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Report from Netherlands
Albert Heijn placed the single order of 1150 DIGI machines with RF communication.
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| Leon van Besauw, Managing Director of DIGI Nederland B.V. explained to Albert Heijn, the benefit of investing in new scales. |
"Albert Heijn, the Ahold supermarket chain and a market leader in the Netherlands, selected DIGI again for the replacement of over 1000 units of DIGI SM-60's, and the installation was just completed, totally rolled-out in 300 shops." Leon Van Besauw, Managing Director of DIGI Netherland B.V, proudly announced this news.
"The decision by the retail giant was brought to DIGI Nederland late last November 2004, with a single order of total 1150 units of DIGI Scales. This included 300 DP-90 Label Printers, 350 SM-300BS (Self Service type) and 500 SM-500P (Pole type) with large LCD colour display. All the machines will be connected through RF wireless communication.
"The wireless communication system was a great benefit to free the layout of machines for retailers operations. DIGI Netherlands started wireless RF communication installations over two years ago with successful installations at supermarket chains such as Makro (Metro), Laurus (Casino), Hema (KBB), Prisma (Sligro) and others.
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| The workshop hall of DIGI Nederland where SM-300BS Self Service Type is in final checking for the delivery to Albert Heijn. |
"The hurdle we had to overcome was that the whole installation had to be done with a tight installation schedule of only 3 months. This meant an improvisation at the production site at Teraoka Weigh-System Pte. Ltd. (Teraoka Singapore). Of course we triumphed over their request with the cooperation of Managing Director Akihiko Kuroiwa of Teraoka Singapore and his dynamic team.
"The high tech performance of DIGI and the high production capability brought the big single order to DIGI Nederland. The business relationship between DIGI and Albert Heijn dates back to the early 80's of the last century and we feel very proud that the reliable relationship remains and once again reached to a higher level this time."
(Reported by Job Baars of DIGI Nederland B.V.)
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Report from Poland
DIGI selected for the 15th E. Leclerc shop opened in Poland
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DIGI and E.Leclerc celebrating the opening of the new E.Leclerc shop in Tychy on December 7th 2004.
From right to left: Marek Kuryatto, President of Yakudo Plus Sp. Z o.o., Mariusz Jamro, Michel Edouard Leclerc of E. Leclerc, the son of Founder Edouard Leclerc, Jolanta Lukomska, Managing Director of the shop in Tychy, Andrzej Nowak, Vice President of ForCom - DIGI dealer. |
E. Leclerc opened their new shop in Tychy in December 2004, where Yakudo Plus Sp. Z o.o. is located. This is the 15th shop of the French global retailer opened in Poland. Mariusz Jamro, Vice President of Yakudo Plus Sp. Z o.o. proudly says, "Our first hypermarket in Poland where we installed DIGI scales and wrappers was E. Leclerc in Warsaw in 1995. Since then, DIGI has been a reliable business partner with E. Lecrec. In 2004, the French giant retailer opened three shops in Poland and DIGI SM- 300 was picked for all three shops. "At the Tychy shop, bakery printer DP-90 and 11 units of SM-300 (Pole, Self Service and Hanging type) are operated at the sales counter, and also DS-160 * 2, DI-600P * 2 with SCS and SLKS 1500kg scale platforms are used at their receiving points."
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Report from USA
NBI completes remodel of 6 ShopRite stores
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| John Baumann (left), President of NBI and Gene Oppenheimer, Key Accounts Representative of New Brunswick Saw Service, enjoying the sales to ShopRite and the completion of the installation. |
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| A ShopRite store in New Jersey remodeled with the latest DIGI machines |
"ShopRite, owned by Ronetco, selected NBI/DIGI. Ronetco ShopRite is a member company of the Wakefern cooperative headquartered in New Jersey which supplies about 350 stores in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and a small part of Pennsylvania.
