Built by Hard Work, Improved by Simple Coding and Marking Equipment
The market is flooded with generic beard care products, and many bearded individuals know all too well that these products often fail to deliver on their promises. Joe Miller recognized this issue, which led him to establish Beard Octane in 2017. Before founding Beard Octane, Joe often found that big-box store products not only fell short in performance but also contained unhealthy fillers. Faced with this challenge, Joe did what he does best: he became obsessed with creating the best beard care products possible—products that actually work.
Joe's vision for Beard Octane centered around crafting handcrafted beard care products using only the highest-quality ingredients. Beard Octane's humble beginnings in 2017, from a spare bedroom, have now grown into a 2,400-square-foot manufacturing facility. With Beard Octane's rapid expansion, Joe realized the need for an efficient way to print batch codes on all handcrafted products.
Why are Batch Codes so Important?
If you’ve ever tuned in to the news and seen a product being recalled due to safety concerns, you’ll be surprised to know that batch codes make this procedure possible. Believe it or not, batch codes make it possible to keep track of products as they move throughout the supply chain. Rotech, a leader in coding excellence, goes on to define batch codes as
- “The process in which an identifiable code, usually made up of both letters and numbers, is applied to a product and/or its packaging. It’s a code that will be given to a group of identical products that were all produced at the same time, on the same date, at the same location, using the same ingredients, etc… The traceability is vital, for if there was an issue raised with a particular item, the unique code can be traced right back to the source.”
Rotech's definition perfectly aligns with Beard Octane's practice. Joe states, “We track each individual material component/ingredient as we hand-make everything in-house.” This process is significantly facilitated when batch codes are present on products.
Reviewing Beard Octane’s Integration of the Titan T6
Choosing the right SNEED-JET® thermal-inkjet printer can be daunting, but Beard Octane found the perfect match in the SNEED-JET® Titan T6 handheld printer. This printer has enabled them to add batch codes to their products quickly and efficiently, with approximately 1,000 prints per day. Joe remarks not only on the daily use but also on the high-quality and user-friendly nature of the printers:
- “You guys make amazing products, high-quality, and simple to use. We are a family-owned and operated business, so it is comforting knowing there are out-of-the-box solutions for smaller companies.”
Integrating new equipment always comes with challenges, and Beard Octane was no exception. However, Joe explains that with the help of Sneed's support videos, they overcame these obstacles:
- “We had little difficulty setting up the coder in our assembly line; it was a matter of figuring out the correct conveyor belt speed and spacing of the sensor; however, the videos provided by the Sneed support team walked us through these issues.”
Numerous resources are available on our help desk to assist in installing your SNEED-JET® printer. Once installed, the printer is described as amazing and extremely reliable:
- “The Sneed Coders have allowed us to quickly and easily code our batches while also keeping us compliant with FDA regulations.”
We’re thrilled that our SNEED-JET® Titan T6 handheld printer has helped Beard Octane add batch codes to their products and automate their production process. Streamlining your marking and coding process may seem daunting, but we're here to make it easier.
