Scaling up without sacrificing quality
Founded in 1987, Matinado’s has built its reputation on supplying premium-quality sliced meat products to supermarkets and retail chains across Greece and Europe. With consumer demand for pre-packed, high-quality sliced meats rising, Matinado’s needed to scale up production - without increasing waste or risking coding errors that could disrupt supply chain traceability.
Previously, the business relied on older coding equipment that was becoming unreliable and inefficient. Frequent downtime and coding defects were causing rework and unnecessary product waste, threatening Matinado’s commitment to quality and efficiency. On top of that, the production line operates in a chilled environment that requires regular washdowns to meet strict hygiene standards - putting added pressure on equipment reliability.
Matinado’s sought a robust, flexible and easy-to-maintain coding solution that would guarantee clear, durable codes on flexible packaging at high speeds, while withstanding tough operating conditions.
Solution: Domino’s Ax-Series keeps production moving
After reviewing several suppliers, Matinado’s chose the Domino Ax-Series Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) Printer for its proven performance in high-demand food production environments. The Ax-Series integrates seamlessly into Matinado’s automated slicing and packing lines, coding each pack accurately and consistently at speeds of up to 100 packs per minute.
Key to the decision was the Ax-Series’ i-Pulse printhead and ink system, which delivers high-resolution coding on a range of packaging materials, including vacuum-sealed films used for sliced meats. Its IP66-rated enclosure means it can handle frequent washdowns without the need for time-consuming disassembly - a critical factor for maintaining the highest hygiene standards in meat processing.
Operators now benefit from an intuitive touchscreen interface that makes job changes and maintenance quick and easy. The printer’s automatic monitoring features ensure codes are always printed at the right position and with optimal quality giving Matinado’s full confidence that every pack is compliant and shelf-ready.
Results: Reduced waste, greater efficiency, full compliance
Since installing the Domino Ax-Series, Matinado’s has seen measurable improvements across its production line:
- Up to 100% code accuracy: The Ax-Series consistently prints clear, legible codes, eliminating rejects due to unreadable or missing information.
- Reduced waste and downtime: Fewer coding errors mean less product rework and material waste, supporting Matinado’s commitment to sustainability.
- Hygienic, hassle-free operation: The printer’s robust design stands up to daily washdowns, helping the team maintain high hygiene standards with minimal disruption.
- Easy to use: Operators can switch product runs in moments, boosting line flexibility to meet changing customer orders.
About Domino
Domino is trusted by food and beverage manufacturers worldwide for robust, flexible and high-performance coding and marking solutions. Whether you need clear date codes, batch numbers, or barcodes, Domino’s technology helps ensure traceability, compliance and efficiency at every step so you can deliver quality products to your customers, every time.
