Miniature scene of a label press printing B.C. Labelprint labels, with technicians checking colour

Capabilities

From trial runs to millions of labels

We run every major label printing system: digital presses for short runs and variable data, a 6-colour rotary press for mid-size runs, and a 10-colour flexo press for high volumes. Our pre-press team keeps colour consistent from run to run.

01 Pre-press
02 Printing
03 Finishing
04 Quality control

Step 1

Pre-press

Before anything goes on press, our design and pre-press team checks your files, adjusts the artwork so it prints well, makes the plates and sends a proof for your approval.

Prepress and label colour management

Prepress checks and prepares artwork for printing: bleed, image resolution, colour separation and distortion for shrink sleeves. We then proof for your approval and control colour by measuring against standards, so every run of your label matches.

File checkBleed, resolution, fonts and spot colours checked before work starts.
ProofA digital proof or a real proof on the material for approval.
Colour control on pressColour measured against the approved sample throughout the run.
Records for repeatsColour values and plates stored so the next run matches.

Step 2

Printing

We match the press to the job: digital for trial runs and variable data, rotary for mid-size runs that need crisp spot colours, and 10-colour flexo for long, repeat runs.

Digital label printing and variable data

Digital label printing prints straight from the file with no plates, so it suits short runs, test marketing and many versions in one order. B.C.'s digital presses print CMYK plus orange and green for a wider range of brand colours, add white ink for clear film and metallic stock, apply gloss or matte spot varnish on the same press, and print unique data on every label: serial numbers, barcodes and QR codes.

No platesPrints straight from the file with no plate cost, so short runs and test markets pay off.
Many versions in one orderSeveral flavours or languages in a single job.
Variable dataQR codes, serial numbers, barcodes and prize codes, unique on every label.
Wide colour rangeCMYK plus orange and green brings brand colours closer.
White ink on clear filmA white underlay on clear film and metallic stock keeps colours bright.
Gloss and matte spot varnishGloss and matte spot varnish on the same label, with no separate plate.

Print on demand

We print labels in the quantity each production run needs, reorder whenever you need them, with no plates and several designs in one job. Ideal for brands that launch often or don't want to hold label stock.

6-colour rotary label printing

B.C.'s rotary press prints 6 colours roll-to-roll with UV coating, lamination, adhesive deadening and rotary die-cutting inline. Jobs that need foil get it in a second pass. It gives crisp small text and spot colours, suiting medium runs such as cosmetic and supplement labels and labels with dense information.

Up to 6 coloursCMYK plus spot colours for dense, crisp brand colours.
Crisp small textFine lines and small type stay sharp, ideal for information-heavy labels.
Inline finishingUV coating, lamination, adhesive deadening and rotary die-cut in one pass.
Foil stampingFoil is added in a second pass, in register with the print.
Consistent colourColour is measured against the approved sample, so repeat orders match.
Right for medium runsLower unit cost than digital as quantities grow, without waiting for flexo-sized runs.

10-colour flexo label printing for high volumes

Flexographic printing is a continuous roll-to-roll process using rubber or photopolymer plates. It is fast and cost-effective at volume. B.C.'s 10-colour flexo press prints spot colours, coatings and die-cuts in one pass, ideal for pressure-sensitive labels and shrink sleeves in continuous production.

Up to 10 coloursCMYK plus Pantone spot colours in one pass, so brand colours match without CMYK mixing.
High speed for high volumesContinuous roll printing: the more you print, the lower the cost per label.
Consistent colour on every rollThe same colour from the first roll to the last, and from one order to the next.
Wide range of materialsPaper, PP, PE, PET and shrink film.
Cold foil and multilayerInline cold foil with no separate hot-foil die, plus multilayer labels.
All in one passPrinting, coating, foil and die-cutting in one run, saving steps and time.

Choosing a printing system by volume
Printing system	Best volume	Strengths	Example jobs
Digital	Short runs / test market	No plates, new artwork or variable data on every label, white ink on clear film	New products, many flavours, QR labels
Rotary	Medium	6 colours, crisp small text, UV coating, lamination and die-cut in one pass, foil stamping	Cosmetics, supplements
10-colour flexo	High / ongoing	High speed, cost-effective, consistent colour	Drinking water, home care, shrink sleeves

Step 3

Finishing

Foil, embossing, spot UV and shaped die-cuts add depth to a label. Many of them run inline with printing, so they add no extra step.

See all printing techniques

Step 4

Quality control

Every label is inspected during and after printing, and colour is measured against the approved sample, under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system, before it ships.

Full inspection system

Every label is checked during and after printing, so customers receive high-quality labels in every lot.

Inline high-speed camera inspectionEvery metre is checked during printing, not random samples.
Problems caught and fixed fastOperators are alerted at once to stop or adjust the press, so no whole roll or lot is lost.
Consistent quality on every labelMore accurate and consistent than manual checks, so faulty labels don't reach you.
Less waste, more outputFewer reprints, and presses can run faster without lowering the standard.
Inspection reportsDefect data is recorded for analysis and process improvement.

ISO 9001:2015
GHP
HACCP
CFO

See our standards

Want to see your label in 3D before you print?

See your label on real-looking packaging before you print. Just:

1Pick a pack and label type: front label, wrap-around or shrink sleeve
2Upload your artwork and choose a finish: gloss, matte, metallic or clear
3Turn it all the way round, then save a PNG

Try it with your label

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Sustainability

We measure our organisational carbon footprint to see where emissions come from and plan reductions systematically: energy use, less make-ready waste and material choices.

For brands with sustainability targets, we suggest options such as films that are easier to recycle, thinner materials and print-run planning that cuts waste.

For paper labels we offer FSC-certified paper (Forest Stewardship Council), which confirms the fibre comes from responsibly managed forests rather than illegal logging, helping brands meet the sustainable purchasing policies of retailers and consumers.

Organisational carbon footprint measured (CFO)

FSC-certified paper for paper labels

Less make-ready waste through print planning

Advice on easier-to-recycle materials