Discover our marking solutions for Shrink Sleeves!
Enhance your batch production with our Advanced Sleeve Marking Technology!
At Watershed, we understand the challenges of batch marking on fully sleeved-containers. When the traditional labelling space disappears beneath a full-body sleeve application, it becomes essential to mark directly on the sleeve without compromising design or durability while maintaining production output.
That’s why we offer cutting-edge sleeving machines that can be fully integrated with our range of high-performance marking systems, tailored to suit a wide range of production needs across a number of different industries such as food & beverage, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Cosmetics, Household cleaning products, Industrial/chemical.
Our Sleeving Partner: Clever Machines
Watershed Packaging and Clever Machines SRL have built a strong relationship since their partnership began over 10 years ago. Clever Shrink Sleeve Application Machinery is renowned for its quality and reliability.
Our commitment is to enhance customer productivity and sustainability through cutting-edge shrink sleeve application machinery. With a blend of experience and innovation, Watershed and Clever offer unparalleled service and packaging solutions to meet all customers' needs.
We are pleased to announce our latest generation sleeving machines that are fully integrated with 3 state-of-the-art marking systems capable of directly printing the batch code, expiration date or other important information to the sleeve without compromising design or quality.
Our latest sleeving solutions mean we can integrate into our machines:
Laser Marking Systems
Inkjet Systems
Thermal Transfer Systems
Laser Marking Systems
The laser marking method uses precision engraving to remove a thin layer of the sleeve's surface colour, creating a clear, readable, high-contrast mark without adding any material.
Permanent and tamper-proof
Resistant to abrasion, moisture/humidity, and high temperatures.
Ideal for batch codes, expiration dates and other important information commonly associated with food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial products.
Eco-friendly as no inks or consumables are required.
Inkjet Marking Systems
Inkjet marking systems use a non-contact printing method to spray small ink droplets onto the surface of the sleeve, making it perfect for marking on both smooth and irregular surfaces.
Fast and flexible printing for codes, dates, and logos commonly associated with food and beverage, pharmaceutical, logistics & packaging and industrial/Automotive products.
Available in various ink types/colours and ideal for high-frequency production.
Abrasion, moisture-resistant ink options available for increased durability.
Thermal Marking Systems
Thermal marking systems use heat to transfer ink from a thermal ribbon directly onto the surface of the sleeve, offering clear, long-lasting results.
Excellent for printing barcodes, detailed text, and high-definition graphics commonly associated with Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Manufacturing & Industrial, Household Chemicals & Cleaning Products and Retail & Point-of-Sale products.
Consistent quality even at high production volumes
Resistant to chemicals, moisture/humidity, and abrasion.
Seamless Integration with Our Sleeving Machinery.
Our sleeving machines are designed to support easy mechanical and electrical integration of marking systems. These marking systems can be supplied directly by the customer and later integrated into our machines, or our latest generation of Clever machines offers complete integration of the marking system, providing a turnkey solution for every production need.
Choosing Watershed as your Sleeving partner.
With over 30 years of experience, Watershed Packaging has built a reputation for reliability, innovation, and outstanding customer care in the packaging industry. As a proud family-owned and operated business, we place long-term relationships at the heart of everything we do—treating our clients not just as customers, but as valued partners.
From our state-of-the-art facilities in Leeds and Wales, we offer high-quality, flexible print solutions tailored to suit both small and large-scale production. At both of our facilities, we have a dedicated team that offers our clients personal artwork and design support services.
Watershed’s range of cutting-edge multipurpose shrink sleeve application machinery is compact, versatile and the machines are designed to suit any customer’s specifications. We have a dedicated machinery department and support team.
If you would like to know more about our sleeve solutions and take a look at our range of Sleeve Machinery, please click here or contact us below.