One of our label customers has created a new YouTube video giving a virtual tour of their entire facility! It showcases the picking of the apples to making the cider, beverage label application, and all the way to the loading … Read More “Beverage Label Application”
One Week Lead Time! – For Dairy
Great Lakes Label produces dairy labels with a one week lead time. This short lead time allows for lower inventory, saving thousands of dollars. This frees up valuable warehouse space that can then be used in other ways.
Motion Coat – #TechniqueTuesday
Motion Coat is an eye-catching technique that you can use on your label to create a high-quality look.
It adds dimension and texture to your label, which is the perfect way to fill the background of your label, which would … Read More “Motion Coat – #TechniqueTuesday”
Label Core – What is it? Learn Now!
Label Core:
The label core is the thick cardboard center of a label roll. It is like the center of a paper towel or toilet paper roll, but much sturdier. Different labeling systems require different size cores.
The most typical … Read More “Label Core – What is it? Learn Now!”
Extended Content Label – Behind the Scenes
An extended content label is a label that is printed to have two or more panels. They can then be opened up to reveal more information.
This print design gives you extra room to work with, without taking up that … Read More “Extended Content Label – Behind the Scenes”
Get Inspired: Landscape Label Designs
Need a new wine bottle label? A design for a can of coffee? No matter the product, landscape themed labels are a great choice.
Check out these designs for inspiration!
Everything about this Pinot Noir label is subtle … Read More “Get Inspired: Landscape Label Designs”
Direct Thermal VS. Thermal Transfer – What’s the Difference?
Are you unsure if Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer printing is the best choice for you? Are you confused about the difference, or if there is a difference between the two?
No worries!
These two printing methods have some similarities … Read More “Direct Thermal VS. Thermal Transfer – What’s the Difference?”
Label & Narrow Web – Economic Report Feature
Check out this economic report feature from Label & Narrow Web, written by Greg Hrinya on 07/13/2020:
Mid-Year Economic Report
Label converters and suppliers navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by COVID-19
Great Lakes Label, a converter based in … Read More “Label & Narrow Web – Economic Report Feature”
Cold Foil – Behind the Scenes
Facts about Cold Foil:
- must run at slower speeds due to curing
- accurate with color specificity
- the foil is a one time use
- must purchase foil and adhesive for process
- brilliant shine
Behind the Scenes – How it Works:
Clamshell Labels
At Great Lakes Label, we produce labels for a wide variety of different industries. They include food, beverage, industrial products, household products & cleaners, health & beauty products, warning labels, and more! One type of packaging label that is becoming … Read More “Clamshell Labels”