We Know Label
Premium Industrial Marking & Coding Solutions for Traceability in UK Tag & Label Manufacturing
At REA UK, we deliver unbreakable traceability and identification for tag and label manufacturers across the UK and Ireland, specializing in high-quality, contact-free coding and marking on master reels before slitting/cutting into rolls. Our German-engineered solutions address the demands of high-speed processes like flexo/litho printing and slitting/rewinding, ensuring precision, no-duplication, and efficiency for promotional/gaming codes or numbering. With over 40 years of expertise rooted in heavy industries, we provide robust inkjet, labelling, and verification systems as turnkey packages—including print hardware, mounting rails, system stands, and software—that integrate multilane setups seamlessly, reducing errors and enhancing end-user value.
What sets REA apart?
What sets REA UK apart is our independent operations and engineering wing, developing bespoke sub-solutions like inline vision to check each mark, integration with line PLC’s for operator-free control, automation of the marking systems, and centralised software for full factory-wide visibility of all REA solutions with bespoke function modules for every need. Unlike competitors, our systems boast long lifespans exceeding 10 years in high-speed environments, with capabilities for 100+ prints per second per head—delivering high ROI through speed, variable data management without duplication, and job reports for complete transparency.
Application List:
- High-Speed Variable Data Printing: Apply promotion/gaming codes, numbering, or 2D codes on the front or backside of labels at 100+ prints/sec per lane, with software ensuring no duplication and job reports for audit trails.
- Multilane Integration into Presses/Rewinders: Embed turnkey multilane print solutions into slitter-rewinders/flexo/litho presses for single run, seamless operation.
- Eyemarks & Registration Marks: Print precise marks on blank label material for alignment, for accuracy in high-speed cutting and other downstream synchronous needs.
- Serialised Data & Dynamic 2D Codes: Generate unique codes for traceability, enhanced by centralised software for data transfer and factory-wide visibility.
- Branding & Compliance Marks: Add logos or GS1-compliant identifiers, with inline vision for real-time verification in label production.
Industry Challenges List:
- High-Speed Data Management: Handling variable data without duplication at rapid paces—solved by our software for secure transfer, no-duplication, and end-of-run reports.
- Multilane Integration Complexity: Fitting print systems into existing presses/rewinders—addressed via turnkey hardware (rails/stands) and software integrations for control.
- Precision for Eyemarks/Registration: Ensuring exact spacing of marks on blank material, made possible by print accuracy as small as 0.001mm.
- Minimal space for hardware: REA solutions are compact, designed to consume as little space as possible, fitting in without disruption.
- Error Reduction in High-Volume Runs: Minimizing defects leading to scrap, countered by 100+ prints/sec capabilities, 0.001mm accuracy and maintenance free systems for maximum ROI.
Tag & Label Application Gallery
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Frequently asked questions
What marking challenges do UK tag/label manufacturers face?
High-speed variable data risks duplication, but REA UK’s software ensures accuracy with no-duplication and job reports.
What is the fastest that REA solutions can run?
Our high speed systems can run over 700m/min or 100+prints per second per print head.
What sub-solutions does REA UK offer for tag & label?
Inline vision to check each mark, integration with line PLC’s for operator free control, automation of the marking systems and centralised software for full factory wide visibility of all REA solutions with bespoke function modules for every need.
Do REA solutions require maintenance?
Our solutions for the label and tag industries are maintenance free systems that never require service and don’t use harmful chemicals.
What substrates can REA systems print on?
Our wide range of inks mean we can achieve excellent results on all label substrates with fast drying, bleed free and transfer free prints.
How can I get started with REA UK for tag/label marking?
Contact us for a free assessment—our experts tailor turnkey solutions to your needs, ensuring premium ROI.
We’re here to help
Hi! My name is Josh, I’m the Solutions Engineer at REA UK.
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