by Sam Coldwell | Oct 6, 2023 | Asset Labels, ultra tough labels
What are your standard sizes? Our standard sizes for Asset Labels include 30mm x 15mm, 40mm x 20mm, and 50mm x 20mm, which have remained popular over time. However, we offer full customization for Asset Labels and other label types. Whether you need Promotional...
by Sam Coldwell | Sep 29, 2023 | industrial labels
When it comes to ensuring safety, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs in industrial facilities, one often overlooked but vital aspect is pipe marking. Custom Labels will explore why pipe marking is so crucial and how it can make a significant difference in your...
by Sam Coldwell | Sep 22, 2023 | Asset Labels, custom labels, QR Code Asset Labels, Tough labels
Occasionally, we receive feedback from our customers about labels not adhering as expected to their assets. While this is a rare occurrence, it’s crucial to understand the reasons behind it and learn some tips to ensure the best label adhesion. In this guide, we...
by Sam Coldwell | Sep 12, 2023 | custom labels, custom-printed labels, Product labels
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) updates its food allergen and information technical guidance for labelling. The update will affect how food businesses should use Precautionary Allergen Label (PAL). The PAL will remain non-mandatory, but the FSA stated that its use can...
by Sam Coldwell | Sep 5, 2023 | custom labels, Product labels
In the UK there are no standard rules for producing environmental labels or making environmental claims so the industry is open to a wide range of company produced standards that allow claims to be made which are not always backed up in statistical data. The...
by Sam Coldwell | Aug 29, 2023 | Cable labels, calibration labels, custom labels, equipment labels, Hospital Labels, Trauma Team Labels
In a manner parallel to many other industries, the medical equipment sector is in the midst of a sustainability transformation. Regrettably, stringent regulations contribute to a relatively gradual pace of change within this industry compared to others. Nonetheless,...
by Sam Coldwell | Aug 23, 2023 | custom-printed labels, QR Code Asset Labels
Bar and QR codes have seemingly spread to every aspect of modern life, but this ubiquity is not an absolute necessity. MIT scientists have pioneered an innovative concealed tagging system called BrightMarker. This cutting-edge technology involves integrating...
by Sam Coldwell | Aug 18, 2023 | Asset Labels, Barcode labels, custom labels, equipment labels, industrial labels, Labels, Tough labels
In an era of extensive data, where brands are increasingly expected to deliver product information in an simple and accessible manner. This applies to both consumers seeking information about specific products and retailers aiming to enhance efficiency through...
by Sam Coldwell | Aug 9, 2023 | Asset Labels, Barcode labels, calibration labels, custom-printed labels, Equipment Labels, QR Code Asset Labels, Tough labels, ultra tough labels
The UK battery factory, part of Tata’s plans to invest £4 billion in producing batteries for Jaguar Land Rover’s electric vehicles, is poised to involve AESC, a battery manufacturer under Chinese ownership. Despite concerted efforts by Tata and government...
by Adam Long | Jul 31, 2023 | Asset Labels, Barcode labels, Cable labels, calibration labels, custom labels, Equipment Labels, Hard Hat Labels, Labels, QR Code Asset Labels, ultra tough labels
The owner of Jaguar Land Rover (Tata) has agreed to build a new factory near Bridgwater, Somerset. Tata has stated that 4 billion pounds will be invested in the site, which is planned to be production ready by 2026. The factory will be a large part of the Gravity...
by Sam Coldwell | Jul 20, 2023 | Asset Labels, custom labels, custom-printed labels, Hospital Labels, ultra tough labels
The quality of health data plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional support to patients, and this relies heavily on a company’s hardware assets and the overall health of its equipment. Unfortunately, the National Health Service (NHS) faces a significant...
by Adam Long | Jun 20, 2023 | Asset Labels, Tough labels
Glastonbury Festival starts this Wednesday 21st June at Pilton, in Somerset. Those lucky enough to get a ticket will be able to enter the festival at around 9 am and can look forward to seeing Elton John’s last-ever show on Sunday night. Elton has confirmed that he...
by Sam Coldwell | Jun 8, 2023 | Asset Labels, Tough labels, ultra tough labels
In the world of construction, managing assets efficiently and maintaining control over equipment and materials is crucial for project success. However, construction sites often present challenging environments, with a myriad of hazards and constant movement of...
