Systech (Markem-Imaje)

Systech provides software for product traceability, regulatory compliance and brand protection, spanning serialisation, track-and-trace, anti-counterfeiting and anti-diversion for pharmaceutical and consumer-goods supply chains.

Originally established in the 1980s as a manufacturing automation company, Systech pioneered serialisation and track-and-trace of item-level products, working with Pfizer to develop early online barcode serialisation systems. The company serves 19 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical manufacturers.

In January 2020, Systech was acquired by Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) and became part of the Markem-Imaje business unit within Dover's Imaging and Identification segment. Markem-Imaje is a global supplier of product identification and traceability solutions serving over 50,000 customers with 30 subsidiaries and 6 technology centers worldwide.

Systech is expanding beyond pharmaceuticals into adjacent verticals including personal care, cosmetics, wine & spirits, and medical devices. The company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with employees across 6 continents; reported headcount ranges from approximately 170 worldwide at the 2020 Dover acquisition to 201-500 per LinkedIn.

Systech provides digital brand protection solutions for 19 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company pioneered pharmaceutical serialization in partnership with Pfizer to develop early online barcode serialization systems.

The platform is purpose-built for pharmaceutical regulatory compliance including DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) and EU FMD (Falsified Medicines Directive). Key capabilities include unit-level serialization, aggregation, EPCIS data exchange, and the proprietary e-Fingerprint authentication technology for anti-counterfeiting.

In January 2025, Systech introduced the ST16 Semi-Automated Multi-Aggregation Station specifically for pharmaceutical manufacturers, marketers, repackagers, and distributors to meet DSCSA compliance deadlines.

Systech is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV), a publicly traded, Fortune 500 diversified global manufacturer with approximately $8 billion in annual revenue. Systech operates within Dover's Imaging and Identification segment as part of the Markem-Imaje business unit.

Dover acquired Systech in January 2020. Financial terms of the acquisition are undisclosed.

Systech offers an integrated Brand Protection Suite for compliance and brand protection applications:

UniSecure: Enterprise serialization platform for DSCSA and EU FMD compliance with unit-level serialization, aggregation management, and supply chain visibility.

UniTrace: EPCIS-compliant track-and-trace system enabling data exchange with supply chain partners.

e-Fingerprint: Proprietary digital non-additive product authentication technology that provides anti-counterfeiting protection without physical markers or additives.

ST16 Multi-Aggregation Station: Semi-automated aggregation solution introduced January 2025 for pharmaceutical manufacturers, marketers, repackagers, and distributors.

The platform integrates with Markem-Imaje coding and marking equipment for production line deployment.

Systech is a brand of Markem-Imaje, a global product identification, packaging intelligence, and connected product solutions provider. This integration provides access to Markem-Imaje's ecosystem of coding and marking technologies including inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, and print-and-apply label systems.

Markem-Imaje serves over 50,000 customers worldwide through 30 subsidiaries and 6 technology centers, providing a partner and service network for Systech implementations.

Professional services through Markem-Imaje's global network covering 50+ countries. Implementation services include packaging line integration, system configuration, training, and validation support.

Multiple equipment repair centers and manufacturing plants support ongoing maintenance and support needs. Technology centers in North America, Europe, and Asia provide regional expertise.

Systech developed early pharmaceutical serialisation systems working with Pfizer, pioneering serialisation and track-and-trace of item-level products.

Dover Corporation, the parent since 2020, is a Fortune 500 diversified global manufacturer whose business lines include equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services.

Systech serves 19 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company is expanding into adjacent verticals including personal care, cosmetics, wine & spirits, and medical devices.

Through Markem-Imaje, Systech has access to over 50,000 customers and 30 subsidiaries worldwide. The combined platform provides end-to-end product identification and traceability from production through distribution.