Checkpoint expands apparel labeling capabilities

Checkpoint Systems has commented on the expansion of its apparel labeling business through its previously announced acquisition of Brilliant Label Manufacturing. 

In August, Checkpoint acquired Brilliant Label Manufacturing, a China-based manufacturer of paper, fabric and woven tags and labels. Brilliant Label, through its facilities in Hong Kong and China, adds significant capacity to Checkpoint’s apparel labeling business. It enables Checkpoint to meet greater demand for fabric and woven tags and labels and expands the company’s global manufacturing footprint. Additionally, Checkpoint’s labeling business extends the use of paper, fabric and woven labels beyond branding, variable data and garment care information by enabling integration of RF-EAS and RFID tags. These capabilities enable apparel retailers and vendors to brand, track and secure their products at the point of manufacture using a single product.  

‘Brilliant Label enables Checkpoint’s Apparel Labeling Solutions business to supply its customers with a source-to-store solution, through which all their apparel labeling needs can be met by Checkpoint as a single supplier,’ said Steven Davidson, president of Checkpoint’s Apparel Labeling Solutions business.   

Checkpoint’s Check-Net service, the company’s 24/7 global ticket ordering, logistics and data management platform, allows retailers and vendors to order various tags and labels for individual product lines. The system automatically allocates orders to one of more than 30 strategically located print shops around the world, where they are processed. Apparel vendors can then apply tags and labels at source, during the garment manufacturing process. The location of Checkpoint print shops plays a significant role in helping to minimize and control the overall labeling expenditure for any retailer or vendor. 

The acquisition of Brilliant Label delivers the ability to embed RFID tags directly into other garment trim items such as fabric and woven brand labels and a host of other carriers.  

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