Living in a Material World: New Material Data Sheets

As part of our ongoing effort to provide you, our customers, with the tools necessary to build the best labels for the job, we are proud to have material data sheets available for our UL Recognized Component materials. These materials and final constructions have been tested and quarterly audited by UL to meet their stringent UL 969 guidelines for safety… read more →

The Write Stuff: Handwriting on Labels

The Write Stuff: Handwriting on Labels
If you plan on handwriting on your labels, choosing the right material can go a long way towards improving your success. Here are some tips to help you keep your favorite pen's ink on the label instead of your sleeve: Determine what is an acceptable dry time--are you looking for something that's almost instantly drying or are no smudges after… read more →

Successful ISO 9001:2008 Audit

Continuing our ongoing commitment to quality, Coast Label passed it's most recent ISO Surveillance Audit. Conducted on February 26th by Alliance International Registrar, LLC, the audit extensively examined the current quality system and procedures in place at Coast Label. Our team is proud to announce that no issues of non-conformance arose during the process, and that our commitment to quality… read more →

Label Matrix Reloaded: Now a 3M Select Converter

Coast Label Company is proud to announce that we have been upgraded to 3M Select Converter status. This recognition reflects our team's specific product training coupled with the large volume of 3M materials that Coast Label handles and converts each year. If you have questions regarding materials or specific applications, please contact our team of label application specialists. read more →

Cool Solutions: Freezer-Grade Labels

Cool Solutions: Freezer-Grade Labels
Whether you call them stickers, decals or labels, the problem is the same: when the mercury goes far enough south, things just don't want to stick anymore. Enter Coast Label's freezer grade solution. Using special cold temperature formulated adhesives, we can design a label construction that works specifically for you. Have something that's going in your grocers freezer--we have an… read more →

Introducing the new Coastlabel.com

Introducing the new Coastlabel.com
"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." -Walt Disney   Forever moving forward, the team at Coast Label Company is proud to launch our newest website refresh. Built on a robust new technology framework and complete with a fresh new look, we feel this site… read more →

Coast Label Wins Proforma Centurion Award

Coast Label Company was recently recognized by Proforma for year-over-year sales growth in excess of $100,000.  Proforma is a Cleveland, Ohio based franchisor with annual sales of business printed products approaching $400 Million.  Proforma is the second largest distributor of business printed products in the U.S. and Canada, with more than 750 offices in virtually every state and province. Proforma… read more →

100% On-Time Delivery with Zero-Problem Orders

100% On-Time Delivery with Zero-Problem Orders
The Corporate Sourcing Department of Curtis 1000, a national provider of business printed products and print management services, recently recognized Coast Label Company for outstanding performance as a supplier.  Coast Label scored 100% for on-time delivery, while reducing delivery lead times by 15%.  Additionally, Coast Label scored a perfect zero percent for orders with customer dissatisfaction. Curtis 1000 is a… read more →

Coast Label expands UL Labels’ Materials Selection

Coast Label expands UL Labels’ Materials Selection
Coast Label Company recently became approved to manufacture UL Recognized Components with six additional base materials and an additional protective polyester overlamination material.  The materials include synthetic paper, white polypropylene (BOPP), and white and matte silver polyester (PET) - all with a range of high-performance adhesives.   Avery Dennison manufactures the newly approved materials, and they are stocked locally for next-day… read more →

Recognized as Best Managed Company in winning Major Trade Association Award for the Fourth Time

Recognized as Best Managed Company in winning Major Trade Association Award for the Fourth Time
Coast Label Company was recognized by The Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) as one of this year’s winners of the Eugene Singer Award for Management Excellence.  The award was presented at the closing banquet of TLMI’s annual Converter Meeting held in Phoenix, Arizona. One of TLMI’s highest honors, this award recognizes excellence in business management.  The Singer Award is… read more →

Coast Label becomes ISO 9001:2008 Certified

Coast Label Company has been certified to meeting ISO 9001:2008 standards. ISO is the globally recognized standard for quality systems. The certification was awarded after an extensive review of its processes and an audit by third party registrars. Coast Label Company passed the first time with no corrective action required. Coast Label CEO Craig Moreland said, "We are proud to… read more →

Appointed as “Choice Converter” for 3M

Coast Label Company has been appointed as a "3M Choice Converter" by virtue of the specific product training that the company‟s manufacturing and sales personnel have completed, combined with the large volume of 3M materials that the company converts each year. Craig Moreland, President of Coast Label, said, "3M is well known for their worldwide expertise in high performance label… read more →

Coast Label Receives Environmental Certification

Coast Label Receives Environmental Certification
Coast Label Company has been awarded L.I.F.E.® (Label Initiative for the Environment) certification from the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI), the industry’s U.S. trade association. The Project LIFE program was developed to assist TLMI members in finding cost-effective ways to reduce their companies' environmental footprint. L.I.F.E.® addresses four key elements of the industry: clean production, energy and greenhouse gases, product and environmentally preferable materials… read more →

Coast Label recognized as Best Managed Company

Coast Label Company was recognized by The Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) as this year’s winner of the Eugene Singer Award for Management Excellence in the small company category. One of TLMI’s highest honors, this award recognizes excellence in business management The Singer Award is given annually to four narrow web converting companies; each company within a certain sales range category. Craig… read more →

Additional Short Run Digital Printing Capability

Coast Label Company has extended its service offerings with the addition of short run digital printing capability. According to Coast Label President, Craig Moreland, "We have seen an increased demand for short-run digital printing, which allows us to do rapid prototypes for long-run clients. We are excited about the addition of this new capability, which supports our position as a full-service one-stop shop… read more →

Coast Label wins World Label Award

Coast Label wins World Label Award
Coast Label Company has won a World Label Association award in an annual international label competition. In order for companies to participate and win, their entry has to win a prize in their own local label awards competition first. Each association then selects entries for the WLAA from their nominated or winning entries. Coast Label Company was selected in the category of "Flexography,… read more →

First Place label award with Flexography Entry

Coast Label Company won three awards,
including first place in the annual competition of the industry trade group Tag and Label
Manufacturers Institute (TLMI). The number of companies and entries increased in 2006, with 51 companies (44 North American and 7 international) submitting 278 entries, 239 of which were North American. Coast Label won first place in the “Flexography, line & screen/tone, prime”… read more →