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Revolutionizing Industries with Laser Coders: An Insight into Markem-Imaje SmartLase ® Coder F250 and their Impact on Automotive, Extrusions, Electronics and Cables Industries
Revolutionizing Industries with Laser Coders: An Insight into Markem-Imaje SmartLase ® Coder F250 and their Impact on Automotive, Extrusions, Electronics and Cables Industries
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As technology advances, so do how we print and code our products. In particular, the laser coder has revolutionized how we approach industrial coding solutions, setting a new standard in the world... 


Propak Cape puts the spotlight on the importance of Packaging Printing  
Propak Cape puts the spotlight on the importance of Packaging Printing  
6th October 2023

The global packaging printing market is benefiting from the growing demand for attractive packaging. High quality packaging printing increases the aesthetic appeal of a product, producing a better... 


Transforming FMCG Production with State-of-the-Art Coders and Labellers
Transforming FMCG Production with State-of-the-Art Coders and Labellers
8th September 2023

In the fast-paced world of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) production, every second and every detail counts. Precision, speed, and reliability form the foundation of this high-stakes industry.... 


Convenient label solutions for pharmaceutical goods
9th April 2021 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

With the dangers and high sensitivity associated with the handling of medical and pharmaceutical products, the accuracy of storage, maintenance and distribution processes are of utmost importance,... 


Reduce Inventory Costs With Fewer SKUs
25th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Inventory management is a fundamental building block for the longevity of product-based businesses. Generally, the more line items or stock-keeping units (SKUs) a brand has, the higher the capital... 


Growing your brand without breaking the bank
11th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

For brand owners who are prepared to rethink their approach as they look for a competitive edge, there’s a way to avoid the commoditisation trap or, at the very least, differentiate their product’s... 


Fix-a-Form booklet labels from Pyrotec PackMedia
Pharmaceutical labelling made simpler and more cost-effective
5th March 2021

Packaging of pharmaceutical products requires the inclusion of a multiplicity of essential information, such as product information, warnings about tampering or incorrect storage, as well as... 


Protect production uptime with tried-and-tested consumables
4th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

For decades, Markem-Imaje, locally represented by Pyrotec PackMark, has developed consumable solutions for customers’ evolving needs and expectations. Compared to third-party supplies or ‘grey’... 


The power of PackLink
24th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pyrotec has long been known for its innovative approach, and PackLink is no different. This customised software provides a fully-integrated coding and labelling tracking system for brand owners and... 


Simple, effective and secure pharmaceutical labelling
16th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Protecting against counterfeiting and warning of tampering or incorrect storage is essential for pharmaceutical products. Add to this increased legislation and consumer demand for information and... 


Simple, effective and secure pharmaceutical labelling
5th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Protecting against counterfeiting and warning of tampering or incorrect storage is essential for pharmaceutical products. Add to this increased legislation and consumer demand for information and... 


Pyrotec PackMedia digital labels
Digital printing allows for label flexibility
29th January 2021

The use of digital presses to print labels offers a number of benefits and a range of options. Digital printing is especially useful for printing multiple versions of a label and for personalised... 


Digital Roll Label Converting: 101
27th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Digital presses offer great flexibility, especially for multiple label versions and personalised data printing. And, for customers that need to print multiple label variants or versions, digital... 


The Pyrotec experience
20th January 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As Pyrotec approaches its 55th anniversary next year, Rowan Beattie, the company’s managing director, reflects on the long history of this privately-owned and managed business. Pyrotec has always... 


The Pyrotec experience
19th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As Pyrotec approaches it’s 55th anniversary next year, Rowan Beattie, the company’s managing director, reflects on the long history of this privately-owned and managed business. Pyrotec has always... 


Making merchandising count
11th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In today’s highly visual retail environment, the way products are merchandised in-store has a big effect on sales. Pyrotec PackMedia assists you to create custom merchandising solutions for... 


Cut coding errors from the supply chain
4th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pyrotec PackMark, October 2020: Packaging or labelling waste, rework, reputational damage and regulatory fines are some of the outcomes, besides cost, that result from human error in coding and... 


Minimise case and pallet labelling downtime and rework
Minimise case and pallet labelling downtime and rework
25th May 2020

Launched in May 2020, Markem-Imaje’s 2200 Production Interface, locally available from Pyrotec PackMark, reduces the risk of rework and recalls. It does this by minimising the scope for operator... 


Service matters, now more than ever before
3rd April 2020

While procuring equipment is often the first step in a relationship between customers and suppliers, after-sales support and rapid response to breakdowns is what will bind relationships and create... 


Print and apply labelling speeds up production
12th December 2019

Print and apply labellers aim to eliminate the need for employees to print and stick labels onto products and packaging. Instead, labels carrying barcodes, serial numbers, QR codes, personalised... 


