COMSTOCK PARK, MI—Last year, Great Lakes Label celebrated its 25th year anniversary (1994-2019).
In 1992, CEO Tony Cook began working for a small labeling company in Grand Rapids, MI. After two years, he decided to begin a new journey by starting his own label brokerage company, where he networked with over 30 label companies nationwide. Since then, Great Lakes Label has grown from a label brokerage into a manufacturing company that produces labels, distributes machines including The Label Gator, and provides installation and support. Great Lakes Label has in-house departments including R&D, graphic design, art and quality assurance with 70 employees. This ensures that all designs and labels are created with the newest technology, and produced at the highest quality.
A great work atmosphere, where “he [Tony] treats the company like family,” is what keeps his employees wanting to come to work every day. Today, GLL is capable of manufacturing high-quality labels by using flexographic and digital printing technologies, while creating precise, vibrant colors. With the latest Mark Andy presses, many innovative labeling techniques can be added to labels.