2019-06-18 21:03
Using inkjet printers to add variable information to shipping cases, is increasing in popularity. Using this technique can dramatically reduce the number of pre-printed items that need to be… Read More
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2019-04-17 12:56
Well, I keep hearing that podcasting is the new blogging and, with something like 800 posts and articles here at LabelingNews, it’s time to try something new.
The Labeling News podcast… Read More
2019-03-19 16:28
Here at ID Technology, we currently operate six label plants – five in the US and one in Canada – so we make a lot of labels.
Many of the labels we sell are beautifully printed… Read More
2019-02-14 20:49
Thermal inkjet (TIJ) coding has made serious inroads in the packaging business over the last few years. One of the reasons for this has been the efforts made by evangelists such as the… Read More
2019-02-01 21:42
Do you print the GS1 logistics label for the items you ship? You know the one that has the SSCC barcode and probably some other in information.
GS1 has always allowed for additional informat… Read More
2018-11-28 21:10
When talking about ensuring barcodes are correct, many people use the words validation and verification as though they are interchangeable – this is something that is not correct. Many… Read More
2018-11-08 18:14
These days just about every brand is involved in e-commerce, whether it is selling online directly to end users, via retailers online sites or through Amazon’s “Fulfillment by Am… Read More
2018-11-06 19:39
Lean manufacturing, late-stage customization, agile manufacturing, digitalization – whatever you might wish to call it, ProMach’s printing and packaging solution for st… Read More
2018-10-31 19:10
For many years, the most common technology to add variable information, such as date and lot codes, serialization codes, to metal cans has been continuous inkjet printing.
More recently, de… Read More
2018-10-04 15:26
It often amazes me just how many of the original Citronix inkjet printers are still in use doing a good job for their owners.
ci1000 CIJ Printer – still a lot in use.
It is generally c… Read More
2018-09-26 14:47
Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) technology from HP has been around for some time, but new developments in the hardware, software and in the types of ink that are available have made TIJ a viable… Read More
2018-09-17 17:42
ProMach has had a relationship with FLtecnics for about four years and . it is great to see the company is now a part of our team.
FLtecnics is based in Girona, Spain and manufactures a… Read More
2018-09-04 20:06
Jim Immel, EPI Technical Sales Manger has had production managers from large regional bakers call him and exclaim that they are drowning in a “sea of orange day-glo”. Those… Read More
2018-09-04 18:51
It seems to me that every time I work our booth at a trade show, the same thing happens. A visitor walks onto the booth, delves into a tote bag and brings out a plastic tapered containe… Read More
2018-07-19 14:23
It is quite common for wine packaging to need front and back labels to be placed on the bottles. For products with reasonably large production, this is not a problem because a labeling mach… Read More
2018-07-16 16:54
In 1978, the US inventor Thomas Jake Lunsford, took out a patent on his new package design, The Clamshell, a plastic blister package.
A plastic blister package is a term for several ty… Read More
2018-06-29 15:45
Let’s face it, there is never enough room in the packaging area to add equipment to the lines.
That’s why ID Technology has designed an integrated case sealing – print appl… Read More
2018-06-26 15:51
If you are working to complete your pharmaceutical company’s Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance, you’ll know that aggregating products at production line speeds ca… Read More
2018-05-23 19:42
Sometimes it seems that packaging and labeling equipment just get more and more complicated. The labeling systems from our EPI brand show that this doesn’t have to be the case, s… Read More
2018-05-23 15:31
Our service option, Covered! for Print Engines, provides on-site replacement of worn parts on SATO print engines. This fixed price service plan includes parts, travel and labor. Printers c… Read More
2018-05-09 16:06
For printing variable codes on a wide range of products, continuous inkjet (CIJ) has been the preferred solution for many years – outselling competitive technologies by a wide mar… Read More
2018-05-07 20:15
If you make medical devices, you are sure to be getting organized for complying with the FDA’s Unique Device Identification (UDI) program. Here at ID Technology and Greydon, we have h… Read More
2018-04-27 19:09
As supply chains become more data dependent, the ability to be able to print and apply barcode labels to shipping cases and wrapped trays is getting to be more important than ever.
Our ID T… Read More
2018-04-16 21:28
With multiple brands of labeling equipment that cover just about every application, ProMach is a clear leader in the world of labeling.
