Spotlight on San Diego – Innovation Powered by The Sun
A West Coast Hub Built for Precision, Performance, and Sustainability
In San Diego, innovation truly runs on sunshine. Since moving into a new state-of-the-art building in 2008, our 50,000 sq. ft. facility has combined renewable energy, advanced press technology, and a dedicated team ready to deliver labels trusted across industries.
One of our numerous facilities that are ISO 9001:2015 certified, our San Diego plant is also powered by solar, running on 662 panels that generate 364,000 KWH annually. This investment highlights our commitment to sustainability, quality, and forward-looking innovation.
Allen Henry, Plant Manager, puts it best:
“Our San Diego facility truly stands out for its unwavering customer focus. We take immense pride in ensuring that our customers receive exactly what they need, precisely when they need it. Partnering with our customers to provide the highest level of service is something we genuinely enjoy and excel at.”
Key Strengths That Set San Diego Apart
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Advanced Pressroom Capabilities
Our ID Images plant in San Diego operates with 10 presses (including 7 flexographic presses, giving the team the flexibility to handle both short runs and high-volume jobs. Capabilities include:
- Up to 10 colors
- Multi-web printing (3 webs on select presses)
- LED inks and UV finishings
- Lamination and varnish options
- Fanfold, sheeting, pinfeed, and delam/relam formats.
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Serving Diverse Industries
From medical and industrial applications to grocery, wine, and consumer prime labels, San Diego serves a wide range of markets. Our expertise also extends into UL labels, multi-part builds, and full-color flexo-printing.
As Henry notes:
“What makes our facility even more remarkable is our diverse capabilities. We specialize in industrial, medical, UL, multiple webs, grocery, and decorative labels. It’s this versatility that sets us apart and allows us to meet a wide range of customer needs.”
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Quality You Can Trust
Every label is backed by rigorous quality control. The team follows ISO-certified protocols, including multiple sign-offs from prepress through rewind and final boxing. Additional quality features include:
- Two vision inspection system for 100% verification
- Serialized plates for full traceability
- Customer-approved proofs before printing
- Complete job histories maintained for transparency
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Continuous Improvement at the Core
Our culture is driven by progress. Daily production meetings keep jobs on track, while internal audits and workflow reviews ensure processes evolve with every project.
Henry shares:
“I’m incredibly proud of our team and all they accomplish each year. Our dedication to continuous improvement has been instrumental in reducing waste and enhancing quality. Notably, we’ve added vision systems for 100% inspection and turrets to improve waste management and lead times. These advancements underscore our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.”
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Trusted Materials and Partnerships
Partnering with only the top suppliers in the industry, we ensure every label starts with the best substrates. Options include:
- Thermal transfer (TT) and direct thermal (DT)
- Paper, film, and tag stocks
- Specialty wine label materials
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Complex Multi-Part Labels
Our team also excels at complex builds. We have developed a three-part label featuring an opaque white UV layer, release coatings, and three layers of material. This innovative design allows a portion of the label to be peeled off and reused after recycling, showcasing both technical precision and creative problem-solving.
A Team Committed to Excellence
Every label produced across ID Images and at our San Diego facility reflects the team’s attention to detail, innovation, and passion for improvement. With sustainability, technology, and teamwork at the core, San Diego is ready to continue powering excellence for years to come.