Our History
Way back in 1982, when Diet Coke was just for the taste of it, Sony made the first CD player and Pac-Man was eating his way across Commodore 64 screens, businesses were wrestling with another 80s icon – the bar code. Companies needed a way to print bar codes on to labels, to accurately identify and scan products.
Entrepreneurs Roger Ellis and Ron Millington quickly found the solution, and Fairfield was born.
Since then, Fairfield has helped tens of thousands of customers label, identify and automate their operations. From product and in-process labels to laser marking and digital printing, continual innovation has kept us at the forefront of the industry.
Trusted by businesses from start-ups to SMEs, multi-national companies to global players, we continue to grow and expand at our Worcestershire base.
Our wealth of experience and continual innovation that enables us to build bespoke solutions for you, helping you streamline your operation and drive efficiency.
Today
For over 40 years, agility and innovation have been at the heart of Fairfield Labels Ltd.
Our experienced team many with decades of service has built a strong reputation for understanding customer requirements and delivering tailored labelling, barcoding and RFID solutions across a wide range of sectors.
Today, as part of Bar Code Data Group, Fairfield continues to evolve. The business now combines its long-standing expertise in label manufacturing with access to a broader portfolio of hardware, software and tracking solutions, enabling us to support customers with complete, end to end systems.
Throughout our history, we have developed strong relationships with leading technology manufacturers, allowing us to embrace new innovations and continually enhance our offering. Our solutions support a diverse range of applications, from food and drink labelling compliance, including Natasha’s Law, through to healthcare identification such as surgical wristbands and instrument marking for the NHS.
Now part of a larger specialist group, we continue to build on this legacy combining loyalty, experience and innovation with enhanced resources and expertise to support our customers as their requirements evolve.