There are few in the business world today that do not realise the importance of the barcode label. Barcode labels are often highly customisable usually to suit the unique properties of the business and can include more items than just the familiar set of lines, for example, we can include your company logo that shows that the product is linked to your business.

There are a number of stages that the label must go through before the finished product is delivered to you, design and artwork for example, but there are only a few steps that are taken in the construction of barcode labels.

The first stage in the production process of barcode labels is generating the actual image for the barcode.  This is when extra items such as adding the logo or a motto or other printed print can be added. For most barcode labels, we create the image through the use of a thermal transfer or digitally, all in accordance with the approved artwork.

Now we have the important adhesive, the backing to the label that fixes the barcode label to your product. We can supply a number of different adhesives depending on where the product is to be used and also the different surfaces that they are likely to be used upon. The label is now ready for dispatch and will soon be on the way to you.

DataLabel has helped many businesses and government operations, we can help you too.

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What is the point of having a tamper-evident label on a food product? Well put simply it will tell the customer or storekeeper that the product could have been interfered with and should be withdrawn from sale. A standard paper or file with a permanent adhesive may meet many customers’ requirements.  However, in more demanding applications, special tamper-evident materials are available.

In most cases special shapes, label security cuts and materials that fracture easily are all in common use to ensure the product has not been interfered with in any way, in other cases, for electronic equipment usually for warranty purposes, tamper-evident labels that offer special synthetic seals which carry a void message should they be peeled away can be supplied or it is possible to use a destructible viny which disintegrates when any attempt is made to remove it.

Tamper proof labels are a vital part of safely packaging a product, or ensuring that a warranty has not been violated through the unauthorised opening of the electronic equipment.

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A great product just like the one you have produced is of little value unless you publicise it and the best way to do that is by attractive packaging and of course a label to inform your customer just how good your product really is. Promotional labels which ensure your promotion stands out from the crowd are essential in today’s crowded marketplace.

Your product when labelled will give the customer valuable information and it can highlight your special offers with eye catching promotional labels, point of sale labels and price labels. Legally, if required, it will be necessary to inform the customer about the weight of the contents on your label, also other information such as important messages including hazard warnings and instructions for use can all be incorporated into your point of sale labels.

We are always happy to speak to our customers about their labels no matter how simple or complex your labelling requirements may be, with our design studio and complete printing services will be able to accommodate you. The labels can be supplied in many forms, for example on sheets, or rolls, let us know we are sure that we will be able to accommodate you. Our years of experience are your assurance that whichever promotional labels, point of sale or price labels you choose, they will be finished to our exacting specifications.

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In today’s world we have to accept that not everyone is totally honest and this is why your company should ensure that its valuable assets are tagged to prevent an unscrupulous person form selling them of on a site like eBay for example.

I know that you might laugh at such a suggestion, but sadly in an organisations such as a college or large IT workplace it can happen, which is why just about all companies and organisations use asset tags.

Now you do not have to have one that screams out the name of the company or organisation it can be done in a much more subtle manner, a QR code for example and what is more it can made so that it cannot be peeled off without leaving a trace, tamper proof asset tags can be easily made for you that will always prove to be a challenge that can beat any thief.

These tags can show evidence of tampering in a number of ways; some tags leave behind a visible residue that reads “void” others will be completely destroyed if removal is attempted. Either way, you can be assured that your asset is properly protected and monitored. Available in different sizes, colours, and styles, contact us and we will be happy to discuss your asset tags with you.

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We have all seen them thousands of times, whether we are driving behind them, walking on the pavement or through a car park, the advertising stickers on the front or back of a car. Car dealerships have had them on cars for years and also the British Legion Poppy Appeal now supplies them for the car owner to display on their car to show that they are supporting the appeal.

At Datalabel we produce all sorts of labels for businesses, clubs, visitor attractions and more; they can be used on cars, boats, in shop windows or even on your own home window.

All of our stickers can be made to be put onto the inside or outside of a window, we can use a material that will allow them to be removed, or by using peelable adhesive, naturally we can manufacture stickers that will be permanent if that is what you want.

Naturally these can be made to most sizes and shapes and of course in a vast variety of colours with your company logo and colour scheme, it is no problem.

What better way for a sports club for example to advertise a forthcoming event or tournament than to have cars displaying the information, all at no extra cost to your club?

Contact us and we will be pleased to give you a quotation and we can supply as little as one hundred, with you within four days of approved artwork and order.

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You have bought them for business use and it makes sense to ensure that they are not only looked after, but you know where they can be located in your business premises. Using modern technology and building a database is common sense and with this you can record each and every item and its location.

