Resource Label Group

About Resource Label Group

Founded in 1991, Resource Label Group (RLG) operates as a manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging. The company is headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, and has executed a significant growth strategy through acquisitions, integrating numerous label and packaging companies across North America into its portfolio. This strategic expansion began in earnest after its acquisition by First Atlantic Capital in 2011 and has continued under its current ownership by Ares Management, which acquired the company in 2021. The leadership team is headed by Mike Apperson, who serves as President and CEO. Apperson's background includes leadership roles at DuPont, Allied Signal, and Loparex, bringing extensive experience in chemical engineering and business management to RLG's acquisitive growth model.

RLG serves a diverse client base spanning the food and beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. The company's business model is centered on providing comprehensive labeling and packaging solutions, from custom design and printing to application equipment. Revenue is generated through the sale of its wide range of products. A core part of the firm's strategy is its "National Reach, Local Touch" approach, which preserves the local service and brand legacy of the companies it acquires while leveraging the resources of a large, international organization. This has resulted in a network of over 30 manufacturing locations across the U.S. and Canada.

The company's product portfolio is extensive, featuring pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and folding cartons. It also offers advanced solutions like RFID, NFC, and other smart labels. RLG utilizes a variety of printing technologies, including flexographic, digital, and commercial litho, complemented by embellishment options such as foil stamping and embossing. A specialized division, RLG Healthcare, focuses on the pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging market, providing labels, cartons, and medical literature. The company has also demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by developing product lines like RLGreen, which features compostable and recycle-friendly labels made from post-consumer recycled materials.