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A New Automotive Safety Business Unit for CCL Design

A New Automotive Safety Business Unit for CCL Design

CCL Design is pleased to share that its parent company, CCL Industries Inc., has acquired Advanced Safety Technologies B.V. and its subsidiaries, operating as ALT Technologies. ALT is a privately owned, global provider of airbag covers, wraps, and seals, along with durable labels and engineered components for automotive and industrial applications. With manufacturing operations in the Netherlands, Romania, China, and Mexico, ALT supplies leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide.

CCL Design to Deliver Keynote at IPI 2025

CCL Design to Deliver Keynote at IPI 2025

We’re proud to announce that CCL Design will be taking the stage as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Industrial Print Integration Conference on 12–13 November 2025 in Düsseldorf-Neuss.

A Global Celebration for International Print Day

A Global Celebration for International Print Day

At CCL Design Glasgow, we were thrilled to host a group of bright, local high school students for an immersive open day. Our team welcomed the future talent of Glasgow, where our long-serving staff members shared their personal journeys, offering the students an authentic look at career growth and long-term success within CCL Design.

Empowering Excellence: CCL Design Strongsville Sets the Standard

Empowering Excellence: CCL Design Strongsville Sets the Standard

CCL Design Strongsville has worked diligently to meet these modern day demands, increasing landfill diversion to 70% across 2024. This effort demonstrates the difference we can make in the manufacturing industry through commitment to environmental goals. Our Strongsville team is now focused on achieving their 95% landfill diversion goal by 2026.

It’s a double win at the Print Scotland Apprentice Awards 2025

It’s a double win at the Print Scotland Apprentice Awards 2025

We are thrilled to announce that our Print Apprentice from East Kilbride, Aidan Rogan, has won the Press Award at this year’s Print Scotland Apprentice Awards. And not to be left out, his mentor Steven McKnight is the winner of the Mentor of the Year Award.

CCL Design and Ynvisible Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Scalable Printed Display Solutions

CCL Design and Ynvisible Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Scalable Printed Display Solutions

CCL Design, a global leader in specialty labels, printed electronics, and functional materials, is pleased to announce a strategic manufacturing and supply partnership with Ynvisible Interactive Inc. (“Ynvisible”), an innovator in ultra-low-power, printed e-paper display technology.

Membrane Keypads

Membrane Keypads

CCL Design utilises cutting-edge technologies to deliver membrane keypads tailored to high-performance requirements.

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Next-Gen Control
How CCL Design Helped a Motor Control Giant Navigate Challenging Times
[Case Study]

A global leader in motor control systems faced a perfect storm: unfavourable market conditions, component shortages, and escalating supply chain costs. They turned to CCL Design for a solution.

Precision Engineering Lights the Way with our Laptop Branding Design

Precision Engineering Lights the Way with our Laptop Branding Design
[Case Study]

A prime example of our innovative approach is our development of a cost-effective ultra-thin, Backlit Brand Logo Assembly solution for a leading laptop manufacturer.

A Clear Vision

A Clear Vision
[Case Study]

A prime example of our innovative approach is our recent development of a cost-effective Plastic Display Window solution for a leading consumer electronics brand.

CCL Design's Strongsville Team Builds Dream Playhouse

CCL Design's Strongsville Team Builds Dream Playhouse

The CCL Design team in Strongsville, USA, recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity's "Playhouse Project", putting their wide range of skills to good use. A dedicated group of volunteers designed and built a personalized playhouse for a deserving family in Cleveland.

CCL Awards Scholarship to Gracie Bixler

CCL Awards Scholarship to Gracie Bixler

We are delighted to announce that CCL has awarded one of its prestigious annual scholarships to Gracie Bixler, the daughter of Tim Bixler, Business Development Manager at CCL Design.

Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence at CCL Design Hungary

Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence at CCL Design Hungary

Originally established in 1999 under the Worldmark brand, we joined the CCL Design family in 2016, serving the automotive and electronics manufacturing markets in the Central and Eastern European region. Our journey has been one of innovation, growth, and relentless commitment to our customers.

Industrial Printing 101

Industrial Printing 101

Read our introduction to Industrial Printing: includes digital printing, flexographic printing, screen printing, and gravure printing.

Backlit Display Blues

Backlit Display Blues
[Case Study]

CCL Design engages a multi-disciplinary team across the globe who collaborate to identify key opportunities to simplify a client's backlit display window module with an innovative design addressing both lighting and structural concerns.

UL Labels

UL Labels

CCL Design is a division of CCL Industries, the largest label company in the world and a UL Authorized Label Supplier. Read our guide to UL Labels.

