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Diversified Labeling Solutions, Inc.

Manufacturer of decorative, industrial, logistical & durable labels. Our clients are distributors & v Thus, Diversified Labeling Solutions (DLS) was born.

Our story begins in 1985 when our founder, Bob Hakman, decided to start a company focused on providing high quality, custom printed tape to the distributor market. Not long after the company was founded, Bob identified a growing demand for barcode pressure sensitive products. What he didn’t realize was that what he was starting in a 1,550 square foot facility would become one of the largest independently owned label companies in the country. Today, DLS is a leading labeling solutions provider with over 160 team members; four locations: Illinois, Georgia, Texas and Nevada; and over 240,000 square feet of production space. Most importantly, through all that growth, the company has never lost sight of its mission to exclusively meet the needs of distributors and value added resellers. At Diversified, we pride ourselves in partnering with your, our distributor client, to help you grow your sales. We understand our success is based on your success as you have built valuable, lasting relationships with your clients and need a solid business partner to fulfill your manufacturing and distribution commitments. We remain focused on several areas that provide the following benefits to you:

We sell through the distributors and value added resellers only so, as a client, you know we are your partner, not your competitor. Our experienced team of estimators and technical support personnel assist you in coming up with the best solutions to labeling problems. We put you in the best position to close the deal. Prompt, cost effective pricing, reliable delivery, and high quality allow us to be a resource to you. You are assured that when you work with us, both you and your clients will benefit. We are committed to investing in new equipment, technologies, systems and personnel. By staying on top of key industry trends and always focused on growth, we remain ahead of the business curve; and that means you do as well. Our motto is “We Only Succeed When You Do.” We live by that motto everyday as we work hard to support your efforts and help you capitalize on label opportunities. Let us show you how our team at Diversified can help you grow your label business, increase profits, and solidify you long term relationships with your clients. DLS has much to offer VARS/Distributors like you:

• Sales only to brokers, distributors, VARS, and other printers.
• Custom quotes returned to you within 4 hours.
• Key locations around the country to service your customers faster.
• A customer service department waiting to handle your every need.
• Knowledgeable technical assistants ready to provide you solutions.
• A broad range of stock products shipping same day from 4 locations.
• Thousands of custom dies for you to choose from.
• Competitive pricing on short to long run blank and printed labels.
• Custom lead times of 8-10 business days, quicker if needed.
• Information to keep you up to date with industry changes. Visit our linkedin profile at: http://www.linkedin.com/company/diversified-labeling-solutions?trk=company_logo

20/08/2026

We are helping our distributors get RFID-Ready with comprehensive solutions that combine hardware, inlay selection, encoding, and label expertise into a single partnership. With TSC and Bluebird, DLS gives distributors one point of contact for the full RFID ecosystem, rather than piecing together vendors on their own.

Whether you're evaluating your first RFID program for a customer or scaling an existing one, our team can help you navigate inlay types, on-metal applications, and printer compatibility so you're positioned ahead of the compliance curve, not scrambling to catch up.

Learn more:

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19/08/2026

Great food, great company, and yes, a dunk tank. Our Itasca Branch came together this week for our Annual BBQ, complete with lawn games and no shortage of laughs as we took a break from work.

17/08/2026

Cold freezer temps, rough handling, long hauls–your customers need labels that won’t crack, curl, fade, or fall off halfway to their destination.

Our durable label solutions are engineered to stick strong through peak season chaos, icy docks, overstuffed trucks, and nonstop scans.

If your customers are battling winter workloads, make sure their labels can keep up.

-Strong adhesion
-Cold-weather performance
-Built for high-volume shipping

Let’s keep the supply chain moving.

https://hubs.li/Q04thmN40

12/08/2026

The right ribbon changes everything for print quality and printhead life.

DLS carries a full line of thermal transfer ribbons, wax, wax-resin, and resin, so your customers can match the formulation to their label material every time.

