Equipment Asset Labelling for Pubs
M&B was looking for a solution to their marking requirement. Their facilities team needed to identify and label various items on site, but past solutions lacked durability.
We had to develop a solution that allowed handwritten asset labelling and durability.
They needed the entire project completed within a short time frame, from design to multi-drop delivery.
Mitchells and Butlers
Established in 1898, M&B is one of the largest operators of restaurants, pubs and bars in the UK.
They provide a wide choice of eating and drinking-out experiences through our well-known brands and deliver outstanding service, quality and value for money to our guests.
Asset Recording and Tracking at M&B
M&B runs an inventory checking system where appliances and equipment are delivered to one of their locations.
Part of their process involves assigning a number to these assets and recording it in their software.
In a fast-moving, demanding and typically catering environment, asset labelling is always challenging. M&B regularly uses, increasing wear on the surfaces. They clean items multiple times a day with cleaning solutions.
As such, M&B required a labelling solution allowing handwritten information to be added on-site. The labels should be durable enough to last considerable time in a demanding environment. We also needed to design the labels from scratch.
The Solution
There are many options when it comes to durability. Labelling and signage often fade, corrode and de-laminate in challenging environments.
After much discussion and testing, we offered one of our write and seal Asset labelling products.
The write and seal (also known as part-laminated) labels combine a standard and laminated label into one product.
Once printed, the over laminate is back-slit and applied to the label with one section removed.
This allows the employee on-site to handwrite the relevant information on the label and then “seal” the label using the pre-attached laminate. We’ve offered over-laminates as a different product before but write and seal labels have the laminate aligned to the label.
Requiring something obvious and identifiable was the main driving factor, and a red label with the M&B name on it was opted for.
We didn’t add much specific information to the labels, so M&B can use them in other areas.
Delivery and Completion
Printed and despatched to multiple locations, the M&B Asset Labels proved the winning solution to our customer’s requirements.
- 50mm x 25mm practical size for handwriting information but not obtrusive
- Non-rip matt vinyl for the base -easy to write on with an ordinary pen
- Perm adhesive to ensure the asset labels stay in place
- Printed red as the customers approved design
- Part-Laminated with clear vinyl for durability
- Supplied on rolls of 500 labels for easy distribution and storage
The End Result
The M&B Asset Labelling project was great to get involved in.
From listening to their original brief to seeing the project through from design to a multi-drop delivery.
If you want more information on our labelling and marking solutions range, get in touch with our team today.
