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View A sleek new look for our feeding systems

A sleek new look for our feeding systems

|Hope Jones |Kirsty Burrage

The new branding is both sleek, smart, and stylish, with pops of bright orange that Rotech are well known for. You may have heard of the saying “sisters not twins.”  and I feel like that has been reflected in the design across the machines.

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View Why choose Rotech as your thermal inkjet supplier?

Why choose Rotech as your thermal inkjet supplier?

| 4 mins |Kirsty Burrage

Over recent years, the benefits of TIJ have become much more widely known, and as a result, there are a growing number of companies offering it. Here are the factors to consider before choosing a supplier.

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View Integra PP Razr 34 – Best of Both Worlds?

Integra PP Razr 34 – Best of Both Worlds?

| 2 mins |Richard Pether

The launch of the Integra PP Razr 34 printer is something of a revelation in that it runs with the same inks used in a TIJ printer, but offers a seamless, 34mm print height.

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View What is batch coding and why is it so important?

What is batch coding and why is it so important?

| 5 minutes |Kirsty Burrage

Simply speaking, batch coding is the process in which an identifiable code, usually made up of both letters and numbers, is applied to a product and/or it’s packaging. It’s a code that will be given to a group of identical products that were all produced at the same time, on the same date, at the same location, using the same ingedients etc.

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View Introducing the Integra Vivid – HMI display for Rotech Printers

Introducing the Integra Vivid – HMI display for Rotech Printers

|Kirsty Burrage

Adjusting print settings, monitoring ink levels and editing print jobs is now easier than ever, with the addition of the Integra Vivid

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View Trim Your Waste & Maximise Your Productivity – Go Lean With Your Coding and Marking

Trim Your Waste & Maximise Your Productivity – Go Lean With Your Coding and Marking

|Kirsty Burrage

By going lean with their coding and marking, many manufacturers have boosted their productivity, welcomed cost-savings and even improved their sustainability credentials – a key factor for many consumers when making a purchase decision.

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View Experiencing Long-Term Health Issues With Your CIJ Printer?

Experiencing Long-Term Health Issues With Your CIJ Printer?

| 2 mins |Kirsty Burrage

CIJ legacy printers are prone to long-term health issues and need regular maintenance check-ups. By taking out a Continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer and replacing it with a Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) printer, you eliminate chronic conditions, improving your overall line health immediately and indefinitely.

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View Manufacturers left in a Sticky Situation due to Label Shortages

Manufacturers left in a Sticky Situation due to Label Shortages

| 2 mins

When whispers of label shortages began during 2021- many thought that the problem would be resolved within a matter of months. However, like the labels, the problem has stuck, and lead times can span up to 3 months, causing problems for manufacturers across the globe.

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View Fast Offline Case Marking that Minimises Human Error

Fast Offline Case Marking that Minimises Human Error

| 4 mins

The box feeder complements Rotech’s range of British made offline coding systems for primary packaging, making the company the only handling specialist in the UK to provide offline marking solutions that span the entire packaging line.

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