Faster Label Changes, Less Waste and Greater Creative Control
Bringing label production in-house gave Vaalpac the flexibility to respond faster to product changes, maintain more consistent label quality and print only the quantities needed for each application.
Client Overview
Vaalpac, a South African supplier of packaging, hygiene, catering and industrial products, experienced growing label management challenges as its product range and customer base continued to expand.
The company serves a wide variety of industries including bakeries, restaurants, butcheries, farms and factories, supplying practical and reliable packaging solutions.
As the number of products, variations and label requirements increased, relying on externally produced pre-printed labels became less efficient and less flexible.
Traditional Pre-Printed Labels Were Limiting Flexibility
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 Vaalpac's agility in responding to market opportunities.
Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500Ae On-Demand Colour Label Printing
To address these challenges, Vaalpac implemented the Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500Ae 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.
The printer was seamlessly integrated into Vaalpac's existing design workflow, allowing the marketing and design teams to create and print labels quickly and efficiently.
Significant Improvements in Efficiency, Flexibility and Cost Control
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 could be 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.
Take Control of Your Label Production
Epson ColorWorks gives businesses the flexibility to print professional full-colour labels when they are needed — helping reduce waste, shorten turnaround times and respond faster to product and market changes.