Thursday, November 23rd, 2017
in PID Labelling Advice, Thermal PrintingDirect Thermal Printer Labels use a well-established technology common in till receipt printers, older fax machines and point of sale terminals. The printing system works by activating a pigment present in the paper rolls used in the printer. Direct Thermal printer labels work by having the pigment ‘cure’ and change colour when heat is applied. […]
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
in News, UpdateMicrosoft Update wrecks LabelDirect database links: Microsoft rolled out a Windows Update across Windows 7, 8 and 10 and it appears to have broken the link between LabelDirect label templates and the databases. The update started being applied on 11th October 2017. We imagine the company will rectify this update with a further update. If […]
Thursday, August 10th, 2017
in Label Guides, Thermal PrintingHow do you choose between direct thermal or thermal transfer printing? Thermal printing is a digital printing process, which produces printed images by selectively heating coated heat-sensitive paper – usually curing the paper to turn it black where heated (although other colours can be achieved). Thermal transfer printing uses a coated ribbon to produce durable, […]
Thursday, August 10th, 2017
in Staff NewsPositive ID Labels provides work experience to staff families and a limited number of local schools. Work experience forms an important part of student development and helps senior pupils get a grasp of what lies ahead in their working lives. We have been happy to have several youths come through our doors and be exposed […]
Thursday, August 10th, 2017
in Allergy Labels, EU, Label Guides, PID Labelling Advice, Regulations, Sandwich LabellingSandwich Labelling Regulations is a pretty tedious topic so if you want to cut straight to the chase, feel free to call us on 01332 864895 during office hours for advice and help setting up a sandwich labelling system. Alternatively, fill in the form at the bottom of this article and we will call you […]
Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
in Label Company News, NewsTo keep up with our burgeoning order book, we have invested in some mega roll handling equipment. Plain label manufacture is a core activity and sales come in from Positive ID Labelling, our sister company Danro Labelling Systems and our dedicated plain label and label printing operation, LynkData. Recently, order volumes have increased and we […]
Thursday, April 27th, 2017
in NewsWe regret to announce we have had to remove the price weigh scale system from our product range. The price weigh scale system has proven successful but has been uneconomic due to long set up times and support obligations to end users. We have taken the decision to withdraw the product and focus on supporting […]
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017
in Label Company News, News, Staff NewsNew Directors: Positive ID Labels are proud to announce the appointment of three staff members to the board of directors. Being issued shares in the company, Helen Dennis, Danny Carr and Pete Howells are all joining the board after 30 years of combined experience with the company. The New Directors of Positive ID Labels Helen […]
Friday, March 10th, 2017
in NewsBespoke cider labels are running on the digital press this week for Darley Abbey Cider – along with all sorts of other beverage labels! Sales Manager, Dom Rafferty has been contacted by Darley Abbey Cider to help them with a project to help local people turn their apples to cider. Local people donate their unwanted apples […]
Wednesday, March 8th, 2017
in EU, Food Labelling, Label Guides, PID Labelling Advice, RegulationsYou may need to convert sodium to salt for a food label to meet the EU regulations. It is not lawful to convey sodium content alone and consumers should not be expected to do the calculations in their head! In fact, you may only convey information as “Salt” – you are no longer allowed to […]
