Oracle has added something to PeopleSoft Asset Management that quietly removes one of the biggest barriers to doing a proper physical inventory. You can now scan asset QR codes and barcodes using the native camera on any mobile device. No handheld scanner, no separate...
Rolls-Royce SMR has launched a new Supplier Programme giving UK businesses the chance to bid for up to £1.4 billion of contracts over the next year. For British manufacturers it is one of the most significant supply chain opportunities in years. For Custom Labels, it...
When a piece of equipment leaves your building for disposal, your responsibility for it does not leave with it. Where that equipment holds data, the responsibility ends when the data is provably destroyed. Proving it means being able to say which item went where. That...
Laptops are mobile assets. They live in a bag, change hands, go home at night, get wiped with alcohol, run warm, and are worth stealing. Almost nothing that makes labelling a static indoor asset straightforward applies to them, and a good number of them go outdoors as...
Of everything in our asset label range, one material continues to be one of our most purchased year after year. Ultra Destruct vinyl is not the toughest thing we manufacture and it is not the most expensive. What it offers is a level of security no conventional label...
Sir Robert McAlpine has completed its work on the first phase of Agratas’ £4 billion battery gigafactory near Bridgwater and has handed delivery of the next phase to new construction partner TSL. Building One’s steel frame is complete and cladding is...
Walk around most industrial sites and you’ll find asset tags that were sold as heavy duty, now scratched through, faded, or peeling at the edges within a couple of years. In most cases, the issue is the same: a laminated polyester label. This isn’t a...
A ghost asset is an item that still appears on your books but no longer exists in reality. It might have been sold, scrapped, lost, or quietly walked out the door, while the record itself was never updated. The reverse happens just as often. An item is sitting in your...
If you are about to run your first proper physical audit of your organisation’s assets, here is what to expect. It will turn up more discrepancies than you think it should. That is not a sign anything has gone wrong. It is the entire point of doing it. Almost...
Back in January 2024, we covered the UK government’s announcement that it would allow digital labelling on a range of imported goods. That announcement has since become live legislation, and a consultation published in March 2026 sets out exactly what...
Custom Labels Ltd has manufactured labels and asset tags in the UK since 1997. Everything is produced in-house in Somerset, which means faster lead times, verified quality, and a supplier you can actually reach when something needs resolving. There is a broader...
If you manufacture anywhere near Bridgwater, you don’t need a briefing paper to understand why supply chain transparency suddenly matters. The £4bn Agratas battery gigafactory is under construction less than two miles from us at the Gravity Enterprise Zone, and...
The label specification is only the starting point. What a manufacturer does with it the questions they ask, the materials they choose, the checks they run is what determines whether your labels are still doing their job in five years’ time. Most...
RFID and NFC: a quick distinction RFID and NFC are closely related technologies. NFC is essentially a subset of RFID, operating at 13.56MHz and designed specifically for short-range communication between devices. What makes NFC particularly relevant today is that it...
Developing a graphic overlay for a new product or piece of equipment involves more decisions than most people expect the first time they go through the process. Get those decisions right early and the path from initial concept to finished overlay is straightforward....
Buying an asset label isn’t like buying a sticker. Here’s why getting it right matters more than most organisations realise. When organisations think about asset labelling, the label itself often feels like the smallest decision in the process. It’s...
Nearly three decades is a long time to spend thinking about labels. We started out in Somerset making high-quality labels and asset tags, and somewhere along the way we became the people that organisations call when their labelling has gone wrong, or when they want to...
When a brand like Barbour approaches you for labelling, it says something. Not just about the product they need, but about the kind of supplier they were looking for. Barbour is one of Britain’s most enduring clothing names, a company that has built its...
A New Era for School Estate Management Managing a school estate has always been a significant responsibility. But from 2026, that responsibility comes with a much clearer set of expectations and formal reporting requirements to match. In April 2025, the Department for...
Protecting Your Business Assets Starts with the Right Label Every office, school, college, and workplace relies on valuable equipment to function, computers, laptops, tablets, projectors, mobile phones, desks, and machinery. Together, these assets can represent a...
