Est. 1935
Heritage & History
R. Stanton Avery invented the self-adhesive label in 1935 in Los Angeles, California, using a hand-made machine to apply a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing to paper. The invention created a new product category and gave Avery's company — initially called Kum Kleen Products — the foundation for a business that would grow into the world's largest label manufacturer. The company moved to Brea, California, which has been the Avery Products Corporation headquarters ever since.
Avery's development of the template-based label printing system — creating standardized label dimensions and the corresponding word processor templates that allow users to print precisely positioned content on each label — transformed the office products market. The Avery template system became the industry standard, and printer manufacturers began building Avery template compatibility into their software as a baseline feature.
Made in Brea, California
Avery manufactures labels, binders, and dividers at its Brea, California facility and US partner plants. The label manufacturing process combines paper or film stocks with pressure-sensitive adhesives, then die-cuts the labels to precise dimensions that correspond to the template specifications printed on the packaging. The consistency of the die-cutting tolerances is what makes Avery labels print-ready from word processor templates — if the label dimensions varied even slightly, the printed content would be misaligned.
The binder manufacturing at Brea produces the ring mechanisms and covers that define Avery's organizational product line. The EZD ring mechanism — designed to lie flat when open rather than creating the curved gap of traditional round rings — is a quality engineering detail that improves the usability of three-ring binders for documents that need to be read while the binder is open.
What Sets Them Apart
Avery's template ecosystem is the defining competitive advantage — the system of standardized label dimensions, corresponding template codes, and word processor integration creates lock-in that has made Avery the default label choice for American businesses for decades. Purchasing Avery labels and using Avery templates produces reliable printed results without measurement or calibration, which is why label printing has become a routine office task rather than a specialty skill.
For home offices and small businesses that need professional-looking labels for shipping, filing, and organization, Avery's Brea, California production and the template system provide the combination of domestic manufacturing and practical usability that justify the brand's premium over generic labels.
Avery White Address Labels for Laser Printers 750-Count
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Avery Shipping Labels with TrueBlock Technology 500-Count
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Avery Clear Name Badge Labels Peel and Stick 240-Count
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avery made in the USA?
Yes. Avery manufactures 6 verified products in Brea, CA. Avery has manufactured labels, binders, and office organization products in Brea, California since 1935, pioneering the self-adhesive label and establishing the American standard for printed office products.
Where is Avery manufactured?
Avery is headquartered in Brea, CA. Manufacturing takes place in Brea, CA.
What Avery products can I buy?
We carry 6 verified Avery products across Office & School. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Avery founded?
Avery was founded in 1935. Avery has manufactured labels, binders, and office organization products in Brea, California since 1935, pioneering the self-adhesive label and establishing the American standard for printed office products.
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