Streamlined labelling process for BP Oil plants

Correct labelling leads to safety, compliance and optimum service levels

Fast, accurate and, above all, reliable labelling is indispensible when processing and handling hundreds of different products under very strict and complex safety regulations. Which is why BP Oil sought the expertise of Zetes Belgium for its lubricant and bulk petroleum plants in Ghent and Antwerp. The upgraded system has already succeeded in streamlining the labelling process, boosting both accuracy and productivity.

A complex logistics chain

Hundreds of different products, dozens of different country regulations and labelling requirements, a wide variety of container types and volumes and a diverse customer base. All these factors result in a highly complex storage and distribution chain, demanding an extremely robust labelling solution. Zetes proposed a comprehensive solution including servicing of existing infrastructure along with new, state-of-the-art applicators, upgraded data terminals and extended IT architecture for all production lines.

A robust, flexible solution

Zetes’ solution satisfies BP Oil’s requirements with a maximum return on investment:

• New data terminal hardware for streamlined data retrieval
• State-of-the-art applicators for reliable, multi-position labelling
• Wireless RF infrastructure for fast, automated downloading and printing
• Simpler, more structured application management
• Intuitive graphic displays on all production lines
• Greater reliability and productivity thanks to fully integrated system

Integrated quality control

Correct labelling is essential to ensuring safety, compliance and optimum service levels. Which is why Zetes’ solution has an integrated scanning system for accurate quality control. The improved quality and reliability of the printing and labelling application process has further streamlined quality control on the production line. Which means significant added value for BP Oil and for its customers.