No, we are a label manufacturer & make custom labels to order
All label, print, print management & design for work being produced by us
Not every computer has the same fonts. When you send in a vector art file or PDF we open it up in Illustrator, our software searches for the font. If we do not have it, Illustrator will replace it with a default font. To avoid this files must be converted to outlines/set to path. If you are wanting changes, font files or font names need to be supplied when submitting your artwork.
Printing plates are used to transfer images & text onto the label, one plate is needed per colour.
We make our plates in house to ensure the best quality. Each plate is unique to the image or text it holds, it can only be used to print that specific artwork. This is why if you make even the smallest changes to your next print run, a new plate is needed. Repeats of the same print can use the same plate, meaning that there is no plate charge the second time around.
Die cuts are used to create custom shapes & designs for labels. A manufactured die is a specialised piece of metal tooling used to cut a specific shape out of a material. The die cuts out the label & excess material is removed. The die line is the outline of where the die will cut, it is shown as a 0.25mm stroke of 100% magenta.
With flexo label printing ink is applied to printing plates to form the image being printed. The plates are mounted to cylinders which are then rolled over the printing surface. This method is said to be more environmentally friendly than conventional plate processing.
If you need varnish, embellishments or foiling this is the method to use. Also if colour matching to the exact pantone is essential, flexo is superior quality to digital & is the most cost effective option for large & ongoing print runs. It is not ideal for short or small runs.
Digital printing is when a digital image is transferred to the printing surface by applying toner to it directly. Toner is mixed to achieve the right colour so perfect pantone matches often are not possible, although the colour is usually very similar. Digital printing is more cost-effective in smaller batches or when printing different variations & you can easily make changes without needing additional set-up costs.
"Kim and the mr labels team always do a wonderful job in providing us big or small quantities of all sorts of stickers. From overprints to original designs - their team always nails it! Great communication and professionalism, all-round superstars! 5/5 would highly recommend their team as an extension of your business". ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sharni - Oil Intel
“mrlabels print our wine labels. The whole team are professional, honest and efficient with communications. The end result is of exceptional quality, that we are proud to display as our brand”
Clearview Estate Team
“I highly recommend mrlabels as the design work and printing they have done for me is next level amazing. Often with tight turnaround timeframes they have always gone above and beyond”
Cristy - Duwell Supplements Ltd
“We have a long history working with mrlabels and have always found their quality, customer service, turnaround time and pricing to be excellent, we would highly recommend them to any business”
Chris Petersen – Hawkes Bay Brewing Co
“Here at Bostock Brothers we love using mrlabels , very friendly and professional staff and very flexible to get labels at short notice ”
Ben Bostock – Bostock Brothers
“mrlabels & print always go above and beyond to make sure everything is delivered on time, on budget and looking great. The team have come on board with our company sustainability goals and are working with us to help reduce packaging waste and ensure we are using sustainable options where we can”
Kelly Nolan - Bostock New Zealand
“mrlabels rocks! As a charity with limited financial resources, we went to see the people at mrlabels to get a quote for new brochures. Not only did they print new brochures, but they created a professional design as well. We have nothing but praise for their friendly approach and generosity in going the extra mile”
Ros Rowe- Leg-Up Trust
“We’ve worked with mrlabels for several years now. They share our commitment to high quality products and always go the extra mile to ensure our label production is top notch. We rely not just on the quality but also the excellent and timely service that Mark and his team consistently provide us. A pleasure to do business with”
Peter Hynes - One Pure International Group
“Over the past 10 years, I have ordered countless blank freezer proof labels of a multitude of sizes for our customers’ varying needs, where country-specific export details are required (amongst other things) to cover existing text on a wine label. The friendly and efficient staff at mrlabels have gone the extra mile, often at very short notice, to ensure I have the blank labels in time to print for our bottling runs. Being a qualified typesetter myself, I would highly recommend mrlabels for all your print requirements”
Dave Ayliffe – Wineworks Hawke’s Bay
“We previously produced our labels in-house but it wasn’t viable due to the costs of staff time, materials and the delays it caused. Working with mrlabels has made our label procurement so quick, easy and cost effective, giving us back valuable time to spend working on our business”
Adam Helder -Pryda New Zealand