Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Label Printing Partner in Elkhart, IN
Dec-O-Art has been a family-owned leader in label printing since 1971, rooted in Elkhart, Indiana. Founded by Charles Dosmann and now led by third-generation owner Nathan Dosmann, we combine over 50 years of innovation with mastery of compliance standards. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification underscores our commitment to quality, delivering custom decals, warning labels, and branding solutions to manufacturers globally. We pioneered proprietary software for VIN calculations and ANSI-standardized options, ensuring precision in safety regulations. Our service-centered approach prioritizes customer needs, offering next-day label programs, custom adhesive solutions, and compliance guidance. With expertise in graphic overlays, product identification, and FedCert Suite cloud-based tools, we serve industries ranging from RV and marine manufacturing to industrial equipment.Our team of knowledgeable professionals provides end-to-end support, from design to logistics, ensuring durable, compliant labels that elevate brand identity. Dec-O-Arts reputation for reliability is built on decades of partnerships with clients like Seagrave Fire Apparatus and Outdoors RV Manufacturing, who praise our timely delivery and problem-solving capabilities. We remain dedicated to advancing labeling technology while maintaining the personalized service of a small business. Our mission is to empower manufacturers with innovative, cost-effective solutions that meet evolving regulatory demands.
Services
Deco-Lens Labels
Deco-Form Nameplates
FedCert Suite Software
Warning Labels
Graphic Overlays
Product Identification
Custom Decals
VIN Calculation Tools
Regulatory Labeling
Branding Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialized expertise in compliance label printing.
- Our ISO 9001:2015 certification guarantees quality manufacturing standards.
- We developed proprietary FedCert Suite software for VIN and compliance management.
- Next-day label program ensures urgent regulatory needs are met swiftly.
- Dedicated account managers provide personalized support for custom projects.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
What people say
Quality products
Quick delivery
Excellent customer service
Proprietary software solutions
Customizable options
Services
Deco-Lens Labels
Deco-Lens Labels provide 3D, high-gloss durability with UV-resistant polyurethane construction. These customizable labels prevent cracking and discoloration while enhancing brand visibility through embossed textures and vibrant graphics. Ideal for curved surfaces in harsh environments.
FedCert Suite Software
FedCert Suite streamlines VIN calculations, federal certification labels, and MSO printing via cloud-based tools. This platform tracks production data, generates compliance reports, and simplifies regulatory workflows for trailer and vehicle manufacturers nationwide.
Graphic Overlays
Engineered graphic overlays combine durability with functional design for electronic devices. These precision-cut labels resist scratches and chemicals while enabling backlighting features, tactile feedback, and seamless integration with control panels across industrial applications.
Warning Labels
ANSI-compliant warning labels ensure regulatory adherence through clear hazard communication. Available in multiple formats with protective overlaminate options, these labels withstand extreme conditions while maintaining legibility for industrial equipment and vehicles.
Custom Decals
Custom decals offer tailored branding solutions with pressure-sensitive adhesives and color-matching technology. From temporary identifiers to permanent product graphics, these decals enhance visual identity across retail displays, vehicles, and manufacturing equipment.
People
Nathan Dosmann
Owner
Third-generation leader with 20+ years in label manufacturing. Oversees strategic growth while maintaining family commitment to quality and customer service.
Becky Girard
Account Manager
15-year veteran in label solutions. Specializes in compliance standards and custom project coordination for industrial clients nationwide.
Bruce Rafalski
Account Manager
Experienced in VIN compliance and FedCert Suite implementation. Provides technical guidance for automotive and trailer manufacturers.
Chris Eckert
Sales Development Representative
New business specialist connecting manufacturers with compliance solutions. Focuses on emerging markets and next-day label program outreach.
Lyndsay Farmer
Sales Coordinator
Process expert streamlining order fulfillment. Ensures timely communication between clients and production teams for complex custom projects.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We specialize in RV, marine, trailer, manufactured home, and industrial equipment manufacturing sectors requiring compliance labels and branding solutions.
Do you offer next-day shipping?
Yes, our Next Day Label Program ships regulatory labels within 24 hours when ordered before 1:30 PM EST Monday-Friday.
Can you create custom label designs?
Our team develops fully customized labels with options for color, material, adhesive, and dimensional effects like embossing or lensing.
What compliance standards do you meet?
We adhere to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and produce ANSI-compliant warning labels meeting OSHA and federal regulatory requirements.
How does FedCert Suite help manufacturers?
This cloud-based platform automates VIN calculations, generates certification documents, and tracks production data to simplify regulatory compliance processes.
What materials are available for labels?
We offer UV-resistant polyurethane, foam and chrome constructions, and durable adhesives suitable for extreme weather and chemical exposure.
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