Discover your next big idea at PACK EXPO Las Vegas this September
Experience a breakthrough in packaging & processing and transform your business with solutions from 2,300 suppliers spanning all industries.
REGISTER NOW & SAVE

Spray paint company cuts labeling costs and enhances label printing flexibility

In-line POD system and wrap labeler replace lithographed cans and manually applied UPC stickers.

VERSATILE PRINTING. Variable label information is printed on demand so no additional stickers need to be manually applied to the
VERSATILE PRINTING. Variable label information is printed on demand so no additional stickers need to be manually applied to the
Forrest Paint Co

Forrest Paint had been ordering inventories of pre-lithograph-printed steel cans and also had been hand-gluing ID code stickers to many of these cans. For custom orders, the company also was hand-gluing preprinted paper labels to the cans. This whole system required keeping large label inventories and involved significant amounts of labor and time for glue labeler maintenance and cleaning operations.

Heath A. Banry, director of marketing/consumer products for Forrest Paint Co., notes, “When evaluating new labeling options, we were focused on two potential benefits: cost savings and label printing flexibility.

“In early July 2010, we installed a 5100 series in-line wrap labeler from Label-Aire with print-on-demand (POD) capabilities from Zebra Technologies. We selected this system because of the price, the in-line printing flexibility, and also because Label-Aire is known in the industry for product quality and reliable service.”

Designed for reliable full and partial wrap labeling at medium to high speeds, the system features rugged stainless-steel construction and a variable frequency drive conveyor which enhances label placement accuracy.

Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
Hiring remains a major challenge in packaging, with 78% struggling to fill unskilled roles and 84% lacking experienced workers. As automation grows, companies must rethink hiring and training. Download the full report for key insights.
Download Now
Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
Coding, Marking, and Labeling Innovations Report
Explore our editor-curated report featuring cutting-edge coding, labeling, and RFID innovations from PACK EXPO 2024. Discover high-speed digital printing, sustainable label materials, automated labeling systems, and advanced traceability solutions that are transforming packaging operations across industries.
Access Report
Coding, Marking, and Labeling Innovations Report