Irlam based Wine Packer and Wigan Coding and Marking Specialist Lead Laser Revolution

Laser coding and marking may sound like science fiction, but Irlam based vintners, Kingsland Wines and Spirits, now have five machines in use.  The latest machine was supplied by Vespalase; the laser division of Wigan based coding and marking specialist Euromark and is capable of marking at an incredible 1600 characters per second.  

Since switching from continuous ink jet marking (CIJ) to laser marking in 2004, Kingsland has been able to substantially increase line reliability and reduce operating costs – an important consideration as the company supplies products in high volume to major UK retailers.  

Kingsland’s engineering manager, Nigel Smith explained, “This is an exceptionally high speed bottling operation and our customers require us to mark product with batch codes for traceability.  Previously, we were coding and marking the necks of bottles using CIJ printers.  The clarity and legibility of these marks was an issue, especially on bottles of red wine.  We now laser mark the base of the bottle and this meets the need for a discrete, but legible, permanent mark.”

In addition to marking glass, metal, ceramics and other challenging materials, Vespalase lasers can be programmed to mark films, foils and card.  Extending laser marking to bag-in-a-box wine containers is under consideration at Kingsland.  

From their Wigan base Vespalase offer nationwide service and are happy to advise clients on permanent laser coding and marking of products and packaging materials.    Full details are available on their web site at www.vespalase.com.


More Information
Ian Luck, Tel. +44 (0)1942 228882 Fax. +44 (0)1942 228802  
E-mail: info@euromark-coding.co.uk Web: www.euromark-coding.co.uk 
Euromark Coding & Marking Ltd, Unit 5 Croftwood Square, Martland Mill Industrial Estate, Wigan, WN5 0LG

High/low resolution images are on the web at www.ainsmag.co.uk/eu236/4383eu1a.htm

October 10, 2007