For print and apply labeling, our ID Technology produ… Read More
2018-03-20 18:00
You know the situation – an urgent need to be able to label products for a certain period of time. Might be because something has changed and a lot of products need new labeling. Maybe… Read More
2018-03-06 21:19
Just about every package that is produced for food or medical products needs to have some kind of date or lot coding. This might be a simple “Use by Date”, something more complic… Read More
2018-03-05 23:03
CO2 lasers are often used for adding variable information, such as date and lot codes to packaging materials. Most CO2 lasers that are sold for these applications produce a beam of light wi… Read More
2018-02-13 14:02
Here at ProMach, our portfolio of product brands means we can handle just about every package application.
In our Labeling & Coding business line, we often help customers comply with ind… Read More
2018-02-01 20:23
In the food industry, there is often a need to apply promotional labels to products – this might be simple labels, or multipart coupons, depending on the specific promotion.
It can be… Read More
2018-02-01 18:36
Laser coding is a modern, eco-friendly way to print date and lot codes and variable information onto a wide range of packaging products.
There are some great advantages that come with these… Read More
2018-01-22 20:41
Much of a label’s effectiveness is due to its adhesive. An artful label designed to encourage a purchase or a heat-resistant label made for track and trace applications will fail miser… Read More
2018-01-09 17:16
When Zebra launched the PAX4 print engine, it became a great selling product with a host of great features. Many customers relied on this printer as part of their printer applicator systems… Read More
2017-12-11 14:41
I know everyone always gets excited at this time of year for the announcement of Pantone’s color of the Year.
Personally, I was betting on PMS 3278, the color of our new ProMach logo… Read More
2017-11-20 16:57
The wine industry is faced with changing consumer preferences and demands. The wine connoisseurs of today require transparency, as well as traceability. They want access to information about… Read More
2017-11-16 15:50
Everyone talks about needing to improve the efficiency of their packaging operation, but how can this really be achieved?
ZPI from ProMach Performace Services is a tool designed to coll… Read More
2017-10-31 18:55
Like many products in the food and beverage industries, the trend in candy and confection is towards reclosable bags, containers of bite-sized products, and a desire for innovative flavors a… Read More
2017-10-10 21:44
ID Technology has built the largest market share for label printer applicators by developing a line-up of labeling systems that can handle just about every application. The 252 platform has… Read More
2017-09-08 21:23
Printing date and production codes onto your food packaging is becoming more important all the time – with regularity requirements and the need for increased levels of traceability.
iC… Read More
2017-08-15 20:49
ID Technology’s EPI-9230 is an incredibly versatile labeling machine, able to accurately apply a label to the top, bottom, top, and bottom of a package, as well as being able to wrap a… Read More
2017-07-21 13:45
For years, the Xi Series of label printers from Zebra has been considered to be the standard when it comes to high volume industrial printing. The basic design has been tweaked with each new… Read More
2017-07-03 17:56
The Obama-era put requirements on the food industry to include:
Calorie counts on menus by May of this year.Since the Trump administrations, petitions have been filed to delay or even stop r… Read More
2017-06-12 14:15
Pro Mach’s Labeler Brands
Pro Mach has put together the best lineup of packaging equipment brands in the business. This is made exceptionally clear by our lineup of labeling equipment… Read More
2017-05-29 19:31
The FDA food allergen label law requires foods to state if they contain a top eight food allergen (milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, wheat, soy, fish, crustacean shellfish). Some foods, however… Read More
2017-05-24 18:25
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January 2011, creating some of the largest changes to food safety in over 70 years. The new regulations in the FSMA… Read More
2017-05-10 14:22
If you are a manufacturer that produces a liquid good, it can be difficult to determine the best type of packaging for your product. There are a variety of packaging options available includ… Read More
2017-05-01 13:25
Ever since Weiler Labeling Systems started in business as Sancoa, back in 1990, they have been a leader in pharmaceutical labeling. The first company to build a dedicated rotary l… Read More
2017-04-27 13:04
ID Technology recently introduced the latest evolution of the continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer, the Citronix ci5000 Series.
Our Inkjet Product Manager discusses this new printer with Pat Reyn… Read More
2017-04-24 18:10
Elements of a successful logistics systems are visibility into the supply chain, optimized processes that operate at a low cost, and consistent and timely receipt and shipping of inventory a… Read More
2017-04-24 13:50
Continuous inkjet printers have been around for some time, and while several new technologies have emerged in the years since, CIJ remains the coding choice for many industries.
Citronix ci5… Read More
2017-04-18 13:10
Walmart has been working to ensure that packaging and barcoding helps the store personnel with quickly and accurately handling inventory in various departments.
Some of the labeling man… Read More
2017-04-05 13:34
The Trident-powered ProSeries printers from our partner, FoxJet, have long been regarded as the best solution for printing onto corrugated cases – whether barcodes, graphics or text.
