Industrial Labelling Systems (ILS), UK, launched new equipment designed to help speed the flow of goods through the supply chain, eliminating bottlenecks in the labeling process.

Product identification in the form of date codes, lot codes and batch codes is a crucial step food and beverage manufacturers must take to ensure accurate tracking throughout the supply chain.

Epson America, Long Beach, Calif., announced the ColorWorks C7500, what is said to be the first color label printer to be certified by Applied Data Corp.

Weber Packaging Solutions, Arlington Heights, Ill., introduced the Model LA-2050 printer-applicator.

GEA Group, Germany, introduced the TiroLabel labelling system, which features a motor-driven positioning unit with spring-loaded pins for top and bottom labelers.

ID Label, Lake Villa, Ill., introduced Tote Renew, a durable, laminated label-holding strip that makes it easy to apply and remove barcode labels for reusable warehouse totes, bins and containers.

New Go-Mark 100 wax-based thermal-transfer ribbons from Weber Packaging Solutions, Arlington Heights, Ill., make basic label printing more practical by using wax ribbons for their labeling applications.

Squid Ink Manufacturing, Inc., Brooklyn Park, Minn., introduced the new SQ-Laser marking systems, designed for high-speed food and beverage applications.

Weber Packaging Solutions, Arlington Heights, Ill., released two new label materials specifically designed to handle tough customer labeling challenges.