Norwood Marking Systems, a Division of Illinois Tool Works, developed and introduced premium hot stamp imprinters to the food industry over 30 years ago. Since the introduction of their marking systems, Norwood has continued as a market leader. Norwood now serves many industries including food, pharmaceutical, personal care, hardware, medical devices and more. With the ever changing needs of packagers, Norwood has enhanced their products to fit the needs of their customers while maintaining the quality and services for which Norwood is known.

Norwood's systems provide the ability to print variable information on packaging materials and labels. This allows packagers to reduce inventories of pre printed materials by adding expiration or sell-by dates, prices and UPC codes as they are required. Product information, such as instructions, identification, or ingredients can also be printed as required directly on the package or label. Increased security and tracking are ensured through printing real time, UPC, lot and production codes in-line as the product is packaged.