How ALDUS Tronics and Videojet transformed coding and marking for a leading Australian maker of soups, slow-cooked meats and ready meals.
01 - THE CUSTOMER
The Kitchenary is a leading Australian food manufacturer specialising in chilled and ambient soups, slow-cooked meats, and ready meals, with an exciting new product range launching in June 2026. Operating in a high-volume, quality-critical environment, their production relies on precision, compliance, and zero tolerance for downtime.
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Technology
Videojet 1580 & 1880
Products
Soup, meats, ready meals
Location
New Zealand
02 - THE ALDUS TRONICS SOLUTION
Over a two-year partnership, ALDUS Tronics worked closely with The Kitchenary to completely transform their coding and marking operations.
Key Implementations:
03 - PROCESS INNOVATION
Before:
After:
This streamlined system significantlyimproved efficiency while reducing operational complexity.
04 - PRECISION QA
A standout innovation was the implementation of temperature-reactive retort ink, which changes colour from dark green to blue after reaching required cooking conditions. This provides a clear visual quality assurance indicator, ensuring only fully compliant, safely processed products leave the facility.
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Before Retort: Dark Green
→
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Cook Verified: Blue
05 - RESULTS & BUSINESS IMPACT
Reduced Downtime
Reliable equipment and responsive service have dramatically reduced production interruptions.
Improved Print Quality
Consistent, high-resolution coding supports compliance and reduces rework risk.
No Double Handling
A streamlined workflow has improved production speed and reduced labour.
Operator Efficiency
Easy-to-use interfaces reduce training time.
Faster Changeovers
Quicker switching between product runs, with less reliance on technical intervention.
Predictable Performance
Day-in, day-out consistency from both equipment and service support.
“Having ALDUS™ Tronics’ dedicated service has been a major difference to our business. In production, we can’t afford downtime.”
“The equipment is extremely reliable & consistent, we know what to expect every day.”
06 - REAL-WORLD SUPPORT
Step 1
Technician attended the same day
Step 2
Diagnosed and adjusted the line setup
Step 3
Recommended a 2-printer configuration
Outcome
Quality issues resolved immediately
A true production partner, not just a supplier.
07 - WHY ALDUS TRONICS
In just two years, ALDUS tronics has:
✓ Transitioned The Kitchenary from a competitor-heavy site
✓ Become its primary coding technology provider
✓ Delivered measurable gains in efficiency, reliability and product quality
End-to-end solutions backed by real-world expertise, for manufacturers looking to improve:
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