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Self-adhesive labels for every market
At Macfarlane Labels we produce versatile labels for every application, including health and beauty, food, household goods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.
Our knowledge and expertise in labelling ensure that every single label we produce is of the highest quality, using the latest innovation in technology and techniques. Our capabilities are endless, and we’re here to help take your brand to the next level.
Our expertise enables us to consistently satisfy our customers’ requirements and is enhanced by our in-house studio and repro facilities which supply all our printing plates, allowing us to respond immediately to customers’ requests.
The industries
Perfect labelling for the beverage industry
In a heavily saturated market it’s more important than ever that your beverage labelling stands out from the crowd. Our printing techniques allow us to help make your brand stand out, with a high variety of finishes and high-quality materials available.
We offer labelling solutions for all areas of the beverage industry, including specialist high-end and award-winning labelling for the Beers, Wines and Spirits industry.
Stand out in the health and beauty market
Our expertise in materials, finishes and adhesive options allow for us to tailor labels to suit a variety of environments commonly associated with health and beauty products without compromising on the level of design.
The variety of self-adhesive labels we offer enables us to serve multiple products across a wide range of sectors in the Health and Beauty market, including:
Shampoos & Conditioners
Handwash & Soaps
Bath & Shower Gels
Perfumes
Creams & Moisturisers
Aromatherapy Oils
Vitamins
Dental (Mouthwash)
Hair Colourants
Deodorants
Cosmetic / Make-up Wet Wipes
Durable labels for Household Goods
Labelling for household goods require that extra level of durability to protect them against chemicals and the environments they’re often situated in.
We offer a wide range of printing techniques best suited for this area of labelling and have years of expertise behind us, allowing us to print labelling for products across a wide range of sectors in the household goods market, including:
Washing Tablets, Liqui-Tabs, Gels & Liquids
Fabric Conditioners
Bleach
All Purpose Cleaners
Antibacterial Sprays
Disinfectants
Floor Cleaners
Fabric and Upholstery Cleaners
Washing Up Liquid
Wet Wipes
Labelling for the Food Industry
The food industry is one of the most fast-paced, requiring short lead times on high-quality label designs that provide products with a stand-out shelf appeal.
Our labelling solutions for the food industry are endless, from digital printing and high-quality finishes to reseal-it® labelling to maintain product freshness. We create labels for the following sectors within the food industry:
Bakery e.g. Biscuits, Cakes, Bread items
Meat Products e.g. Sliced Ham, Sausage Rolls
Cooking Ingredients e.g. Spice Jars, Cooking Oils
Cheese
Pasta and Rice
Sauces e.g. Condiments, Cooking Sauces
Crisps, Nuts and Snacks
Desserts e.g. Jelly Pots, Yoghurts, Fruit Pots
Confectionery
Accredited labelling for Pharmaceuticals
Certificated to ISO:15378 (Packaging Materials for Medicinal Products), our pharmaceutical labels are subjected to no less than 15 quality inspections during their manufacture.
We offer bespoke printing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry including the following:
Braille Labels
Peel and Read
Tamper Evident
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Our Printing Capabilities
We understand that every label is unique, and each customer has varied requirements. We have the capabilities to offer the following printing processes:
UV Flexo
Our UV Flexo process allows us to deliver superior quality labels in up to 10 colours, combined with the other capabilities listed below. Utilising the latest HD plate technology and servo drive presses, we can ensure your brands are perfectly presented.
Die Cutting
The rotary die cutting process allows us to create bespoke label shapes for your products. Our advanced machine specifications allow for multiple die-cuts in a wide range of materials.
Digital
We manufacture the highest quality digitally printed labels for all your short and medium run needs.
Screen Print
High opacity screen printing allows us to create premium “no label look” products giving unique shelf appeal.
Varnish
We can provide numerous options including gloss, matt & satin applied in both full and spot coverage as well as other specialist varnishes such as fluorescent, tactile and overprintable.
Foiling
High-quality foil printing application enhances your product to ensure it stands out from the competition.
Peel and read coupons
Where space can be limited, peel and read coupons allow for additional detail.
Lamination
Our lamination process allows us to apply protective over-laminate films or create multi-layer labels.
Braille print
We can apply Braille print to your label enabling product identification for visually impaired consumers.
Embossing
This printing technique will give your labels a premium look creating areas of depth and texture allowing your product to stand out from the crowd.
Print on Reverse/Adhesive
We can produce reverse printed labels where the print is on the underside or the adhesive of the label.