About us
At CILS, we make durable industrial and laboratory labels for many applications, from industrial pipes and medical devices through to marine equipment and high-performance vehicles.
We offer blank and completely branded, ready-to-use labels – plus hybrid options where we part-print the labels, leaving you to add your own data via a standard desktop laser or thermal printer.
Our service – how we help
Choosing the right label is not a straightforward task. It requires an understanding of how a set of materials and adhesives combine with a chosen surface and how that label performs when exposed to the conditions in a target working environment.
Instead of making a guess at what will be right for your identification needs, ask our experts. We save you time, money and effort by helping you choose durable labels that last the lifetime of your assets.
Whether you are a production engineer, a product designer or a lab manager, we can help you specify labels that save you time, money and effort while keeping your operation compliant and your reputation protected.
Our promise – how we stand apart:
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We will give you simple options – we will not confuse you with huge catalogues.
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We will always consult you – we will not force label options on you.
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We will deliver quickly – we will not keep you waiting for your labels.
Our story – how we created the best durable labels in the world
We started our business in 1987, selling equipment for low-resolution dot matrix printers.
The advance of home computing and printing equipment meant we moved on to creating durable laser imprintable labels. And from there, we progressed to producing labels for thermal transfer printers.
When industrial businesses realised that durable labels were a cost-effective alternative to traditional metal rating plates, things took off and we were able to expand across Europe and the rest of the world.
More than 15 years of research and development led us to create the CILS 3.0® print technology. This is durable full-color, photo-quality graphic printing that produces the best labels in the business.
In 2018, we carried out what UL (Underwriters Laboratory) advised was the biggest single label approval project from any label manufacturer.
Now more than 30 years old, we have in excess of 10,000 customers worldwide.
We serve some of the biggest companies and organisations, such as ABB, Boeing and Bayer.
But we are not just about serving the mega corporations. Every day, our team helps small and medium-sized businesses and labs to choose best-in-class durable labels for a huge range of applications.
Check out our Sectors page to learn more about how we can help you.
You're in good company
Thousands of companies choose us to label with confidence.

Resources
Useful blogs, resources, case studies and FAQs to help you make smart choices about your durable labels.
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Durable computer imprintable labels provide crucial identification solutions for industries worldwide. What durability challenges to they need to resist?
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There are many label material options for durable computer imprintable labels, but which one is right for your application?
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Did you know that you can print labels in house using your existing laboratory laser or thermal transfer printer and achieve very high levels of durability?
Read more Ensure your durable labels stay stuck
Did you know that even the best durable label is not fit for purpose unless the adhesive is correctly matched to the surface? This can lead to label failures and potentially wasted samples.
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