BestCode
BestCode designs and manufactures Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printing systems for industrial marking and coding, serving food and beverage, pharmaceutical, wire/cable, automotive, and industrial manufacturers across 60+ countries through an exclusive global distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersFort Worth, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BestCode does
BestCode designs and manufactures Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printing systems for industrial marking and coding applications, headquartered at 3034 SE Loop 820 in Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 2011, the company offers over 50 product configurations centered on its Series 8 platform, ranging from the Quantum entry-level system and the QuantumX stainless steel variant through tiered models (81, 82, 86, 87, 88) and specialized 88S variants (Extreme, Food Grade, High Speed, High Speed One, Opaque, Security, Micro). Its proprietary technology stack—CleanStart printheads, OneTouch 10.4-inch touchscreen GUI, EcoTec fluid management, SmartFill ink replenishment, SmartFilter extended-life filtration, TruPoint drop-pattern control, AutoOff automated shutdown, and CodeConnect communications—runs on a common 208 MHz single-board electronics platform with integrated USB, RS232, and optional Ethernet. The product supports Unicode character printing across 20+ languages at speeds up to 2,000+ ft/min, with a stated 3 ml/hr solvent consumption rate against a 40 ml/hr competitor benchmark.
The company operates a distributor-only go-to-market model, selling exclusively through factory-authorized, trained and certified channel partners in more than 60 markets, including Weber Packaging Solutions in the United States and Canada, Armida in Mexico, Tesla in Brazil, MAPI/TECNO in Italy, Applied Industrial Printing in Australia, Wisebiz in Thailand, Promark in Ukraine, Autojet in Poland, and Master Technologies in Pakistan. Its end customers span food and beverage (Yuengling, Shield Packaging, Egg Farms of Victoria, plus multiple craft breweries), wire/cable/pipe, pharmaceutical and medical devices, automotive and aerospace, cosmetics, and industrial/building materials manufacturers. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of CIJ systems, recurring consumables revenue from proprietary ink formulations (MEK-based, Acetone-based, Ethanol-based, Acetone/Ethanol blends, Yellow Pigment, Bright White Pigment), accessories, and a two-year CodeProtect warranty. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. BestCode is privately held, has raised no external institutional capital, employs 11-50 people at headquarters, and is led by President Richard Fox.
BestCode firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BestCode
- Legal name
- BestCode
- Website
- https://bestcode.co
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- BestCode designs and manufactures Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printing systems for industrial marking and coding, serving food and beverage, pharmaceutical, wire/cable, automotive, and industrial manufacturers across 60+ countries through an exclusive global distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BestCode industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Marking and Coding Systems
- NAICS
- Printing Ink Manufacturing (32591), Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910)
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Printing Inks (IMAEAHAG), Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)
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Where BestCode is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fort Worth
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
BestCode business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- CIJ Printing Hardware: Sale of Continuous Ink Jet printing systems including Quantum (entry level), Series 8 models (81, 82, 86, 87, 88, 88S), and specialized variants (Extreme, High Speed, Food Grade, Security, Opaque, Micro). Hardware forms the primary revenue driver with complete systems sold through distributor network.
- Inks and Fluids: Proprietary ink formulations including MEK-based, Acetone-based, Ethanol-based, and Acetone/Ethanol blend inks. Available in multiple colors (Black, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, White, and specialty colors). Fluid delivery system with SmartFill bottles for ongoing consumption.
- Accessories and Supplies: Accessories including printhead mounting, alarm beacons, photocells, shaft encoders, AirFlow positive air kits, printhead wash stations, and replacement parts. Filter replacements with SmartFilter system.
- Warranty and Support Services: CodeProtect warranty program providing two-year manufacturer warranty coverage. Self-support options and factory training available. Eliminates need for service contracts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Quantum - Entry Level |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Model 81 - Basic Applications |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Model 86 - Medium Duty Applications |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Model 87 - Multi-Lingual Applications |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Model 88 - High Use, High Speed Applications |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Model 88S - Specialized Solutions |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | QuantumX - Premium Stainless Steel |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels10 records
Marketing channels7 records
BestCode product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BestCode designs and manufactures Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printing systems for industrial marking and coding applications, including its Series 8 product family and the Quantum entry-level line. The company sells complete printing systems (covering 1-5 lines, speeds up to 2,000 ft/min) along with proprietary ink formulations, accessories, and warranty support to industrial manufacturers globally.
