How Vaalpac Transformed Label Efficiency and Creativity with Epson ColorWorks
Client Overview
Vaalpac, a South African supplier of packaging, hygiene, catering, and industrial products, experienced many of these challenges as their product range and customer base continued to grow. The company serves a wide variety of industries — including bakeries, restaurants, butcheries, farms, and factories — providing practical and reliable packaging solutions.
Excess label inventory and wasted pre-printed stock
Bulk label printing required large quantities to be ordered in advance. When product information or designs changed, unused labels often became obsolete, resulting in wasted stock and unnecessary costs.
Long lead times when label designs or regulatory information changed
Any updates to label artwork, regulatory information, or marketing campaigns required placing new orders with external print suppliers, slowing down production and delaying product updates.
Inconsistent label quality across multiple suppliers
Working with multiple printing suppliers sometimes resulted in variations in colour, finish, and durability, affecting the consistency of Vaalpac’s product presentation.
Limited ability to introduce new SKUs quickly
Because labels had to be ordered in bulk, launching new products or updating existing ones could take longer than desired, limiting the company’s agility in responding to market opportunities.
The Solution
To address these challenges, Vaalpac implemented the Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500 on-demand colour label printer.
This solution enabled the company to produce professional-quality labels internally, exactly when they were needed. Using Epson’s advanced inkjet technology, the printer delivers high-resolution colour labels suitable for a wide range of packaging applications.
By bringing label printing in-house, Vaalpac was able to:
Print full-colour labels on demand, in both small and large quantities
Eliminate dependence on external print suppliers
Update designs, barcodes, and product information instantly
Produce consistent labels with professional colour quality
The printer was seamlessly integrated into Vaalpac’s existing design workflow, allowing their marketing and design teams to create and print labels quickly and efficiently.
The Results
Following the implementation of the Epson ColorWorks solution, Vaalpac experienced significant improvements in efficiency, flexibility, and cost control.
- Reduced label waste
Printing labels only when needed eliminated excess inventory and prevented waste caused by outdated designs. - Faster turnaround for label changes
Marketing and product updates could be implemented immediately, without waiting for external printing. - Improved workflow efficiency
Tasks that previously took hours or days were completed quickly, freeing staff to focus on higher-value activities. - Greater creative freedom
The marketing team gained the flexibility to experiment with new label designs, seasonal promotions, and product variations. - Enhanced productivity
Reliable, high-quality label printing enabled Vaalpac to respond more quickly to customer demands and changing market conditions.
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