T… Read More
2017-03-28 14:56
Promotional marketing is an effective marketing strategy to attract attention to your product using an incentive to persuade the consumer to make a purchase. Knowing your target customer is… Read More
2017-03-20 18:07
Since produce is a highly perishable product, maintaining safe handling and extending its short shelf life is a challenge. Post-harvest yield loss costs growers, processors, retailers and c… Read More
2017-03-14 17:40
The distilled spirits market is crowded and competitive. With the introduction of new flavors and products, plus the growing craft distillery industry, your message can easily be lost… Read More
2017-02-24 19:31
Did you know, with four labeling equipment brands, ID Technology, EPI Labelers, LSI and NJM Packaging, Pro Mach is the North America market leader in pressure-sensitive labeling?
We’ve… Read More
2017-02-09 14:57
It has been ten months since Walmart advised a lot of their suppliers of changes to barcode requirements for shipping cases and trays. Walmart wants to improve efficiency in the supply chain… Read More
2017-02-02 16:59
Macsa’s iCON has become well establish as the premier low-cost laser coding system for a wide range of packaging operations.
After building a lot of success with this product line… Read More
2017-01-11 21:44
Laser coders are often an effective way to print identifying information on beverage packaging. Logos, data matrix, barcodes, serial and lot numbers, for example, can be added to packaging… Read More
2017-01-09 22:21
Using a jet of air to apply a label to a product is not new – the technique has been around for forty or more years. At ID Technology, we’ve sold a lot of labeling equipment that… Read More
2016-12-29 14:27
While planning for your DSCSA serialization compliance, do you have a need to serialize some of your labels off-line?
The Model 1925 is LSI by ID Technology’s integrated solution for o… Read More
2016-12-22 17:01
There’s no doubt that labels are important; every day we read labels to make decisions about a buying a product, how to use it, and how to store it. Labels inform, educate… Read More
2016-12-21 14:55
Do you have Zebra desktop or small card printers that you bought between July 2010 through June 2012? If you do, the power bricks that came with your printer might have been recalled d… Read More
2016-12-15 14:40
There are times when a conveyor system runs faster than a particular labeling system can keep up with. This might mean that a complete new labeling machine needs to be purchased to be able t… Read More
2016-12-14 13:47
Pantone, the color control company, made the announcement that the printing and fashion industry has been waiting for – the Pantone Color of the Year for 2017.
This year it is Gre… Read More
2016-11-26 18:48
Over the last few years, the craft brewing business has been a great success story, with new breweries opening every week and the quality level of craft beer getting better all the time. One… Read More
2016-11-23 18:39
If you need to be able to print text, logos and barocodes onto corrugated cases at the lowest cost per print, our ProSeries inkjet printers from FoxJet might be just what you need… Read More
2016-11-22 15:07
Are you working to get your pharmaceutical packaging operations compliant with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)?
Here at Pro Mach Labeling & Coding we have a multitude of ways… Read More
2016-11-17 13:40
As more products are sold on-line, improving the efficiency of packaging operations is crucial to keeping things moving as they should.
ID Technology labeling equipment is well establis… Read More
2016-10-26 14:06
Pack Expo 2016 is happening this November, and this year’s event promises to be bigger than ever. This year Pack Expo is co-located with Pharma Expo, giving you access to information a… Read More
2016-10-21 20:30
If you are in the soft drinks industry, you’ll already appreciate how important the labeling and coding of your products is. Whether for marketing, traceability or compliance, good la… Read More
2016-10-19 17:23
For a long time, there has been interest in producing labeling systems that eliminate the silicon coated release liner that is used with pressure sensitive labels. This has been happening si… Read More
2016-10-17 17:24
Recently a good customer needed to be able to print and apply labels to bags – an off-line operation prior to filling.
ID Technology teamed up with the folks at Kirk-Rudy to integ… Read More
2016-10-14 19:42
Do you need to apply GS1 barcode labels to more than one side of your shipping cases (usually for compliance reasons)?
ID Technology has several solutions, based on the top-selling 252 range… Read More
2016-10-01 06:00
The evolution of the Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printer, continues with the release of the brand new ci5000 Series printer from Citronix.
