Labelling solutions
Sovereign Labelling Machines is predicting big things to happen in 2026
2026 will include developments driven by the ongoing evolution of the packaging supply chain and impact of sustainability, digitalisation, automation and eff iciency on how businesses must operate in the future. By Thomas Glendinning, Sovereign Labelling Machines, managing director
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ne example is the unabated shift toward sustainability coinciding with increased costs and a heavier financial burden for packaging
manufacturers. This has turned the spotlight on efficient and effective processes and practices. Productivity and sustainability have historically been treated as competing priorities but today they are viewed as two sides of the same coin. From the development of recyclable mono-material plastics and greater use of fibre- based packaging solutions to highly automated manufacturing lines that maximise uptime and strip waste out of production, all have a part to play in helping the label and packaging industry improve its performance. This underscores how robust, flexible and future-ready labelling and sleeving technology is critical for brands, co-packers and contract manufacturers across FMCG, beverages, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and more.
Take misapplied labels or sleeves as an example. They are no longer just an aesthetic issue, they are an avoidable source of material waste, machine stoppages and even product withdrawals. In 2026, those pressures will only intensify.
Businesses that win will be those that treat labelling and sleeving as a strategic capability that touches productivity, compliance, brand value and total cost of ownership (TCO). All these trends and more require us to continue to invest in the people, technology and partnerships that help brands and co- packers transform labelling and sleeving from a constraint into a competitive advantage. The past 12 months have been inundated with landmark customer wins and system installations. These have strengthened and solidified our position as the go-to
This includes engineering complex, multi- process systems for challenging labelling and sleeving requirements that customers in the UK, Europe, and further afi eld face. We are also seeing high demand for tailormade systems that provide the same high level of performance and functionality but which are straightforward, versatile and agile and easy to operate.
Regardless, all customers are seeking out solutions that allow them to effi ciently and eff ectively apply artwork to containers using labelling and sleeving technologies, which help maximise shelf appeal, secure sales and achieve an impactful brand presentation.
Both need accurate, consistent presentation at speed. Both need to manage a growing number of SKUs, pack formats and regulatory variations. Both need to futureproof investments in the face of uncertain volumes and evolving customer expectations. Both want to be strong in retail environments at the same time as capitalising on the growth in e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales.
manufacturer of expertly engineered and precise labelling and sleeving solutions for brand and co-packers, who are operating in markets such as FMCG, beverages, dairy, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and more. It is no exaggeration to say that our manufacturing facility in Essex in the UK has been operating non-stop for the last 12 months, to fulfil all the orders and projects coming to us
Demand is continuing through Q4 and into Q1 next year, with 2026 set to be another landmark year for our business. This will result in us investing heavily in our production capacity and capability, including the people to do the work and the space they need to do it. Systems are then destined for customers throughout the UK & Ireland as well as headed overseas. Both markets off er strategic opportunities for growth and we are actively targeting brands and co- packers in the UK and abroad who will benefi t from our expertise in high-quality labelling and sleeving solutions.
All of these developments have the same end goal: to deliver precise, consistent, reliable and effi cient labelling and sleeving that supports businesses today and is ready for the future.
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