Industries, such as the tyre, food, metals and chemical industry, need to mark the equipment, tools and other items necessary for their daily operations. Similarly, marking is required wherever access restrictions apply: meters, water and gas meters, tankers, fuel tanks, hydrants, extinguishers, etc.
Cataloguing and securing
Inventory
Proper marking of fixed assets enables quick and easy record keeping, and can help significantly in warehousing and stock keeping. It also facilitates the use of scanners, as markers may include barcodes or QR codes.