Peabody

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Label Printing: Revenue generated from printing custom labels for various applications including pressure sensitive, cut & stack, extended content, shrink sleeve, and other label types. The company offers both large run and small run capabilities with various customization options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

QSX Labels produces custom specialty and durable labels for challenging product and industrial applications. The company prints pressure-sensitive, cut & stack, extended content, RFID, NFC, promotional, shrink sleeve, security, and flexible packaging labels, plus premium decoration (foil stamping, embossing, screen printing, die cutting, coatings) and engineered durable products (UL/compliance labels, asset tracking tags, nameplates, membrane switches, domed labels, graphic overlays). It serves food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical device, cannabis, industrial, electronics, beauty, and chemical manufacturers through multiple printing technologies including flexographic, digital, digital hybrid, thermal, variable, and commercial lithographic.

Product overview

QSX Labels is a specialty label printing facility and part of the Resource Label Group family. The company operates as a multi-product portfolio offering both standard label types and engineered durable products, supported by multiple printing technologies (Flexographic, Digital, Digital Hybrid, Thermal, Variable, Commercial Litho), decorative embellishment services (Foil Stamp, Embossing, Screen Print, Die Cut, Coating), labeling equipment, and professional services including design, pre-press, compliance, and inventory management. The product portfolio spans decorative label solutions (Pressure Sensitive, Cut & Stack, Extended Content, RFID, NFC Smart Labels, Promotional, Shrink Sleeve, Sustainable, Security, Flexible Packaging, Folding Cartons, Printed Inserts) and industrial Engineered Products (UL/Compliance, Asset Tracking, Nameplates, Domed Labels, Graphic Overlays, Industrial Durable, Safety, Weatherproof, Membrane Switches, VHB Tape, Blanks). The EASESENTIALS Tools suite provides digital ordering and management capabilities. QSX Labels serves diverse markets including Food, Beverage, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Cannabis, Pharmaceutical, Health & Medical, Medical Devices, Beauty, Electronics, Chemical, Industrial, Household, and Nutraceuticals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pressure Sensitive Labels Pressure-sensitive adhesive labels that can be applied to surfaces without heat or water activation, suitable for various packaging applications across multiple industries.
• Cut & Stack Glue Labels Labels applied using glue adhesive, typically used for high-volume cylindrical containers.
• Extended Content Labels Labels with expandable panels that provide additional space for product information, instructions, or promotional content.
• RFID Labels Radio-frequency identification labels enabling tracking, inventory management, and smart product identification.
• Smart Labels (NFC) Near-field communication enabled labels that allow consumers to interact with products using smartphones for product authentication, information access, or engagement.
• Promotional Labels High-impact labels designed for promotional campaigns, seasonal products, and limited-time offers with attention-grabbing graphics and embellishments.
• Shrink Sleeve Label Printing Full-body label solutions that shrink to conform to container shapes when heat is applied, providing 360-degree branding coverage.
• Sustainable Label Products Eco-friendly label solutions including recyclable materials, biodegradable options, and environmentally responsible printing processes.
• Security Labels Anti-counterfeiting and tamper-evident labels designed to protect brand integrity and product authenticity.
• Flexible Packaging Flexible pouches and sachets for food, beverage, and consumer products with custom printing and barrier properties.
• Folding Cartons Printed paperboard cartons that fold flat for shipping and unfold for product packaging, used across multiple industries.
• Printed Inserts Custom printed paper inserts placed inside packaging to provide additional product information, instructions, or promotional materials.
• Foil Stamped Labels Premium labels featuring metallic foil accents created through heat and pressure application for enhanced visual appeal.
• Embossed Labels Labels with raised or recessed design elements creating tactile finishes and dimensional visual effects.
• Screen Print Labels Labels produced using screen printing technology for durable, high-opacity graphics suitable for challenging environments.
• Custom Die Cut Labels Precisely cut labels in custom shapes and sizes to meet specific design and application requirements.
• Engineered Durable Products Durable, high-performance labels designed for challenging applications requiring resistance to extreme conditions, chemicals, and prolonged outdoor exposure, including UL & compliance labels, asset tracking labels, nameplates, domed labels, graphic overlays, membrane switches, weatherproof labels, and industrial durable labels.
• Precision Die-Cut Parts and 3M VHB Tape Components Custom precision-cut components and die-cut adhesive tape components using 3M Very High Bond technology for industrial bonding applications.
• Label Applicators and Dispensers Automatic labeling machines and roll dispensers for high-speed, consistent application of labels to products and packaging.
• Variable Printers Printers capable of producing variable data labels with unique serial numbers, barcodes, or personalized content.
• Label & Packaging Design Services Creative design services for product labels and packaging graphics from concept through production-ready artwork.
• Pre-press Services Professional artwork preparation, proofing, and file preparation services ensuring print-ready files.
• Label Compliance and Quality Certification Services Expert guidance and quality management services ensuring labels meet regulatory requirements across different industries and markets.
• Label Inventory Management (VMI) Vendor-managed inventory programs ensuring consistent label supply and reduced stockouts.
• EASESENTIALS Digital Tools Suite of digital tools simplifying label ordering, artwork management, reorders, and production tracking processes.

