Inessens installs Domino printers

Inessens has installed three Domino K300 monochrome inkjet printers at its Imprimerie Bidoit site in Cognac, France, to strengthen its variable 2D code printing capabilities.

The investment enables the company to help customers comply with EU wine labeling legislation by adding high-resolution 2D codes, unlocking opportunities for enhanced traceability and customer engagement.

Inessens comprises nine French printing houses, serving industries including wine, spirits, food, cosmetics, perfumes and medical. The company is known for pioneering label design, including the use of natural pigments, anti-counterfeiting Fresnel lens technology and advanced variable data and 2D code printing.

'Innovation is at the heart of everything we do,' commented Sébastien Garaboeuf, industrial director at Inessens. 'We constantly anticipate market trends and expand our expertise to offer new printing and material options that help our customers stand out. Customizing labels with monochrome variable data and 2D codes is part of this strategy.'

Inessens has been partnering with Domino Printing Sciences on variable data printing for 20 years. The company first adopted a Domino inkjet numbering system in 2005, upgraded to two K150 monochrome inkjet printers in 2008 and added a K600i printer to its portfolio in 2011.

Most recently, Inessens continued this evolution by replacing the K150 printers with the latest K300 models. This upgrade enhances print quality to up to 600 DPI and enables production at up to 250m/min.

'The K300s are ideal for adding unique numbering and variable QR codes to the premium wine labels we finish on a flexo process. They help us to reliably customize large volumes of labels without waste, enabling us to meet short-run, short lead time demands cost-effectively,' explained Garaboeuf. 'Our Domino systems have shown excellent reliability over the past 20 years, leading us to choose Domino again and again.'

Looking ahead, Inessens plans to expand its expertise in variable data and 2D code printing across its network, introducing new label and packaging options tailored to customer needs.

'We're proud to support Inessens, a visionary company that shares our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction,' added Rony Jorand, account manager at Domino. 'We have watched their use of Domino monochrome printing technology evolve over time, from variable data into 2D code applications, and have witnessed their forward-thinking approach first-hand. We are pleased our technology helps them do more for their customers and look forward to continuing to support their journey.'