
Logistics & Client Satisfaction
How Important Is Logistics to Client Value and Client Satisfaction? As a pressure-sensitive and shrink sleeve label manufacturer, delivering our products safely and timely to our clients is critical. We understand that our products tell our client’s brand story. For many years, Tom D. has found ways to improve the logistic process and value for our Group and our clients. “A successful day for me is making sure all orders that are presented for shipment have the correct quantities, the

Personalization and Variable Print Solutions
Is your product competing for visibility on a crowded shelf? Have you asked how you can stand apart, or stand for something relevant or important to your brand? We can help you develop a personalized pressure sensitive or shrink sleeve label campaign that will convey your brand story. At Lauterbach Group, we can create a package or label solution that personalizes any job with variable images, text and designs. We can help you design one-of-a-kind artwork that uses many unique

Why Total Labeling Design Matters!
When it comes to retail sales, first impressions really matter. Consumers decide within seconds whether they will purchase a product. It is reported by Nielsen that “consumers are considering multiple options leaving huge opportunities for labels to make an impact” and “that upward of 70% of purchasing decisions are made at the shelf.” A label design is not just what great graphic design is presented; it is the entire design of the pressure sensitive or shrink sleeve label. This includes

Lauterbach Group Expands Shrink Sleeve Capabilities
The Lauterbach Group is excited to expand our shrink sleeve capabilities and capacity with the addition of AccraSeam Shrink Sleeve Seamer and Shrink Sleeve Inspection machines. The AccraSeam is the fastest on the market and precisely seams material while holding lay-flat tolerances at 2,000 feet per minute. The fully automated lay-flat adjustments, and servo-based positioning allows operator access and greatly improved setup times. The lay-flat quality check system provides automatic inspections for seam integrity, solvent presence, and splice detection, as

Father and Son Team are a Critical Part of Our Group’s Success
Our Group is fortunate to have so many dedicated Group Members that support each other and our clients. Meet Robert Sr. and Robert Jr., a father and son team who work in our pressroom. Robert is responsible for quality, finishing and operation of slitting equipment. Our Group relies on him to maintain exceptional quality and service to our clients. A few years ago, Robert introduced our Group to his son. “I have never had the opportunity to work with my

Lauterbach Group Expands Digital Platform
The Lauterbach Group is thrilled to add the HP Indigo 6K to our expanding digital press portfolio. The 6K will offer our clients the ability to express their brand identity through product labeling and packaging creativity. We are excited to expand our value-focused capabilities in brand protection, decorations, embellishments, color representation, registration and consistency. The continued expansion in our digital platform will aid our ability to help our clients with speed to market opportunities that yield sales and profits. We

WHY and WHAT Sustainability is at LGI
Every day we focus on improving ourselves to better our group members’ lives, support the community & leave a smaller environmental footprint.

Unwind
What is unwind? For labels finished on a roll, unwind is the direction the label faces as well as the orientation of the label in relation to how they unroll. This direction is represented as a number during the ordering and production process. To avoid applying your labels upside down or sideways reference the list below: Unwind numbers 1 through 4 unroll on the outside of the roll Unwind numbers 5 through 8 unroll on the inside of the roll

Raised Varnish
Take your decoration to new heights. Craft Brew Labels is proud to add another embellishment to our ever-expanding lineup of decorations. Our raised varnish allows for precise application of texture on top of printed decoration to allow it to pop out without de-bossing the other side of the label, allowing for better durability than embossing. Being a varnish, it also allows for a wider variety of material to be used and is also compatible over matte and gloss finishes. This
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Why the Right Color Build Matters More Than You Think: RGB vs. CMYK and Coated vs. Uncoated
The Two Decisions That Make or Break How Your Packaging Looks on Press. Every brand has a color they will defend to the death. The

The Premium Finishing Step We Choose to Take: Why Lauterbach Group Uses a Double Cut Finish on Every Pouch
When it comes to flexible pouch packaging, most conversations focus on print quality, material selection, or sustainability. But one of the most impactful decisions a

Shane Lauterbach Shares How Continuous Learning Drives Better Labels & Packaging for Our Clients
Why Lauterbach Group Invests in World-Class Print Innovation and What It Delivers for Your Brand Every morning, before the presses start humming, I walk our