CDM Labels

CDM Labels, manufacturer of thermal and shipping labels in Hull

CDM Labels is a British manufacturer of self-adhesive labels based in Hull, East Yorkshire, where it has been producing since 2006. Its thermal catalogue exceeds 1,300 products, with formats ranging from 20 mm circles to 4 x 6 inch labels, and an offering that combines different materials and adhesive types.

The company presents itself as a manufacturer and supplier of thermal printer labels and shipping labels, including the range for Royal Mail, and distributes throughout the United Kingdom. The website advertises free delivery to the UK mainland.

Direct thermal and thermal transfer labels

The company distinguishes two main technologies. Direct thermal labels are printed without a ribbon, making them suitable for short-life uses such as shipping, order picking and despatch; these include the 4 x 6 format, the standard size for courier and parcel labelling. Thermal transfer labels are printed with a thermal transfer ribbon, which provides more durable print where it must withstand handling, moisture or long-term storage.

Within the direct thermal range there are economy variants, top coated, coloured and fanfold. The thermal transfer offering includes block out labels, polyester and clear polypropylene labels, as well as waterproof and glossy polypropylene labels.

Labels by industry and applications

The catalogue is also organised by industry. For the electrical sector it offers electrical and PAT test labels; for pharmacy, pharmaceutical and NHS labels; and for retail and food, retail and promotional labels, food labels and scale labels. In the field of shipping and business mail it has address labels, courier, parcel and packaging labels, and printed handling and shipping labels.

The range is completed with A4 laser labels, arts and crafts labels, and accessories such as event badges and credentials.

Printers, ribbons and accessories

In addition to labels, CDM Labels sells the equipment to print them. Its offering includes desktop thermal label printers and models from brands such as Godex, Honeywell, TSC and Zebra, as well as colour label printers. The company states that it can advise on the right model for the application.

The consumables and accessories section covers thermal transfer ribbons, foil coding ribbons, label applicators, rewinders and dispensers, and cleaning products.

Featured products from the catalogue

Among the most visible products on the website are 101.6 x 152.4 mm (4 x 6 inch) direct thermal labels in economy format, presented in 12 rolls of 500 units (6,000 labels) with a 25 mm core, designed for short-term use. Also listed are 100 x 75 mm "Caution Heavy" warning labels with permanent adhesive and black and white printing, for packages and parcels; economy 50 x 25 mm direct thermal labels in 12 rolls of 2,000 units (24,000 labels); 25 mm diameter clear polypropylene circular seals in packs of 1,000 units; and 100 x 150 mm fanfold direct thermal labels with permanent adhesive, in stacks of 1,000 units up to 10,000 labels.

Catalogue filters and variety of formats

The website search allows filtering by width, length, adhesive type, material, ribbon grade and ribbon size. Available widths range from 15 mm to 170 mm, with multiple intermediate sizes, and lengths from 8 mm to 267 mm. As for adhesive, the catalogue distinguishes permanent, removable and freezer options. Materials include direct thermal, non-tear glossy polypropylene, top coated and thermal transfer. Ribbons are classified by grade — wax, wax-resin and full resin — and by size, with widths from 40 mm to 220 mm and lengths from 74 m to 600 m.

Location and contact

Phone: 01977 879101 · Email: info@cdmlabels.co.uk