"Last October and November 2004, NBI completed the replacement of all wrappers, scales and printers in 6 ShopRite stores in the local area. These stores owned by Renetco, have used DIGI equipment almost exclusively for over 20 years. DIGI was selected due to the excellent quality of both DIGI products and the local service support. NBI's local dealer, New Brunswick Saw Service, has handled this customer since the first sale, and has continued to provide excellent support. We proudly say that Ronetco ShopRite is a 100% DIGI customer.
"This order involved the installation of 5 AW-3600AT Wrappers, 6 FX-3600XL Wrappers, 5 DPS-3600 Prepack Scale Printers, 100 SM-500T series (Touch Screen Type) in various configurations and 6 DP-90 Printers. This equipment was installed in 6 existing stores. All scales are connected using a RF Wireless Ethernet network for the control of all scale data.
"Congratulations Jean Ottenheimer, New Brunswick Saw Service, Russ Meyer Regional Manager and Ivo Idavoy of NBI for opening, closing and completing a terrific installation."
(Reported by Tom Baumann, Executive Vice President of NBI)
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Report from USA
DIGI counting scale DC-200, scanner and inventory management software revolutionizes factory operation in the USA
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| From left to right: Paul Gerard of Advance Scale Company, Dennis Maston and Chris Santarpio, the three gentlemen that secured the DC-200 sales. |
Ann Crowley, Product Manager of Rice Lake Weighing System in the USA, reports a recent application success.
"Rice Lake Weighing Systems recently fulfilled an order through one of our dealers, Advance Scale Company, for a new inventory application. It resulted in the order of 34 sets of DC-200 counting scales and QS6000 scanners, and inventory software. Paul Gerard of Advance Scale noted, "They chose the DC-200 due to its strong performance in side-by-side comparisons with competitive products." They also favored the DC-200's quick updates and large display. Cost was not a factor.
The system was completed by adding Rice Lake's new inventory management software, IMS.
"This inventory application required precise counting of secured documents. Previously the company performed all of their counting and inventory management manually, which was time consuming and there was always a chance for error.
"With the DC-200s installed, now the company's central office sends a specified number of documents to an off-site location.
At the off-site location, a supervisor verifies that the quantity of documents matches their order. Once the documents are filled out, they are signed off as complete and returned.
"Back at the central office, the operator scans the signed supervisor's key sheet. In order for the DC-200 to interpret the preprinted bar codes, the QS6000 automatically adds the required identifier code when it scans the documents. The "IN"mode of the DC- 200 is used to add to inventory. A 32-port serial board was added to their PC to network the scales. The IMS is used to configure output data to the ACCESS database to instantly create accountability reports.
"This inventory application is only executed three times a year, but these times are mission critical. During these periods, this company generates 60% of its annual revenue. By using counting scales, the company has achieved a 50% reduction in the cost of labor. The scales return on investment was less than two weeks. Accuracy is paramount, and the DC-200, scanner, and IMS deliver!"
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Report from Japan
Another world-first, the SM-880 (Transparent Display Type) made its debut in an up-scale bakery and delicatessen shop in Tokyo
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| The first unit of the SM-880 Transparent Display type was installed at the up-scale delicatessen shop in Tokyo. |
On February 1st, the first unit of the SM-880 was installed at Hillside Pantry Daikanyama, located close to Shibuya, downtown Tokyo, which is very famous as a high-class and modern living area in Tokyo. The reason the shop selected DIGI's new concept service scale printer was the transparent display built-into the scale which fits with the image of the shop. There are also three units of DIGI POS ECR WebRise in operation. The WebRise received the "Good Design" Award in Japan. The WebRise (Linux based) features an A-4 size space saving design and tall operator-keypad. The functions of equipment, of course, are the most important factor for selection, but DIGI can also provide the superiority of design to fit a variety of shops.
In your country, you will soon find the SM-880 Transparent Display Type on sales counters in shops near your home.
