EST. 1986 · HILLSBOROUGH, NJ

Precision Labels.
Built in New Jersey.
Trusted Since 1986.

Custom pressure-sensitive labels and tags for manufacturers, distributors, and brands across NJ, NY, and beyond. High-volume. Fast turnaround. Unmatched quality.

2-Week Standard Turnaround
Rush Orders Available
100% Domestic Materials
Trusted by: Domino Foods · Lipo Chemicals · American Sugar Refining · AAA Labels

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01 — WHAT WE DO

Every Label Your Business Needs

From our Hillsborough, NJ facility, we manufacture custom pressure-sensitive labels for manufacturers, distributors, and brands of every size.

Custom Pressure-Sensitive Labels

Roll, sheet, fanfold, or cut formats. Any shape, any substrate.

Barcode & Variable Data Labels

GS1-compliant barcodes, serialized printing, on-demand variable data.

Flexographic Multi-Color Printing

Up to 6 spot colors or 4-color process. PMS-matched ink blending system.

Thermal & Direct Thermal Labels

For printers and applicators. Transfer or direct thermal materials.

Specialty Finishes & Coatings

Overlamination, gloss/matte varnishes, backside printing, metallic effects.

Thermal Printers, Ribbons & Software

Authorized distributor. One-stop labeling solution for your whole operation.

02 — CAPABILITIES

Engineered for High-Volume.
Built for New Jersey.

Since 1986, Certified Labeling Solutions has invested in state-of-the-art flexographic printing equipment and cultivated a team of skilled label professionals who understand the unique demands of manufacturing, distribution, and retail labeling.

Our Hillsborough, NJ facility handles high-volume production runs with precision color matching, tight tolerances, and the kind of quality control that Fortune 500 companies depend on. From single-color shipping labels to full-color branded product labels with specialty coatings, we have the equipment and expertise to deliver.

We stock thousands of die configurations in-house, from 0.25" x 0.25" to 16" x 24", across paper, film, and specialty substrates. Need something custom? Our team will engineer the right solution.

Nearly 100% of our materials are sourced domestically, giving you supply chain reliability you can count on. Standard two-week turnaround with rush orders available for time-sensitive production needs.

See Full Capabilities →
  • Custom Labels & Tags

    Thermal, direct thermal, laser, fanfold, roll, or cut sheet formats — any configuration your operation requires.

  • Multi-Color Flexographic Printing

    Up to six spot colors and four-color process printing for photo-like quality. State-of-the-art ink blending to match any PMS specification.

  • Specialty Finishes & Coatings

    Overlamination, gloss and matte varnishes, backside printing on liner side, and protective coatings for durability.

  • Barcode & Variable Data Printing

    Extensive expertise in GS1-compliant barcodes and on-demand variable data printing for serialized and compliance labeling.

  • Thermal Printers, Ribbons & Software

    Authorized distributor of leading thermal printer brands, ribbons, and label software — a complete one-stop solution.

  • Thousands of Dies In Stock

    Label sizes from 0.25" × 0.25" up to 16" × 24". Diverse substrate inventory: paper, film, and specialty materials.

  • Fast Turnaround & Rush Service

    Standard two-week turnaround with rush service available. Nearly 100% domestic materials sourcing for supply chain reliability.

03 — WHY CERTIFIED

New Jersey's Label Manufacturer.
Not a Middleman.

Since 1986

Nearly four decades of precision manufacturing. We've grown with our clients and adapted to every shift in printing technology without losing our commitment to quality.

Manufactured in NJ

Our Hillsborough, NJ facility handles flexographic production in-house. For short-run or digital labels, we partner with trusted domestic facilities to keep costs competitive.

One-Stop Solution

Labels, thermal printers, ribbons, and labeling software all from one trusted source. We eliminate the complexity of juggling multiple vendors for your labeling operation.

Our Service Area

Serving NJ · NY · PA · CT and beyond

Based in Hillsborough, NJ. Delivering precision labels wherever your business operates.

05 — WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Trusted by NJ Manufacturers for Decades

From Fortune 500 companies to regional brands, our clients keep coming back because we deliver — every time.

Certified Labeling is a great company and ships our orders on a timely basis. Customer service does a superior job in getting the artwork to us for approval. Many thanks!

Sharon Jones

Packaging Coordinator · Domino Foods

Certified Labeling Solutions is a vendor who I have worked with for over 7 years. Every member of the staff that I have worked with is dedicated, reliable and super efficient. Their customer service is outstanding and they not only deliver with a smile, they are also there to help when there is a problem and go over and above the call of duty! I am lucky to work with such a reliable and friendly vendor.

Lisa Walters

Representative · AAA Labels

We have been doing business with Certified Labeling for over ten years. Everyone on staff is a pleasure to work with and they always do their best to meet our scheduling needs. They do a great job and stand behind their product.

Sally Lewis

Representative · American Printing · Westchester, NY

Certified Labeling Solutions is one of our most trusted partners manufacturing quality labels always in a timely manner. Their customer service is friendly, knowledgeable, and technically savvy and they stand behind their products. It is a pleasure doing business with Certified.

Dennis Kiernan

President · Preferred Business

As a veteran customer of Certified Labeling Solutions, they consistently meet our needs, our expectations, troubleshoot our challenges, and appear to get it done in a faster than light time frame.

Steven Ortega

Plant Manager · Lipo Chemicals

CLS takes extra care in building customer relationships. Their staff is highly knowledgeable, personable, and hardworking. I'm pleased to be working with CLS.

Arash Thompson

Associate Packaging Coordinator · American Sugar Refining

06 — COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Our labels are made using flexographic printing — a modern letterpress process using flexible relief plates that can print on virtually any substrate including plastic, metallic films, cellophane, and paper. Each color requires its own plate, and our precision ink system ensures perfect color consistency across every run.

Thermal transfer requires a thermal ribbon to print on the label. Direct thermal uses the printer's heat directly on heat-sensitive material. You can tell them apart with a scratch test — a dark mark means direct thermal; no mark means thermal transfer.

Flexographic labels are manufactured in our Hillsborough, NJ facility. For short-run or digital labels, we partner with facilities throughout the country to keep costs competitive.

PMS (Pantone Matching System) is the printing industry standard for spot colors. PMS books ensure color consistency across all runs. Note: PMS is for spot colors — process colors use the CMYK model (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black).

Ready to Order Your Labels?

Get a free quote from NJ's most trusted label manufacturer. Standard 2-week turnaround — rush orders available.

Request a Free Quote (908) 704-9997

Mon–Fri · 9am–5pm EST · Hillsborough, NJ