Spectrim Label

What Spectrim Label does

Spectrim Label is a privately-held custom label printing company headquartered at 3345 North Service Road, Unit 103, Burlington, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1984. The company designs and produces custom printed and blank labels on rolls and sheets for food and beverage, health and beauty, safety, industrial, meat and poultry, bakery, school, and golf-club customers, with capabilities spanning digital printing for short runs (no plates or die costs), thermal transfer and direct thermal printing for variable data, and traditional printing for large-volume production. Its product catalog includes Custom Printed Labels, UL/CSA-authorized Safety Labels, Laser Sheets, Barcode Labels, Asset Labels, Nutrition Facts Table (NFT) and Ingredient Labels, Digital Labels, Cover Up Labels, Window Decals, Shipping Labels, Made in Canada Labels, TDG Labels, Self-Laminating Labels, Tags, and Printers & Supplies; the company also provides in-house label design services with digital proofs and design fine-tuning.

The company's revenue mechanics are built on quote-based, unit-priced custom orders placed via website contact form or direct phone, supplemented by one-time sales of blank laser/inkjet sheets, hardware resale (printers, ribbons, software), and design-as-a-service fees. Customer acquisition is direct, with no intermediaries or transactional e-commerce on the site. Differentiation rests on a UL Authorized Label Supplier status (PGAA.LP1678), CSA Group distributor authorization, 40+ years of operating history, in-house design capability, and memberships in the Baking Association of Canada and Meat & Poultry Ontario — credentials that matter for the safety- and food-compliance sub-verticals but that do not, by themselves, confer software, data, or platform advantages.

Spectrim operates from a single Burlington facility, serves primarily Ontario-based buyers, and is privately held with no disclosed investors, parent entity, headcount, or revenue figures. There is no public ticker, no funding history, no mergers or acquisitions, no leadership changes on record, and no social-media presence in the source data. Operating geography remains domestic Canadian, with cross-border or international sales not indicated.

Name

Spectrim Label

Legal name

Spectrim Label

Website

https://spectrimlabel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spectrim Label is a privately-held, Burlington, Ontario-based custom label printer founded in 1984 that produces custom and blank labels on rolls and sheets — including UL/CSA-authorized safety labels — for food, beverage, health and beauty, industrial, meat, bakery, school, and golf-club customers across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Label Printing & Manufacturing

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Pressure-Sensitive Labels (PSL) (IMALAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Functional Labels (Linerless, RFID/NFC, Braille, Smart) (IMALAKAK), Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM), Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)

Keywords

• Custom label printing
• Safety warning labels
• Barcode labels
• Laser label sheets
• Nutrition facts labels

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Custom Label Printing: Production and sale of custom printed labels for various industries including food, beverage, health & beauty, safety, and industrial products. Supports both large volume runs of several thousand labels and cost-effective short digital runs.
2. Blank Laser/Inkjet Sheets: Sale of blank or preprinted label sheets for customers to print themselves, including various standard label sizes.
3. Printers and Supplies: Sale of thermal transfer and direct thermal printers along with ribbons, blank/preprinted labels, and print software.
4. Label Design Services: In-house design services for creating new label designs or revising existing ones, with digital proofs provided.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Spectrim Label is a print company located in Burlington, Ontario that produces custom printed and blank labels on rolls and sheets for food, beverage, health and beauty, safety, and industrial products. The company offers both large volume production runs and cost-effective short digital runs, using digital, thermal transfer, and direct thermal printing technologies. They also provide in-house label design services and are authorized to produce UL labels and distribute CSA labels for safety certifications.

