• Our Purpose

Pioneering Change

When Stan Avery invented the pressure-sensitive label in 1935, he launched not just a company, but an enduring culture based on deeply held values—values like innovation, safety, committed corporate citizenship. Those values still drive and define us today.

We continue to innovate, breaking new ground and setting new standards in material science, process engineering and manufacturing. We continue to invest in the safety, advancement and well-being of our employees. We continue to pursue bold sustainability goals, committed to transforming our business, our supply chain and our industry. And we continue to invest in the communities where we live and work, helping those in need, and enabling and inspiring the next generation of pioneers.

 

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Our History + Values

In 1935 the world's first self-adhesive label was born thanks to Stan Avery’s bold vision. Today our team is leading the industry to a sustainable future - driven by eight values that inspire us to never stop dreaming.

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Innovation

We’re pushing the industry forward through constant improvement and landmark innovations that provide brands with a rich pipeline of solutions for an ever-changing world.

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Sustainability

Our number one priority is to deliver label solutions that create a better future. With a strong focus on ecodesign, we’ll partner with you to discover ways to make your business more sustainable.

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Diversity + Inclusion

We bring together unique points of view and ways of working - which is essential to having a global perspective. Diversity and inclusion enhance our culture and we encourage our people to “be different, be you.”

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Safety

Safety is high on our list of priorities at every one of our facilities worldwide. We place great emphasis on preventing injuries and have one of the highest safety records of any global manufacturing company.

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