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Resource Label GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQSX Labels is a part of the Resource Label Group family. This partnership provides national reach with local dedication, with locations throughout the US and Canada. Resource Label Group enables QSX Labels to provide capabilities expected from a national company while maintaining the touch and dedication of a local partner.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Label Technology Inc: US pressure-sensitive and specialty label converter serving food, beverage, nutraceutical, and industrial markets with flexo and digital presses. Closely comparable mid-market competitor to QSX in target verticals and technology mix.
• Smyth Companies: Mid-sized US label converter focused on prime labels with flexographic and digital capabilities. Directly comparable on technology stack, customization emphasis, and mid-market industrial/consumer customer base.
• WS Packaging Group: North American prime label and flexible packaging converter with multi-plant footprint serving consumer, healthcare, and industrial end markets. Direct overlap with QSX across pressure-sensitive, durable, and decorative label categories at comparable mid-market scale.
• Hammer Packaging: Privately held US label and packaging printer specializing in premium decorated labels (foil, embossing) for beverage and consumer markets. Highly comparable to QSX in decoration capabilities, customer verticals, and mid-market positioning.
• Fortis Solutions Group: US-focused pressure-sensitive and specialty label converter serving food, beverage, healthcare, and industrial markets. Closely comparable mid-market competitor with multi-plant footprint, flexo/digital technology stack, and engineered product capabilities that overlap directly with QSX's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive label materials and RFID, plus a sizable converted-products business. Competes with QSX across virtually every product category QSX serves, including RFID, durable labels, and specialty decoration, but at vastly larger scale and with vertically integrated material supply.
• Flexcon Global: US-based manufacturer of pressure-sensitive films, label stocks, and engineered coatings for durable and specialty applications. Comparable on engineered/durable labels and specialty adhesives, with greater scale on the materials side rather than converting services.
• CCL Industries: World's largest label converter with leading positions in healthcare, consumer, and specialty labels via CCL Label and CCL Healthcare. Directly comparable to QSX in healthcare/pharma, durable, and premium decoration labels, and a benchmark for what scaled specialty label consolidation looks like.
• Multi-Color Corporation: Large global label converter serving premium beverage, wine & spirits, and consumer products with premium decoration. Highly comparable to QSX on decoration (foil, embossing) and on wine & spirits and beauty verticals, with a more global footprint post-Platinum Equity acquisition.
• Resource Label Group: QSX Labels' parent platform and direct national network across the US and Canada. Operates the same label categories (pressure sensitive, shrink sleeve, RFID, durable/engineered) at much greater scale and geographic breadth, and competes with QSX for the same kinds of customers while also being the source of QSX's national reach advantage.

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

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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