Matthews Marking Systems Blog

With 170+ years of coding and marking experience, our engineers, product managers, developers, ink experts and customer support staff have a wealth of knowledge and insight into industry best practices. This blog lets us share tips and tricks and keep you informed about industry developments.
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On the Mark #2

On the Mark #2: Alternative packaging, manufacturing and sustainability  Catching up on interesting news and innovations in production, packaging and more  Good plastics v alternative packaging materials. Innovation in packaging is key to determining the way forward in sustainable solutions. A recent survey conducted by Packaging Gateway asked packaging experts and consumers about their views…

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Engineered Wood Leadership

Matthews Showcases Wood Industry Leadership at APA Annual Meeting The APA Annual Meeting and the EWTA’s Info Fair held recently in Miami, Florida felt like “old home week” for many of us at Matthews Marking Systems. It was a chance to connect with our many customers and partners across the engineered wood industry and to…

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METALCON 2022 Show Report

Metal building products gain traction as sustainable, weather resistant alternative With global warming creating havoc from Florida to California, one building material stands out from the rest when it comes to coping with extreme weather. This material holds up well against fire, heavy wind and rain, it’s less expensive to install and maintain, and it’s…

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Produce growers freshen up production

How 6 produce packers found fresh ways to boost efficiency, lower production costs and improve traceability   Reliable and efficient carton coding and marking is a critical success factor for produce growers, packers and shippers. While there are many providers of inkjet technology to choose from, no one else matches what Matthews Marking Systems brings to…

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Tackle Labor Shortages with Automation

Centralizing Automation for Marking and Labeling Plays a Key Role in Tackling Labor Shortages  It’s no secret the US manufacturing industry is in an unprecedented bind. In addition to supply chain issues and rising tensions overseas, the manufacturing world is struggling with significant labor shortages, exacerbating existing problems even further. Recruiting and retaining skilled workers…

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