Fareva invests in 30 serialization systems from Atlantic Zeiser

Headquartered in Tournon-sur-Rhône, the company is currently equipping 30 of its packaging lines in France, Germany, the UK and Italy with the Mediline T&T from Atlantic Zeiser. If required, this system can meet the requirements of serialization, tamper-evident sealing and control weighing in one single operation tailored to the workflow. In addition to a check weigher and a tamper-evident labeling machine, the Fareva systems include a Bollini labeler. The systems feature various inkjet printers or laser markers, depending on the requirements of individual products and locations.

The Mediline T&T track and trace system not only enables filled folding cartons to be serialized with outstanding process security, but if required, functional modules allow users to replace existing individual options, such as for control weighing or applying tamper-evident or Bollini labels, thereby optimizing space conditions. Moreover, the system was developed with a focus on great flexibility, allowing users to adjust quickly to different formats or coding requirements. For example, the new quick-change device makes it possible to change the position of the camera and printer unit without any tools in a matter of minutes. This minimizes set-up time and makes the investment in a second camera and printer unit unnecessary. Using a precise transport mechanism, the system can achieve reproducible, high-quality coding results, according to Atlantic Zeiser, even at throughputs as high as 400 packs per minute.

Mediline T&T installations at Fareva factories and subsidiaries has already begun and is scheduled to be completed in 2018. Atlantic Zeiser France oversaw this project.

Pierre Laissy, operational excellence director at Fareva, commented: ‘Mediline T&T offers us a new, convincing approach. This efficient and space-saving addition enables us to prepare our existing lines for the new serialization and tamper-evident requirements according to the EU pharmaceuticals directive.

‘Atlantic Zeiser’s global presence was another key factor in our decision. The project is designed to help standardize our production processes throughout the world. During that process, we appreciate having a partner who can provide competent on-site support.’

Laissy also explicitly praised the close cooperation with Atlantic Zeiser, which has established a service office at Fareva's headquarters. ‘In view of the project’s scope and a rather tight schedule, short coordination lines and face-to-face talks are a top priority,’ stressed Eric Penne, managing director of Atlantic Zeiser France. In the context of an intended long-term partnership with Atlantic Zeiser, Fareva has also shown interest in options regarding digital printing and delayed differentiation.