Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Custom Label Solutions
Northrop Alan Label Printers is a long-established family business with over 75 years of expertise in label design and production. Founded in 1949, we specialise in creating high-quality custom labels for diverse industries including electrical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and hazardous materials sectors. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification underscores our commitment to quality management systems, while our investment in flexographic, digital, and thermal transfer technologies ensures cutting-edge solutions.We pioneered the UK's Zero 2 Landfill label waste scheme, demonstrating our environmental responsibility. With three generations of family leadership, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to deliver tailored labelling solutions from our Skipton facility. Our services span the complete production cycle, from artwork creation to delivery, with a focus on durability, compliance, and brand enhancement for clients ranging from SMEs to multinational corporations.
Services
Custom Label Printing
Digital Label Production
Flexographic Technology
Dome Labels
Security Labels
Hazard Warning Labels
Pharmaceutical Labels
Food & Drink Labels
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- Over 75 years of specialist label manufacturing experience
- ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management systems
- Pioneers of the UK's Zero 2 Landfill label waste scheme
- Family-owned business with three generations of expertise
- Full-service production from design to delivery
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
What people say
Great knowledge, quality and service
First class service
Wouldn't hesitate to use again
Services
Custom Label Printing
We create tailored adhesive labels for consumer and industrial products using advanced printing technologies. Our service ensures brand consistency while meeting specific regulatory requirements across multiple sectors. Clients benefit from our 75 years of expertise in material selection, durability testing, and compliance standards.
Hazard Warning Labels
Specialist production of compliant warning labels for dangerous goods transportation and storage. We ensure adherence to CLP regulations and international shipping standards using durable polypropylene materials that withstand extreme conditions during transit and handling.
Dome Labels
Premium resin-coated labels provide scratch-resistant branding solutions for product identification. These high-performance labels maintain integrity in outdoor environments and chemical exposure scenarios, offering both aesthetic appeal and functional durability for premium product lines.
Security Labels
Anti-tamper solutions featuring void patterns and holographic elements prevent unauthorised access. Our security labels provide clear evidence of interference while maintaining adhesion integrity under various environmental conditions for warranty and calibration protection.
Pharmaceutical Labels
Regulation-compliant labels designed to withstand rigorous storage and transportation conditions. We supply temperature-resistant, legible solutions with traceability features that meet strict pharmaceutical industry requirements for product safety and information accuracy.
People
Northrop Alan Label Printers
Founder
Established the business in 1949 supplying textile industry consumables, laying foundations for the family-run label manufacturing specialist that serves global markets today.
Roger Northrop
Director
Joined the company in 1967 after business degree studies, driving expansion into modern label production technologies while maintaining family business values and customer service ethos.
Nicholas Northrop
Managing Director
Oversees daily operations with focus on label production innovation, continuing third-generation family leadership commitment to quality and customer satisfaction in the evolving labelling industry.
Jenny Northrop
Operations Director
Manages business operations with emphasis on sustainable practices, implementing waste reduction initiatives that align with modern environmental standards while maintaining production excellence.
Questions
What industries do you supply labels for?
We serve electrical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, hazardous materials, pet care, transport, and security sectors with custom labelling solutions.
Are your labels compliant with international standards?
All hazardous goods labels meet ADR, RID, IMDG, and IATA regulations, with BS5609 and BS4781 approved options available.
Do you offer sustainable printing options?
We operate the Zero 2 Landfill scheme, recycling 100% of label production waste into energy through material separation processes.
Can you produce small label quantities?
Minimum order quantities start at 500 labels, with options for both short runs and large-scale production requirements.
What printing technologies do you use?
We combine flexographic, digital, and thermal transfer printing with hot foil stamping and dome label manufacturing capabilities.
