Spear Information

Since 1982, Spear, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH USA, has been the world’s leading innovator and supplier of film pressure-sensitive labeling systems. Our labels are found on many of the leading beverage, food and personal care items throughout the world. Spear provides system solutions to labeling needs through expertise in label design, production, application, performance and comprehensive technical support through the SpearSYSTEM™. Our engineered labels withstand pasteurization, hot fill, retort and ice chests to allow for label application at any stage of the distribution process. Spear’s system approach has led to key product development and supply relationships with the leading material and application equipment suppliers in the pressure-sensitive label industry. Material exclusivity, proprietary product performance and pricing advantages are all benefits of Spear’s system supplier network. Spear currently operates 29 printing presses across six facilities in North America (4), Europe and Africa with capacity continually being added to meet expanding demand. Printing processes include flat bed screen, rotary screen, UV flexographic, gravure, foil stamping and combination printing.