NorthStar extends Miller Brewing labelling contract

NorthStar Print Group has signed an extension of its existing label contract to remain Miller Brewing Company's sole label supplier.

The new contract extends the relationship to incorporate all bottle labels, including pressure-sensitive label products. NorthStar will also expand its graphic services support to Miller Brewing and serve as exclusive supplier of rotogravure printing cylinders for labels.

"NorthStar Print Group has continuously provided Miller Brewing Company with the highest quality goods and services," said Todd Jones, Miller Brewing's purchasing manager.

"As one of our strategic suppliers, NorthStar helps us find ways to improve the quality of our labels, enhance the productivity of our breweries and control our costs. We are pleased with the excellent progress we have made in each of these areas during the first three years of our contract, and we look forward to achieving even greater success in the future."

NorthStar has produced labels for Miller Brewing for more than 50 years. "Everyone in our organisation is proud of the quality of the products and services we provide and is looking forward to strengthening the strategic relationship between our two companies," said Richard Gasper, NorthStar Print Group president.

NorthStar produces glue-applied, in-mould and pressure-sensitive labels. It also markets its own series of innovative new label products designed to meet customer needs not served by traditional label products.