Safeguards for consumers: food labelling
11th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In South Africa, there are many regulations relating to the production, marketing and labelling of food to protect consumers. From allergen declarations and the amount of sugar present in a product... 


Pyrotec PackMark launches in Zambia
7th November 2019

Having identified numerous opportunities within the Zambian FMCG market, Pyrotec PackMark has added to its African offering by launching its latest distribution centre in the CBD of Lusaka, Zambia.... 


Pyrotec PackMark launches in Zambia
4th November 2019

Having identified numerous opportunities within the Zambian FMCG market, Pyrotec PackMark has added to its African offering by launching its latest distribution centre in the CBD of Lusaka, Zambia.... 


Why packaging coding matters
14th October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Coding and marking includes barcodes, serialisation codes, and expiry or ‘best by’ dates. Their purpose is to keep manufacturers, retailers and consumers informed about a product, its origin,... 


Marketing to South Africa’s Top Million
1st October 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Top Million research report into South Africa’s ‘Upper Middle Class’ households in 2019 has been released by the UCT Marketing Institute and ad agency M&C Saatchi Abel. This report offers... 


Pharmaceuticals: creating more on-pack space
1st August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In the pharmaceutical industry, on-pack communication is a complex issue. Not only must manufacturers ensure that their brands and products are instantly recognisable, they must also comply with... 


Coding for nude food
Coding for nude food
24th July 2019

Pick n Pay has announced that shoppers can now bring their own transparent and sealable containers to some of its stores to load up on fruit and veg, instead of having it packaged in plastic.... 


Fully integrated coding and labelling equipment on show
20th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Boasting the largest display of industrial technology equipment in the KZN region, the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) takes the legwork out of finding best-of-breed light to... 


Pallet labelling in the toughest environments
18th June 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

CimPak pallet labelling systems from Markem-Imaje are available in South Africa from Pyrotec PackMark. Earning a reputation for quality and reliability in the toughest manufacturing environments,... 


Gear up for Industry 4.0 at KITE 2019
30th May 2019

Industry 4.0 and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) were merely buzzwords back in 2014. Today, however, the traditional manufacturing industry is in the throes of a digital transformation that... 


Space for agrochemical safety messaging on pack
21st May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exposure to chemicals can cause numerous immediate or long-term health effects that include headaches, poisoning, respiratory illness, burns and birth defects. Because of the danger of these... 


Taking print and apply labelling to the next stage of evolution
16th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Coding, marking and print and apply labelling are the ways in which manufacturers print essential product and traceability information onto packaging, labels and other manufactured goods. Examples... 


A smart mark for high-volume extrusion manufacturing
10th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As a high-volume manufacturing process, extrusion requires product marking equipment that performs optimally at high speeds in demanding environments. Manufactures in the pipe, cable, tube or... 


Thermal inkjet printer simplifies industrial printing
7th May 2019

Coding and marking is the method of printing essential product and traceability information onto packaging, labels and other manufactured goods and materials. These include barcodes, serialisation... 


Five benefits of digital label printing
30th April 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In March this year, with a clear vision for the future to drive growth, Pyrotec PackMedia announced a ground-breaking first for Africa – the purchase of a Durst Tau 330 RSC eight-colour digital... 


Agile: beyond the buzz word for Pyrotec
4th April 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Agile – one of business’s trending buzz words. But what does it mean? In sport, agility is the ability of athletes to be in control of their bodies while moving or changing direction or position... 


Propak Africa packs a punch!
3rd April 2019

Propak Africa and co-located events took place from 12-15 March at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg, with over 600 exhibitors showcasing their newest products and technologies. Visitors had... 


Disruptive technology for constructive change
21st February 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The word ‘disruption’ is a noun, used to describe a disturbance or problem that interrupts an event. So, when we talk about disruptive innovation or disruptive technology, these phrases may evoke... 


Propak Africa to showcase latest products, technologies and innovation
11th February 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The importance of packaging and related industries will take centre stage at Africa’s ultimate packaging, food processing, plastics, printing and labelling trade exhibition, which will afford over... 


A generation without labels
6th February 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

According to Vaughan Croeser, brand director for Castle Lager Africa, ‘the main barrier keeping people away from each other is the pervasiveness of labels and stereotypes, and the misconceptions we... 


The benefits of multi-page booklet labels
16th November 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Many South African brand owners don’t make optimal use of their packaging and labelling space. This is not only prime real estate where brands can communicate with consumers but also a mandatory... 


More than just a standard printer
17th July 2018 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pyrotec PackMark, has launched the new 9405 Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) coder from the trusted global manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, Markem-Imaje. CIJ technology is... 


Why barcodes matter
Why barcodes matter
7th June 2018

Many of us take barcodes, also referred to as UPC and EAN codes, for granted because they’re so commonplace. However, with only some basic printing equipment and a readily-available barcode... 


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