Hort Connections 2025 | Future Ready

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Future Ready. Retail Ready. Recyclable Ready.

Authorised Toshiba Dealer

Certified compostable fruit labels

Software solutions for growers and packers

Future Ready.
Retail Ready. Recyclable Ready.

J-Tech Systems works together with fresh produce businesses stay Future Ready with smart packaging solutions, certified compostable labels, efficient print systems and technical service that’s built for packhouse optimisation.

We’re here to help fresh produce businesses work smarter, waste less, and stay ahead of change.
That’s why we bring together the right packaging and labelling products, the latest print systems, and a technical team who understands what’s happening in your shed.
Whether you’re packing for retail or preparing for export, we help you make small changes to stay future ready.

We deliver trusted solutions for post-harvest packaging, labelling, and automation backed by 25+ years of hands-on experience in the fresh produce industry.

For an efficient and future ready packhouse, we know that small upgrades can make a big difference.

Our highly trained team provide national service and ongoing support, to help growers and packhouses make confident changes without the guesswork.

We’re known for our experience, but it’s our dedication to bringing next-gen solutions to growers, packers and retailers that’s ensuring our customers are prepared for what’s next.

J-Tech Systems – better labelling, packaging & automation.

Jamie Dockray

jamie@jtechsystems.com.au
+61 438 606 946

Jason Singh

jason.singh@jtechsystems.com.au
+61 409 776 807

Matt Williams

matt@jtechsystems.com.au
+61 447 378 666

Scan & Win with J-Tech Systems at HortCon25!

Stand 357–360

We’re bringing more than just innovation to Hort Connections 2025 – we’re bringing prizes. Visit the J-Tech Systems stand and take part in our exclusive on-stand “Scan & Win” competition. Come to the J-Tech stand, find the wineglass tags that look like this one to the right and simply scan, enter your details and you’ll be in the draw to win.

Winners will be notified by SMS, and all entries go into the grand prize draw to win $1,000 travel voucher.

Stand 357–360 – where smart packaging meets smart giveaways. Explore the latest in packhouse tech, meet the team, and see what prize might have your name on it.

What’s up for grabs?

💵 $1,000 travel voucher (Grand Prize – drawn Friday)
🎁 Daily premium giveaways

How to enter:

Swing by any time before 10am Friday
Grab a wineglass tag from the competition board
Scan the QR code on your tag
Complete the submission form
You’re in the draw!

Authorised Dealer

J-Tech Systems is now an Authorised Toshiba Dealer – offering full technical servicing, support and supply of Toshiba industrial printers and labelling automation solutions to every packhouse in Australia.

J-Tech is now a fully trained and accredited Toshiba dealer
We can service your existing Toshiba units already embedded in J-Tech machinery
We now supply replacement units, ribbons, and software support
Our solutions are tested and integrated for horticulture-specific needs
This is about automation, compliance, and sustainability not just printing.

Save time, reduce label waste, and print what you need when you need it with J-Tech Systems as a Toshiba Authorised Dealer.

The direct thermal print technology delivers high speed, print & apply labels that are retail compliant and cold chain ready without the need for ribbon.

Paired with BarTender software, it’s never been easier to manage SKUs, traceability and label changes in one place. Toshiba’s print tech makes it easy to stay compliant, reduce material waste, and move faster at pack-out.

J-Tech’s new recyclable direct thermal printed tags work with Toshiba’s smart printers and use fewer materials, making them fully recyclable while still tough enough for the cold chain. Our team are fully trained and provide technical service Australia wide.

You’ll get the speed and quality you need, now with the confidence that you’re meeting packaging requirements without the mess of multilayered waste.

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Aplex4 - Print & Apply Automation

For packhouses needing speed and precision, the APLEX4 turns your printer into a hands-free labelling machine.

Automates label application from top, side or bottom
Static or moving products (up to 20m/min)
Flexible label size support (25x25mm to 116x200mm)
Simple installation (hours not weeks)
Reduces labour and increases label placement accuracy

Upgrade your existing B-EX4 printer with no production line redesign required or pair with the BX410.

🟢 Think: one upgrade, big operational win.

BX400 Series - Next Gen Industrial Printing

The new Toshiba BX410T Series delivers efficient, intelligent and low-waste printing with all the rugged performance packhouses expect plus the modern features needed to prepare for 2D barcodes and RFID.

Native WiFi for fast, cloud-connected operation
Reduce Cost with Long-life print heads, ribbon-save technology, and easy serviceability
Simple Operation with Full-colour display and QR-code-linked
Optional standalone mode print directly from scanners or keypads, no workstation needed
Ideal for label hubs and label stations

🟢 Think: smarter print control, lower running costs, no tech headaches.

2D Barcoding - Bartender + Toshiba

BarTender brings label management into one place so you can quickly adjust for different retailers, products or export markets giving you confidence, compliance and control.

