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These encompass smart codes, packaging intelligence and connected products – from manufacturing, through the supply chain to the end consumer.  

Currently, manufacturers face a challenging environment of ever-increasing raw material and energy prices, increased regulatory requirements in traceability, and consumer demands for improved transparency and visibility of product information. In addition, sustainability KPIs, new packaging materials, and the circular economy add interesting new elements to the agenda of both producers and retail industry.   

To this end, visitors will be able to enjoy a production line demonstrating the latest within laser, continuous inkjet, thermal transfer overprinting, large character inkjet, and intelligent print and apply labeling systems. The inline printing demo is fully integrated and managed by Markem-Imaje’s Packaging Intelligence suite powered by CoLOS® and prepared for supply chain traceability and engaging consumer experiences.  

MI will also present the latest within inkjet coding with its new, patented, Super Piezo Inkjet technology. The unique solution is capable of printing serialized 2D barcodes in outstanding quality, at high-speed on 3D surfaces. Come visit the booth to learn how MI can support the manufacturing industry to implement and comply with new regulatory requirements and standards such as Food Safety Modernization Act, Digital Product Passport and GS1 Digital Link with serialized QR codes.  

interpack, held in Düsseldorf, Germany, between 4-10 May 2023, is the world’s largest processing and packaging event and is a global trendsetter for the future themes of the packaging materials, packaging machines and related process technology industry within multiple business segments. This year, for the first time, Markem-Imaje is co-sponsoring the first of interpack’s seven SPOTLIGHT Themes & Trends talks on Logistics: Optimization in Uncertain Times, on the opening day, and will also deliver the keynote speech. 

“It is a pleasure to be back 6 years after the last interpack! Despite the global challenges we are experiencing, industry and market requirements have not stopped evolving and we are happy to bring to interpack our best solutions to increase production efficiency, connect and protect products, reduce waste, and achieve sustainability KPIs. Our new set of solutions meet and exceed the demands of both the packaging sector and wider society,” Eric Barthélemy, VP Global Sales at MI says. 

 “Markem-Imaje has invested heavily in innovation in recent years with a well-balanced mix of printing technology and software solutions but also connected services like our IoT-powered MiVista™ range of self-support and helpdesk printer services. Our new offering opens up completely new doors for producers to be on top of regulations, protect their brands and keep the consumer safe while also engaging with them through promotional actions and understanding user behavior. We are excited and welcome the FMCG industry to our booth in May,” summarizes Barthélemy.  

Visit Markem-Imaje at interpack and experience the latest innovations in Product Identification, Packaging Intelligence and Connected Product solutions at Hall 8B Booth E58, Düsseldorf Trade Fair Center, and see our exhibitor’s page.