CCL Design Guadalajara Family Day 2024

CCL Design Guadalajara Family Day 2024

CCL Design recognises the significance of fostering a strong community within our organisation. Our Guadalajara office celebrated their annual Family Day this summer, with a vibrant and memorable event.

Imprint Energy Accelerates Innovation with New R&D Facility

Imprint Energy Accelerates Innovation with New R&D Facility

CCL Design is thrilled to announce the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art Research & Development (R&D) facility for Imprint Energy in California. This exciting development comes after CCL Design's acquisition of Imprint Energy in August 2023.

Circular Success: How Strongsville is Transforming its Recycling Game

Circular Success: How Strongsville is Transforming its Recycling Game

As we celebrate Global Recycling Day on the 18th March we take a look at the work of our colleagues in Strongsville, Ohio, as they continue their journey of reducing waste and enhancing recycling across their facilities.

CCL Design Gains Supplier Recognition from Automobili Pininfarina

CCL Design Gains Supplier Recognition from Automobili Pininfarina

CCL Design Italy is proud to be part of the journey that made the pure-electric hyper GT Battista become a reality. CCL Design, who produced the groundbreaking hypercar’s labels, decals, wrapping, and PU protection coatings, recently had their contribution acknowledged by luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, Automobili Pininfarina.

Innovative Zinc Battery in Saga Card

Innovative Zinc Battery in Saga Card

CCL Design, a leading innovator in printed, decorative and functional products, is proud to announce its contribution to the groundbreaking Saga Card. This cutting-edge cellular IoT device promises sustainable, real-time, end-to-end transparency from production to patient. A milestone in digital healthcare, the Saga Card sets a new standard for secure efficient distribution of pharmaceuticals worldwide.

CCL Design Unveils State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Chennai, India

CCL Design Unveils State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Chennai, India

We are delighted to announce the official opening of our state-of-the-art facility in Chennai, India. The purpose-built site marks a significant step in CCL Design’s ongoing expansion strategy across Asia and solidifies our commitment to providing world-class component and product solutions to our growing customer base in the region.

CCL Design Launches New 5400 LSE Acrylic Foam Tape Series

CCL Design Launches New 5400 LSE Acrylic Foam Tape Series

CCL Design is pleased to announce the launch of our new 5400 LSE series of acrylic foam tapes. This innovative product is the result of three years of dedicated research and development by our specialized R&D team in Venray, Netherlands.

Suzhou Automotive Installs State-of-the-Art Solar Panel System

Suzhou Automotive Installs State-of-the-Art Solar Panel System

We are delighted to announce the successful installation of a state-of-the-art 800KW PV-solar system at our automotive site in Suzhou, China.

CCL Design Suzhou Earns Prestigious Manufacturing Award

CCL Design Suzhou Earns Prestigious Manufacturing Award

We are delighted to announce that CCL Design Suzhou has been given the "Exemplary & Intelligent Manufacturing Workshop" award by the Industry & Information Bureau of the Suzhou Municipal Government.

Imprint Energy Announcement

Imprint Energy Announcement

CCL Design is delighted to announce the acquisition of the entire intellectual property suite of Imprint Energy Inc. (“IEI”) and welcomes to CCL the R&D team responsible for the innovations.

Celebrating Women in Engineering Day 2023

Celebrating Women in Engineering Day 2023

In recognition of “Women in Engineering Day” on the 23rd June, we are celebrating those women in CCL Design, working within our Materials Science, Technology and Engineering functions, helping us to drive quality and innovation across our global organisation.

Celebrating Nathan Burns: Scotland’s Print Apprentice of the Year

Celebrating Nathan Burns: Scotland’s Print Apprentice of the Year

We are thrilled to announce our apprentice, Nathan Burns, has won Print Scotland's Overall Apprentice of the Year Award for 2023. This recognition is testament to Nathan's hard work, dedication and developing printing skills within CCL Design.

Green Buildings, Brighter Futures at CCL Design Suzhou Automotive

Green Buildings, Brighter Futures at CCL Design Suzhou Automotive

CCL Design is committed to reducing our carbon footprint and working towards a cleaner future. When our Suzhou Automotive site was designed and built, sustainability was a central focus.

CCL Design Awarded “Quality Supplier Automotive Interior and Exterior”

CCL Design Awarded “Quality Supplier Automotive Interior and Exterior”

CCL Design’s Automotive division was delighted to be invited to this year’s Gasgoo 3rd China Car Body, Interior & Exterior System Conference.

