Resource acquires Best Label to expand presence on US West Coast

Located in Cerritos and Union City, California, Best Label is one of the largest label manufacturers on the US West Coast and provides products for a variety of segments including the food, beverage, health and beauty, pharmaceutical, automotive, agricultural and chemical industries. Best Label operates an inventory of letterpress, flexographic and digital printing equipment and enhanced finishing assets to offer a full breadth of pressure-sensitive, extended content and promotional label options.

Resource Label is a full-service provider of pressure-sensitive label, shrink sleeve and RFID/NFC technology for the packaging industry.

Mike Apperson, president and CEO at Resource Label, commented: ‘Best Label brings a group of talented individuals, a high level of product quality and innovative packaging solutions to our organization. I look forward to working closely with the team to continue to serve our growing customer base across North America.’

Ernie Wong, former CEO at Best Label, said: ‘Resource Label shares our commitment to ensuring the long-term success of our customers and valued employees. This partnership is key to supporting our vision and the growth plans for the business.’

Best Label represents the fourth acquisition in recent months for Resource Label, a portfolio company of First Atlantic Capital, a New York-based private investment firm, and TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity investment platform of TPG.

Roberto Buaron, chairman and CEO at First Atlantic Capital, said: ‘Best Label has an outstanding group of dedicated employees, diverse client base and is a valued addition to Resource Label Group. We are pleased to continue to support Resource Label’s expansion, which includes 14 acquisitions since our initial investment in 2011.’