Imprints, Inc.

What Imprints, Inc. does

Imprints, Inc. (DBA: Imprints Label & Decal) is a privately held, owner-operated custom label and decal manufacturer founded in 2000 and headquartered in Oro Valley, Arizona, with primary production in Tucson, AZ and a secondary office in Florida. The company operates with a 2-5 person team (owner Steve and assistant Marissa, holding a combined 30+ years of label industry experience) and produces nine product categories: tamper-evident security labels, custom asset/inventory labels, bike registration labels, equipment and tool labels, self-laminating calibration labels, retro-reflective labels, hard hat labels, parking permit decals, and golf cart/ATV/UTV registration permits.

The core technology is in-house thermal printing using high-quality resin ribbons with weather and chemical resistance, combined with UV protective lamination and a range of adhesive systems including aggressive and super-aggressive "pit bull" adhesives. Specialized substrates include VOID/OPEN tamper-evident materials, destructible reflective materials, and engineering-grade retro-reflective sheeting. Sequential numbering and barcoding are included at no additional charge on most product lines, with no setup or die-cutting fees on stock items.

Commercially, Imprints runs a one-time-purchase, direct-sales model with no online ordering — customers initiate orders via phone or email and speak directly with the owner. There are no minimum quantity requirements, but order-level minimums of $100-$125 apply; most orders ship within 2-3 days of proof approval. The customer base is a horizontal long tail spanning industrial/commercial (mining, landscaping, environmental services, audio production), government/municipal (police departments for asset tags and bicycle registration), and workplace safety buyers, with no disclosed anchor accounts or recurring contracts.

Name

Imprints, Inc.

Legal name

Imprints

Website

https://imprints.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Imprints, Inc. is a privately held, owner-operated custom label and decal manufacturer founded in 2000, serving industrial, government, and commercial buyers across the United States with low-minimum, fast-turnaround thermal-printed labels produced in-house.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Label Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

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), Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)

Keywords

• Custom label printing
• Tamper evident labels
• Asset tracking labels
• Thermal printing services
• Reflective decals

Headquarters

HQ city

Cottonwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Label and Decal Production: One-time purchase of custom-printed labels, decals, and stickers with no minimum quantity orders but minimum charges per order. Revenue generated from product sales with pricing based on material, size, quantity, and customization requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Imprints manufactures custom-printed labels, decals, and stickers using in-house thermal printing with high-quality resin ribbons and optional UV lamination. Products span tamper-evident security labels, asset/inventory labels, equipment and tool labels, self-laminating calibration labels, hard hat labels, parking and vehicle registration permits, and reflective decals. Orders are placed by phone or email directly with the owner, with no minimum quantity requirements and most orders shipping within 2-3 days of proof approval.

