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CASE STUDY

Joker in the Pack: Domino Coding and Marking Technology Improves Efficiency

and Reliabilty for Eckes-Granini

Frances undisputed leader in the fruit juice market, Eckes-Granini, is enjoying major

improvements in the speed and reliability of its coding and marking operations on leading

brands including Joker, Ra and granini, thanks to the installation of product to palletcoding technology from Domino. The impressive production capacity at Eckes-Granini is

reflected in statistics from the companys 50,000m2 facility in Macon: over 500,000 bottles and

cartons are produced daily, amounting to a staggering annual output of 300 million litres of

fruit beverages.

As with any beverage manufacturer, pivotal to Eckes-Graninis production operations is the

need for robust, high-speed, high-quality coding and marking solutions to effectively apply

variable data such as bar codes and traceability codes.

Two years ago, having established a requirement for improved performance and reliability

from its coding and marking equipment, Eckes-Granini decided not to continue its fifteen

year association with its existing supplier. Instead, Operations Manager, Thierry David,

selected to invest in Domino technology, and since that time, has embarked upon a rapid

installation programme that spans Dominos primary, secondary and tertiary coding solutions

portfolio.

We had become unimpressed with the rising costs of our incumbent provider, which

together with increasingly sub-standard equipment quality, presented us with a few problems,

explains David. Since selecting Domino as our exclusive supplier, we have noticed a

significant improvement in the speed and reliability of our coding and marking equipment,

which has enhanced our overall manufacturing operations immensely.


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In total, Eckes-Granini has four production lines in Macon; these comprise two PET

blowmoulding lines one Serac and one SIG each of which fills around 200,000 bottles

daily. Two Domino A200 small character continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers are now installed on

each line to apply best before date and timestamp information. Three more A200s operate on

the companys Tetra Pak line, which sees the same data applied to two litre gable-top cartons,

while an eighth A200 is positioned on its Ovaline line to code the companys distinctive oval

Joker juice cartons. At the secondary level, three Domino C3000+ outer case coders cover

the production lines needs for high-definition printing directly onto cardboard storage boxes.

In addition, Eckes-Granini has installed seven of Dominos flexible and reliable M-Series Print

and Apply Labellers to fulfil the companys pallet labelling needs. First, M100 direct thermal

label printers apply barcode labels to multiple products once stacked and stretch-wrapped.

When palletised, an A5-sized barcode label is directly printed and applied onto the wrapped

pallets using Dominos M200P.

The barcodes that are applied by the M-Series labellers are re-read by a detection head which

interfaces with our logistics system. This is vital as it ensures we have full traceability through

the supply chain, says David.

Having one solutions supplier to serve the companys entire coding and marking needs was,

for David, a key prerequisite. From a time and efficiency aspect, the fact that I only need to

speak to one person from one supplier is a real bonus, he says. This also increases our

equipment flexibility and compatibility; we use the same ink and can minimise spare parts

stock, thanks to cross-compatibility between coding units.

According to David, the need for constant machine uptime and enhanced production lineefficiency goes hand-in-hand with having the right equipment. With our previous system,

regular line stops for cleaning were a fact of life, with a resulting impact on productivity.

Upon ink refills, our operators had to unscrew, empty and refill the system manually, which

was both irksome and messy. With Dominos system, there is no contact with the ink they

simply clip in the cartridge and the machine is running immediately.

As regards production speeds, David is equally impressed with the performance of Dominos

user-friendly A-Series CIJ printers. Our fastest lines are our two PET lines, which typically


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run at round 40-60m per hour and print 10,000 bottles during that time, he explains. Our

A200s can handle 40,000 bottles an hour, so Ive no worries at all about their capability.

Eckes-Granini is provided further peace of mind, having signed up for Dominos TotalCare

plus Premium contract to cover its finishing line printers. This ensures that, should they need

it, immediate access to Dominos industry renowned expertise and back-up support is readily

accessible.

TotalCare plus basically gives me a hotline to a Domino engineer, explains David. On the

odd occasion that we have called them, they have been particularly thorough by undertaking

preventative maintenance across the whole system.

Two years on and with Eckes-Graninis total coding, marking and traceability needs taken

care of, David has no regrets about replacing the companys long-standing contract with its

former supplier. Given the scale of our operations, we cannot afford to be complacent at any

stage of our production process; doing so could otherwise lead to unthinkable consequences.

Dominos team impressed me from the outset with their responsiveness and innovative

technology proposition. Our production, as well as our position in the marketplace, is all the

better for having made the decision to partner with them, he concludes.

- ENDS -

About Domino Printing SciencesFounded in 1978 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Domino Printing Sciences plc is a world-leader in providing total coding, marking, printing, traceability and RFID solutions. Through constantproduct development and acquisition, Domino now offers complete end to end solutions incorporatingprimary, secondary and tertiary applications. The company has established a global reputation forinnovative ink jet, laser, print & apply and thermal transfer overprinting technologies for theapplication of variable data, bar codes and unique traceability codes onto products and packaging inindustries such as food, beverage, construction and pharmaceutical.

In 2008 Domino achieved a turnover of 253.4m million; it is listed in the FTSE 250 share index onthe London Stock Exchange (share code DNO). The company employs 2,000 people worldwide andsells to more than 120 countries through a global network of 17 subsidiary offices and more than 75distributors. Domino's manufacturing facilities are situated in Canada, China, Germany, India,Sweden, UK and USA.

For further information on Domino, please visit www.domino-printing.com

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