Easily manage product templates across crops, retailers, and export markets
Prevents errors with simple label logic and user prompts
Ready for RFID and 2D barcodes
Meet traceability and retailer compliance with less effort
Reduces setup time and rework by syncing printer data and designs

🟢 Think: labelling that’s ready for what’s next.

Wine Glass Tags (WGT) - J-Tech Packaging

Our updated wine glass tag substrate is now fully recyclable solving a long-standing issue around multilayer label waste. Suitable for cold chain conditions, high quality print, and works with Toshiba thermal printers.

A small tag with a big job showcasing your brand, keeping you compliant and tracking your product from line to shelf.

Ask about recyclable WGT formats so you are Recyclable Ready.

Cold chain suitable
Single layer substrate
No machine conversion needed
8 colour print

Save time, reduce label waste, and print what you need when you need it.

Andrew Fisher

Andrew.fisher@jtechsystems.com.au
+61 409 927 654

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Certified compostable fruit labels

It’s a small label with a big environmental story now certified for home and industrial composting, safe for food contact, and strong enough to survive the full journey from packhouse to retailer.

These labels work with hand application or automated machinery, apply cleanly, stay on through handling and transport, and then break down without residue.

Material: Compostable film (T55)
Australian AS 5810 Compost Standard

Exclusive Distributor

J-Tech Systems is the exclusive distributor of Sinclair Labels now with compostable sticker options and label applicators tailored to your line speeds and fruit types.

It’s a big win for composting programs and a small change that helps producers meet retailer and regulatory expectations. Sinclair’s new compostable sticker meets Australian composting standards AS5810, giving you a way to meet retailer and council expectations, without changing how you label.

It’s a small switch that makes a big difference to your waste stream and your customer story. The Sinclair-T55 label offers a minimal packaging solution that can be composted at home with organic waste. It matches the durability of traditional self-adhesive fruit labels, ensuring reliable automated application and secure adhesion to produce while providing key product information like origin, variety, PLU, and barcodes.

Ben Nicoll

ben@jtechsystems.com.au
+61 410 220 514

The Compostable Label Story

After 17 years of development, Sinclair has launched a certified home compostable fruit label that meets the highest global standards including AS 5810, EN 13432, and certifications from TÜV Austria, DIN CERTCO, and the ABA.

It’s designed to break down safely in home compost within 365 days, with no harmful residue, making it a smart solution for fresh produce businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact. Unlike typical biodegradable labels, Sinclair’s compostable label is tested and verified for full end-of-life performance including its ink and adhesive. It’s safe for food contact and can be automatically applied at high speed, even in challenging packhouse conditions.

As states like South Australia move to ban non-compostable PLU stickers, this solution helps packhouses stay compliant, support a circular economy, and maintain reliable fruit identification. Durable, food-safe, and certified both home and industrial compostable, Sinclair’s compostable label is a small change with big environmental benefits.

Additional Information

Home and Industrial Compostable Certified

Meets global standards including EN 13432, NFT 51-800, and now has finally achieved AS 5810, the current benchmark for fresh produce labelling compliance. Approved for both home and industrial composting, so your label program is ready for current and future waste recovery systems.

Application Performance

Labels stay on in cold chain environments and high handling conditions and then break down without a trace. Easy to remove without leaving any sticky residue making them convenient for consumers to quickly peel off.

Food Safe

Complies with global food contact regulations and is safe for all types of fruit. Sinclair’s compostable label is fully compliant with global food contact regulations, meaning it’s safe for direct use on all types of fresh produce.

Versatile Application - High Speed or Hand Apply

The label performs reliably whether it’s applied by hand or through high-speed automated labelling systems. It adheres securely under variable temperature and humidity, and its durability ensures it stays on through transport and retail. It’s easy to integrate into your existing operations, with no need to change your current processes or equipment.

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Compostable Label – Home compostable fruit labels

Software solutions for growers and packers

ABC Software helps fresh produce operators reduce admin, track performance, and stay ahead of compliance all through powerful, yet easy-to-use, digital systems tailored to the way horticulture really works.

Whether you’re managing labour, recording sprays, reporting on quality, or scanning fruit out the door, ABC tools help you get it done faster, with traceable, compliance ready records at every step.

ABC Software is a leading provider of digital record keeping and management systems built for the horticulture industry.

From orchard management to packhouse operations, ABC’s tools are designed to streamline daily tasks, simplify compliance, and turn data into actionable insights. Each solution targets a critical part of the fresh produce journey.

What makes ABC Software stand out is its commitment to building tools that reflect the realities of the industry. Every product is developed based on feedback from growers and packhouse teams. That means interfaces are easy to navigate, integrations are practical, and features are designed to fit into the flow of a busy season not interrupt it.

Customers consistently highlight how ABC solutions save them time, reduce paperwork, and give them confidence in the performance of their operations.

Backed by the Jenkins Group — the same trusted name behind J-Tech Systems — ABC offers a suite of integrated software platforms that support growers, packers, and post-harvest operators across Australia and New Zealand.