SATO

SATO is a world leader in automatic identification solutions - a technology that brings people, goods and information together. SATO works with a wide variety of customers, offering comprehensive solutions that optimize work processes, increase staff productivity and help customers reduce the negative impact on the environment.

SATO is a wide range of integrated labeling and automatic identification solutions in the areas of healthcare, transportation and logistics, retail, the food industry and the manufacturing industry .

As a leader in the production of manual labeling equipment , print modules and RFID technologies , SATO manufactures high-performance thermal transfer printers and offers efficient solutions that meet the latest requirements of the environmental rationality strategy, the legislative requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries, and thus adapting to specific business processes thanks to the work of the network in the SATO research and development centers.

SATO 's clients include representatives of small businesses as well as international companies. SATO 's team of experts is focused on the operational provision of innovative and effective solutions that meet the needs of their customers.

By integrating automatic identification technology into its equipment, SATO marks physical objects, allowing employees to work and manage data and IT systems to process it.

The history of SATO

SATO was founded in 1940 as a manufacturer of bamboo, rattan and palm processing equipment. Throughout its history, one of the company's main aspirations has been to constantly increase efficiency and productivity. In 1962, SATO founder Yo Sato invented the manual label pistol . Subsequently, the company became an innovator in the field of price labels and opened new markets when manual labeling devices began to be sought after worldwide.

In 1964, SATO organized the independent production of hand-held applicators and expanded its capabilities by launching the production of consumables for label guns . With the advent of cash terminals in the 1970s, SATO developed new models of hand-held labeling devices compatible with optical character recognition (OCR) and barcodes .

In 1981, the company became known as a leader in marking and labeling solutions in stores when it invented the world's first thermal transfer printer to print checks.

Since then, barcode reading applications have become very popular, simplifying the processes of managing goods in various industries, such as retail, manufacturing, logistics, food and healthcare.

At the same time, two-dimensional (2D) codes , which allowed a lot of information to be stored in a small area, began to be used more and more often. Moreover, with their help, consumers were able to receive information about a product via their mobile phones.

In recent years, RFID technology , which uses radio waves to automatically identify objects, has attracted increasing attention and is rapidly evolving as an advanced method for automatic data recognition.

SATO used its experience in the field of automatic identification, gained over many years of work in the field of barcodes and two-dimensional codes, to develop and market the first-ever RFID printer in Japan in 2003. Today, SATO operates around the world, collaborating with Japanese and international companies to support the development of automated identification systems globally.

Imagine what it would be like if the production was not marked…

If the goods did not have a mark, would they be able to be transported? Of course not. Information is an intermediary between business processes and our way of life. Every day we use a huge amount of information through our mobile devices, as well as scanning products marked with two-dimensional barcodes.

As the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the use of Big Data evolve, more and more Internet-related goods will appear and make our lives easier. But in order for this world to function smoothly, someone has to do the mechanical work at the information processing stage, namely to label the products and connect them to the data management systems. This is where the SATO territory begins.

The concept of SATO development

SATO strives to become a leader and gain the trust of companies in the field of automatic identification solutions on a global scale, exceeding customer expectations in an ever-changing world.

While digital innovation and automation are influencing the world around us, SATO is constantly looking for new ways to be first. Combining the vast capabilities of automatic identification technologies with innovative materials, they help their customers solve their most difficult problems with reliable products that help save tangible and intangible resources and inspire employees.

The mission of SATO

Through the highest quality products and services, SATO discovers new values for its customers and contributes to the development of a better and economical world.

The values of SATO and their credo

• They are inspired by change, by fresh ideas and are open to customer-oriented innovation in the spirit of inexhaustible creativity;
• They strive to be true professionals, constantly trying to exceed their clients' expectations;
• They perceive the world as it is and create the right things;
• They show respect for all people, trust each other and work together, in a close-knit team;
• They provide a comfortable working environment, are open to new ideas and avoid formalities that support the development of the "big business syndrome";
• They share the results of their activities with four parties involved: shareholders, employees, society and companies.

