Allen Coding Systems is a decentralised business unit of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Allen has been established for over thirty years as a manufacturer and distributor in the coding and marking sector. We manufacture a complete range of contact and non-contact coding equipment for use in numerous production environments including food and drink, pharmaceutical, industrial, cosmetics and tobacco. We distribute our systems direct to end users and through a network of overseas distributors and OEM’s (original equipment manufacturers). Read more about our heritage by clicking here. Allen provide a full range of off-line carton coding machines, thermal transfer printers, hot foil coders, continuous inkjet and laser coding systems. These systems are fully supported with complete consumables provision and a highly responsive service network.