Product overview

Imprints, Inc. is a custom label and decal manufacturer specializing in low minimum quantity orders with fast turnaround times. The company operates as a single unified product line focused on specialty labels and stickers, with nine distinct product categories: Tamper Evident Security Labels (for security seals and warranty tags), Asset/Inventory Labels (custom fixed asset and inventory tracking labels), Bike Registration Labels, Equipment & Tool Labels (weatherproof decals), Self-Laminating Calibration Labels (with protective clear flaps), Reflective Labels (retro reflective for high visibility), Hard Hat Labels (custom printed for safety equipment), Parking Permit Decals, and Golf Cart/ATV/UTV Registration Permits. Most products are printed in-house using thermal printing technology with resin ribbons, though certain specialized jobs may be outsourced to preferred suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tamper Evident Security Labels Security labels that leave a visible VOID pattern (orange VOID/OPEN, white VOID polyester, silver VOID, checkerboard, or destructible reflective) when removed, designed to prevent unauthorized access and indicate tampering. Supplied on rolls with optional sequential numbering or barcoding at no extra charge, in stock sizes such as 2x1 and 1-3/8x3/8.
• Custom Asset/Inventory Labels Custom fixed asset and inventory labels printed on aggressive adhesive vinyl, silver mylar, or super aggressive 'pit bull' adhesive vinyl, with optional UV lamination for outdoor use. Sequential numbering or barcoding included at no extra charge, with no setup charges and pricing from $150 to $450 on 2x1 or smaller labels.
• Bike Registration Labels Custom printed bicycle registration permit labels on UV laminated aggressive adhesive vinyl or UV laminated reflective material, weather and chemical resistant. Die cut to any shape or size with no set-up charges, sized 2x1 or smaller, priced from $150 to $450 for reflective variants.
• Equipment & Tool Labels Weather and chemical resistant equipment and tool labels with aggressive or super aggressive 'pit bull' adhesives and UV laminate protection for harsh environments and outdoor exposure. Die cut to any size or shape; UV Laminated Vinyl priced $125-$400 and UV Laminated Pit Bull Adhesive or Reflective priced $150-$450 on 2x1 or smaller labels.
• Self-Laminating Calibration Labels Custom self-laminating labels printed on durable vinyl with an attached clear flap that protects handwritten or printed information from exposure or cleaning. Available in various sizes, colors, and as perforated sheets or individual pieces.
• Reflective Labels Retro reflective labels and decals printed on high quality engineering grade retro reflective material with outdoor UV protective lamination. Can be printed and die cut to any shape or size, and glows when illuminated.
• Hard Hat Labels Custom printed reflective or vinyl hard hat labels, stickers, and decals. Custom printed to any shape or size, laminated with UV protective coating for outdoor durability and chemical resistance. Custom quoted based on individual requirements.
• Parking Permit Decals Custom parking permit decals for inside and outside window applications. Available in vinyl, VOID tamper evident, and reflective materials in various sizes, shapes, and colors; smaller sizes up to 2 priced $100-$850 and larger sizes up to 3.5 priced $150-$1300, with a $100 minimum charge.
• Golf Cart, ATV/UTV Registration Permits & Labels Custom printed registration permit labels for golf carts, ATVs, UTVs and other vehicles requiring yearly registration. Printed on weather resistant UV laminated vinyl or reflective materials with sequential barcoding or numbering included. Minimum order charge of $125.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most orders ship in 2-3 days once proof is approved
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• Wasp Barcode TechnologiesminorOthersReferral partner for barcode scanners, label printers, and inventory tracking software. Contact Ray Whitlock at Wasp Barcode Technologies for complementary products and services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Coast Label Company: Custom label converter producing barcode, asset, and specialty industrial labels with short-run flexibility. Comparable low-MOQ custom model serving equipment and inventory use cases.
• Identification Systems Group (ISG): Network of identification product manufacturers offering labels, tags, and decals with durable and tamper-evident options. Comparable customer base of industrial, government, and asset-tracking buyers.
• Metalcraft Inc. Manufacturer of custom identification products including metal and printed asset tags, barcode labels, and tamper-evident security labels for asset tracking — directly overlapping Imprints' core product categories.
• Industrial Photo, Inc. US-based custom manufacturer of asset tags, equipment plates, and identification labels. Comparable to Imprints in low-volume custom runs, durability-focused materials, and industrial/government end-use.
• LabelTac: Specialty manufacturer of industrial visual labels, pipe markers, and equipment labels including reflective and durability-focused products. Overlaps with Imprints on weather/chemical-resistant equipment decals.
• General Label: Custom label manufacturer producing durable, weather-resistant, and specialty labels including tamper-evident and reflective options for industrial customers.
• Nameplate and Label: Custom label and nameplate manufacturer offering durable, weather-resistant identification products. Closely overlaps Imprints on equipment labels, asset tags, and specialty industrial decals.

Broad incumbents

• Brady Corporation: Large incumbent in identification and safety solutions offering labels, tags, and tamper-evident products across global industrial, government, and electronics markets. Competes broadly with Imprints' product categories as part of a much wider portfolio.
• CCL Industries: Global specialty label and packaging conglomerate with operations across multiple label verticals. Competes broadly with Imprints in industrial and specialty label applications.
• Avery Products (Avery Dennison): Major label manufacturer offering printable and specialty labels across consumer and industrial channels. Relevant as a broad incumbent in the same label category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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