What Are Smart Packaging QR Codes? Walk down any supermarket aisle today and you will notice something that was barely visible five years ago a small square code on almost every product. These are not ordinary barcodes. They are QR codes embedded into smart packaging,...
Almost every modern warehouse, hospital, or manufacturing facility today and you’ll find labels on everything. But there’s a significant difference between a label that tells you what something is and a label that tells you everything you need to know...
We recently updated our graphic overlays and control panel labels page, and it prompted us to write something that goes a little deeper not as a substitute for reading the page, but as a companion to it. Graphic overlays are one of those products where the decisions...
Whether you’re ordering labels for the first time or you’re a returning customer with a specific technical query, finding a clear and honest answer quickly makes all the difference. That’s the thinking behind our new FAQ page, which you’ll find...
When saltwater, UV exposure, and constant handling are daily realities, only the most durable asset tag will do. Here’s how Custom Labels Ltd has kept one of the UK’s most demanding port operators reliably tagged for years. For several years, Ports of...
The £4 billion Agratas battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset is steadily taking shape, building on the vision we outlined in our previous blog about this landmark project. With construction now in full swing, the site is becoming a major hub for...
For UK businesses looking to improve asset tracking and operational efficiency, asset labels with barcodes and QR codes are a smart investment. But with so many options available, choosing the right solution requires a clear understanding of materials, technology, and...
When investing in asset labels, one of the most common questions UK businesses ask is: how long will they actually last? The answer depends on several key factors, including materials, environment, and the level of quality control during manufacturing. In many cases,...
In today’s ever-evolving business environment, tracking valuable equipment is essential. Whether you operate in construction, healthcare, education or manufacturing, asset labels play a crucial role in maintaining control, accountability and efficiency. What Are Asset...
QR codes might seem like a modern innovation, but they have been around for over 25 years. Originally developed as an upgrade to barcodes, QR codes can hold far more information and can be scanned from any angle. Today, they are everywhere, from restaurant menus to...
At Custom Labels Ltd, we are proud to announce that we have successfully passed our annual ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audit, reaffirming our commitment to quality, reliability, and environmental responsibility. ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely recognised quality...
Asset labels and tags might look small and straightforward, but anyone who has dealt with peeling corners, faded barcodes or failed inspections knows how important proper specification really is. Durability isn’t just about print quality. It’s about choosing the right...
Pareto FM, a leading UK and Ireland provider of engineering and workspace solutions, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and leadership structure. This marks a key step in the company’s growth, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality engineering and...
Somerset is undergoing one of the most significant industrial transformations in its modern history. At the heart of it is the new £4bn Agratas battery gigafactory, currently under construction at the Gravity Enterprise Zone between Puriton and Woolavington. Once...
QR codes are now everywhere from restaurant menus and parcel tracking to equipment labels and compliance tags in industrial environments. But long before they became part of everyday life, QR codes were designed to solve a very specific problem: how to track complex...
Asset management systems are often judged by software, processes, and reporting. Yet one of the most critical components is also the easiest to overlook: the asset label itself. When asset labels perform as they should, they fade into the background. They remain...
Graphic overlays and control panel labels play a critical role in the performance, safety, and professionalism of industrial and electronic equipment. At Custom Labels Ltd, we design and manufacture overlays that combine durability, functionality, and visual clarity...
In fast-paced, technology-driven workplaces, asset management is no longer something organisations can afford to overlook. From aviation hangars to university campuses, from construction sites to corporate IT departments, businesses are under growing pressure to...
Recent reports have highlighted new Ministry of Defence (MOD) guidance for staff using electric vehicles within the military transport fleet. Stickers have been placed inside these vehicles reminding personnel not to connect official devices to in-car systems and to...
Innovations in labelling technology are reshaping how organisations manage safety, traceability, and sustainability across a wide range of sectors. A recent example comes from Spain, where three young inventors, Pilar Granado, Pablo Sosa Domínguez, and Luis Chimeno,...
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