Label application, organised around your pack
A dependable route to
finished, labelled stock.
When label application is the last barrier between stock and release, you need a production partner who starts with the actual pack—not a generic promise. Stockholm reviews the format, label, presentation standard, quantity and timing before agreeing the route.
Discuss this requirement ↗
What it gives you
A practical production
route, built around release.
- 01Consistent label position and presentation
- 02A route suited to the actual pack and run
- 03Clear production reference before volume work
- 04Packing and onward handling planned into the brief
Typical requirements
Work we can
assess with you.
Every project is confirmed against the real pack and materials. The examples below are a useful starting point, not a substitute for reviewing your application.
- Front, back or wraparound label requirements↗
- Promotional and secondary label application↗
- Barcode, QR and information label application↗
- Carton, sleeve and outer-case labelling↗
- Hand application for unusual or delicate formats↗
- Labelling combined with packing or kitting↗
A clear answer
What is
Contract labelling?
Contract labelling is the outsourced application of labels to supplied packs, components or outer cases. It gives brands additional production capacity without installing and staffing a dedicated labelling line.
When this service is a good fit
- A launch or promotion needs extra labelling capacity
- The pack format needs hand or machine application
- Labels must be positioned to an agreed visual reference
- Labelling needs to be combined with inspection or packing

Prepare the brief
Six details that
move the enquiry forward.
- 01Pack material, shape and dimensions
- 02Label size, stock, adhesive and roll details
- 03Required position, orientation and visible finish
- 04Normal and total run quantity
- 05Coding, inspection or packing requirements
- 06Goods location and required completion date
Service questions
Useful answers for
planning the job.
01Can contract labelling be used for a short run?+
Yes. The right route depends on pack shape, label construction, quantity and timing. Share those details and Stockholm can assess whether hand or machine application is suitable.
02Which pack formats can be assessed?+
Typical enquiries include bottles, jars, tubs, cartons, sleeves, pouches, components and outer cases. Suitability is always confirmed against representative materials.
Start the conversation
Send the pack,
quantity and deadline.
Use the form or call 01494 623015. Photos and specifications can be attached when your email draft opens.
What is contract labelling?
Contract labelling applies approved labels to supplied products or packaging under an agreed work instruction. Relabelling or overlabelling can correct, update or reconfigure stock when traceability, artwork approval and release checks are controlled.