by Sam Coldwell | May 25, 2023 | Asset Labels, Barcode labels, QR Code Asset Labels, Tough labels, ultra tough labels
In today’s fast-paced world, labels and tags play a crucial role in various industries, providing essential information, branding, and organization. The adhesive used on these labels is often an unsung hero, ensuring they stay securely attached to surfaces under...
by Sam Coldwell | Apr 27, 2023 | Asset Labels
King Charles will be crowned King alongside the Queen Consulate during an extravagant ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6th weekend. This will start a whole weekend of events, including a coronation concert at Windsor Castle on the Sunday. This is said to be...
by Adam Long | Apr 18, 2023 | Barcode labels
A couple of weeks ago, the barcode turned 50 years old. They have become instantly recognisable and are seen in almost every single aspect of day-to-day life. Examples of this are in hospitals, on every single item that we see and purchase in our supermarkets, on...
by Sam Coldwell | Apr 13, 2023 | Asset Labels, Barcode labels, QR Code Asset Labels, Tough labels, ultra tough labels
UV inks have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their ability to provide high-quality, durable prints. Unlike traditional inks, UV inks are cured using ultraviolet light, which allows them to dry instantly and form a solid bond with the substrate. This...
by Sam Coldwell | Apr 4, 2023 | Asset Labels, Labels, QR Code Asset Labels, Tough labels, ultra tough labels
We asked the new AI ChatGPT today what exactly were asset labels and why they’re used and we’ve got to say its a pretty well-rounded reply. Thanks, ChatGPT Asset Labels and Tags: What Are They and Why Do You Need Them? Asset labels and tags are used to...
by Sam Coldwell | Mar 30, 2023 | Asset Labels, Labels, QR Code Asset Labels, Tough labels
One of Unilever’s products, Persil is adding accessible QR codes (AQR), developed with Zappar. The QR will be added to a range of packs. The AQR codes aim to provide access to the full product information to the UK’s 2 million blind or partially sighted. The QR code...
by Adam Long | Mar 6, 2023 | custom-printed labels, Disposable Labels, Product labels
Some of the UK’s leading supermarkets are stepping up in their attempts to reduce plastic packaging waste on everyday commodities. This is vital in helping to reduce carbon output; something that Custom Labels regards as very important moving forward. Tesco has agreed...
by Sam Coldwell | Mar 2, 2023 | Asset Labels, Barcode labels, QR Code Asset Labels, Tough labels
Qualcomm is a company bringing data processing and intelligence via cloud edge convergence. With billions of smart connected devices at the edge, utilizing our One Technology Roadmap, leading wireless connectivity, high performance, low power computing, and on-device...
by Adam Long | Feb 15, 2023 | Barcode labels, QR Code Asset Labels
The traditional Royal Mail Stamp had a deadline of 31st January 2023 before they were no longer to be accepted as a form of payment/to select the service type. From this date, if a letter is sent with one on then they will pick up on this and issue a surcharge which...
by Sam Coldwell | Feb 8, 2023 | custom labels, industrial labels, Tough labels, ultra tough labels
A new scheme plans to upgrade the old and inefficient heat networks in England and Wales helping to reduce emissions and household bills. The upgrades will affect 100,000 homes and will reduce their energy use with heating network companies able to apply for funding...
by Sam Coldwell | Jan 25, 2023 | calibration labels, industrial labels, Thermal Transfer Printers
In January 2021, UKAS announced that it was rebranding and changing its website and logo. This rebrand includes changing the accreditation logos its clients use. Why has UKAS decided to rebrand? As the UK’s only National Accreditation Body, UKAS is driven by a clear...
by Sam Coldwell | Jan 20, 2023 | Asset Labels, Barcode labels, custom labels, custom-printed labels, Equipment Labels, Labels, Product labels, QR Code Asset Labels, Test Labels, Uncategorized
The government has announced plans to extend the use of current CE marks for a further two years. The Business secretary Grant Shapps stated that firms were to be given extra time to apply for the new product standards marking, which will replace the EU equivalent CE...
by Sam Coldwell | Jan 12, 2023 | Asset Labels, Equipment Labels, Hard Hat Labels, ultra tough labels
The UK-based company measurable.energy has recently raised £4.5 million of funding to support their research in smart power outlet business. Initial Estimates show a single high-density commercial building could save £115,000 by installing 5,000 of...
