The Soabar Legacy: Innovation in Label Solutions Since 1920

Our Story

Today we’re marking 100 years of Soabar! Our journey began in 1920 with a revolutionary machine designed to “Sew-A-Bar” of five stitches—a simple concept that inspired our name and launched a new era in marking technology. When we established our UK presence in 1974, first in Ibstock and then settling into our current Whetstone, Leicester location in 1978, we laid the foundation for over four decades of innovation and excellence.

What started as a specialised textile marking solution has evolved into a comprehensive labelling ecosystem serving diverse industries while honouring our textile heritage.

 

Expertise Across Industries

Today, Soabar stands as a recognised leader in labelling solutions across multiple sectors:

• Retail: Streamlining inventory and product identification
• Food: Ensuring compliance and traceability
• Chemical: Delivering durable hazard and compliance labeling
• Automotive: Supporting parts tracking and logistics
• Logistics: Enhancing supply chain efficiency
• Textile: Maintaining our roots with specialized marking solutions

“Soabar transformed our labeling process from a bottleneck to a competitive advantage. Their understanding of our industry challenges made all the difference.” — Manufacturing Client, 20+ Year Relationship

The Soabar Difference

Our success stems from a holistic approach to customer relationships. We don’t simply sell products—we develop partnerships built on understanding your unique challenges:

• Consultative Problem-Solving: Our specialists evaluate your specific needs before recommending solutions
• Custom Design Services: In-house design team creating distinctive, high-quality label artwork
• Technical Excellence: Dedicated support for all thermal printers and software systems
• Production Mastery: State-of-the-art digital and flexographic label manufacturing
• Future-Ready Technology: From standalone printers to IoT-enabled cloud printing networks

Innovation Meets Practicality

While we embrace technological advancement, we remain committed to solutions that are both cost-effective and user-friendly. Our printer range accommodates everything from simple standalone applications to sophisticated enterprise-wide systems, always with an eye toward practical implementation and tangible results.

Your Next Step

Discover how Soabar’s blend of historical expertise and forward-thinking innovation can elevate your marking and identification processes. Contact our team today to explore possibilities tailored to your specific challenges.

Soabar—Where label innovation meets practical solutions.