A smarter approach to coding & marking: Leibinger at interpack
In practice, Leibinger CIJ technology enables reliable in-line printing across a wide range of substrates, delivering consistently strong results in day-to-day production with easy-to-use plug-and-print solutions – whether in food & beverage, cosmetics, or pharma.
One topic shaping the packaging industry is the transition from 1D barcodes to GS1 2D codes as part of the 2D migration (GS1 Sunrise 2027). Printing reliable, scannable codes on diverse materials remains a key challenge – especially in view of future requirements such as the digital product passport (DPP). Data-rich 2D codes with variable content must be printed directly on the production line, increasing demands on print precision, contrast, and process stability. Even minor factors such as substrate reflection, surface texture, or ink adhesion can influence scan results. Leibinger supports customers with strong application expertise, ensuring reliable readability and efficient integration with minimal impact on existing lines. The reliable foundation of all Leibinger printers lies not only in the unique automatic nozzle seal, but also in intelligent hydraulic and ink management, where ink is kept continuously circulating in a closed loop. A unique dual-chamber pressure tank system maintains stable viscosity, constant pressure and long component lifetime. A prime example is the IQJET, which can operate for up to five years without maintenance. In contrast, many conventional printers still rely on gear pumps that are prone to wear, leading to frequent and costly replacement of parts.
Leibinger also uses a carefully engineered approach in the ink tank: an automated agitator keeps the ink moving – especially relevant for pigmented inks – to reduce sedimentation and deposits and maintain stable ink properties. This supports consistently high contrast of the codes over the long term.
These technological features deliver clear customer benefits: resource efficiency and sustainability, long-lasting systems, fewer interventions, less downtime, and processes that remain stable over time. Taken together, this helps deliver one of the lowest total costs of ownership on the market.
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Launched in 2011, specialist journal sweets processing(sp) keeps confectionery business professionals informed about all the latest confectionery industry supply sector developments and features detailed articles about international companies and suppliers.
sp is the sister publication of SWEETS GLOBAL NETWORK’s SG-Magazine, the highly regarded and well established international confectionery business journal. sp covers all stages and aspects of the value added chain from material sourcing to production and packaging.
sp readership includes leaders and decision makers in charge of production, R&D, QM, purchasing and supply chain management, as well as chief executives and senior managing partners.
sp appears every two months in English and German. Circulation currently stands at 5,500. 3,000 of our subscribers are based abroad, mostly in other European countries. sp is now also available as an E-paper.
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International confectionery association SWEETS GLOBAL NETWORK e. V. (SG) is an established network of over 300 member companies based in ten countries. SG is the leading communication platform for confectionery professionals in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and beyond. Meanwhile, most companies involved in manufacturing and retailing confectionery (wholesalers, specialist retailers, importers, brokers, producers) are members. All enjoy huge benefits, such as a range of high quality services and invitations to exclusive, member only events. There are an additional 40 supporting members active in the confectionery industry supply sector.
The International Sweets Business Forum in Berlin has taken SG well beyond the traditional territory of conventional training seminars and workshops. Social events, such as the New Year Reception in Munich or the ISM WARM UP held on the eve of the ISM in Cologne now rank as must-attend fixtures in the confectionery business year.
While acknowledging the growing significance of the global information and knowledge community, SG never loses sight of what’s going on at a local level. Articles in SG-Magazin and sweets processing, the SG-Newsletter (several times a week), annual publication of the SG-Directory and worldwide contacts bear witness to the pronounced internationality of the association.