QLM was initially registered with the business name: Queensland Marking Systems.

Moved premises to Kelvin Grove and received first label job from the Department of Primary Industries for labels on a roll resulting in the purchase of a Label Press (259 Single Colour label Press affectionately known as "The Kathumpa".

The company relocates to larger premises in Kelvin Grove & company name is changed to Queensland Label Makers.

In 1987 QLM purchases their first high volume production press: an Iwasaki Label Press.

In 1992 QLM purchases a high volume Mark Andy Press & moves to a 'bigger' factory in Kelvin Grove to accommodate the growing business.

1995 sees the opening of its first interstate sales office in Sydney.

After moving again to larger premises, the company name is changed to QLM Label Makers to reflect the intended 'national' focus of the company.

In 2000 QLM moved to much larger premises at 1/13 Murdoch Circuit, Acacia Ridge in Brisbane.

A long held dream to operate the industry leading 'Gallus' Presses is realised in 2005 with the installation of a Gallus EM280, the opening of which is attended by the founder's grandson Ferdinand Ruesch and his wife Karin.

OSSIE LABELS based in Brendale, QLD joins the QLM Group.

Renowned print company LABEL PRINT in Northgate, QLD joins the QLM Group.

QLM opens their first Melbourne Sales Office and purchases a second Gallus label press.

QLM proudly acquires Pyramid Labels Industries in Puchong, Malaysia to become QLM Label Makers first overseas manufacturing operation.

SA Printed Labels based in Adelaide joins the QLM Group.

After 39 years QLM Label Makers is rebranded to reflect the company's vision and values. Read more about it in our DESIGN section.

QLM's Adelaide operation moves to a new facility in Bowden.

QLM Label Makers acquires Hoang Ha Label Co., Ltd in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. HHLC was the first company to operate letterpress printing technology in Ho Chi Minh City and is a well respected company in the label industry with a dedicated and skilled team. A strong existing local customer base served by a broad range of flexographic, letterpress, flatbed and offset printing is complemented by the addition of DiGI FAST Print - adding VIetnam's first HP Indigo label press, in addition to HP Indigo Offset printing.

Self Adhesive Markings (SAM), based in Melbourne, is a leader in the use of high end digital print technology for labels. In joining the QLM Group it adds 2 HP Indigo Printing Presses to the extensive range of Flexographic equipment used by QLM Label Makers in Australia.

Pyramid Labels Industries (PLI), based in Puchong, is officially rebranded as QLM Label Makers Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

QLM Label Makers Malaysia move their manufacturing facility to an incredible new facility in Puchong, Malaysia.

QLM Label Makers Cambodia factory is established in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Three-P Systems, founded by Mr. Tan Tek Seng in 1985 was a pioneer in introducing barcode systems to Malaysian businesses and is a complimentary addition to QLM Label Makers Malaysia.

SHIRE LABELS based in Sydney joins the QLM Group.

QLM Label Makers officially open their new manufacturing facility and Corporate Headquarters in Berrinba (Brisbane), QLD, Australia. Due to restrictions the factory was opened with a 'virtual' celebration.