How Vaalpac Transformed Label Efficiency and Creativity with Epson ColorWorks

Customer Overview

Company: Vaalpac

Industry: Packaging, Hygiene, and Industrial Supply

Contact: Isabel Marais, Marketing & Design Manager

Years in Operation: Since 2010

Vaalpac has been supplying packaging, hygiene, industrial, and catering products across South Africa since 2010. They serve a wide range of industries — from bakeries and restaurants to butcheries, farms, and factories — helping customers find practical, reliable packaging solutions. As Marketing & Design Manager, Isabel Marais oversees branding, campaigns, and label design, ensuring Vaalpac’s products stand out in the market.

The Challenge: Slow Label Turnaround and High Costs

Before adopting Epson’s Label Print on Demand solution, Vaalpac struggled with the time and cost of producing labels. Every new design or small batch required waiting on bulk print orders, often resulting in unused label stock and wasted money. The process limited their flexibility, making it difficult to adjust quickly for product changes, specials, or marketing updates.

Impact on Day-to-Day Operations

Labeling delays affected order fulfillment and tied up funds in excess stock. It also slowed the marketing and design team’s ability to react to customer demands and market trends, reducing overall business agility.

The Solution: Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500

Vaalpac selected the Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500 for its flexibility, reliability, and ability to print professional-quality labels on demand. The printer eliminated the need for bulk ordering and provided the speed and control the company needed to operate efficiently.

Why ColorWorks?

Epson’s ColorWorks solution stood out because it gave Vaalpac full control and creative freedom. Unlike alternatives that required large minimum runs, ColorWorks allowed them to print exactly what they needed, when they needed it. The combination of print quality, speed, and ease of use made it the ideal choice for their growing business.

Implementation and Results

Before implementation, label creation was manual, time-consuming, and error-prone. After adopting the ColorWorks solution, the process became streamlined and efficient, reducing errors and freeing staff to focus on more valuable tasks. The biggest improvement was in efficiency and accuracy — tasks that once took hours are now completed quickly and consistently.

Key Benefits

• On-demand, high-quality label printing
• Reduced lead times and waste
• Improved workflow efficiency and accuracy
• Enhanced flexibility for marketing and product updates

Recommendation

Isabel Marais recommends Epson ColorWorks for any business struggling with label inefficiencies. She notes that the printer is fast, reliable, and produces professional-quality labels that enhance both productivity and creativity.

About Vaalpac

For more information about Vaalpac’s range of packaging and industrial supply products, contact Isabel Marais at onlinesales@vaalpac.co.za or call 016 422 8777.