IML Labels & Systems Ltd
Packaging and storage
Company Background and Reach
Dura-ID Solutions, established in October 1936 as 'The Improved Marking and Labelling Company' in Sheffield, has grown into a prominent provider of innovative identification solutions. The company's expansion strategy involved significant mergers, including IML Labels, Longcombe, and Leedmarque Concepts, which consolidated specialist knowledge across various sectors. Further growth was achieved through strategic acquisitions such as HLS Pro software and Atwell Labellers. Operating from six dedicated sites across the UK, with its head office located in the George Falmouth Innovation Centre in Barnsley, Dura-ID Solutions offers fully managed print solutions. This rich history and extensive operational footprint highlight a steadfast commitment to quality, technological advancement, and comprehensive customer support.
Comprehensive Product and Service Portfolio
Dura-ID Solutions offers an extensive portfolio of custom printed labels and tags, specifically engineered for demanding environments. This includes specialised high-temperature tags capable of withstanding conditions up to 1000°C, labels designed for freezing temperatures, waterproof, rip-proof, and eco-friendly options. The range further encompasses various self-adhesive labels like PP Gloss, Matt-Tuff, and Hi-Tac, alongside durable self-tie and polyplas tags. Complementing these are diverse printing solutions, featuring full-colour inkjet printers from Epson, Neuralabel, and OKI, and robust thermal transfer printers from Toshiba, TSC, and Zebra. These systems support in-house printing for manufacturing plants. The software suite includes LabelDirect for precise thermal printing, HLS Pro X with a database of over 14,000 plant names for horticulture, and BarTender, offering sophisticated database linking and ensuring compliance with regulations such as GHS and Natasha's Law across Professional, Automation, and Enterprise versions.
Industry-Specific Expertise and Unique Advantages
Dura-ID Solutions demonstrates deep, tailored expertise across a multitude of sectors, including chemical, construction, food packaging, food processing, horticulture, metals, medical, leisure, and waste management. They provide specific solutions such as BS5609-compliant chemical labels, metal detectable tags for enhanced food safety, and high-performance tags for steel mills that can endure extreme heat. Products are designed to meet stringent industry regulations and support critical traceability requirements. A key differentiator is their ability to deliver bespoke solutions, from custom material development in collaboration with raw material suppliers to flexible managed print services like the Cost-Per-Click model. This is all backed by a dedicated technical team offering comprehensive pre-sales consultation, on-site/online demos, and extensive after-sales support including software installations, troubleshooting, and consumables management.
