By Sam Upton at Two Sides UK
For most people, the purchase of a new phone is an exciting prospect. Setting it up, exploring its features, trying it out – hours of pleasure for the smartphone fan. But before all that there’s the thrill of opening the various stages of packaging, all designed to add to the new-phone experience.
Every technology company understands the importance of unboxing, with the same companies under increasing pressure to be sustainable. However, maintaining equal levels of security, protection and style in every aspect of the packagi
By Sam Upton at Two Sides UK
For most people, the purchase of a new phone is an exciting prospect. Setting it up, exploring its fe
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS), a leader in digital cutting solutions, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Imagco,
Canon South Africa is proud to announce the continued partnership with Wilpro Printers, a leader in the printing industry, as it upgrades its trust
Stephens & George Print Group, an expert in sheet-fed lithographic printing of high-quality magazines, brochures and catalogues is improving it
Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa (KDZA) concludes a transformative year marked by growing regional performance, strategic initiatives and a
Koenig & Bauer is continuing on the path that it adopted in 2014 to transition from a unitary to a divisional group and is positioning itself i
By Patrick Graber, BOBST Marketing Director, Narrow-Mid Web Printing & Converting
Label converters face challenges from many d
The printing and packaging industry in East Africa is on the cusp of transformation. With an annual growth rate of 6-8% projected over the next fiv
Vicentini 1920 S.r.l, an Italian family run company was established at the beginning of the twentieth century. Initially supplying quality confecti
By Amine Djouahra, B2B Business Unit Director at Canon Central and North Africa
In an increasingly interconnected world, the integ
Koenig & Bauer, a leading manufacturer of sheetfed offset presses for folding carton printing, invited existing and prospective customers from
Indian label and package printing machinery suppliers dominated Labelexpo India 2024, marking the industry’s emergence as a key player on the
The direct marketing of agricultural products is experiencing a strong upturn. Dairy products from the region, in particular, are becoming increasi
Thunderbolt Solutions has announced that Nicole Anderson will be relocating to Cape Town shortly and assume the role of Branch Manager of its Cape
ROTOCON Group has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Marco Aengenvoort as managing director. In his new role, Marco will lead sal
Paris Packaging Week, the premier live event for the beauty, luxury, premium drinks and aerosol packaging markets, is thrilled to announce the laun
Keypoint Intelligence, a leading provider of data-driven insights for the digital imaging industry, has released its latest report: Wide Format Pri
By Karl Blom (Partner), Mieke Vlok (Senior Associate) and Inge Swanepoel (Consultant) at Webber Wentzel
Businesses in South Africa
Pack-Smart Inc., a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced automated solutions for digital print finishing and specialty packaging, c
The significant packaging trends that will shape the industry in the coming year are identified and examined in the new 2025 Packaging Trends study
SunDance USA made a game-changing move amid the downtrends that accompanied the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic by transitioning into flexible packa
In the dynamic landscape of South Africa’s commercial print industry, the need for efficient, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable
Schumacher Packaging Group was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Ebersdorf, Germany. The company is one of the largest European manufacturers
Canon South Africa is proud to announce a milestone partnership with Eyzicwadi Printers, who has recently made a significant investment in the Cano
Beith Digital in collaboration with Fujifilm Graphic Communications held an open day on 21 November 2024, where Beith unveiled its latest acquisiti
By Julie Cross, DP Technical Director at Domino Printing Sciences
The digital packaging printing market continues to grow, project
Walkers Chocolates is switching its popular own brand Turkish Delight and Mint Cream chocolate bars into EvoPak RCM, a 100% recyclable paper wrappe
MA Print Products (MAPP) continues to expand the range of equipment, parts and consumables it offers to the market, with the newly-added Performanc
Asahi Photoproducts has reported that the Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication (BICG), an independent body, carried out a study to better und
MultiCam, a leading name in CNC routing solutions, is celebrating 35 years at the forefront of the CNC routing market just weeks after launching it
The market for finished print products is booming like never before. Ever more sophisticated inline finishing options are becoming a standard in th
PulPac, a leader in sustainable packaging innovation, and LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW, the Danish premium confectionery brand on a mission to make the wo
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. reports that its subsidiary, EFI Cretaprint S.L.U., has licensed its Building Materials digital printing business to
By Somesh Adukia, Managing Director of Canon Central and North Africa
The drive for environmental accountability in the prin
As automation and digitisation accelerate across industries, companies are recognising the need to invest in smarter solutions, products and servic
Esko Phoenix, the award-winning AI-driven preproduction software for packaging and labels, is now fully available for roll-to-roll label converters
By Vaughan Patterson, Strategic Business Development Graphic Communications Group at Ricoh South Africa
Sustainability has become a critica
UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have co-created a novel biopolymer coated paper packaging solution, designed for food applications requiring greas
Sandon Global, the award-winning British anilox manufacturer, has entered a strategic partnership with XSYS, the prepress solutions provider, to co
By Sam Upton at Two Sides UK
Take a look around any train carriage, on any park bench, in any café and you’d be forgi
GL events South Africa is thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with Xanita, a leading sustainable events and exhibition solutions manufact
