A leading beverage producer in Zambia recently upgraded its production line coding technology to improve code quality, reliability and overall production performance. With increasing pressure to maintain consistent traceability and minimise downtime in a high-speed manufacturing environment, the customer required a solution that could deliver long-term operational stability while supporting world-class product standards.
Challenge
The existing laser coding system had become unreliable and was no longer meeting the demands of the production environment. Inconsistent code quality, maintenance concerns and operational interruptions were affecting efficiency and creating unnecessary production risks.
The customer needed a coding solution capable of delivering:
Improved operational efficiency and consistency
Clear, permanent and high-quality codes
Reliable performance on fast-moving beverage lines
Reduced maintenance and downtime
Solution
Pyrotec supplied and commissioned the Markem-Imaje C350 laser coding system as part of the customer’s production line upgrade.
Designed for demanding industrial environments, the C350 provided the customer with advanced laser coding technology capable of producing sharp, permanent codes with exceptional reliability and precision. The upgrade ensured seamless integration into the existing production process while improving overall coding performance across the line.
The implementation included:
Technical support and commissioning by Pyrotec
Removal of the outdated laser coder
Installation and integration of the new C350 system
Optimisation for high-speed beverage production
Result
Following the upgrade, the customer experienced immediate improvements in coding quality and production reliability.
The new system delivered:
- Sharper and more consistent codes
- Improved production uptime
- Reduced maintenance requirements
- Greater reliability during high-speed operation
- Enhanced traceability and product identification
The upgraded solution now supports the customer’s commitment to maintaining world-class production standards while improving operational efficiency on the line.
Conclusion
By upgrading to the Markem-Imaje C350, the customer successfully modernised its coding capabilities and strengthened overall production performance.
With improved reliability, clearer codes and reduced downtime, the solution demonstrates how the right coding technology can help beverage manufacturers maintain efficiency, consistency and product integrity in demanding production environments.
