Stop Outsourcing.
Own Your Labels.
Metas Managed Label Services® is the patented solution that makes on-site label production possible — without going it alone.
Reduce label costs by 15–45%. Eliminate 1–2 week lead times. Backed by 60+ years of combined expertise and our proprietary mlsOS™ platform.
Labels as Usual
Traditional Procurement
- ✕ 1–2 week lead times that halt production
- ✕ Minimum orders of 5,000–10,000 labels — overstock waste
- ✕ 5–10% scrap rates eating into margins
- ✕ No flexibility for compliance changes or product updates
- ✕ Management spending 15+ hours/week troubleshooting
Metas Managed Label Services®
- ✓ Sub-1-hour label lead times — print on demand
- ✓ No minimums — produce exactly what you need
- ✓ <2% scrap rate with automated quality management
- ✓ Instant adaptability to compliance and design changes
- ✓ <1 hour/week management time — mlsOS™ handles the rest
Intercon Chemical
Case Study
A multi-sector chemical manufacturer serving industrial, food service, pharmaceutical, and healthcare markets.
"We made the switch to Managed Label Services® for better quality labels, faster lead times, and flexibility. The difference was immediate."
Steve PowellDirector of Operations, Intercon Chemical
"Metas provided a significantly better solution in all categories especially support, inventory management, and higher quality. The difference is night and day."
Brian AbernathyDirector of Manufacturing, Intercon Chemical
Managed Label Services®
Our exclusive patented solution reimagines labels from start to finish. We provide the hardware, the materials, and our proprietary IIoT platform, mlsOS™, to automate and manage your entire label ecosystem — with no expert knowledge required on your end.
Develop
Analyze & Prescribe
We map your current label landscape. Using the AI-powered modeling tool within mlsOS™, we automatically determine the best mix of options that most cost-effectively fulfills your unique labeling needs.
Deploy
Map & Guide
We seamlessly integrate a tailor-made solution. We create standard operating procedures, complete artwork intake, and create optimized print-ready files for efficient production.
Direct
Automate & Optimize
Your ongoing label operations are guided through mlsOS™. The platform automates scheduling, manages auto-uploads, and connects to your existing ERP systems — so your team stays focused on production, not label logistics.
The mlsOS™ Ecosystem
Our IIoT platform runs on the Metas noTBox™ with local-first, cloud-backup technologies. It integrates print engine analytics, finishing devices, inventory management, and artwork workflows into one unified system.
Safe & Secure: 911 production backup, fully encrypted data storage, and advance inventory stocking at our facilities ensure uninterrupted production.
Label Activation
Strategies™
We expand labels to the digital world to better connect your marketing to your products. Turn a simple label into a community-building asset that drives brand loyalty and product sales.
Our collaborative process considers your current marketing strategy, selects the best activation techniques, and completes all pre-production and production work — so your label does more than identify a product.
Activate Your Brand
Labels
Reimagined™
Upload your artwork and realistically visualize your labels in real-time — before a single label is printed.
Industries
Awards & Validation
World's Greatest Label Company
Bloomberg Television — The World's Greatest! series
Best Beer Label — 1st Place
USA Today Readers' Choice Award
Top 50 Businesses to Watch
Michigan Celebrates Small Business
Patented MLS Technology
Managed Label Services® Patent
Groundbreaking Innovation
Metas Back Print Unit — Meteor Inkjet
Partner Endorsement
Victor Gomez, Epson America: "All kinds of imaginative. All kinds of smart."
Coming Soon
The Metas Book
Our comprehensive guide campaigning for a better, faster, greener label ecosystem. Learn why "labels as usual" is wasteful and slow — and how Managed Label Services® changes everything.
Notify Me at Launch1-Series Evo
Building on the proven Metas 1-Series platform, the Evo brings automated finishing to label operations at an accessible entry point — designed for producers ready to scale without the capital burden. Arriving Q3 2026.
Learn MoreGet Started
Ready to Own Your Labels?
Let's map your current label landscape and show you exactly how much you can save. No obligation — just a clear picture of what's possible with Managed Label Services®.
