EPAL
Many retailers use wooden packaging to safely transport their products. They prefer to use pallets, pallet boxes or crates with standard dimensions for this purpose. With the pallets that are provided with a so-called EPAL coding, they have this guarantee. The dimensions and specifications of these Euro pallets have been established by the European Pallet Association (EPAL). To recognize the origin and type, the pallets have brand marks, or a code. These Euro pallets are also provided with the ISPM 15 marking. The EPAL Euro pallets are exchanged throughout Europe.
IPPC mark
When wooden pallets are exported or imported outside the European Union, they must bear the IPPC mark (International Plant Protection Convention). These pallets must undergo a ‘Heat Treatment’ according to the ISPM 15 requirement to get this mark. More and more countries are making the requirements of ISPM 15 mandatory for the import of wooden packaging.
Large character inkjet
For you as a producer or repairer of pallets, pallet boxes or crates, the necessary codes on your wooden packaging are essential. Of course you want to guarantee your customers safe transport of their products. Previously, these codes were often burned into the pallets. However, this method of coding created a fire hazard. Code your pallets with large character inkjet. This way of coding not only ensures a clear and durable marking, but is also safe.
Our large character inkjet systems from Matthews are extremely suitable for providing your wooden packaging with the necessary codes. These robust and reliable inkjet systems mark at a speed of no less than 244 meters per minute. With these printers you are guaranteed the best print on your wooden packaging. Our systems are also officially approved by EPAL.
