By Doverco coding and marking specialists
· Pharma, Food and Retail Industries
WHY IS LASER CODING BECOMING MORE POPULAR IN CANADA?
Laser coding is gaining popularity across Ontario and Quebec because it solves several problems that food, beverage, and retail producers are facing, while supporting Canada’s shift toward 2D barcodes, QR codes, and stricter traceability. Companies are looking for coding systems that reduce operating costs, improve durability, and keep up with high‑speed production, and laser technology aligns well with these needs.
Rising demand for permanent, scannable codes
Producers in both provinces are preparing for broader adoption of GS1 DataMatrix and QR codes, which must remain readable through cold chains, moisture, abrasion, and transport. Laser marks are permanent and tamperproof, making them ideal for PET bottles, glass, metal cans, cartons, and laser-reactive films. This reduces the risk of recalls caused by smudged or faded expiry dates.
Our SmartLase machine lowers operating costs and removes the need for consumables
Ink and solvent costs continue to rise in Canada, and supply chains remain unpredictable. Doverco and Markem Imaje laser coding systems eliminate consumables, reduce long‑term operating expenses, and minimize operator intervention.
This is especially valuable in regions facing labour shortages and tight production schedules.
Strong alignment with sustainability goals
Retailers and manufacturers in Ontario and Quebec are under pressure to reduce waste and improve environmental performance. Laser coding supports these goals by removing ink cartridges, solvent emissions, and packaging contamination risks, helping companies meet sustainability commitments without changing their packaging formats.
Better performance in cold, humid, and high‑speed environments
Many Canadian facilities operate in refrigerated rooms, washdown areas, or high-speed bottling and canning lines. Laser coders maintain consistent print quality in these conditions, while inkjet systems can struggle with condensation or temperature swings. This reliability makes laser a strong fit for dairy, beverages, ready-to-eat meals, and produce packaging.
Compatibility with modern packaging materials
At Doverco, we make the transition seamless. By matching these innovative packaging materials with the precision of the SmartLase C-Series laser coders, we help you eliminate ink consumables, reduce downtime, and hit your sustainability goals in one move.
Upgrading to sustainable, high-speed coding shouldn't mean a costly package redesign. Canadian packaging suppliers are increasingly offering laser-reactive films and coatings designed to produce crisp, dark, high-contrast marks that meet the most stringent retailer scanning standards.
As your leading partner in packaging and automation, Doverco ensures a perfect match. We pair you with innovative, laser-ready substrates and our industry-leading Markem-Imaje SmartLase technology machinery, giving you clean, permanent coding that maximizes uptime and protects your products and production line.
Doverco helps with local adoption with reliability and uptime!
Manufacturers in Ontario and Quebec value smart solutions that minimize their downtime.
Laser coders require very little maintenance, have no printheads to clog, and offer long service intervals. This reliability is a major reason why more companies are replacing inkjet systems with lasers.
