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Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

1985
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts
16 Mar - 18 Mar, 2025

Product Offerings

Product Categories:

Packaging, Consulting and Professional Services, Information Technology and Software

Products:

Pressure Sensitive Labels: Digital Printing, Process Printing, Spot Color Printing

Inkjet Labels: For Color Printers

Hot Stamp and Embossed Labels: Upscale Appearance

UV Coated Labels and Tags: Enhanced Durability

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Levittown, Pennsylvania, Met Speed Label is a specialized manufacturer and value-added reseller of high-quality custom labels, serving diverse industries across the United States. With over four decades of experience, the company has earned a reputation for fast turnaround times, exceptional print quality, and deep customer relationships in the labeling and packaging industry.

Core Business and Specialization

Met Speed Label operates a full-service facility focused on the design, printing, and production of pressure-sensitive labels. The company supports both short-run and large-scale commercial labeling requirements, offering tailored solutions for sectors such as food and beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and consumer goods.

The core specialization areas include:

  • Pressure-sensitive labels (digital, process, spot color)
  • Inkjet printable labels
  • Hot stamp and embossed labels
  • UV coated labels and tags

Product Offerings

Pressure Sensitive Labels

  • Options: Digital, Process Printing, Spot Color
  • Applications: Retail packaging, barcode labeling, product branding

Inkjet Labels

  • Designed for high-quality color printers
  • Compatible with major inkjet systems

Hot Stamp & Embossed Labels

  • Premium finish for wine, cosmetics, and specialty goods
  • Custom foil and textured designs

UV Coated Labels & Tags

  • Enhanced protection for outdoor and heavy-use applications
  • Scratch and fade resistant

The company's agile printing systems allow for high customization with variable data, multiple materials (paper, film, foil), and finishing capabilities.

Unique Selling Proposition

Met Speed Label distinguishes itself in the U.S. label manufacturing sector through:

  • Fast lead times with in-house design and production
  • Low minimum order quantities, ideal for small and mid-sized businesses
  • Integrated customer service—direct access to designers and press operators
  • Custom die-cutting and shape personalization capabilities

Their emphasis on flexibility and responsiveness allows them to support both emerging brands and established corporations with equal dedication.

Financial and Operational Insights

As a privately held company, Met Speed Label does not publish financial statements. However, industry references and B2B engagements indicate a solid mid-sized operation with a steady and loyal client base in the northeastern U.S. and beyond.

  • Estimated to produce millions of labels annually across multiple sectors
  • Operates multiple flexographic and digital printing presses
  • Staffed with experienced press operators, prepress technicians, and finishing teams

Shipment and Client Records

Met Speed Label primarily serves domestic U.S. markets with a focus on regional and national distribution. Platforms like ImportYeti and ThomasNet do not show international trade records, indicating a strong focus on U.S.-based clientele.

  • Services over 500 business clients annually
  • Maintains long-term relationships with private label brands, packaging distributors, and contract manufacturers
  • Known for on-time delivery performance and just-in-time inventory support

Target Markets

  • Food and Beverage: Bottle labels, nutrition info, branding
  • Health and Beauty: Custom foil-embossed labels, tamper-evident labels
  • Industrial and Logistics: Durable barcode and shipping labels
  • Promotional & Retail: Seasonal labels, private brand labels

Capabilities

  • Design Services: In-house art and layout support
  • Short & Long Run Production: Digital for short runs; flexo for large-scale
  • Custom Finishing: Die cutting, laminating, varnishing, embossing
  • Label Inventory Management: Scheduled reprints, warehousing for high-volume clients

Certifications and Compliance

Met Speed Label adheres to industry-standard production protocols. While no third-party certifications (ISO, FDA, etc.) are listed, the company maintains strict quality control, including:

  • Color consistency monitoring
  • Material compliance for food contact labeling
  • Adhesive specification matching for varied applications

Customer Testimonials

Client feedback published on regional directories and internal reviews cite Met Speed Label’s strengths in:

  • Personal service and responsive communication
  • Consistent print quality and color reproduction
  • Meeting tight deadlines with custom requirements

Many customers note their ability to scale production while maintaining a small-business level of service and attention.

Major Achievements

  • Over 40 years of continuous operation in the U.S. label manufacturing sector
  • Recognized by regional packaging networks as a top-tier custom label partner
  • Invested in modern digital press technology to support variable data printing
  • Developed long-standing supplier relationships with paper and film substrate manufacturers

Met Speed Label continues to thrive by combining deep print expertise with personalized service, delivering versatile labeling solutions that align with the evolving needs of modern product packaging.