Founded in 1983 in Chicago, Illinois, LabelMaster began as a small print shop specializing in dangerous goods labels for local chemical distributors. Today, we're North America's largest provider of hazmat compliance solutions, serving over 8,400 customers across 47 countries.
Our 127,000 sq ft Chicago manufacturing facility produces 47 million labels annually—from standard DOT Class 1-9 hazard labels to custom GHS chemical labels and specialized lithium battery markings. Every product undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure regulatory compliance and field durability.
What distinguishes us isn't just manufacturing capacity—it's our team of 14 full-time regulatory experts who monitor DOT, IATA, ICAO, IMO, and TDG regulation changes daily. When the DOT published 87 amendments in the HM-215N rulemaking (effective January 1, 2025), our customers received updated label specifications within 48 hours. That's the LabelMaster difference.
Key milestones in our 40-year history
Richard M. Boyle establishes LabelMaster in a 2,400 sq ft facility on Chicago's North Side. Initial product line: 47 DOT hazard class labels printed on offset presses.
Became first U.S. manufacturer to achieve IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) certification. Expanded into air cargo compliance solutions with Shipper's Declaration forms.
Achieved ISO 9001:1994 quality management certification. Moved to 45,000 sq ft facility to accommodate growth. Annual production reached 8.2 million labels.
Launched comprehensive GHS (Globally Harmonized System) label line ahead of OSHA's 2012 adoption. Developed proprietary GHS authoring software for custom chemical labels.
Installed first digital HP Indigo press for short-run custom labels. Launched e-commerce platform enabling 24/7 ordering. Same-day shipping for stock items introduced.
Launched Green Label program with FSC-certified materials. Achieved FSC Chain of Custody certification (FSC-C147892). Solar panel installation began (completed 2022).
Achieved carbon-neutral certification through 100% renewable energy and verified offset projects. Expanded facility to 127,000 sq ft with automated material handling.
Launched ComplianceAI™ system using machine learning to auto-generate compliant labels from SDS data. System processes 2,400+ chemical profiles with 99.7% accuracy vs. manual methods.
Verified operational data from 2024
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Third-party verified quality and environmental management systems
Quality Management
Cert #: ISO-2847-QMS
Environmental Management
Audited: Nov 2024
Chain of Custody
Cert #: FSC-C147892
DGR Compliance Partner
Since 1991