The Global Leader for Wood Marking Technology
Placing clear, crisp, reliable marks on wood – lumber, panels, pallets, and engineered wood products – comes with unique challenges. Uneven surfaces, wood dust, glue, hot and cold temperatures can dramatically affect print quality. Your inks and marking equipment need to be tough enough to withstand it all.
Marking and Coding for the Wood Industry
Low Maintenance, High Performance
Our contact-free printheads and automated valve flushing systems minimize maintenance, saving you time and labor. With less ink waste and fewer manual interventions, your operations stay efficient and cost-effective.
Unmatched Branding Precision
Whether you’re marking logos, graphics, or specifications, our advanced solutions ensure your brand stands out. From small characters to large trademarks, enjoy consistent, high-quality marks that reflect the industry’s best.
Scalable Quality as You Grow
As your operations expand, our versatile marking systems grow with you. Designed for scalability, our technology maintains mark quality and efficiency, ensuring your production keeps pace with demand.
Case Studies
OSB Manufacturer Improves Product Branding
A large manufacturer of OSB panels and sheathing wanted to increase branding on their products by including their logo, product type, APA regulatory marking, and value-added marking such as nail lines. See how Matthews was there to improve environmental impact without compromising quality.
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15% Production Gain by Leading Truss Manufacturer
Stone Truss turned to Matthews Marking Systems for a lumber printing solution used for their trusses and other products. They wanted a system to help increase their board-feet production while saving man-hours. See how Matthes was there to advance production and deliver savings.
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Wood & Lumber Resources
- Product identification
- Internal and external traceability
- Automation and manufacturing processes
- Location and orientation marking
- Defect marking
- Nail pattern marking
- Brand identification
- Barcodes
- Specifications, standards, and structural ratings
- FSC and other certifications
Wood and Lumber Marking Systems
Drop-on-Demand Printers
The VIAjet™ V-Series is the ideal inkjet marking and coding solution where reliability is critical. Whether you need to mark product cartons, bags, building products, steel, lumber, tires, or any other type of material, the V-Series has you covered.
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Thermal Injet Printers
The VIAjet™ L-Series is the ideal inkjet marking and coding solution for high-resolution, high-speed primary and secondary packaging. Whether you need to mark product cartons with 2D codes or lot/batch codes for traceability, the L-Series has you covered.
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MPERIA Controller
With easy integration, the MPERIA® marking and coding automation platform helps you improve quality and efficiency by centralizing control of all your lines, regardless of equipment manufacturer.
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Piezo Inkjet Printers
T-Series™ Piezo Inkjet Printers provide fantastic resolution and versatile coding with vivid branding on your products and packaging.
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We selected Matthews because they came out and looked at what we do first to see how they can make it work for us. That’s why we chose them.
Wood & Lumber Printing That Meets Your Unique Need
Tough Enough for Any Environment
Matthews’ DOD valvejet and inkjet printers are built to withstand the harshest wood milling conditions. Whether facing uneven surfaces, wood dust, or extreme temperatures, our printers deliver reliable performance without the need for constant maintenance.
Clear Marks on Any Surface
Wood surfaces are often rough and uneven, but our valvejet technology ensures clean, legible marks every time. With contact-free printheads and automated valve flushing, you get consistent quality on even the most challenging surfaces.
Efficiency That Saves You Money
Our valvejet printers use significantly less ink than traditional methods, reducing waste and saving on costs. With durable printheads and less downtime for maintenance, your production line runs smoother, faster, and more efficiently.
Future-Proof Your Wood Marking
As your business grows, so do your marking needs. Our MPERIA controllers and V-Series printers are designed with flexibility and scalability in mind, allowing easy upgrades and integration to meet future demands without significant capital investment.
Contact a Solution Engineer
Our experts are available to assure that your next printing solution maximizes efficiency, enhances quality, and limits downtime.
Contact us to get a quote, request samples, schedule a demonstration, or receive additional product information.