Product overview
BestCode offers a portfolio of Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printing systems under the Series 8 platform for industrial marking and coding applications. The core product line includes the Quantum and QuantumX (entry/standard models), followed by five tiered Series 8 models: Model 81 (entry-level), Model 82 (basic), Model 86 (medium-duty), Model 87 (multi-lingual), and Model 88 (high-speed/high-use). Specialized variants under the Model 88S umbrella address specific use cases: Extreme (stainless steel for wet/dusty environments), Food Grade, High Speed, High Speed One, Opaque (pigmented for dark substrates), Security (invisible UV-readable ink), and Micro (high-resolution small characters). Supporting these printers are technology modules including OneTouch (10.4-inch touchscreen GUI), CleanStart (printhead technology), TruPoint (print quality), SmartFill (ink/solvent filling), EcoTec (fluid management), SmartFilter (maintenance), AutoOff (automated shutdown), CodeConnect (connectivity), and CodeProtect (warranty). A comprehensive ink portfolio covers MEK-based, Acetone-based, Ethanol-based, Acetone/Ethanol blend, Yellow Pigment, and Bright White Pigment formulations to suit various substrates and regulatory requirements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Quantum Entry-level continuous ink jet (CIJ) printer positioned as the most affordable system for industrial marking and coding. Features AutoClean technology, 10.4-inch color touch screen with OneTouch interface, on-the-fly ink filling, AutoOff automated shutdown. Supports single-line print speeds up to 1,500 ft/min.
- QuantumX Stainless steel CIJ printer designed for extreme environments. Features IP-rated stainless steel enclosure for wet or dusty applications requiring corrosion resistance. Premium version of the Quantum platform.
- Model 81 Entry-level Series 8 CIJ printer for basic applications printing 1-2 lines of text, barcodes, or graphics. Features CleanStart printhead technology, OneTouch interface, and SmartFill ink system. Typical annual operation of 2,000 hours.
- Model 82 Series 8 CIJ printer for basic applications printing 1-2 lines at up to 600 ft/min. Features RS232 interface, IP65 stainless steel enclosure, and SmartFilter with 2,000-hour filter life.
- Model 86 Series 8 medium-duty CIJ printer printing 1-3 lines at up to 1,300 ft/min. Features expanded font options (up to 25 pixel), IP65 stainless steel enclosure, and SmartFilter with 5,000-hour filter life.
- Model 87 Series 8 multi-lingual CIJ printer printing 1-5 lines at up to 1,300 ft/min. Features expanded font options up to 32 pixel and supports multi-national Unicode character printing for international operations.
- Model 88 Series 8 high-use, high-speed CIJ printer printing 1-5 lines at up to 2,000 ft/min. Features RS232 and Ethernet connectivity, IP65 stainless steel enclosure, and SmartFilter with 10,000-hour filter life.
- Model 88S Extreme 316 Grade Stainless Steel enclosure variant of the Model 88S for extreme wet and high-dust environments. Optional positive air system for enclosure and printhead protection in food and beverage manufacturing.
- Model 88S Food Grade High resolution micro-sized character printing at high speeds. Marks and codes at 0.025 inch to 0.4 inch image heights for food product labeling.
- Model 88S High Speed Ultra-high-speed bottling and canning printer capable of speeds above 50,000 bottles per hour or over 1,700 ft/min. Designed for large breweries and soda manufacturing operations.
- Model 88S High Speed One Highest speed variant in the 88S line printing at speeds above 55,000 bottles per hour or over 2,000 ft/min for the fastest production lines.
- Model 88S Opaque Heavy pigment ink system for dark colored substrates. Prints bright opaque white and yellow inks for high contrast on dark surfaces.