Product overview

Spectrim Label is a custom label printing company located in Burlington, Ontario, with over 40 years of experience producing custom printed and blank labels on rolls and sheets. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of label products including Custom Printed Labels (for food, beverage, health & beauty, safety, and industrial products), Safety Labels (UL/CSA authorized), Meat Labels, School Labels, Golf Labels, Canada Labels, Laser Sheets, Barcode Labels, Asset Labels, NFT & Ingredient Labels, Digital Labels, Cover Up Labels, Window Decals, Shipping Labels, Made in Canada Labels, TDG Labels, Self-Laminating Labels, Tags, and Printers & Supplies. The company also provides In-House Label Design services. They specialize in both large volume runs of several thousand labels and cost-effective short digital runs, with capabilities including thermal transfer and direct thermal printing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Printed Labels (Product Labels) Custom labels available in any shape, size, material, adhesive, and color for food, beverage, health and beauty, safety, and industrial products. Supports both large volumes (several thousand) and short digital runs.
• Safety Labels (UL/CSA) UL authorized and CSA distributed labels that identify hazards, instructions, certifications, and specifications for industrial and safety product manufacturers.
• Laser Sheets Blank or preprinted label sheets for laser and inkjet printers, available in a full range of standard sizes, materials, adhesives, and shapes.
• Barcode Labels Retail and shipping barcodes including UPC-A, EAN-13, Code 39, Code 128, ITF-14, and QR Codes.
• Asset Labels Variable information labels with part/serial numbers and barcodes for asset management and inventory tracking.
• NFT & Ingredient Labels Printed Nutrition Facts Tables for food and beverage products, which can be combined with ingredients and barcodes for food product compliance.
• Digital Labels Full color labels and short runs produced via digital printing with no plates or die costs required.
• Cover Up Labels Labels designed to hide unwanted print and make corrections without requiring a complete rerun.
• Window Decals Double-sided and clear static cling labels for application to the inside of windows.
• Shipping Labels Custom preprint shipping labels with company name and logo, plus standard shipping box labels.
• Made in Canada Labels Stock or customizable Made in Canada labels in rectangle or circle formats for products sold in Canada.
• TDG Labels Standard 4" x 4" Transportation of Dangerous Goods labels for compliant shipping.
• Printers & Supplies Thermal transfer and direct thermal printers, ribbons, blank/preprinted labels, and print software for customer in-house printing.
• Self-Laminating Labels Labels with a clear protective flap for handwritten or printed content, protecting against oil, solvents, water, and abrasion.
• Tags Paper hang tags for retail, Tyvek tags for heavier duty use, and poly and aluminum tags for outdoor applications.
• Meat Labels Custom labels for meat and poultry products for branding, nutrition facts tables, ingredients, barcodes, food claims (organic, gluten free), packaging, pricing, coupons, and sealing.
• School Labels Visitor identification labels (2.5" circles) with school name and logo for security, plus stickers for school spirit, recognition awards, and accident/injury awareness.
• Golf Labels Custom labels for identifying golf clubs and shoes with club logos and member names, featuring built-in laminating flap protection.
• In-House Label Design Professional label design and revision service creating new label designs or revising previous ones using print knowledge to ensure appealing, functional, and cost-effective designs, with digital proofs provided before production.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UL (Underwriters Laboratories)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpectrim Label is an authorized UL label supplier, allowing them to produce UL-certified labels for safety products. This partnership is critical for serving industrial and safety product customers who require UL certification on their labels.
• CSA Group (Canadian Standards Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpectrim Label is an authorized distributor of CSA labels, enabling them to provide CSA-certified labels for products sold in Canada requiring Canadian safety standards compliance.
• Baking Association of CanadaminorOthersSpectrim Label is a proud member of the Baking Association of Canada, supporting their food labeling business for bakery and baked goods products.
• Meat & Poultry OntariominorOthersSpectrim Label is a member of Meat & Poultry Ontario, supporting their meat and poultry labeling solutions for Ontario-based producers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive label materials and finished labels serving retail, food, and industrial markets. Comparable as a major label industry player but focused on labelstock materials and high-volume label production rather than small custom runs.
• Multi-Color Corporation: Global label solutions provider serving premium consumer products including wine, spirits, food, and personal care. Comparable as a pressure-sensitive label converter but operates at enterprise scale with much broader geographic reach.
• CCL Industries: World's largest specialty label company serving consumer products, healthcare, and industrial markets globally. Comparable as a pressure-sensitive label producer but operates at massive scale across hundreds of facilities versus Spectrim's single location.

Direct peers

• Smyth Companies: Custom label and packaging printer serving consumer goods, food & beverage, and industrial markets. Comparable as a multi-vertical custom label converter offering digital and flexo printing capabilities.
• Hub Labels: Custom pressure-sensitive label converter serving food, beverage, and industrial markets in North America. Comparable as a custom label specialist with flexible run sizes and similar vertical exposure.
• Fortis Solutions Group: Custom label and packaging converter serving food, beverage, automotive, and industrial customers across North America. Comparable as a multi-vertical custom pressure-sensitive label producer with similar short-run/long-run flexibility.
• SheetLabels.com: Online retailer of custom and blank laser/inkjet label sheets. Comparable to Spectrim's laser sheet product line but operates exclusively through e-commerce versus quote-based sales.
• North American Label: Custom label converter serving food, beverage, and consumer products in North America. Comparable as a mid-sized custom label specialist with similar multi-vertical focus and flexible production capabilities.
• Resource Label Group: Multi-vertical custom label manufacturer serving food & beverage, industrial, and consumer products in North America. Directly comparable as a custom label converter offering pressure-sensitive labels across multiple end markets with similar SMB and mid-market customer orientation.
• Online Labels Inc. E-commerce-focused custom and blank label retailer offering laser sheets, thermal labels, and custom printed labels online. Comparable as a custom label provider but with a fundamentally different digital-first go-to-market motion versus Spectrim's quote-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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