International awards and certificates

The basis of all SATO developments is the constant pursuit of innovation. They are inspired by change! They create next-generation label printers , meet global industry standards and are proud of awards that show their recognition in the industry,

SATO certificates

The International Organization for Standardization ( ISO ) develops and publishes international standards to confirm the safety, reliability and high quality of products and services . SATO has certified its production in the UK and Poland with the standards: ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015, ISO 13485: 2016 and ISO 45001: 2018.

Eco labels and certificates

SATO considers environmental protection to be one of its priorities and contributes to sustainable development by saving resources and energy by reducing waste, noise and air pollution. SATO strives to offer greener products and services and is responsible for conserving biodiversity.

SATO's plants in the UK and Poland have passed FSC® and PEFC certification ™, during which they have confirmed that they produce labels from materials from approved sources that use sustainable methods and controlled recycling cycles. This means that raw materials for SATO products are tracked at all stages of the logistics chain, from forests to the end user.

The FSC® and PEFC logos SAT on the packaging of SATO products confirm the origin of the materials from which they are made.

Local SATO certificates

SATO France is proud of its Imprim'Vert certificate, which confirms that it is committed to the principles of environmental sustainability.

Since 2013, SATO France has been implementing specific measures that have helped reduce the company's environmental impact. Their environmental policy and efforts in this area are marked with the Imprim'Vert logo. It is awarded by the National Advisory Council, which includes the Chamber of Crafts, the Chamber of Commerce and the French Agency for the Protection of the Environment and Energy Efficiency, which ensures that decisions are independent.

To reduce energy consumption, SATO France is investing heavily in parking as part of its modernization program aimed at reducing environmental impact with this type of equipment such as presses, compressors, refrigerators, lighting systems, etc.

SATO knows that customers expect them to be environmentally responsible in the production of their products. In accordance with Imprim'Vert's environmental policy, SATO selects suppliers according to strict environmental responsibility criteria, taking into account not only the quality and value of the product, but also its impact on the environment. In 2019, 91% of all raw materials come from the logistics chains of FSC and PEFC and this percentage is increasing every year.

SATO Awards

2017

Red Dot Award

SATO FX3 printers win the Red Dot Award in 2017. Red Dot is an award in the field of design, which is awarded to designers and manufacturers for special achievements in the field of consumer goods design.

Word Label Award

SATO PRINTING Co. Ltd Japan won two of the nominations at the FINAT L9 World Label Awards 2017 - High Color Printing Technology and Wine and Vodka Label Printing.

Malaysia Digital Business Award

SATO Malaysia won the Malaysia Digital Business Award in 2017 for its concept "The Last Step on the Road to IoT", in which it launched its Preventive Maintenance Solution (SOS) solution and the AEP label printing platform ), which provide intelligent label printing based on the CL4NX printer.

CRM Association Japan Awards

SATO won awards at the 2017 CRM Best Practice and 2017 Oboshi Awards from the CRM Association Japan for its cloud solution for preventive maintenance for printers - SATO Online Services (SOS). A year earlier, he also received the CRM Best Practice Award from the CRM Association in Japan.

2018

Label Industry Global Award

SATO received the "Best of the Best" award at the 2018 Label Industry Global Awards for developing labels for Daimyo Futomaki sushi and rolls.

2020

Food Safety Tech Award

SATO is among the top 10 European food safety companies in 2020. The company's activity is highly valued for its commitment to food labeling solutions , which ensures their safety and compliance with the requirements for indicating the full content of packaging ingredients in accordance with legal requirements, in particular the requirement to indicate information about allergens.

Red Dot Award

The SATO CT4-LX printer receives the Red Dot Award for unique innovative design. The Red Dot Design Award is an international design competition held in Germany since 1955. Awards are presented in three nominations - industrial design, communication design and conceptual design.

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