Walk into almost any store and odds are you’ll see something Impact Label has produced. From small, local companies to Fortune 500 brands, the custom label solutions manufacturer ships its work to customers around the world.
Specializing in vinyl, polyester, and polycarbonate overlays, the company’s products are built to last the life of whatever they’re attached to, from kayaks and engines to boats and medical device equipment.
A Need to Renovate and Reinvent Operations
Based in Galesburg, Michigan, Impact Label’s leadership took a hard look at where the company was in 2020—and where it wanted to go. Antiquated equipment was making the company less effective and competitive, and feedback from sales reps and customers reinforced that something had to change.
“We took a hard look at the business and said, ‘Hey, if we want this to last for the long term, what do we need to do?’” Impact Label Vice President and General Manager Matt Berry said. “That started with an investment in equipment.”
Impact Label needed to invest in more modern equipment to remain a leader in its industry. And to do that, the company needed a financing partner that could provide fast and flexible financing options.
A Financing Team Willing to Take a Chance
Team Financial Group financed a polyurethane doming machine as part of Impact Label’s first major equipment project in 2020. Doming adds a 3D-effect resin layer over a label, both as a visual embellishment and a way to extend its life. Because the polyurethane is rated for outdoor, marine, and automotive use, the process fits squarely with Impact Label’s goal of consistent durability.
What made the project possible was Team Financial Group’s willingness to look beyond just financial statements and see Impact Label’s vision for long-term growth and sustainability.
“They took a chance with us on our first piece of equipment. We had a really strong balance sheet, but the profitability wasn’t where we wanted it to be,” Berry said. “They allowed us to get this piece and, ever since, they’ve been open to investing in Impact and helping us acquire new equipment.”
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From One Press to Industry Leadership
Since 2020, Team Financial Group has helped finance additional equipment investments at Impact Label, culminating in the company’s largest purchase to date: a Durst Tau press installed at the end of 2025. The cumulative effect has been transformational, according to Berry.
“It’s really put us at the forefront of our industry,” Berry said. “We’re definitely in the top 1% with our equipment capabilities. There’s no other company that has the variety and advanced equipment that we have.”
A Local Partner That Shows Up
For Impact Label, Team Financial Group stood out from the steady stream of equipment-finance cold calls by doing what the competition didn’t: show up.
“They visited our facility, and they’ve followed up regularly to see if there’s anything they can do to help us,” Berry said. “It feels like somebody who’s there if you have an issue. You can call them up and work through it together instead of just being a piece of paper that somebody signs off on.”
That hands-on approach has continued throughout the relationship. After Impact Label installs each new piece of equipment, the Team Financial Group team travels to the facility to see everything in person and check in on how things are going.
The financing process itself also has been smooth.
“They make everything very easy,” Berry said. “As soon as you need the money, it’s there. When they say they’re going to have it, they’ll have it for you.”
Reach Out to Team Financial Group for Your Financing Help
If you’re looking for a financing partner that can help your organization make equipment upgrades to stay competitive, contact Team Financial Group today.
We offer many different financing options, often with same-day approval. To get started, give us a call at 616-735-2393 or fill out our short online contact form.