Custom Labels and Tags Designed for Your Business
IBC provides custom label and tag printing solutions for businesses of all sizes, from small and medium-sized companies to Fortune 500 enterprises. Whether you need product labels, barcode labels, industrial identification tags, or high-volume production labels, we help you find the right combination of printing technology, materials, and finishing options for your application.
Since 1993, IBC has helped businesses improve product identification, labeling, inventory management, and traceability. Our experience spans a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, wood products, food and beverage, retail, consumer packaged goods, and logistics.
As a full-service solutions partner, we offer more than printed labels. We can help you select the right materials, improve barcode readability, integrate labels with your existing systems, and determine whether outsourcing label production or printing in-house is the most cost-effective approach.
From short runs to millions of labels, IBC helps you get the right labels for your application.
Custom Labels and Tags for Every Application
IBC can help develop labels and tags for product identification, branding, inventory control, shipping, and automated production processes.
Custom Product Labels
Create professional product labels that communicate your brand, product information, and required identification details. Options can include full-colour graphics, custom shapes, specialty materials, and finishing options.
Barcode & QR Code Labels
Improve product identification and scanning accuracy with labels designed for retail, distribution, manufacturing, warehousing, and inventory management. We can help ensure that barcode requirements are considered during label design and production.
Industrial Labels & Tags
Identify products, materials, equipment, and work in progress with labels and tags suited to demanding operating environments. Material selection depends on exposure to moisture, abrasion, temperature, chemicals, and other application-specific conditions.
Wood Products Labels & Tags
IBC offers identification solutions for lumber, plywood, OSB, veneer, and other wood products. Our wood products labels and tags support scanning, inventory management, production tracking, and product traceability.
Packaging & Shipping Labels
Produce labels for cartons, cases, pallets, and finished goods. Solutions can support order identification, shipping, warehouse handling, and distribution workflows.
Variable-Information Labels
Labels can include information that changes between products or production runs, such as serial numbers, batch codes, dates, product identifiers, and barcodes.
Choosing the Right Label Printing Method
Different printing methods offer different advantages. The right option depends on order quantity, number of colours, artwork changes, label material, and the total cost of producing and managing your labels.
IBC can help you compare printing options to find the best fit.
Flexographic Printing
Best for high-volume production runs.
Flexographic printing uses printing plates to transfer ink onto label material. Although plate preparation creates an upfront cost, flexo can deliver a lower cost per label when producing large quantities of the same design.
It is often a strong option for repeat orders, established product lines, and businesses with consistent label requirements.
Digital Label Printing
Best for short runs and multiple designs.
Digital printing eliminates the need for conventional printing plates, reducing setup costs and making it easier to produce smaller quantities or change artwork between jobs.
It is useful for businesses managing multiple SKUs, seasonal products, frequent design changes, or new product launches.
Industrial Inkjet Printing
Best for printing colour labels on demand.
Industrial colour inkjet printers allow businesses to print labels in-house using compatible label stock. This can provide flexibility when label quantities vary or product information changes frequently.
Depending on the printer and materials, businesses can print full-colour graphics, product information, and variable data as needed.
Thermal Transfer Printing
Best for barcodes, text, and variable information.
Thermal transfer printing uses a ribbon to transfer ink onto a label. It is widely used for product identification, inventory labels, shipping labels, and industrial applications.
Standard thermal transfer printing is generally monochrome, making it suitable for black barcodes and text rather than full-colour product graphics.
Hybrid Printing Solutions
Best for combining print quality, flexibility, and cost control.
Some applications benefit from combining printing methods. For example:
- Flexo + thermal transfer: Pre-print fixed colour artwork, then add changing barcodes or batch information.
- Digital + industrial inkjet: Combine outsourced digital label production with in-house printing for selected products or changing requirements.
Hybrid approaches can help businesses balance the cost advantages of pre-printed labels with the flexibility of on-demand printing.
Not sure which printing method is right for you? IBC can help evaluate your order quantities, artwork, label specifications, and production workflow.
Label Materials, Finishes & Customization
The right label involves more than the printed design. Material, adhesive, finish, and construction all affect performance.
IBC can help you select label and tag options based on the product, application environment, and printing requirements.
Available options may include:
- Paper and synthetic label materials
- Permanent and application-specific adhesives
- Custom sizes and die-cut shapes
- Full-colour and single-colour printing
- Barcode and variable-data printing
- Protective coatings and compatible finishes
- Specialized tags for industrial and wood products applications
Finishing options can include foiling, embossing, die-cutting, and coatings, depending on the printing process and material selected.
Material and finish recommendations should be based on the actual application, including the surface being labeled, environmental exposure, and expected service life.
More Than Printing: A Complete Labeling Solution
Ordering custom labels is only one part of a successful labeling process. Businesses also need labels that work with their printers, applicators, scanning systems, and software.
IBC can help bring these components together.
Custom Labels, Tags & Consumables
Source labels and tags designed for your application, including barcode and product identification requirements.
Barcode Printers & Ribbons
Select compatible printers, labels, and ribbons for reliable in-house printing and consistent output.
Print-and-Apply Automation
For production environments, IBC offers labeling equipment that can automatically print and apply labels to products, cases, or pallets.
Barcode Verification
Readable barcodes are essential for reliable scanning. IBC can help businesses evaluate barcode quality and identify potential printing or labeling issues.
Software & System Integration
Where required, IBC can help connect label printing with product databases, inventory systems, and production workflows to reduce manual entry and improve data consistency.
Ongoing Support
IBC can assist with equipment selection, implementation, troubleshooting, and ongoing labeling requirements.
By bringing consumables, equipment, and integration together, IBC helps customers manage their labeling processes through one solutions partner.
Why Choose IBC for Label & Tag Printing?
Experience Since 1993
IBC has decades of experience helping businesses with barcode labeling, product identification, and data collection.
Solutions for Businesses of All Sizes
We support small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, and organizations with complex labeling requirements.
Multiple Printing Options
We help evaluate flexographic, digital, thermal transfer, and other suitable printing technologies based on your needs.
Application-Focused Recommendations
We consider label material, adhesive, barcode requirements, print method, and operating environment—not just the artwork.
One-Vendor Convenience
IBC can support your broader labeling workflow with custom labels, printers, ribbons, scanners, applicators, and integration services.
Long-Term Partnership
As your operation grows or your labeling requirements change, IBC can help you reassess your process and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
Request a Custom Label or Tag Quote
Whether you need full-colour product labels, industrial barcode tags, high-volume pre-printed labels, or a complete labeling solution, IBC can help you determine the best approach.
To get started, tell us about:
- Your label or tag dimensions
- Required quantities and expected order frequency
- Artwork and colour requirements
- Label material and adhesive needs
- Barcode or variable-data requirements
- The surface or environment where labels will be used
- Whether labels will be applied manually or automatically
Our team can review your requirements and help identify a suitable printing method, material, and production approach.
Contact IBC about Custom Labels or Tags