by Sam Coldwell | Jan 5, 2023 | Asset Labels, custom-printed labels, industrial labels, QR Code Asset Labels, Tough labels, ultra tough labels
During 2022 a record number of public electric car chargers as the race continues to expand the fast-growing and lucrative market. Another 8700 chargers were installed in the UK bringing the total to 37,000 according to Zap-Map. The 30% year-on-year increase is...
by Adam Long | Dec 2, 2022 | Asset Labels, custom labels, custom-printed labels, Tough labels, ultra tough labels, Uncategorized
A new study by Peugeot UK has revealed which Christmas markets are the most accessible if you own an EV car. Peugeot included the top 14 Christmas markets in the UK within their findings The survey looked at a couple of factors – firstly, how many public charging...
by Sam Coldwell | Nov 15, 2022 | Cable labels, custom labels, custom-printed labels
What should you look for when you’re looking to identify a cable product? There are several pieces of information that will be shown on a cable label to help you with identification. These include: A manufacturer’s name shown as a company logo or name printed onto the...
by Sam Coldwell | Nov 10, 2022 | Tough labels, ultra tough labels
Automotive labels serve the purpose of displaying company name, cost, technical data, component information and other specifications on automobiles. These labels must withstand high temperatures, as they are required to cope with engine conditions and exposure to...
by Sam Coldwell | Nov 4, 2022 | Asset Labels, Barcode labels, custom labels, Hospital Labels, industrial labels, QR Code Asset Labels
At Custom Labels we’re always looking for ways to improve our customer’s online experience. Whether that’s with our clean and consistent branding across the site and marketing material, with our Basic product Designer that allows a customer to quickly and simply...
by Adam Long | Oct 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Custom Labels Ltd have confirmed that they will sponsor the local football team Middlezoy Rovers, and this was publicly announced on 25/10/2022. Custom Labels are proud to be putting funding back into a local community that has provided the business with valued...
by Sam Coldwell | Oct 14, 2022 | QR Code Asset Labels
eCommerce had been steadily rising, but the pandemic took online shopping to new levels. Unfortunately, this has created an ideal channel for counterfeiters. Globally, counterfeiting, including online and in-store purchases, are predicted to exceed £2.5 Trillion in...
by Adam Long | Oct 4, 2022 | custom labels, custom-printed labels, Labels, QR Code Asset Labels, Uncategorized
What is a QR Code and how do they work? Although to many, they may seem like a recent invention, QR codes have been around for more than 25 years. The QR, or ‘Quick Response’ code is an adaptation of a standard barcode but allows more data to be interpreted...
by Adam Long | Sep 16, 2022 | Asset Labels, custom labels, Labels, personalised labels, Tough labels, Uncategorized, Warranty Void Labels
Apple announced this year’s new range of smartphones at their ‘Far Out’ developers conference on September 7th. This includes four new devices; named, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Each device has varying release dates and this...
by Sam Coldwell | Sep 7, 2022 | Asset Labels, Barcode labels, custom-printed labels, industrial labels, Product labels, Uncategorized
With more and more people looking to shop more sustainably and ethically, many are finding a barrier when trying to decode what all the product labels actually mean. Products display labels such as green, eco-friendly or fairly made, so its no wonder shoppers are...
by Sam Coldwell | Aug 30, 2022 | Blank labels for thermal transfer, Disposable Labels, industrial labels, Labels, Product labels, Thermal Transfer Printers
Many EU countries have announced changes to rules food manufacturers must follow on product labelling as the Ukraine war puts pressure on sunflower oil supplies. Food companies selling any products that require a change of label ingredients used in the product will...
by Sam Coldwell | Aug 22, 2022 | custom labels, Labels, QR Code Asset Labels
Part way through 2020 & during the global pandemic, food and drink establishments began to open again with heightened restrictions to try to limit the spread of Covid-19. This included having a limited amount of people on each table; no condiment bottles left on...
by Sam Coldwell | May 27, 2022 | Asset Labels, Barcode labels, custom labels, Tough labels, Uncategorized
On Sunday the Premier League season concluded with Manchester City winning the Premier League title in dramatic fashion. Incredibly, they came back from two goals down; this included scoring three goals within just a five-minute spell at The Etihad. German midfielder...
by Sam Coldwell | May 6, 2022 | calibration labels, Labels, Test Labels
Fully Customisable Calibration Labels At Custom Labels Ltd we have over 20 years of experience in producing customised calibration/PAT testing labels. These are required by electrical testing companies and for any business wishing to regulate accuracy and quality in...
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