Stop Outsourcing.
Own Your Labels.
Metas Managed Label Services® is the patented solution that makes on-site label production possible — without going it alone.
Reduce label costs by 15–45%. Eliminate 1–2 week lead times. Backed by 60+ years of combined expertise and our proprietary mlsOS™ platform.
Labels as Usual
Traditional Procurement
- ✕ 1–2 week lead times that halt production
- ✕ Minimum orders of 5,000–10,000 labels — overstock waste
- ✕ 5–10% scrap rates eating into margins
- ✕ No flexibility for compliance changes or product updates
- ✕ Management spending 15+ hours/week troubleshooting
Metas Managed Label Services®
- ✓ Sub-1-hour label lead times — print on demand
- ✓ No minimums — produce exactly what you need
- ✓ <2% scrap rate with automated quality management
- ✓ Instant adaptability to compliance and design changes
- ✓ <1 hour/week management time — mlsOS™ handles the rest
Intercon Chemical
Case Study
A multi-sector chemical manufacturer serving industrial, food service, pharmaceutical, and healthcare markets.
"We made the switch to Managed Label Services® for better quality labels, faster lead times, and flexibility. The difference was immediate."
Steve PowellDirector of Operations, Intercon Chemical
"Metas provided a significantly better solution in all categories especially support, inventory management, and higher quality. The difference is night and day."
Brian AbernathyDirector of Manufacturing, Intercon Chemical
Managed Label Services®
Our exclusive patented solution reimagines labels from start to finish. We provide the hardware, the materials, and our proprietary IIoT platform, mlsOS™, to automate and manage your entire label ecosystem — with no expert knowledge required on your end.
Develop
Analyze & Prescribe
We map your current label landscape. Using the AI-powered modeling tool within mlsOS™, we automatically determine the best mix of options that most cost-effectively fulfills your unique labeling needs.
Deploy
Map & Guide
We seamlessly integrate a tailor-made solution. We create standard operating procedures, complete artwork intake, and create optimized print-ready files for efficient production.
Direct
Automate & Optimize
Your ongoing label operations are guided through mlsOS™. The platform automates scheduling, manages auto-uploads, and connects to your existing ERP systems — so your team stays focused on production, not label logistics.
The mlsOS™ Ecosystem
Our IIoT platform runs on the Metas noTBox™ with local-first, cloud-backup technologies. It integrates print engine analytics, finishing devices, inventory management, and artwork workflows into one unified system.
Safe & Secure: 911 production backup, fully encrypted data storage, and advance inventory stocking at our facilities ensure uninterrupted production.
Label Activation
Strategies™
We expand labels to the digital world to better connect your marketing to your products. Turn a simple label into a community-building asset that drives brand loyalty and product sales.
Our collaborative process considers your current marketing strategy, selects the best activation techniques, and completes all pre-production and production work — so your label does more than identify a product.
Activate Your Brand
Labels
Reimagined™
Upload your artwork and realistically visualize your labels in real-time — before a single label is printed.
Industries
Awards & Validation
World's Greatest Label Company
Bloomberg Television — The World's Greatest! series
Best Beer Label — 1st Place
USA Today Readers' Choice Award
Top 50 Businesses to Watch
Michigan Celebrates Small Business
Patented MLS Technology
Managed Label Services® Patent
Groundbreaking Innovation
Metas Back Print Unit — Meteor Inkjet
Partner Endorsement
Victor Gomez, Epson America: "All kinds of imaginative. All kinds of smart."
Coming Soon
The Metas Book
Our comprehensive guide campaigning for a better, faster, greener label ecosystem. Learn why "labels as usual" is wasteful and slow — and how Managed Label Services® changes everything.
Notify Me at Launch1-Series Evo
Building on the proven Metas 1-Series platform, the Evo brings automated finishing to label operations at an accessible entry point — designed for producers ready to scale without the capital burden. Arriving Q3 2026.
Learn MoreGet Started
Ready to Own Your Labels?
Let's map your current label landscape and show you exactly how much you can save. No obligation — just a clear picture of what's possible with Managed Label Services®.