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| Three units of DIGI POS ECR WebRise are in operation |
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Report from UK
The High-Speed Weigh/Label system HI-700 off to a good start in Europe
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| Imsispal SA booth at BTA from Feb 18 to 22. The total line of DIGI food industry products are presented. |
Lawrence Morrison, Senior Sales Executive of DIGI Europe Ltd. reports the recent progress of the HI-700 in Europe, after a short launch.
"In Switzerland, Busch Werke, installed 2 units of the HI-700 to a company called Schwab. In addition to this, Busch Werke have also installed an HC-700 at the same installation as the HI-700's. Continuously, Busch Werke has a plan to install 3 more units of HI-700's to other customers.
"On the 8th February, another company based in the UK, placed an order for the HI-700 with a bottom labeller unit, using the new tubular frame design. The product to be weighed and labelled on the machine will be sausage.
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| The PC based new high-speed weigh/label system HI-700 received much attention at shows. |
"Following the successful exhibition in Helsinki, in which the HI-700 took a place of honor on the stand of PM DIGI OY, many visitors showed an interest in the new design and PC capabilities of the HI-700. A leading meat producer in Finland, who is a very good user of DIGI equipment, will soon start a trial of the HI-700 in one of their production lines.
"The HI-700 was also presented by two DIGI distributors at BTA, held at the new exhibition center in Barcelona, Spain, on February 18 to 22. Tavil Indebe SA showed the tubular frame version of the HI-700, and Imsispal SA presented the classic version of the HI-700 together with a MI-3600, WI-3600,HI/BL-3600 and the bench version of the LI-3600. This was the first major exhibition for food industry products that Imsispal has participated in.
"At CFIG (Renees, France), on March 8 to 10, the HI-700 received much attention at DIGI France S.A.'s booth along with the total line of DIGI products for retailers.
"Sales and technical training for the HI-700 has commenced at DIGI Europe Ltd. by Mr Philip McGlue. The year 2005 is set to be a very busy year for DIGI Europe Ltd., with on-going product training and support to DIGI distributors, and continuing development of the new generation of PC based products."
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Report from Kazakhstan
DIGI in Kazakhstan
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| DIGI professional team members in Kazahhstan |
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Hiro Nakazato, Sales Manager of Teraoka Seiko Co., Ltd. (Teraoka Japan), remembers when he met a representative of Torgovye Resheniya, two years ago at Equipmeg, the exhibition held in Paris. In the short time since then, DIGI has been rapidly expanding in Kazakhstan. Ms. Inga Kim, is pleased to report the progress of DIGI in Kazakhstan.
"DIGI has been well accepted by retailers who have expanded their operation with rapid speed nationwide in Kazakhstan. This includes Ramstore, Interfood and others. Ramstore is one of the largest retailers who opened the first hypermarket in Kazakhstan in 1999, who is widely recognized by their high quality service and rich assortment. Ramstore opened several supermarkets last year including a new shop in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.
"Interfood, is one of the quickestgrowing hyperstores.
Interfood is managed by a dynamic professional team, carries out an active marketing strategy, loyalty programs and actions for their customers.
"These are some of the successful retailers who have a delicate approach choosing the right equipment and reliable partners for successful development. We say proudly, from the beginning until now they choose DIGI scales for durability, reliability, wide functionality and impressive design. Currently they use SM-300 and SM-90 scales, and now the SM-500 scales are planned to be installed for their functionality and meeting sophisticated requirements.
"We focus on local traditional supermarkets like SMAK who have opened stores in new formats and turned to DIGI solutions with SM-300 and DS-788. Another strategy we set up a principle is the marketing of DIGI Price Computing Scales through our dealers network nationwide.
"We, Torgovye Resheniya, Ltd, are the exclusive partner of DIGI in Kazakhstan. We feel very proudly to work with the worldfamous brand providing high quality equipment and service for our customers, and suggest complete solutions that retailers can count on. "
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