PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Companies Loftware, Inc. and NiceLabel announced Jan. 12 they will be joining forces to offer an expanded selection of labeling solutions, cloud-based offerings and technologies under the Loftware corporate umbrella. Loftware is a global enterprise labeling and artwork management solutions provider, and NiceLabel develops label management systems.

The combined companies will offer both Loftware and NiceLabel solutions and products, leveraging NiceLabel’s global partner network and Loftware’s deep expertise in selling, servicing and supporting its products with more than 5,000 global organizations across more than 100 countries. NiceLabel’s partner network includes resellers, ISVs [independent software vendors], OEMs [original equipment manufacturers] and print technology partners.

“Our customers, channel and technology partners and the overall market will benefit from our strategic vision to provide broader and deeper labeling solutions in addition to expanded scale, world-class services and global support,” said Robert O’Connor, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Loftware. “It also unites the best talent in the industry to drive new levels of innovation.

“Loftware and NiceLabel have both seen sustained growth and expansion over the past several years, especially in 2020 when labeling solutions have become so critical to supply chain continuity,” he added. “This move brings together two thriving organizations, providing momentum for significant expansion over the next decade and beyond.”

Together, Loftware and NiceLabel plan to advance supply chain agility, support global regulations as they evolve, and optimize business operations in the life sciences, manufacturing, food and beverage, retail, automotive, consumer products, apparel and other industries.

“We are delighted to combine with Loftware and look forward to expanding opportunities for our channel partners and end customers by providing new solutions and innovations to help them grow their business,” said Chris Walsh, chief executive officer of NiceLabel. "The two companies offer truly complementary solutions that are more vital than ever. This combination represents a terrific opportunity to further accelerate growth especially as organizations look to address evolving customer and regulatory requirements and standardize labeling across worldwide operations.”

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