With booklet labels and smart labels, CCL Faubel has established itself worldwide as a specialist in pharmaceutical labelling. In 2025, the company from Melsungen is celebrating its 170th anniversary - with a view to both tradition and the future.
CCL Faubel GmbH, an international provider of labelling solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, is celebrating its 170th anniversary. Founded in Kassel in 1855, the company has developed from a manufacturer of paper products to a global specialist in multilayer labels and digital labelling systems.
Since the complete takeover by the Canadian group CCL Industries Inc. in 2023, CCL Faubel has been part of the world's largest label manufacturer with over 200 locations in more than 40 countries. The company currently employs around 280 people at its headquarters in Melsungen.
Booklet labels as an international bestseller
The company's core product is booklet labels - multi-page labels that convey extensive information in a small space. They are used in particular in the research-based pharmaceutical industry. „We focussed on this form of labelling almost 25 years ago. Today, we are maintaining our position as a global player with constant innovations,“ explains Managing Director Frank Jäger, who manages the company together with Mathias Männel.
Digital labels for clinical trials and logistics
In addition to traditional labels, CCL Faubel also develops smart labels with RFID and e-paper technology. Originally designed for clinical trial products, they are now also used in logistics processes in a wide range of industries - for example for the dynamic display of expiry dates.
Centre of Excellence for clinical studies
The innovative strength of the company was recognised by the parent company with a special award: the Melsungen site will act as a „Centre of Excellence“ for the „CCL Clinical“ division in future. Global activities for clinical studies will be coordinated from here, quality standards will be set and expertise will be transferred to the international sites. CCL Faubel is also the European leader in RFID development within the CCL Group.
Source: CCL Faubel
