Toner Farms Limited, a major potato producer in New Brunswick, faced a significant challenge: maintaining labelling accuracy on its cases during high‑volume operations. For a packaging company whose distribution crosses borders, traceability and compliance are non‑negotiable.
The case study demonstrates that, in collaboration with Matthews Marking Systems, DMS Marking Coding designed a custom‑marking system to overcome the limitations of the old equipment.
The challenge: managing the complexity of a high‑volume packaging business
The Toner Farms facility uses a central funnel that simultaneously feeds multiple production lines. Each 50 lb cardboard box is placed on a main conveyor for marking, but the order in which they pass is never guaranteed.
A delay on one line or a manual intervention could disrupt the sequential order and coding. The old system, a competitor’s product, led to:
- Frequent product labelling errors.
- Costly production delays for the packaging company.
- The need for manual product labelling rework.
The solution: MPERIA software intelligence
DMS Marking Coding proposed an integrated solution based on the MPERIA platform, optimizing packaging, labelling, and data management without the need for complex intermediate software.
Consistent qualityThe T‑Series printhead and spring‑loaded bracket ensure consistent quality by maintaining perfect code legibility, regardless of vibrations or case movement on the packaging line. |
Increased accuracyThe custom MPERIA queue plug‑in ensures increased accuracy by intelligently managing labelling, even when cases come off production lines out of order. |
Simplified integrationThe MPERIA controller simplifies integration, acting as a single control centre for the marking system and communicating directly with the equipment. |
Optimized efficiencyOverall system automation improves efficiency by reducing line stops and manual interventions on the packaging company’s floor. |
“Collaborating with Matthews Marking Systems on the Toner Farms project was a true example of partnership in action. Their innovative approach and technical expertise allowed us to overcome complex challenges.” – Melissa Audette, President of DMS Marking Coding
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Every production line has its own specificities. As with Toner Farms, DMS Marking Coding is here to design the technological and coding solution that adapts to your reality!
