The Sticking Point: Why More Warehouses Are Bringing Safety and Identification Labelling In-House

From safety signage and hazardous chemical labels to rack identification and inventory management, clear and accurate labelling plays an important role in keeping warehouses running safely and efficiently.  

Yet for many operations, maintaining signage and labels remains a challenge. Replacements are often ordered from external suppliers, resulting in lead times, minimum order quantities and the need to hold stock on site. When layouts change, racking is reconfigured or signage becomes damaged, updating labels can be a time-consuming process.  

To help organisations respond more quickly to these changing requirements, Brother UK has launched a new Safety Signage and Labelling Solution, enabling warehouse teams to create and print labels on demand, directly from their own facilities.  

The solution combines Brother thermal transfer printers, SafetyLabelPro software and a wide range of specialist consumables. Together, they support a broad range of warehouse applications, including safety signage, hazardous chemical identification, pipe marking, equipment labelling and warehouse location identification.  

The software includes access to more than 4,500 templates, helping users create compliant labels and signs quickly and easily. More than 250 durable vinyl consumables are available in a range of colours, sizes and formats, allowing organisations to select media suited to specific applications and environments.  

One area where on-demand printing can deliver immediate benefits is rack labelling. Clear rack identification helps improve stock visibility, supports picking accuracy and enables more efficient warehouse operations. Brother’s racking labels are available in formats designed for barcode and QR code integration, supporting warehouse management systems and helping teams identify locations quickly and accurately.  

Designed for busy warehouse environments, labels are resistant to chemicals, abrasion and temperature fluctuations, helping maintain legibility over time. Specialist formats are available for warehouse racking, including a tilted barcode design to reduce mis-scans of adjacent labels.  

By bringing safety signage and racking labels in-house, organisations can update labels as requirements change, reduce reliance on external suppliers and ensure signage is available when and where it is needed.  

Whether managing warehouse locations, improving inventory visibility or maintaining workplace safety standards, on-demand labelling gives operations teams a practical way to keep pace with changing environments. 

To learn more about Brother’s Safety Signage and Labelling Solution, visit brother.co.uk/safetylabelling 

Latest News

Navigating Devolution: What PM Andy Burnham’s Skills Agenda Means for Warehousing

UKWA publishes Annual Report 2025–26

Write to your MP about Business Rates

UKWA Letter to PM Andy Burnham

Unlock your potential with UKWA membership

Don’t miss out on the chance to supercharge your business journey.
Embrace the power of UKWA membership today and unlock a world of possibilities!