Open Date Group of Companies is a privately owned, family-run business headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with offices in France, Germany, the United States, and the Philippines.

We are proud to celebrate over 50 years of excellence in the design, manufacture, and sale of production coders. Established in the mid-1970s in response to growing demand and legislative requirements for high-quality coding and marking solutions, Open Date has consistently delivered products that ensure product integrity and traceability.

All design, development, and manufacturing of our printers take place in the UK. Sales, repairs, maintenance, and technical support are handled by our international subsidiaries and an extensive global network of resellers. Open Date designs, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive range of high-speed, productionclass hot foil and thermal transfer overprinters. We also maintain strategic partnerships with other leading coding manufacturers to provide integrated solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.

We are committed to continuous innovation, investing heavily in product development. Our collaboration with leading UK universities enables us to incorporate cutting-edge technology into our solutions and remain at the forefront of industry advancements.

Our Thermal Transfer Overprinters (TTO) are engineered for performance delivering sharp, high-resolution images at high speeds, compatible with vision inspection systems. All equipment complies fully with current CE regulations, and we continue to invest in both hardware and software to meet evolving requirements around cybersecurity, product safety, and regulatory compliance.

Why Choose Open Date Thermal Transfer Printers?

TTO printers deliver a clean high-resolution code, in text, graphic barcode or QR/date matrix – no smoke and mirrors – it is an easy clean code.

• We have a huge installed base of coders after with over 50 years of sales.
• In-house manufacturing ensures we maintain high quality control.
• International offices and resellers/distributors give global reach and support.
• Continued commitment to innovation and regulatory compliance.
• Customised coding solutions for diverse industries.

But more:

1.  100% Electric – No Air Required

• Operating entirely without compressed air – fully electric for simpler installation, lower maintenance, and greater reliability.
• Many of our competing systems still rely on air systems or not yet offer fully electric solutions.

2.  Built-In Label Editor on Touchscreen

• We are the only provider offering an integrated label editor directly on the printer’s touchscreen interface.
• Simplifies setup and reduces the need for external software or a connected PC.

3.  Compatible with Standard Industrial Software

• Our systems work seamlessly with CODESOFT, a widely used, nonproprietary industrial software, and other software’s
• Competing systems are often supported with their own proprietary software, which can limit flexibility, and packaging system integration.

4.  UK-Manufactured Printers

• All Open Date printers are designed and built in the UK.

• Ensures high manufacturing standards, traceability, and reliable product support.

1.  Faster Intermittent Printing 

• Our intermittent printers often outperform in speed than many competing systems.
• While performance is always evolving, our engineering focus remains on speed and precision.

2.  Long-Term Spare Parts Support

• Open Date provides spare parts and support for legacy printers—even models over 10 years old.
• Some competitive solutions have built in obsolescence, within 5 years pushing customers toward costly full system replacements.

3.  Trusted Supplier 

• In many markets we are a leading supplier of thermal transfer solutions to demanding sectors like pharmaceutical and cosmetics.
• Recognized for quality, reliability, and deep industry expertise.