POS Supply Solutions Blog


Label Material Supplies Distruption

March 2, 2021


Dear POS Supply Solutions Customer,

We need to share with you the raw material challenges that the label industry is facing as a result of the severe winter weather in Texas. The situation is especially affecting acrylic monomers (components of emulsion and solvent adhesives) and film products using polyolefin resins. Many of the manufacturers and suppliers of these raw material components have had to stop or slow production in order to complete repairs or they have had to shut down their facilities altogether. As a result of these unforeseeable circumstances, we are experiencing extreme disruption to our raw materials supply chain network.

POS Supply’s raw material suppliers are taking the following actions in order to better manage their operations:

  • Operation - Adding shifts in several locations and maximizing overtime at all sites.
  • Temporary extension of lead times - Lead times will vary by product depending on material availability and how this situation progresses. Our aim is to provide you with regular information updates and to protect the reliability of our order fulfillment.
  • Prioritization of orders - Suppliers are prioritizing orders based on serving essential businesses and products. Suppliers are also not accepting new customers at this time so that they may focus on serving their existing customers during this challenging situation.
  • Order quantity - Suppliers will be temporarily limiting order volumes to match recent ordering quantities and will not be able to accommodate pre-orders or stock-ups.

The duration of these supply challenges is currently unknown, as the demand for raw materials is strong in a recovering economy, and the raw material disruptions are impacting multiple industries. Overall, the general economic environment suggests raw materials costs will continue to increase for the foreseeable future. We are closely monitoring this very fluid situation and are working diligently to secure our material supply to improve our delivery performance. We recognize the inconvenience and delay this may cause and are committed to providing transparent and timely updates.

Thank you for your continued collaboration and partnership.

Stephen Enfield
President and CEO
POS Supply Solutions