About QLC

Founded in 1963 by Duwayne “Wayne” Buske, our company — originally known as Layton Label — began in the label manufacturing business. Early on, we recognized that customers needed a faster, more efficient way to apply their labels to products. That realization led us to introduce automated labeling equipment, helping businesses streamline their packaging operations and reduce manual labor.

Innovation has always been part of our DNA. I often tell people, “My father invented the coupon.” In fact, in March 1967, he filed U.S. Patent 3,524,782 for the first coupon — a testament to him and his team’s creative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit.

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A big transition in 1990, QLC made a bold move that set us apart from the competition — we sold our label converting business and became the first company in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to labeling equipment solutions.

At the time, many doubted a labeling equipment company could succeed without selling labels. But thanks to customers who recognized the value of our expertise and innovation, QLC has grown into a trusted industry leader in automated labeling systems.

Today, as a second-generation, family-owned business, we remain driven by the same principles that started it all — innovation, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

We proudly represent leading manufacturers including CTM Integration, Label-Aire, Markem-Imaje, Arca, Zebra, and SATO, allowing us to deliver complete, high-performance labeling solutions for virtually any production environment.

At QLC, our motto says it best — we truly are “the company that applies itself.”