REA SA We are a subsidiary of REA JET – Germany and specialize in marking and coding solutions for industry.

Solutions from start to finish.At Propak Cape 2026 our stand takes you through four live marking and coding zones:  Labe...
07/09/2026

Solutions from start to finish.

At Propak Cape 2026 our stand takes you through four live marking and coding zones: Label Creation, Primary Marking, Secondary Marking and End of Line, showing exactly how a product is tracked and verified at every step of the line.

Whether you're in FMCG, beverage or w**e production, you'll see the technology working in real time, on real packaging.

Come walk the journey with us at Stand D32, Hall 1.
And stand a chance to Win 1 of 5 REA JET printing systems for your company.

27–29 October 2026 | CTICC, Cape Town
Register here: https://www.propakcape.co.za/
Tickets: https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/propak-cape-2026/tag/REASAPTYLTD

04/09/2026

Print more. Stop less.
Meet the REA JET HR 2.0, our high-resolution thermal inkjet printer, built on proven HP cartridge technology.

With resolution up to 600 x 1500 dpi and speeds of up to 762 m/min, it prints crisp text, barcodes, 2D codes and variable data, dates, batch numbers, serial numbers, directly onto your packaging line.

Every cartridge change gives you a fresh printhead, so there's virtually no maintenance and no downtime for cleaning.

Whether you're serializing pharmaceutical cartons or coding food packaging for track & trace, the HR 2.0 keeps your line moving.
Want to see it in action? Let's talk: [email protected]

P.S Come see our HR 2.0, LIVE at Propak Cape in Cape Town from the 27-29 October, Hall 1, Stand D32
Register today: https://www.propakcape.co.za/

For the first time, REA South Africa is bringing a stand to Cape Town.We'll be exhibiting at Propak Cape 2026! the Weste...
03/09/2026

For the first time, REA South Africa is bringing a stand to Cape Town.

We'll be exhibiting at Propak Cape 2026! the Western Cape's biggest packaging, processing, printing and plastics show, from 27 to 29 October at the CTICC.

This year we're inviting visitors on a journey through the world of marking and coding, with live demonstrations across every stage of production, from label creation right through to end of line.

Save the date and come find us.

Where: CTICC, Hall 1, Stand D32
When: 27–29 October 2026
Register: https://www.propakcape.co.za/

🌱Hello, Spring!🌸Today marks the 1st of September, the first day of Spring in South Africa. A season of new beginnings, f...
01/09/2026

🌱Hello, Spring!🌸

Today marks the 1st of September, the first day of Spring in South Africa. A season of new beginnings, fresh growth and brighter days ahead.

Spring is a beautiful reminder that change can be a good thing. Trees grow new leaves, flowers begin to bloom and the world around us seems to come alive again.

Perhaps we can take a moment this Spring to do the same, to slow down, appreciate the little things, spend more time outside, and notice the beauty that is often right in front of us. 🌿

✨New season.🌱 New growth.☀️ New energy.🌸 New opportunities.

Whatever this season brings, may we embrace it with
gratitude, optimism and an appreciation for the world around us.

Happy Spring Day from all of us at REA South Africa! 🇿🇦🌸

August is busy, but we're already looking ahead to October - REA SA will be exhibiting at  in Cape Town. More details (s...
31/08/2026

August is busy, but we're already looking ahead to October - REA SA will be exhibiting at in Cape Town.

More details (stand number, what we'll be showcasing, how to get tickets) coming soon. If you're in the Western Cape and work in packaging, FMCG, beverage or w**e, keep this one in your diary.

Watch this space. 👀

28/08/2026

Printing a 2D code is only half the job. Can you prove it actually scans - every time, on every unit?

That's where our REA VERIFY solutions comes in. They inspect and verify your 2D codes in real time, on or off the line, giving you an instant pass/fail result and a logged record for compliance and audit purposes.

As retailers worldwide move toward scanning 2D codes at the till (GS1's Sunrise 2027), verification stops being a nice-to-have and becomes essential, a code that looks fine to the eye but fails to scan properly can hold up a delivery, or worse, a recall.

