Celebrating 20 Years of PrintSafe
From the outset, PrintSafe has been closely associated with the Koenig & Bauer Coding GmbH (formerly KBA-Metronic GmbH) range of industrial coding and marking systems, helping customers achieve reliable product identification, traceability and compliance across demanding production environments.
A Strong Foundation
In 2006, PrintSafe took over an existing wholly owned subsidiary of KBA-Metronic GmbH, relocating the business, personnel and assets to Hampshire. This established a strong foundation and ensured continuity of support for customers throughout the UK and Ireland.
Over the following two decades, and based from our rural Hampshire location, PrintSafe has continued to develop its expertise and support capabilities while maintaining the high standards customers have come to expect.
Evolving with Industry
Manufacturing and packaging requirements have changed significantly over the last twenty years, and PrintSafe has evolved alongside these developments.
From continuous inkjet and thermal inkjet systems to advanced laser coding and integrated production line solutions, our commitment has remained unchanged: delivering reliable technology backed by responsive support and expert advice.
Supporting Customers Through Change
Throughout our history, we have supported customers through changing market conditions and the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. By embracing hybrid working and expanding remote support capabilities, we maintained continuity of service while continuing to support essential manufacturing and production environments.
Committed to Sustainability
Environmental responsibility is an important part of how we operate. Since introducing renewable energy initiatives in 2016, PrintSafe has continued to invest in more sustainable ways of working, including:
- Generating renewable energy through solar power.
- Operating electric and low-emission vehicles.
- Adopting hybrid working practices to reduce unnecessary travel.
- Encouraging responsible recycling and waste reduction.
- Helping customers minimise consumable usage and improve production efficiency.
Built on Long-Term Partnerships
Over the last twenty years, PrintSafe has supported customers across food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, packaging, manufacturing and many other sectors. Many of these relationships span years and are built on trust, reliability and a commitment to keeping production lines running efficiently.
PrintSafe at 20
- 20 years of continuous service
- Specialists in industrial coding and marking solutions
- Long-standing partnership with Koenig & Bauer Coding
- Supporting customers across multiple manufacturing sectors
- Committed to quality, innovation and sustainability
- Focused on delivering dependable service and support
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate our twentieth anniversary, our focus remains firmly on the future. Through continued investment in technology, sustainability and customer support, PrintSafe looks forward to building on two decades of trusted partnerships and helping manufacturers meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Thank you to our customers, partners and suppliers who have been part of the PrintSafe journey over the last 20 years. We look forward to continuing that journey together.
Timeline Highlights
2006
PrintSafe established through the acquisition of an existing wholly owned subsidiary of KBA-Metronic GmbH, relocating the business, staff and assets to Hampshire.
2008
Launch of the alphaJET D continuous inkjet range, and udaFORMAXX offline sleeve and carton feeder, delivering improved performance and reliability for industrial coding applications.
2016
Introduction of renewable energy initiatives with investment in solar power.
2020
Supporting customers throughout Covid-19 with hybrid working and enhanced remote support capabilities.
2022
Introduction of the latest generation alphaJET 5 (AJ5) continuous inkjet printers, bringing enhanced connectivity, performance and ease of operation.
2023
Continued investment in electric vehicles and sustainable business practices.
2026
Celebrating 20 years of trusted coding and marking expertise.