SERANO was seeking a solution for fully automating the secondary packaging processes for two of its production lines. The solution needed to meet the high productivity demands of the lines while maintaining their full flexibility. ZENON AUTOMATION SAICT, a member of the THEODOROU GROUP, with over 40 years of expertise in robotic automation for the end-of-line production phase, was asked to design and manufacture a system that could serve a wide range of products in primary packages of various dimensions with the minimum possible adjustments when switching between them.

The article discusses the shift from 1D barcodes to the GS1 Digital Link, a 2D code system set to replace traditional barcodes by 2027. This transition aims to enhance data richness, improve supply chain transparency, and provide more detailed product information through QR codes and internet integration.

Theodorou Group announces the expansion of its manufacturing plant for systems and devices for automatic product labeling to a new 2,000 sq.m. facility in Paiania. With over 10 years of experience in manufacturing labeling systems, Theodorou Group has delivered more than 500 labeling devices to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, among others.

The Open Days themed "The Role of New Technicians in the Development of the Greek Industry" were successfully conducted by the Theodorou Group, with the support of SEV (Hellenic Federation of Enterprises) and the Panhellenic Association of Public Vocational Training Institute Directors (formerly D.IEK), on Tuesday, June 4, and Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Our goal was to inform student-technician candidates about the significant role they will play in the development of Greek businesses in the Industry sector, the responsibilities of technical departments, and the required skills.

The Consumables Department of Theodorou Group announces the new Labels Express® service. Under this service any order of labels (colour or pre-printed or white unprinted) can be delivered the next working day. The Labels Express® service was made possible after our new investment in the 4000m2 label production plant at the Paiana premises in Greece, which has 10 digital and classic technology production lines. Particular emphasis is placed on the quality control of the produced labels which allows their use even in the most demanding labeling systems.

The "Renewal 2024" program gives you a unique opportunity to upgrade your old packaging equipment. Retired equipment (regardless of functional status and manufacturer): Product code printers, label printers, labelers, pallet wrapping machines with stretch film, industrial scales, checkweighers, robotic arms. New equipment: All machines and systems manufactured / represented by Theodorou Group. Examples: Industrial code printers for individual & group packaging, labeling machines for automatic labeling, industrial scales, checkweighers, print & apply systems, crating systems, robotic palletizing systems, pallet wrapping machines with stretch film, etc. New equipment is not necessary to be the same as the retiree.

At the conference, held alongside the Automation & Robotics 2024 exhibition, the President and CEO of the Group, Evangelos Theodorou, gave a speech entitled: "The Essence of Industry 4.0", presenting the Theodorou Group's proposals as a Systems Integrator, the need of the market for Connected Automation and real case studies from our client companies.

We would like to inform you that Theodorou Group participates as a Gold Sponsor in the Solutions 13 Conference, which will be held on Tuesday, May 21 at the Eleon Loft. The 13th conference of the successful series of the Supply Chain Institute with the tagline Technology Day @Logistics is expected to present the modern solutions of the issues that concern the executives of the Supply Chain and Logistics. We will have the opportunity to present real case studies with integrated systems and visibility into the entire picture, so that the Logistics work is carried out faster, more correctly and at a reduced cost.

The 1st Automation & Robotics exhibition was successfully held, April 12-14, 2024 at the Metropolitan Expo. Theodorou Group participated by attracting the majority of visitors and exhibiting integrated Automation and Robotics solutions already applied in Industry and Logistics, such as automatic marking & labeling of products and cartons, robotic crating, robotic palletizing, automatic labeling of pallets with labels, automatic wrapping pallets with stretch film, factory connectivity solutions (Connected Factory) and MES & Traceability solutions (Tracer Factory).

Theodorou Automation SAICT, member of the Theodorou Group, in collaboration with ROBOPAC, announces the new program “Stretch The Film 2024” which combines possibility to acquire or rent ROBOPAC pallet wrapping machines with ULTRAStretch™ stretch film at minimal or even zero cost, retirement opportunity of old pallet wrapping equipment (regardless of manufacturer or functional condition), technical support services of ROBOPAC wrapping machines at your facility and supply stretch film of new ULTRAStretch™ technology with great stretching capabilities and minimum thickness. The program is designed to offer a DRASTIC COST REDUCTION per pallet.