The database can be a simple or comprehensive list of all items that is owned by the business and can record the asset type and even where it is located. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) dates can be added and by using barcodes and a database it is easy to see what a difference an asset database can make.

Where to find the assets is simplified for inventory checks, also if they have been moved from their allocated location if the items are portable. By adding barcodes to your asset tags stock taking and inventory control is greatly simplified and with this method and the use of your database you can easily highlight missing items.

Barcodes, asset tags and a dedicated database is the modern approach to ensuring safekeeping of valuable assets and the location of them.

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One of the important areas for any business is to keep valuable assets safe and prevent them from becoming the province of the petty thief or vandal. Whilst fitting them with a secure asset label or tag will not prevent wilful damage, they will deter a petty thief from moving them on as they can be easily traced. Using asset tags is a simple procedure, and they are also a cost-effective method of identifying, tracking and preserving an organisation’s property.

Items which can be protected in an office or workplace can include computers, copying machines, fax machines, office furniture, electrical appliances and manufacturing equipment are some of the different types of assets which are seen in just about most commercial buildings.

By adding asset tags and to these items ensures that you can easily identify and track these goods. Recovering stolen assets can also become easier with the use of such identification marks. Asset tags can be labels, decals or nameplates that are used to identify and track the assets of the company. Loss of these valuable assets can result in heavy replacement costs and also results in a loss of considerable time. This is why asset tags are beneficial for any organisation.

There are many kinds of asset tags available, we will be happy to help you to find which tags meet the requirements of your business.

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There are numerous times in the year of a company, when it is necessary to track the all important assets, where they are, checking on their location and condition, all made easy by the use of asset labels. The asset label is a sophisticated stock record device, but it is more than that, it will help you to track the inventory in case of a fire, theft or equipment loss. The asset labels also act as valid proof of ownership when claiming on an insurance policy.

With the asset label you will have some tracking software programmes help you to determine the location of the equipment. But more than that, it can also confirm the date of purchase of the asset, when maintenance is due; it will also keep details of any repairs that have been needed.

Your asset label can be made from a variety of materials depending on where the asset is likely to be kept. They can be of material such as like aluminium foil and polyester; these will adhere easily to most surfaces. They can be made tamper proof which is vital if the asset is in a place where it may be at risk and could be stolen. You can add a barcode to the asset label; this enables it to be quickly scanned with a portable scanning device when the information can be downloaded onto the management software, ideal for audits or for stock and inventory checks.

So the valuable asset label can be self adhesive, made from stainless steel, polyester, aluminium foil and it can be tamper proof. With the asset label you will be investing in security as well as keeping track of your equipment, which will reduce operating costs of your company.

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We are now all familiar with the barcode, that little piece of printing seem on just about everything that we buy from a store or supermarket, often described as little stripes that are the wonder of the retailing world., now a crucial part of producing and selling a product. The range where these barcodes can be seen is almost endless and in use on a wide range of labels across the world; Asset Labels, Security Labels, Barcode Labels and Custom Labels are a few examples of useful labels, even your lottery ticket!

The increasing popularity of barcode labels has led to huge innovation in the world of data collection since the mid 20th century, 1950 in fact, when they were first used as the technology in Automatic Car Identification systems in the American Railroad Industry. Barcode labels are helping in avoiding product theft and duplication; with barcode labels many companies have improved their logistic skills, in turn boosting profit. This 20th century invention has given millions of companies the advantage of tracking the movement of items such as airline luggage, rental cars and more.

So whether you’re looking for asset labels for tracking your assets, or simply looking to incorporate a barcode on your retail product, we can provide a fast, reliable service to fulfil your requirements. We can print the most popular EAN-13 (retail), codes 128, 39 and QR formats.

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Adding a barcode to a tool that is loaned out by a hire shop has an asset label on it to provide identification for security and also to it can have other information en it as well. It can tell the hire company when it was taken out and also when returned the exact period of hire.

Using a standard paper asset label on this would not be much practical use as the asset label is likely to be damaged; paper is perhaps not the best substrate to use. Because of this asset label companies have introduced a range of asset labels which are not only easy to stick on but are also extremely durable and suitable for rough and tough applications.

What would be required here is something a lot more durable such as vinyl these labels are strong enough to withstand the rigours of factory life and being casually used on a building site or a DIY enthusiast. The labels also provide resistance against some types of chemicals and are suitable to be used in applications which have a varying degree of temperature tolerance.

The adhesive would also have to be a permanent type as well so that the asset label cannot be removed or tampered with by the user.

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