- Model 88S Security Invisible UV-readable ink security system for product traceability, counterfeit avoidance, and brand protection. Ink fluoresces bright blue under UV light and survives high-temperature processes including pasteurization and sterilization. Prints 1D and 2D barcodes with encryption capabilities.
- Model 88S Micro Micro small character printing for high-resolution applications requiring very small text sizes.
- MEK-Based Inks Standard MEK-based inks accounting for the majority of CIJ printer installation base. Provide excellent performance and adhesion to plastics, glass, metal and porous substrates. Available in Black, Red, Blue, and Green colors. Dry time less than 1 second.
- Acetone-Based Inks MEK-free formulations that are HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT (HAP) Free. Safer than MEK with faster dry time, near immediate. Available in Black color.
- Ethanol-Based Inks MEK-free, HAP-free formulations achieving good performance on semi-porous substrates. Reduced solvent consumption due to slower evaporation. Dry times 3-5 seconds on non-porous surfaces.
- Acetone/Ethanol Blend Inks MEK-free, HAP-free blend combining benefits of Acetone and Ethanol. Dry time less than 1 second with excellent adhesion and scratch resistance to plastics, glass, metal and porous substrates.
- Yellow Pigment Ink High contrast yellow pigment MEK-based ink designed for dark colored substrates. Micro pigment formulation operates equally as well as dye-based inks without typical maintenance issues of pigment whites.
- Bright White Pigment Ink Heavy pigment formulation providing high bright white contrast when printing on dark colored substrates. Excellent adhesion and scratch resistance to wide range of plastics, glass, metal and porous substrates.
Quantifiable outcome
- Print speeds up to 1,500 ft/min (470 M/min) for single line, 600 ft/min for two lines, 300 ft/min for three or four lines
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Companies that use BestCode
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
BestCode technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature9 records
BestCode partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core and minor.
- TECNO srl (Italy)regionalBestCode Italy (TECNO srl) announces complete support and software interface capabilities for wire and cable applications at Interpack 2023.
- Weber Packaging Solutions (USA)coreWeber Marking launches BestCode's range of Continuous Ink Jet Printers to complement their print and labeling systems products in the US market. Both BestCode and Weber are US-based organizations focused on manufacturing US products in the US.
- Armida (Mexico)coreARMIDA launches BestCode's Series 8 for the Mexican marketplace. Historically ARMIDA was the number one highest volume distributor of marking and coding solutions in Mexico. Enables ARMIDA to once again offer industrial printing solutions.
- Weber Marking Systems CanadacoreWeber Marking Canada launches BestCode's range of Continuous Ink Jet Printers for the Canadian markets. Partnership strengthens BestCode's world position in North American markets.
- Neway PackagingregionalNeway Packaging distributes various machines used in the food industry including BestCode, Pack Leader USA, and PMI KYOTO. Awarded Top Food Processing Solutions Provider 2023.
- PMMIcoreBestCode is a PMMI member. PMMI is the association for packaging and processing technologies.
- Fort Worth Chamber of CommerceminorBestCode is a member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. Demonstrates local community involvement.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
BestCode competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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BestCode leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
BestCode funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about BestCode
What does BestCode do?
BestCode designs and manufactures Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printing systems for industrial marking and coding applications, including its Series 8 product family and the Quantum entry-level line. The company sells complete printing systems (covering 1-5 lines, speeds up to 2,000 ft/min) along with proprietary ink formulations, accessories, and warranty support to industrial manufacturers globally.
Is BestCode a public or private company?
BestCode is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BestCode founded?
BestCode was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is BestCode based?
BestCode is headquartered in Fort Worth, United States, in the North America region.
How does BestCode make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. CIJ Printing Hardware is the primary driver. The others are inks and Fluids, accessories and Supplies and warranty and Support Services.
Does BestCode have an API?
No public API is recorded for BestCode.
What industry is BestCode in?
BestCode's product category is Industrial Marking and Coding Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAE, Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems, with a secondary code of IMAEAHAG, Printing Inks. Its NAICS code is 32591 and its SIC code is 3555.