The ci5000 builds on the reliability, print quality an… Read More
2016-09-22 19:34
ID Technology Labels
The label is an important element in your sales strategy because it communicates to your customer what your product is about, what it offers to them, and convinces them… Read More
2016-09-20 18:48
Keeping bakery products that are packaged in bags or flexible wrapping fresh and undamaged when they arrive on the store shelves can pose a problem for bakers. Items such as breads, muffins… Read More
2016-09-08 18:04
Many of our customers have packaging lines in wet environments and face the difficulties of finding a printer applicator that can withstand the wetness and washdowns associated with meat or… Read More
2016-09-06 17:30
Are you in the baking industry and heading to the IBIE show in Las Vegas, next month?
If you are going to be at the event, be sure to visit ID Technology (booth 2373) and EPI Labelers (booth… Read More
2016-08-30 18:34
The meat department leads sales of all fresh products in a supermarket, and understanding the consumer’s buying decision is key for success. A variety of factors influences consumer be… Read More
2016-08-01 17:38
A while ago, our friends at Zebra Technologies announced some improvements to their popular ZE500 print engine and they are now starting to arrive in the supply chain.
There are three i… Read More
2016-08-01 17:32
The FDA issued a new, guidance document, “Unique Device Identification System: Form and Content of the Unique Device Identifier (UDI).”
You may have received an email from the FD… Read More
2016-08-01 13:34
Here at ID Technology we have been fans of the NiceLabel software for years so we are excited to be able to offer the latest version, NiceLabel 2017.
NiceLabel 2017 is a complete rebuild of… Read More
2016-06-24 15:04
Regardless of what anyone might think of the cannabis industry, marijuana is making progress at becoming legal and is on the verge of becoming a mainstream industry, both for medical an… Read More
2016-06-23 20:09
How can you eliminate downtime and improve your OEE, while printing and applying excellent quality GS1 barcodes to your shipping cases and trays?
With ID Technology’s 252 Auto Redundan… Read More
2016-06-22 21:42
Barcodes are crucial to making sure supply chains and distribution work efficiently. It often surprises me just how many companies are printing barcodes on their products or packaging… Read More
2016-06-08 13:41
Are you ready for your pharmaceutical serialization and aggregation to meet the requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)?
There is still some time to get into compliance, b… Read More
2016-05-18 18:17
Medical devices are often packaged using horizontal form-fill-seal packaging equipment. This can provide a secure, serializable way to protect the products from manufacture to use.
The… Read More
2016-05-11 17:35
If your company makes any food products that are sold at Walmart, you are no doubt aware of the changes in barcoding for shipping cases that Walmart is currently introducing. A lot of compan… Read More
2016-04-20 13:58
How well do you know Pro Mach? If you use packaging equipment in your business, you probably have some machinery from one of the Pro Mach companies, you might also use labels from ID Technol… Read More
2016-04-01 19:12
It has been a while since I’ve had to give any thought to the format and fonts of the nutritional info labels used on food products. This week a couple of people have asked me what the… Read More
2016-03-23 19:47
When a company as big as Walmart decides to change the rules in its supply chain, it can have far-reaching effects on suppliers (remember RFID?). This will certainly be the case with th… Read More
2016-03-18 15:43
If you are one of the many small brewers who has switched over to using cans (or maybe you’ve only used cans), you have the task of applying date or lot codes to your products.
For bre… Read More
2016-03-07 21:30
In the snack food industry, labeling and coding is important.
Whether for consumer information, traceability or for marketing, every product that sold is printed with date codes and oft… Read More
2016-02-17 15:52
Packaging and labeling are important considerations for your product. Both serve to educate the consumer, comply with industry regulation, and differentiate your product from your competitor… Read More
2016-02-15 15:15
With traceability becoming more important for egg producing businesses, the ability to print clear, readable codes onto your packaging is crucial.
The Macsa iCON CO2 laser coder is perfect f… Read More
2016-02-11 16:01
Keeping your laser coder cool is critical to good performance and long life.
Our new SPA (Scaleable Product Architecture) laser system from Macsa introduces a new technique for ensuring the… Read More
2016-02-04 23:02
Now that EPI Labelers is officially part of Pro Mach Labeling & Coding, we can start to feature some of their fine products. The M-Series Top & Bottom labeling system is a great exam… Read More
2016-02-03 15:26
Are you planning to visit WestPack this year? If you are, you will be able to see a comprehensive line-up of labeling and coding solutions at ID Technolgy – booth 5225.
At the show, we… Read More
2016-02-01 15:54
Until today, when you purchased a laser coder, you had to take into account both present needs and try to look into the future – how can you know how your coding requirements will… Read More
2016-01-31 23:16
If you are planning to visit WestPack in February, be sure to call by the Greydon booth, 5339.
As part of Pro Mach Labeling & Coding, Greydon will be showing innovative solutions designe… Read More
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