Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in labeling and packaging solutions. The company develops pressure-sensitive materials, tags and labels, and adhesive technologies that help brands and businesses enhance product identification, branding and supply-chain performance. Avery Dennison’s offerings range from industrial and retail labeling to high-performance tapes, films and graphics materials used across multiple end markets.
The company operates through several key segments, including Label and Graphic Materials, which supplies pressure-sensitive materials for consumer goods; Retail Branding and Information Solutions, offering apparel tags, RFID inlays and digital product identification; Pressure-Sensitive Materials, providing specialty tapes and adhesives; and RF Technologies, focused on advanced RFID and IoT labeling solutions. These product lines support applications in apparel and footwear, food and beverage, logistics, manufacturing and healthcare.
Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Glendale, California, Avery Dennison maintains a presence in more than 50 countries, serving a diverse customer base across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa. Over its history, the company has expanded through strategic acquisitions and innovation, establishing research and development centers to advance sustainable materials and digital identification technologies.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Mitch Butier, Avery Dennison continues to pursue growth by investing in next-generation labeling solutions and enhancing its global manufacturing footprint. The company emphasizes sustainability, aiming to reduce environmental impact through recyclable and bio-based materials, while leveraging its expertise in materials science to address evolving market needs.