Background
About Vaalpac
Vaalpac has been supplying packaging, hygiene, industrial, and catering products to businesses across
South Africa since 2010.
From bakeries and butcheries to farms and factories, Vaalpac has built a reputation not just as a supplier,
but as a hands-on partner that helps customers find practical solutions that make sense for them.
Isabel Marais, Vaalpac’s Marketing & Design Manager, looks after everything from branding and campaigns
to product label design and digital content. When it came to labels, her team found itself fighting a
process that was holding them back.
The Challenge
Bulk printing was killing flexibility
Before switching to on-demand colour label printing, every new label design or small product update
meant committing to a bulk print run.
Operational Impact
Delays, tied-up cash, and wasted stock
Bulk printing took time, tied up cash, and almost always left Vaalpac holding labels they could not use.
When a product changed or a promotion came up, adjusting quickly was not an option.
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Customer Quote
Bulk printing created unnecessary waste
“Before using a Label Print on Demand solution, one of our biggest challenges was the time and cost
involved in producing labels. Every time we needed a new design or a small batch, it meant waiting,
printing in bulk, and often sitting with extra stock that went to waste.”
— Isabel Marais, Marketing & Design Manager
The Solution
Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500: print what you need, when you need it
Vaalpac selected the Epson ColorWorks CW-C6500 — a professional on-demand colour label printer built for
businesses that need consistent, high-quality output without being tied to minimum print runs.
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Customer Quote
Full control and flexibility
“The ColorWorks solution stood out because it gave us full control and flexibility. Unlike alternatives
that required large minimum runs or limited customisation, Epson’s ColorWorks allowed us to print exactly
what we need, when we need it, in full colour and high quality.”
— Isabel Marais, Marketing & Design Manager
The Results
Faster, leaner, and finally flexible
The shift was immediate. What used to be a time-consuming, error-prone process is now fast, accurate, and
largely self-managing.
This has freed Isabel’s team to focus on work that moves the business forward, while helping Vaalpac
respond faster to product updates, promotions, and seasonal changes.
Key Improvements
What changed after switching to Epson ColorWorks
No more bulk orders or wasted label stock
Faster order fulfilment — labels ready the moment they are needed
Full creative flexibility for product updates, promotions, and seasonal changes
Reduced errors and manual effort in the labelling process
Professional-quality full-colour labels, consistently
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Customer Quote
A game-changer for labelling efficiency
“Epson ColorWorks completely transformed our labelling process. It’s fast, reliable, and produces
professional-quality labels every time, which saves time and reduces mistakes. For any business struggling
with labelling, this solution is a game-changer — you’ll see immediate improvements in efficiency and
overall workflow.”
— Isabel Marais, Marketing & Design Manager, Vaalpac
Want to Improve Your Labelling Process?
Speak to Intellistor about Epson ColorWorks on-demand colour label printers and practical ways to bring
fast, flexible, professional colour label printing into your business.
