Something a little different: TIJ direct–to–product marking ✍️📦 We’re known for labelling machinery, but in reality, labelling and coding are inseparable — and we routinely integrate everything from TTO through to laser. For many years, we’ve supplied TIJ (thermal inkjet) on a high proportion of our desktop labelling systems, because it’s a flexible and economical way to add variable…
Toshiba B–EX and B–SX Printer Series – End of an Era, But Not of Innovation Toshiba has announced the end of new sales for its popular B-EX4 printer series from 31 March 2026 — a range long admired for its durability and clever Ribbon-Save technology, dramatically reducing ribbon waste and running costs. Importantly, sales and service support will continue…
Nobody knows what tomorrow will bring… ⚙️ Something often overlooked when specifying automation — but critical from a risk management perspective — is how adaptable your chosen machine (and supplier) truly is. This recent ALline labelling machine upgrade is a perfect example. Originally supplied for a simple U-gate and side panel labelling task, our customer — a premium Chef-Grade…
🧠 Tamper Evidence. Without the hammers. Tamper-evident plastic containers — like Berry Global’s UniPak range — are a smart packaging choice for chilled food, deli, and takeaway products. But despite their popularity, square polypropylene tubs, Tupperware-style pots, and other snap-lid containers can be difficult to seal efficiently on automated lines. With locking lid tabs requiring pressure from multiple angles,…
🔄 Labelling without stopping — because production doesn’t wait. This short clip features two impressive twin-head labelling systems — both just completed for the same high-volume UK food processor, and both running comfortably at high frequency. These machines are designed for non-stop production, with seamless automatic changeover between the two heads — meaning: • No missed labels • No…
📦 Clever design creates a case/shipper labeller without compromises. Labelling outer cartons and shipper boxes shouldn’t be complex — but that doesn’t mean it should be limited. This solution, shown with our workhorse ALstep T applicator, demonstrates just how adaptable a well-designed system with some smart features like a ‘track guided’ conveyor can be. Label the side of the…
⚙️ ALcode Smart Tamp – the intelligent choice. This new variant of our proven ALcode print & apply system features our ‘Smart Tamp’ module — a composite carbon fibre cylinder with vacuum generated by a fan pulled directly through the tube, allowing flexibility for different label sizes without change parts. Application is controlled by an intelligent ‘light touch’ logic,…
Think fan fold labels can’t work with label applicators? Think again! 🚀 With ALTech’s innovative, proven drive system, our brand-new perfectly synchronised rewinder, and a clever switch from unwind to tray, we easily tackle those tricky perforations. Our setup ensures perforations don’t pause at the peeler – it’s all about the physics! 😉 While we prefer labels without perforations for…
🟢 ALwrap – Exceptional Value for Desktop Cylindrical Labelling Our ALwrap system isn’t just compact and cost-effective—it’s built for precision, even in challenging applications. 🎥 In this video, we showcase a special dual-drive version of the machine, designed to handle slippery labels with ease. ✅ Label registration to lugs – ensuring perfect alignment on our leading horse care product…
Case Labelling with Added Flexibility! Take a look at a recent highly adaptable case labelling machine designed by our UK team. Engineered to handle an extremely wide range of box sizes from 100mm to 400mm wide, our customer further challenged us by needing to keep all cases against a rear datum to allow cases to be #inkjet coded as…
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