Our premium resin ribbon is the UL/cUL benchmark, and Harsh Environment Resins are available for applications that demand extra resistance to abrasion, moisture, and temperature.

Add in 11 wax colors, 9 wax-resin colors, and more, and there's a ribbon for nearly any application.

https://hubs.li/Q04sSFfR0

11/08/2026

Retail and apparel brands rely on labels for a lot more than they realize, from pricing and product labels to shelf tags and RFID compliance.

That's where DLS comes in as your one-stop label partner. We supply apparel labels, barcode labels, pricing labels, and promotional labels, along with the pre-printed or blank options your customers need before their products ever ship to a retailer.

DLS can also help your customers get mandate-approved RFID labels and even guide them through the approval process, so RFID becomes one more way you add value, not one more headache.

Whether your customer needs a full custom label program or just the basics, DLS gives you the products and support to grow your retail and apparel business.

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07/08/2026

Ask Deeper, Sell Smarter: 6 Key Questions When Specifying Labels

When it comes to labels, getting the right one is not just about size or quantity. To deliver real value, you have to dig deeper.

In our blog, we share six essential questions every label seller (or buyer) should ask to ensure a label will truly perform in its intended environment:

1. What surface is the label being applied to (smooth, textured, flat, curved)?

2. How long does it need to last (temporary vs. multi-year)?

3. What environmental factors will it face (temperature, moisture, chemicals, abrasion)?

4. Will it be run through printing equipment (and if so, which printer)?

5. Does it need to be preprinted or blank — and who handles the design?

6. What is the application temperature (cold surfaces demand special adhesives)?

By asking these questions, you can show customers that you’re more than a vendor; you’re a solutions partner. It also gives you exactly the information you need to provide accurate, competitive quotes.

Read more in our blog:

https://hubs.li/Q04skhF60

06/08/2026

RFID adoption is accelerating, and distributors need a partner who already speaks the language.

DLS brings together label expertise with our TSC and Bluebird hardware ecosystem to give distributors a single source for RFID solutions, from inlay selection to full system integration.

Rather than piecing together vendors, distributors working with DLS get one partner who understands the full picture and can move quickly as demand grows. If RFID is on your roadmap, now is the time to have the right partner in place.

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05/08/2026

Quality that shows up in every detail. Our HP Indigo 6900 press uses HP's Liquid Electrophotography process to deliver exceptional print quality and precise color matching, all with the flexibility of digital printing. The press forms and dries the complete image on a heated blanket before transferring it to your label stock, so the print takes on the true texture and shine of your substrate. The result is high resolution and consistent quality no matter what media you're printing on. Curious how this technology can elevate your next label run?

04/08/2026

Digital labels are built for speed, flexibility, and impact. From vibrant graphics and variable data to short runs without added setup costs, digital printing makes it easy to customize labels without slowing down production.

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03/08/2026

Shipping labels do more work than most people realize. Beyond just carrying an address, they need to hold up through scanning, sorting, temperature changes, and handling across the entire supply chain, all while staying scannable and compliant with carrier requirements.

Size and format matter more than they might seem. A label that's too small can crowd out barcodes or tracking information, while the wrong adhesive can fail in cold storage, humid environments, or on curved or textured packaging.

Material choice also plays a role, with options like thermal transfer, direct thermal, and synthetic facestocks each suited to different conditions and shelf lives.

Getting these details right up front helps reduce mislabeled shipments, failed scans, and delays further down the line. It's worth taking a closer look at whether your current labels are actually matched to how and where they're being used.

This is exactly the kind of question we help distributors work through, matching label size, material, and adhesive to the actual shipping environment rather than a one size fits all default.

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Opening Hours

Monday	07:00 - 17:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 17:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 17:30
Thursday	07:00 - 17:30
Friday	07:00 - 17:30

Telephone

+16306251225

Website

http://www.teamdls.com/

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