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Hitachi Inkjet Printers Ensure Compliance and Efficiency for PEZ Candy

High-Performance Date Coders Prove to be a healthy addition to PEZ Candy Inc.'s U.S. packaging operations

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Summary

Facing stricter coding regulations demanding individual candy and dispenser marking, PEZ Candy sought a reliable marking & coding solution. They partnered with Hitachi America, Ltd, and NEcoding Inc. to implement robust Hitachi continuous inkjet printers. These printers with precise nozzles ensured clear coding on tiny candy wrappers, while various models addressed diverse packaging lines. Additionally, specialized enclosures and pressurized printheads protected the printers from PEZ's sugary environment. This reliable and efficient Hitachi inkjet technology ensured PEZ's compliance with new regulations, minimized downtime, and maintained consistent, high-quality coding.

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About PEZ Candy

PEZ, a name synonymous with playful candy dispensers, boasts a rich history dating back to 1927 Vienna. PEZ reflects its Austrian roots, originally conceived as a compressed peppermint candy to aid smoking cessation. However, upon reaching the US market, PEZ embraced its fun side, transforming into a beloved children's treat. The iconic character dispensers, a later innovation, replaced the initial packaging of tins. Today, PEZ remains a global candy powerhouse, delighting consumers in over 80 countries with over 70 million dispensers and 5 billion candies produced annually.

Challenges Business Challenges
  • Stricter regulations mandated individual coding on each candy and dispenser, a significant shift from previous practices.
  • Compliance couldn't come at the expense of production efficiency. PEZ needed a variable data printing solution that wouldn't slow down their high-volume operations.
  • PEZ utilizes various packaging formats, requiring a versatile coding system.
Solutions Solutions
  • PEZ partnered with Hitachi to leverage the continuous inkjet printers' precise coding versatility for clear coding across their diverse packaging line.
  • The industrial inkjet printer, with its fine nozzles and multiple models, ensured clear coding even on tiny candy wrappers while adapting to different packaging needs.
  • Special enclosures and pressurized printheads protected the printers from PEZ's sugar-rich environment, guaranteeing reliable operation.
Outcome Outcome
  • Hitachi's reliable CIJ printers ensured PEZ minimized downtime and delivered consistent high-quality codes while maintaining production speed.
  • PEZ's adoption of Hitachi's efficient and reliable inkjet printers ensured smooth navigation of new coding regulations, maintaining brand image with consistent coding in challenging production environments, ultimately delighting global candy fans.
"Because of the candy, we have sugar dust. We were concerned that it would affect the performance of the ink-jet system. But we're surprised that we don't have any problems with these."
-Mark Morrisey,

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