The following coding technologies are used in primary packaging:

 

Inkjet printing photo
• Inkjet Printing
   
Thermal inkjet printing photo
• Thermal inkjet Printing
   
Laser printing photo
• Laser Printing 
   
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• Thermal Transfer Printing (for flexible packaging)
   
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• Label Printing
   
Automatic print & apply photo • Automatic Print & Apply

Industrial Weigh-Price Labeling Systems (Automatic / Manual).

The modern retail environment faces pressures to reduce costs, respond quickly to changes in demand, differentiate from competition and achieve product quality and traceability. As part of the their integrated supply chains, retailers are asking processors to weigh and label their products.

In this environment, food manufacturing companies require flexible weigh-price labeling systems in order to meet customer demands and integrate with existing infrastructure (traceability systems, ERP, WMS, OEE monitoring systems, etc).

Theodorou Automation SAICT develops & supports the following Weigh-Print-Apply systems:
 

  Espera Weigh-Print-Apply Systems (Automatic)
Espera ES5901 Photo

Automatic Weigh-Print-Apply Systems are used for:

  • Standardized products
  • Large volume production (over 1.000-2.000 packs / day)
  • High speeds (25 - 150 packs / minute)
  • Accuracy in labeling

 

  Espera Weigh-Print-Apply Systems (Manual)
Espera ES2060 Photo
Manual Weigh-Print-Apply Systems are used for:
  • Low volume production
  • Slow production (up to 30 packages / minute)
  • Heavy and high sized products (over 12kg)
  • Special handling (fragile or special packaging)
  • Special labels (too large or special labels not available with automatic systems)

Consumables 

 

Theodorou Automation SAICT provides high-quality and reliable consumables, such as labels, ribbons and inks, in a variety of sizes and for all industrial printing applications. We can hence satisfy your specific needs.

Labels and ribbon are converted in our facilities in Athens, with strict quality procedures and state-of-the-art methods and technologies.

 

Labels Ribbons
   
Labels Ribbons Labels Photo Labels Ribbons ribbons Photo
 
 
We also offer inks for industrial inkjet printers. For more information, see here.
 
To request a quotation, please complete and submit the form here. A Theodorou consumables specialist will contact you within one business day. Alternatively you can call us at 0030 210 6690900.
 

Integrated Coding & Identification System


Smart Code is an integrated coding & identification solution for products and their transportation units (carton, pallets).

Smart Code allows printing of variable information onto products, packs, cartons and pallets. This data is important both for traceability and transportation/logistics purposes.

This information falls into two general categories:

(a) Traceability Information:                                     

- expiry date                                                                  
- production or packaging date
- shift code
- LOT number
- weight
- other information about the production process
...etc.		  (b) Transportation/Logistics Information:

- customer name
- quantity
- content description 
- issue date
- ship date
- other information about content and means of transportation 
....etc.

 

Traceability information is printed onto primary (items), secondary (cartons) and tertiary (pallets) packaging. Transportation/Logistics information is mainly printed onto cartons and pallets. Smart Code includes methods and technologies that cover all your primary, secondary and tertiary coding needs.
 
Primary Packaging (Item) Secondary Packaging (Pack, Carton, Sack, etc) Tertiary Packaging (Pallet)

 

 Select a type of packaging to see the respective coding methods & technologies offered by Smart Code:

- Primary Packaging (Item)

- Secondary Packaging (Pack, Carton, Sack, etc)

- Tertiary Packaging (Pallet)

 

What is Coding?
Coding allows products to be identified with information about their production (e.g. expiry dates, LOT numbers, etc) and their transportation (e.g. weight, quantity, name, etc). Through coding, every product is given a unique dynamic “ID” that stays with it through the supply chain. Proper coding is of major importance for a successful traceability system, since it includes the information needed for targeted product recalls.
 
How does Coding work?
Coding is done with the use of printers especially designed for industrial environments. Various printing technologies (inkjet, thermal transfer, laser) are employed whether it is primary (item), secondary (pack, carton) or tertiary (pallet) coding. There are two types of printing: (a) directly onto the packaging and (b) on labels that are applied, manually or automatically, on packaging. Printed information can be either human-identifiable (LOT numbers, expiry dates, etc) or machine-identifiable (Barcodes EAN 13, ΕΑΝ 128, 2D, SSCC, RFID, etc).

Coding & Identification Solutions
Theodorou Automation SAICT offers the following coding & Identification solutions:

Smart Code logo
 • Smart Code: System for the printing of variable data (e.g. ‘best before’ days, LOT numbers, barcodes, etc) onto products, packs, cartons and pallets.
   
Labels Ribbons logo
 • Labels Ribbons: Consumables (labels and ribbon) for thermal printers.
   
Espera logo
 • Weigh-Print-Apply: Weigh-price labeling systems (automatic & manual
   
HERMA logo
 • Herma Labelers: Automatic Label Applicators.

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