For FMCG, beverage, w**e and pack house operations preparing for 2D, VERIFIER is how you confirm you're actually ready! not just hoping you are.

Contact REA SA to future-proof your code verification, call us today on 087056900 or Email [email protected]
https://rea.za.com/products/rea-verifier/

For decades, the humble 1D barcode has done its job at the till. But FMCG, beverage, w**e and packaging businesses are n...
24/08/2026

For decades, the humble 1D barcode has done its job at the till. But FMCG, beverage, w**e and packaging businesses are now facing a bigger shift: the industry-wide move to 2D codes.

As a GS1 South Africa alliance partner, REA SA sits right at the centre of this transition, helping local businesses understand what's changing, and what it means practically for their coding, marking and verification setup.

The move to 2D isn't just a barcode swap. It touches:
🔹 Printer capability - can your current system print 2D codes cleanly and reliably?
🔹 Artwork and packaging design - is there room for the new code format?
🔹 Verification - can you prove, in real time, that every code scans correctly?

We work alongside to help businesses plan this transition properly, not scramble for it in 2027.

If 1D to 2D is on your radar (or should be), let's have a conversation.

Contact REA SA to start your 1D-to-2D transition plan, email: [email protected] or call 0870569000
www.rea.za.com

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20/08/2026

High-speed FMCG lines don't forgive slow, unreliable coding. If your printer can't keep pace, it becomes the bottleneck, full stop.

REA JET SC 2.0 is built for exactly this pressure: continuous inkjet coding designed to keep up with high-speed FMCG production, printing clear, legible codes at line speeds that would trip up less capable systems.

For snack, beverage and general FMCG manufacturers running multiple shifts and tight changeovers, that means fewer line stops, consistent code quality, and coding that simply keeps pace with your output, not the other way around.

If your current coding setup is the slowest part of a fast line, it might be time to compare notes.

Contact REA SA to spec SC 2.0 for your line speed, reach us on 087056900 or Email [email protected]
https://rea.za.com/products/small-character-inkjet-printer/

Did you know? From 2027, retailers around the world are expected to be able to scan 2D barcodes (like QR and DataMatrix ...
17/08/2026

Did you know? From 2027, retailers around the world are expected to be able to scan 2D barcodes (like QR and DataMatrix codes) at the till, not just the classic 1D barcode we've all grown up with. It's called GS1's Sunrise 2027.

Why the switch? A 2D code can carry far more than a price lookup, batch number, expiry date, serial number — all scannable in the same space a 1D barcode takes up today. That's a big deal for recall management, stock rotation and food safety.

As a GS1 South Africa alliance partner, REA SA helps FMCG, beverage, w**e and packaging businesses make this move, from choosing the right printer, to getting your codes verified and retail-ready, well ahead of the deadline.

2027 sounds far off. It isn't, if your printers, artwork and processes still need updating.

Ask us how REA SA and GS1 South Africa can get you 2D-ready: Email us on: [email protected] or Call: 0870569000

13/08/2026

W**e and beverage producers have a coding problem most other industries don't: dusty, humid, high-speed environments where printers are expected to just work, every shift, no fuss.

REA JET HR 2.0 is built for exactly that. It's a high-resolution inkjet printer that gives you crisp, reliable date and batch coding, and it's ready for 2D codes, not just the old-style 1D barcode.

Why that matters right now: retail and FMCG globally are shifting from 1D barcodes to 2D codes (GS1's Sunrise 2027 initiative), which carry more information; batch, expiry and more! in the same small space. Getting your coding hardware 2D-ready today means you're not scrambling later.

And because our HR 2.0 is designed to be maintenance-free, your team spends less time on printer upkeep and more time on production.

If you're coding cases, cartons or bottles in w**e or beverage, let's talk about what HR 2.0 could do on your line.

Visit our webpage: https://rea.za.com/industries/beverage/
Or call us on 0870569000 or email: [email protected]

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