Meech International, a global supplier of static control and surface cleaning technologies, has announced a new distributor agreement with EMEA Electro Solutions, expanding its footprint across Spain and Portugal. The move came ahead of Labelexpo Europe 2025, where Meech shared new insights into safe and efficient RFID label production.

In RFID label production, static levels on materials can reach thousands of volts – more than enough to instantly damage chips that are vulnerable even at 100 volts. These invisible charges are a hidden threat, silently causing chip failures, yield losses, and costly rework.

In one instance, Meech’s engineers monitored static charge at multiple points along the production line, identifying levels 22 times higher than safe limits for chip handling. The manufacturer was experiencing high failure rates during chip insertion, leading to significant yield losses.

By deploying ionizing bars in combination with smart controls and feedback sensors, static charge was reduced to just ±3 V and stabilized well within the ±35 V industry benchmark for safe RFID insertion. The result was a more than 50% improvement in yields, transforming profitability and enabling the manufacturer to meet its customer’s high-volume demand without having to over-produce to offset anticipated losses.

“Even a small static charge can silently and rapidly erode yields”, says Ian Atkinson, sales director at Meech. “An ever-present risk is latent defects: a chip might pass initial testing but fail further down the supply chain, creating costly tracking failures. Rigorous static control is critical to ensure these sensitive components are consistently protected so that every label remains reliable in the field.”

New distributor agreement

Meech’s new distributor agreement with EMEA Electro Solutions will help bring these advanced static management solutions to more manufacturers across Europe. Under the agreement, EMEA Electro Solutions will offer Meech’s full portfolio of static control and web cleaning technologies to businesses in Spain and Portugal, supporting labeling and packaging manufacturers, as well as customers in other industrial sectors.

“EMEA Electro Solutions shares our focus on technical excellence and customer support”, Atkinson remarks. “Their background in microelectronics and battery manufacturing and presence in Spain and Portugal means they are ideally placed to support local converters embracing smart labeling technologies with direct access to expert solutions and support tailored to regional production challenges.”

“We’re seeing growing demand from Iberian manufacturers for smarter, more reliable solutions to static and contamination – especially as adoption of RFID and other smart labeling formats increases. Joining with Meech allows us to offer customers proven technologies to directly address these challenges”, adds Jose Luis Pardo, CEO, EMEA Electro Solutions.

Labelexpo Europe highlights

Meech joined together with EMEA Electro Solutions to showcase advanced static management and surface cleaning solutions. The booth highlights included:

• The new Hyperion 945IPS Mid-Range Ionizing Bar launched earlier this year to improve safety and quality for mid-range applications.
• Hyperion 650QAC Quasi AC Ionizing Bar, designed for ESD-sensitive applications such as label printing with integrated RFID chips.
• A range of contact and non-contact web cleaners and smart control systems for labeling, flexible packaging and converting applications.

Atkinson concludes, “Labelexpo is a key platform where we demonstrated how our technologies drive productivity, efficiency and quality in labeling and packaging. We were especially pleased to be exhibiting alongside EMEA Electro Solutions, who strengthen our presence in Spain and expand our reach into Portugal, giving manufacturers the local support and deep technical insight they need to optimize line performance.”