Contributing to Production Efficiency at Pacific Barcode
Pacific Barcode is a leading label printing manufacturer known for delivering customized barcode labels and comprehensive warehousing solutions across various industries. One of their areas of expertise is producing laminated labels on magnetic strips, which are widely used for warehouse racks.
What was the Challenge?
Pacific Barcode faced significant production challenges because an essential step in their manufacturing process—cutting the labels—created bottlenecks. These bottlenecks limited their production capacity and led to increased operational costs.
They needed a solution that could effectively address this challenge.
Implementing a SolutionPacific Barcode discovered START International’s cutting-edge technology at the WestPack Conference, where they explored various solutions. Impressed by the capabilities of the TBC50S cutting machine, they decided to give it a try.
By utilizing START International’s Material Evaluation Process, Pacific Barcode was able to validate the concept before acquiring a single machine. During this process, START International demonstrated that using the sensor would eliminate any creep when cutting the labels. The next step was to ensure that the purchase would deliver the desired return on investment (ROI).
What was the Result?
The impact of START International’s TBC50S cutting machine on Pacific Barcode’s operations was profound. The machine eliminated the production bottleneck, yielding substantial process time and cost reductions.
After installing the TBC50S, Pacific Barcode was able to drastically decrease process time allowing them to “be there” for their customers when emergencies pop up.
Final Thoughts
Pacific Barcode’s experience with START International was exemplary. They said the START Team was collaborative and resourceful. The accessibility of their counsel and the value of the testing videos they provided were particularly noteworthy.
Standout features of the TBC50S machine included its durable cutting knives, which vastly outperformed expectations (and competitors’). Where other machines’ blades dulled after 10,000 cuts, the TBC50S maintained its sharpness for over 400,000 cuts.
