Capabilities
Star Label Products was founded in 1972. In the 50+ years since our launch, we have worked hard to improve the label manufacturing process, develop an extraordinary customer service reputation, and build a versatile range of capabilities.
Today, with a state-of-the-art 37,000 square foot facility and 10 printing presses, we can offer a wide variety of printing capabilities.
Flexographic Printing
Flexography utilizes a flexible relief plate to transfer ink to printable substrates in a rotary process. Flexography can be used with virtually any substrate, from paper and metallic films to plastic and other types of synthetic materials.
We also specialize in UV flexography. UV flexography is identical to standard flexography, with the exception that it uses ultraviolet (UV) cured ink, as opposed to standard water-based ink, to expedite the curing process. We can print in up to 12 colors with our flexography presses.
Digital Label Printing
Digital label printing is ideal for a number of applications, allowing for specialized, small-run jobs at unsurpassed levels of quality. It rivals the finest offset or UV flexo printed products and can be supplied in any shape, type of paper, or film substrate.
Extended Content Labels
Commonly used for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic products, extended content labels provide a second layer of printable space on a label. When a product has small packaging, such as a pill bottle, an extended content label can double or triple the space for important ingredient, nutritional, and dosage/usage information to be printed.
Star Label manufactures extended content labels with a variety of materials.
Name Plates
At Star Label Products, labels are not the only thing we manufacture. We also manufacture custom name plates. Our name plates are crafted of top quality durable materials and are available in a wide range of dimensions.
Embellishment Techniques
Star Label Products aims to provide brands with the latest in embellishment technology so that their products have the striking textural and visual finishes that they deserve.
Product labels with a tactile or specialty finish stand out from the rest and will practically beg consumers to pick the product up for consideration.
Printed Tags
Tags offer a dimension of strength and application that a pressure sensitive label does not. If a printed tag is the right choice for your product, Star Label Products will provide the solution.
Custom Flexible Packaging
Star Label Products is one of a few label manufacturers to have market share in the Flexible Packaging arena. We provide customers with “Co-Packer Ready” printed flexible packaging roll stock. This means that we will do all of the printing in-house and then rely on a co-packer to form & fill the finished pieces of packaging. We have a broad directory of co-packers that we can recommend and put you in touch with.
Thermal Printing / Laser / Dot Matrix
When a label requires specific information that is different from each and every label in the roll, the application of variable information printing is the answer. Such information can include a “best by” date or consecutive alphanumerical coding.
Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable Solutions
Protecting the environment through sustainability is important to us at Star Label, and we have been taking steps to make our processes, and by extension your labels, more environmentally friendly.
To reduce our energy consumption and carbon footprint, we upgraded our lighting system to 100% LED and built air circulation systems that use our machinery, rather than new energy, to heat our facility. We also work hard to reduce the scrap we produce.
Metallic Foil Labels
We specialize in creating stunning, high-quality labels printed on a variety of foils to suit your specific needs. Our advanced printing technologies and wide range of metallic substrates ensure that your product packaging not only stands out on the shelf but also delivers durability, reliability, and a premium finish.
Bopp Labels
Star Label Products recommends using BOPP (biaxially-oriented polypropylene) labels when your product requires a solution that prioritizes crisp print quality, excellent durability, and a premium aesthetic finish. This makes BOPP labels ideal for high-impact shelf presentation across a massive range of industries, including craft beverage, food packaging, cosmetics, and health and beauty.
“No Label” Look
We offer premium clear labels, designed to give your product a seamless, sophisticated appearance, known as the “No Label” look.
Additional Capabilities
- Flat Bed UV Screen Printing
- Stork UV Rotary Screen Printing up to 5 Colors
- Printed Tags
- Name Plates
- Foil Hot Stamping
- Cold Foil Stamping
- Embossing
- Combination Printing
- Sequential Numbering & Bar Coding
- Adhesive Printing
- Pattern Coated Adhesives
- Specialty Indicator Inks
- Custom Die Cutting
- Laminating
- Slitting
- Sheeting
- Fanfolding
- Prototyping
- Resealable Labels
- Instant Redeemable Coupon (IRC) Labels
- 100% Defect Detection Label Inspection
To learn more about our capabilities, discuss your upcoming project and which capabilities it will require, or request a quote, contact Star Label Products today.
Frequently Asked Questions: Production & Printing Capabilities
Q. How do I know whether Digital or Flexographic printing is right for my product line?
A. It generally comes down to your run size and total number of SKUs:
- Digital Printing: Ideal for short-to-medium runs, multiple product variations (like flavor or scent SKUs), and fast-turnaround product launches. It eliminates plate costs and allows variable data printing.
- Flexo Printing: Best for high-volume runs where per-label unit economics are critical. Flexo supports specialized embellishments like up to 12-color UV printing, inline foil stamping, and custom tactile finishes.
Pro Tip: If you’re launching a product line with 5 different scents at 1,000 labels each, Digital keeps startup costs low. If you’re running 250,000 identical labels, Flexo gives you the lowest price per unit.
Q. What are your Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs)?
A. We are a custom manufacturer and do not print single labels or sample-only orders. Minimum quantities and pricing depend on label size, material, print method, and finishing requirements. Most first orders start in the few-hundred-dollar range or higher. Contact our customer service team for a tailored quote based on your exact specifications.
Q. Can you help us pick the right material for harsh environments (refrigeration, moisture, oils)?
A. Yes. Label failure (peeling, smudging, or bubbling) usually stems from pairing the wrong material or adhesive with the environment. We engineer labels for specific end-use conditions—including freezer/cold storage, shower environments, direct oil exposure, and outdoor UV exposure. We guide you through selecting paper, synthetic BOPP, metallic films, or clear “no-label look” stocks with permanent or removable adhesives.
Q. How does Star Label manage color consistency across repeat orders and multiple SKUs?
A. We utilize standardized press profiling, spectral color matching, and strict quality control checks at every phase of production. Whether you reorder digital labels three months later or run a massive flexo job across multiple press channels, our pre-press and pressroom teams match tolerances against approved master proofs to maintain brand uniformity across your entire portfolio.
Q. What regulatory standards and compliance requirements do your labels support?
A. We produce labels and flexible packaging suitable for regulated consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical industries, including:
- Indirect Food Contact Labels: Facestocks, adhesives, and inks compliant with applicable FDA regulations for indirect food contact are available on request. We supply supporting documentation from our material suppliers.
- UL Recognized Constructions: We print on UL Recognized label materials for equipment nameplates, ratings plates, and safety markings. Recognition is specific to the combination of facestock, adhesive, ink, and print method, and to the surface it gets applied to and the conditions it sees. Tell us the substrate you’re labeling and the temperature and exposure range, and we’ll pull the right construction from our approved stocks. Substituting material on a UL job means re-verifying against the file, so we confirm construction before every run.
- Extended Content / Multi-Layer: Solutions for required drug facts, ingredients, multi-lingual text, or regulatory warnings without taking up valuable primary package real estate.
Q. What are your standard lead times, and do you support inventory management or blanket orders?
5-7 business days from proof approval to shipment. We frequently beat it.
Here’s how that breaks down:
- Proof: sent within 1-2 business days of receiving your artwork. This happens before the production clock starts, since we can’t begin until you approve.
- Printing: 1-3 business days from proof approval, depending on order size and complexity.
- Finishing and packing: 2-3 business days.
- Transit: varies by destination and carrier. Most domestic ground shipments arrive within 1-4 business days of leaving our facility.
Your dedicated customer service representative will keep you informed at every step.
In addition, we do offer inventory management through blanket orders for qualified customers and orders.