Introduction

In high-speed food production, every second counts. National Foods Harare needed a coding solution that could keep pace with its new packaging equipment while delivering clear, compliant codes on every pack.

The Challenge

The printers needed to operate reliably on continuous-motion packaging lines without slowing production. National Foods also wanted to minimise downtime and ribbon waste while maintaining consistent print quality at high speeds.

The Solution

Pyrotec PackMark installed three Markem-Imaje SmartDate X45c thermal transfer printers on the facility’s new Ishida packaging machines. Designed for demanding production environments, the printers integrate seamlessly with the packaging lines and produce crisp, accurate codes at speed.

The Result

The new solution enables National Foods to:

• Maintain coding quality during continuous production
• Reduce downtime and unnecessary ribbon waste
• Produce clear, compliant codes at high speeds
• Support greater efficiency across its packaging operation

Conclusion

The installation gives National Foods Harare a dependable coding solution that supports its production demands without compromising accuracy or efficiency. It is another example of Pyrotec PackMark providing technology tailored to the realities of the customer’s production floor.