58 Label Variations, Zero Wastage: How RAD Custom Biological Solutions Took Printing In-House
RAD Custom Biological Solutions moved label printing in-house with the Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500, gaining full control over 58 label variations while eliminating label wastage and reducing production delays.
Full label control for a complex agricultural product range
RAD Custom Biological Solutions manufactures biological fertilisers, pesticides, and fungicides, with over a decade of operation focused on sustainable agricultural products that support soil health and crop protection.
About RAD Custom Biological Solutions
RAD Custom Biological Solutions manufactures biological fertilisers, pesticides, and fungicides, with over a decade of operation focused on sustainable agricultural products that support soil health and crop protection.
With a wide range of products comes a wide range of labels — 58 variations in total — making label management a significant operational challenge.
High minimum orders and a mountain of wasted labels
External printing companies required high minimum order quantities — a real problem when RAD had 58 label variations and labels that changed regularly.
Obsolete label stock and production interruptions
Every update to a formulation, regulatory requirement, or product line meant existing stock became obsolete. Running low on a specific label variation also meant joining the print queue and waiting, causing production interruptions and increased operational costs.
Minimum order quantities created wastage
“The MOQ required for outsourced printing was too high. We have 58 label variations that we need to cater
for and sometimes we have changes on our labels — so this led to a lot of wastage.”
— Rudi, Operations Director
Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500: full control, any size, any material
RAD selected the Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500 for its ability to handle the full range of their label sizes and materials.
They paired it with a label rewinder, giving them neatly rolled, ready-to-apply labels straight off the printer — a practical detail that made a real difference to daily workflow.
No more lead-time worries
“We run all the printing in-house now. We’re able to keep accurate records of label quantities on hand —
no more wastage issues, and as long as we have ink cartridges and label stock, we no longer have to worry
about lead times.”
— Rudi, Operations Director
Complete label control — from production floor to finished product
Moving label printing in-house transformed RAD’s operation. Label inventory is now tracked accurately, production runs are not held hostage to print queues, and the financial drain of obsolete stock is gone.
What changed after switching to Epson ColorWorks
On-demand control of all labelling needs
“It is a great printer. Prints excellent quality labels on a wide variety of label materials in a wide
variety of sizes. It enables you to have on-demand, full control of all your labelling needs.”
— Rudi, Operations Director, RAD Custom Biological Solutions
Sustainable biological fertilisers, pesticides, and fungicides
RAD Custom Biological Solutions manufactures sustainable biological fertilisers, pesticides, and fungicides.
For more information, contact Rudi at rudi@radcbs.co.za or call 079 457 8616.
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