Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Label Printing Solutions
Reliable Label has been a cornerstone of innovation and precision in the printing industry since 1974. Founded by Reed Callahan in a Downers Grove garage, our journey has been defined by relentless pursuit of quality and customer-centric solutions. We specialize in crafting high-precision labels for Food & Beverage, Health & Beauty, and Chemical industries, serving businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our in-house prepress capabilities, including award-winning design and color proofs, ensure every project meets exacting standards.With a 25,000 sq ft facility and decades of accumulated expertise, we combine cutting-edge technology with personalized service to deliver cost-effective, sustainable printing solutions. Our commitment to timely delivery, competitive pricing, and eco-conscious practices has earned us long-term partnerships with clients who value reliability and excellence. As a family-owned business now in its second generation, we continue to push boundaries in creative printing while maintaining the integrity that has defined us for over five decades.
Services
Label Printing
Prepress Services
Custom Design
Bar Code Labels
Chemical Labels
Food Labels
Health & Beauty Labels
Sustainable Printing
Roll Wrap Labels
Thermal Transfer Labels
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialized label printing expertise
- Our in-house prepress department handles all design and prototyping
- We guarantee on-time delivery with quality assurance processes
- Our sustainable practices use eco-friendly materials and methods
- We provide personalized service for businesses of all sizes
What people say
On-time delivery
Quality labels
Personalized service
Expert design team
Sustainable practices
Services
Label Printing
We produce precision-engineered labels for food, health & beauty, and chemical industries using advanced printing technology. Our capabilities include bar code labels, thermal transfer options, and durable chemical safety labels. Every order undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure perfect color matching and material durability.
Prepress Services
Our in-house prepress team offers complete design assistance from concept to production-ready files. Services include computer-generated graphics, multi-color film separations, and color proofs. We provide mockups and prototypes to ensure client approval before printing begins.
Sustainable Printing
We implement green printing practices using recycled materials and environmentally responsible inks. Our sustainable label solutions maintain commercial-grade quality while reducing environmental impact through energy-efficient production methods and waste minimization.
Custom Design
Our award-winning design team creates innovative label concepts tailored to brand requirements. We develop prototypes and digital mockups to visualize final products, ensuring alignment with client expectations before production begins.
Chemical Labels
Specialized chemical and safety labels meet regulatory compliance standards for hazardous materials. We use durable materials and fade-resistant inks to ensure long-term legibility under challenging conditions, with options for multi-language formatting.
People
Reed Callahan
Founder
Founded Reliable Label in 1974 after identifying a need for quality label production. Built the company from a garage operation to a 25,000 sq ft facility serving national clients.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We primarily serve Food & Beverage, Health & Beauty, and Chemical industries with specialized labeling solutions.
Do you offer custom label design?
Yes, our in-house design team provides complete custom label creation including digital mockups and prototypes.
How do you ensure label durability?
We use commercial-grade materials and advanced printing techniques tested for resistance to moisture, chemicals, and environmental factors.
What printing technologies do you use?
We employ thermal transfer, roll wrap, and digital printing technologies to meet diverse application requirements.
Can you handle large volume orders?
Our 25,000 sq ft facility and production capacity support both small runs and high-volume commercial orders with consistent quality.
Do you offer sustainable label options?
Yes, we provide eco-friendly labels using recycled materials and environmentally responsible production methods.
