PR: Safety ‘starts with the packaging’ – Eltronis security labels protect genuine car parts from counterfeits

One of the leading providers of brake technology, TMD Friction, has incorporated a new tamper evident label from security printing specialist Eltronis onto its Textar brand parts, to better protect its customers from a rise in counterfeit goods.

The PROriginal safety seal was designed together with Eltronis from its enSeal range following discussions with TMD which had identified tamper evidence and authentication of Textar brake parts as being key to its brand protection programme.

A sophisticated label design has been created which is clearly visible on Textar boxes, and instantly signals that the contents are protected. Eltronis used its experience of materials, gained in protecting pharmaceutical goods, to ensure that the labels would adhere firmly to the packaging.

The label is placed over the top and side of the box and must be broken to access the part. An easy to tear strip device helps users open the box and provides effective tamper evidence. At the same time, the removal of the strip reveals a unique security code that enables instant verification of the Textar part.

Consumers are presented with both a QR code and a 12-digit alphanumeric code, both of which are uniquely linked to the product. Scanning the QR code using the Textar app or entering the 12-digit code into a dedicated website provides instant confirmation as to whether the part is genuine, and details the steps to take if it is identified as being fake or if the code has already been used.

Marco Loth, Vice President at TMD Friction, said: “Counterfeits are becoming an ever-greater threat in the brake industry. They often contain prohibited materials such as asbestos or do not offer the same performance or comfort as original brake pads.

“Poor brake performance can quickly lead to road traffic accidents and we therefore advise users to only fit brake pads by a trusted garage and to rely on brand quality, as this is the only way to have one-hundred percent confidence that the brakes will work when it really matters.”

To underline this message, the PROriginal safety seal is being launched under the slogan ‘Safety Starts with the Packaging.’ TMD Friction also plans to extend the range of brands protected with enSeal and will add the PROriginal safety seal to cover all their major brands including Nisshinbo.

Pete Smallwood, Business Development Manager for Eltronis, said: “We are increasingly seeing brands across many different sectors look at labels as a means to validate and protect their goods. Effective protection and authentication build confidence in a brand and enable it to stand out from the competition. 

“It is great to see TMD work so hard to protect its customers and take a clear stand against product piracy, and we are delighted to deliver this practical and impactful solution.”

About Eltronis

Founded in 2003, Eltronis is a privately owned speciality security printer which has established itself as a trusted partner for a wide range of global brand owners, pharmaceutical suppliers and automotive manufacturers alongside its various long-standing governmental projects.

Headquartered in the UK and with manufacturing in Eastern Europe, Eltronis combines all forms of traditional security print with digital and holographic technologies. By identifying the key issues faced by each customer, the business ensures its unique and often patented solutions meet the specific needs of each project.

As an established supplier of security solutions for governments worldwide, Eltronis offers a single source supply for security documents such national IDs, voter programmes, tax stamps and driving licences.

Production is within a guarded and patrolled environment with full access control, CCTV, secure storage and waste destruction. Eltronis is ISO certified for Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety and is a member of the IHMA.