Packaging, labelling & coding > Labelling & coding machinery

Markem-Imaje 5800 Hot Melt Inkjet Printer

22 December, 2009 by

The Markem-Imaje high-resolution, large-character 5800 Hot Melt Inkjet Printer provides clear, consistent text, graphics and GS1-compliant bar codes on cases, trays and shrink wraps. Suitable for corrugate printing applications, the printer can be easily integrated into existing production lines, carton erectors or tapers.


Tracking and tracing food and beverage goods

02 December, 2009

With so many food safety issues to worry about tracking and tracing in the food and beverage sectors is becoming increasingly more important. At the same time, with foodstuffs moving across the globe, it is becoming more and more difficult to accurately track them. There is a solution that can help eliminate these difficulties though - a form of automated data collection called radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.


To bar code or to bokode?

02 December, 2009 by David L Chandler, MIT News Office

The ubiquitous bar codes found on product packaging provide information to the scanner at the checkout counter, but that’s about all they do. Now there is a very tiny, very powerful alternative on the horizon.


Coca-Cola Company embraces front of product energy info

30 October, 2009 by

The Coca-Cola Company has announced global plans to include energy information (calories, kilocalories, kilojoules) per serving on the front of nearly all product packages in a move to increase consumers’ awareness about the energy content of its beverages.


Private labels are booming

30 October, 2009 by

The supermarkets don’t just want to sell groceries. They also want to sell the groceries as their own. A recent analysis from the Nielsen Company shows a large increase in the number of private labels in the grocery sector.


GI symbol revamp

30 October, 2009 by

The launch of the new-look GI Symbol makes selecting healthy foods and beverages even easier for consumers.


Desktop bar code label and receipt printers

28 October, 2009 by

Zebra Technologies has introduced a new version of its LP series of desktop bar code label and receipt printers - the LP/TLP2824 Plus. Packed with high-performance features, the LP/TLP 2824 Plus series offers an ultra-compact footprint and reliable high-speed label and receipt printing onto media up to 50.8 mm wide.


Touch-screen print system streamlines JC’s operation

23 October, 2009

JC’s Quality Foods has developed an enviable reputation in the Australian nuts, dried fruit and snack food markets. From a one-van operation, established by founder and CEO Joe Cannatelli back in 1994, the business has grown substantially as its product range has expanded to meet the demands of a healthier Australian lifestyle and diet.


Continuous ink jet printer

28 August, 2009 by

The Linx 7300 is suited to a wide range of industries as the technology in the continuous ink jet (CIJ) printer focuses on pared-back running costs and service intervals tailored to the printer’s operating environment to reduce servicing - both achieved without compromising quality.


Wraparound labeller

28 August, 2009 by

The Heuft Tornado R is an efficient wraparound labeller that is equipped with a servo-controlled belt for the particularly precise application of wraparound labels and technologies for a sustainable final product check.


Express bar codes online

28 August, 2009 by

GS1 Australia has launched an express website for new members to order authorised GS1 bar code numbers online.


Ink jet coding

28 August, 2009 by

The Videojet 1000 series of ink jet printers includes the 1210 and 1510 small character continuous ink jet printers. The two models satisfy the needs of low-duty applications, right through to heavy-duty use.


On-demand ink jet label printing

06 July, 2009 by

The VP485 colour ink jet label printer from VIP Color Technologies is an industrial-quality printer in a compact desktop design that offers print quality, speed, reliability and ongoing cost effectiveness.


Flow wrapper

06 July, 2009 by

Emrich Industries has introduced a full servo wrapper with axis motion controller and brushless servomotors. The unit can independently drive the infeed conveyor, fin seal rollers and sealing crimpers.


High-resolution bar code printer

06 July, 2009 by

Quicklabel Systems has introduced the desktop Pronto! 486 high-resolution bar code printer.


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