CCL Design Singapore Celebrate in Style as they Commemorate 50th Anniversary

CCL Design Singapore Celebrate in Style as they Commemorate 50th Anniversary

Established in 1973 with a single, label printing machine, today CCL Design’s Singapore facility is proud to be an integral part of our ASEAN operations and our global CCL family.

CCL Industries Partners with Imprint Energy to Build Green, Sustainable Batteries and Smart Labels

CCL Industries Partners with Imprint Energy to Build Green, Sustainable Batteries and Smart Labels

Green batteries will power smart labels for safely tracking and tracing vaccines, drugs, food, chemicals, agriculture products anywhere, anytime to benefit global supply chains.

Global Changes Start Local for a Sustainable Future at CCL Design Stuttgart

Global Changes Start Local for a Sustainable Future at CCL Design Stuttgart

CCL Design is committed to environmental sustainability and throughout 2023 we will be sharing some of our ESG activities and initiatives across our global asset base.

CCL Design Authentication is now a GlobalAutoID Solutions Partner

CCL Design Authentication is now a GlobalAutoID Solutions Partner

CCL Design Authentication and Global Automation & Identification Group (GlobalAutoID) announced today that CCL Design Authentication has become a GlobalAutoID Solutions Partner.

Student Perspective: My CCL Design Internship Experience

Student Perspective: My CCL Design Internship Experience

In January this year, CCL Design Glasgow was delighted to welcome our new Process Engineering Intern, Jay Christie-Clarke, to our Glasgow design and production site.

Reuse Recycle or Recover: The Automotive Industry’s Journey to Sustainability

Reuse Recycle or Recover: The Automotive Industry’s Journey to Sustainability

Happy Global Recycling Day. According to the Global Recycling Day website, recyclables save over 700 million tonnes in CO2 emissions per annum, a saving projected to increase to 1 billion tons by 2030.

It’s an Exciting Time to be Involved in Product Design and Development

It’s an Exciting Time to be Involved in Product Design and Development

Emily Carr is McGavigan’s CAD Designer, working closely with our business development and technical leads to design and develop products for the automotive and consumer sectors.

CCL Design are delighted to announce that we are now members of the International Anticounterfeiting Coalition (IACC)

CCL Design are delighted to announce that we are now members of the International Anticounterfeiting Coalition (IACC)

CCL Design are delighted to announce that we are now members of the International Anticounterfeiting Coalition (IACC).

CCL Industries join the United Nations Global Compact!

CCL Industries join the United Nations Global Compact!

CCL Industries Inc., a world leader in specialty label, security and packaging solutions for global corporations, government institutions, small businesses and consumers, has signed onto the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.

CCL Industries Acquires McGavigan Holdings for CCL Design

CCL Industries Acquires McGavigan Holdings for CCL Design

CCL Design is pleased to announce that it has acquired privately owned McGavigan Holdings Ltd. (“McGavigan”), a leading supplier of ‘in mould’ decorated components for automotive interiors.

CCL Industries Announces Bolt-on Acquisition for CCL Design

CCL Industries Announces Bolt-on Acquisition for CCL Design

CCL Design is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Desarrollo e Investigación S.A. de C.V. and Fuzetouch PTE LTD (Singapore) (collectively “D&F”) headquartered in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

CCL Design Guadalajara Receive PCAV Certification

CCL Design Guadalajara Receive PCAV Certification

The Direction of Environment and Territorial Development (SEMADET) of the state of Jalisco en Mexico publicly recognized the efforts of companies that manage to obtain their certificate within the Voluntary Environmental Compliance Program (PCAV) by applying sustainable practices within their activities.

Green Week

Green Week

The current problem regarding pollution and climate change and it’s affect on the environment is a topic which has increased the concern of citizens.

Apprentice of The Year

Apprentice of The Year

CCL Design are thrilled to announce our Apprentice Print Administrator Robby McCann who is based in our East Kilbride site has won Apprentice of The Year!

CCL Design Announces the Integration of iTRACE 2DMI® Product Authentication with their HP Indigo based Security Label Production

CCL Design Announces the Integration of iTRACE 2DMI® Product Authentication with their HP Indigo based Security Label Production

CCL Design is pleased to announce a partnership with iTRACE Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of supply chain security applications for anti-grey and anti-counterfeit markets, which will deliver 2DMI® highly secure smartphone authentication capability to its customers.

CCL Design Taiwan 10th Anniversary

CCL Design Taiwan 10th Anniversary

CCL Taiwan Design Centre celebrated the 10th Anniversary of its Research and Development facility in March 2021.