Is Your Current Labelling Setup Holding You Back? 5 Signs It’s Time for a Change
Introduction
Sometimes the biggest obstacle to growth isn’t a lack of leads, staff shortages, or supply chain issues — it’s the equipment on your production floor. If your labelling setup is no longer keeping up with demand, it could be quietly costing you time, money, and opportunities.
Here are five clear signs your labelling system might be holding you back — and how you can fix it.
1. You’re Experiencing Frequent Downtime
Every time your labeller stops, your entire production line stops. If you're dealing with breakdowns, misfeeds, or sensor issues more than once in a while, it's a sign that your machine isn’t coping — or wasn't built for your current output.
What to Do:
Look for systems designed for durability and high throughput. Impresstik machines are engineered in Australia to run reliably under pressure, with servicing and parts available locally.
2. Changeovers Are Costing You Hours
If your team is spending more time switching between SKUs than labelling products, you’re losing efficiency and output. Older machines or generic models often don’t account for the reality of short-run jobs or frequent changes.
What to Do:
Modular or quick-change components can dramatically reduce downtime. Our systems are built with flexibility in mind — allowing for fast adjustments without the need for full resets or specialist tools.
3. Your Labels Are Misaligned, Wrinkled, or Inconsistent
Visual inconsistencies can damage brand credibility and lead to product recalls or repackaging. Even slight misalignments can be costly when they happen across hundreds or thousands of units.
What to Do:
Advanced servo controls, stable tensioning systems, and operator-friendly touchpoints help ensure consistent labelling every time. Ask us how we’ve helped other clients fix this exact issue.
4. Your Labelling Isn’t Keeping Up with Production Speed
Maybe you’ve upgraded other parts of your line — fillers, conveyors, packaging — but your label applicator is still chugging along at yesterday’s pace.
What to Do:
Upgrade to a system matched to your real-world output goals. Impresstik’s high-speed options are built for industries where uptime matters, like beverage, pharma, and FMCG.
5. You Can’t Get Support When You Need It
If you're stuck waiting days for a reply, or weeks for spare parts to arrive from overseas, it's a problem — especially when it stops production.
What to Do:
Choose an Australian-made system with an Australian-based support team. At Impresstik, we build and service everything locally, with experienced technicians ready to help.
Bonus: You're Hesitating to Take on Bigger Orders
If you're turning away work or dreading new contracts because you know your labelling system can’t handle the load — that's a red flag.
What to Do:
Let’s talk about scalable solutions. We can review your current setup and recommend systems that can grow with your business, without overcapitalising upfront.
Conclusion
If your labelling machine is lagging behind, it’s time to ask some honest questions. A modern labelling setup isn’t just about speed — it’s about reliability, adaptability, and setting your business up to grow with confidence.
At Impresstik, we help businesses like yours move forward with labelling systems that just work. No hard sell. Just smart engineering and straight answers.