The new P32 water-based line marks Inkmaker’s second installation at VISA Inchiostri, following the success of its acclaimed GT36 model. As p
SCREEN has appointed manroland Benelux as the official dealer for the sale and support of its computer-to-plate (CTP) equipment and the associated
Summa, a global leader in precision cutting technology, has proudly announced the release of the L1810 Gen 2.6 laser cutter, an advanced textile cu
SAP ranks among the leading ERP systems worldwide. Especially in the food and packaging sectors, where it plays a key role in the efficient organis
Paris Packaging Week is reinventing itself for its upcoming edition on 28-29 January 2025, with a series of innovations designed to connect and ins
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has underlined its commitment to a sustainable future and its own Environmental, Social and Gov
UPM Specialty Papers and Michelman have co-created three cutting edge solutions that are designed to allow brand owners to replace multi-material,
SCREEN Europe is proud to mark its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of innovation, growth and leadership in the printing industry. This s
Calcomanías Tradicionales, a leading Mexican printing company established in the 1980s by the Martínez family, has long been recognis
Conventional metal printing and/or coating lines incorporate thermal ovens heated with fossil fuels such as natural gas for the drying of typically
By Natasha Jeremic, Ink Development Manager at Domino Printing Sciences
Once upon a time, striking colours were the sole considera
Guardian Exhibition & Display has launched full-scale production on Vanguard Europe’s VKR3200-HS digital roll-to-roll printer installed a
Rama Naidoo’s journey from the factory floor to the boardroom is a true testament to determination, innovation and embracing the right partne
Shanghai Bozhi Graphic Reproduction Co Ltd specialises in the production of high quality flexographic plates for customers that serve a multitude o
The prestigious 2024 GAPP Awards black tie Banquet Dinner and Awards Ceremony was held at Emperors Palace Centre Court on 25th October, where there
Building on its heritage and reputation as a market leader in print innovation, Canon has launched the imageFORCE C7165, a multifunction printer th
In an exciting initiative aimed at revolutionising the Namibian print industry, Fujifilm Graphic Communication, in partnership with Papercor and Pr
Using Esko WebCenter delivers a significant three-year 240% return on investment for brands, according to a new study, with the research highlighti
Miraclon has joined the Consortium for Waste Circularity (CWC) - the printing and packaging in-dustry authority on circularity of all waste - as pa
Maximising productivity for corrugated and cardboard packaging and display converters will be the focus for Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems at
The parent company of Asahi Photoproducts, Asahi Kasei Corporation, headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, announced that in June 2024, its AWP™
Koenig & Bauer has announced a worldwide collaboration with CoCoCo, a recently established software company that specialises in future-proofing
A family business serving the European market for 25 years, Unit NV has seen remarkable growth in the last six years and has developed an enviable
Taking place between 10-12 September at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Centre in Rosemont, Illinois, the 18th edition of Labelexpo Americas clos
Electronics For Imaging, Inc., reported that Serigraph, located in West Bend, Wisconsin, has acquired an EFI Q3h XP hybrid LED printer to boost pro
Today, packaging films are expected to be resource-saving and recyclable to support a circular economy. The EU Packaging Regulation requires all pa
Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei, reports that NABEPROCESS Co., Ltd., a m
MPS Systems, a pioneering force in narrow web flexo presses, proudly announced an exciting collaboration with imPRESSions Worldwide (iW), as exclus
Increasing the volume of sustainable packaging such as paper is the number one priority for improving the environmental performance of UK FMCG busi
XSYS has announced the successful result of a new collaboration aimed at creating more eco-friendly flexo solutions. The trailblazing project bring
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. today reported its subsidiary, EFI Cretaprint S.L.U., has licensed its Building Materials digital printing business t
Leading Ukrainian printer, Ukrpol Printing Company, has brought flexographic platemaking in-house by installing a FLEXCEL NX Wide 4260 System from
PulPac, the innovator behind Dry Molded Fiber technology and PA Consulting (PA), the global innovation and transformation consultancy, are excited
Easing inflation and strong global commerce are fuelling cautious optimism for recovery but elevated debt levels are becoming a growing concern in
Staying true to its four-year cycle, drupa will be held again in May 2028, this time as a nine-day event. As the world’s leading platform for
The announcement of this year’s Global Good Awards was made at the awards ceremony, which took place at BMA House, headquarters of the Britis
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems has unveiled the latest evolution of its flagship MultiCam Apex3R CNC router, raising the bar for superior qual
Sustainable packaging has been gaining pace and the trend became even more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people became more aware. H
By Chris De Beer, Regional Manager at Infosource
Infosource’s data shows weak growth of the Southern Africa copier and multi
UPM Specialty Papers continues to work with partners from across the food packaging value network, co-creating transformative solutions that offer
Kornit Digital LTD., a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, announced the company
Ink developer and manufacturer, NUtec Digital Ink recently announced the release of its latest UV innovation, the Ruby R10-RTR low viscosity ink fo
The American Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has honoured hubergroup for the fourth time in a row, for its pioneering standards in t
Through a collaborative effort, print and imaging company, Konica Minolta and NEC Platforms, a global telecommunications company, are supplying rec
Deidre Szemerei will be familiar to many in the print industry in South Africa and she will now be bringing her trademark energy and passion to bea
Henry Ford once said, ‘Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.’ This perfectly encap
XSYS, a leader in providing innovative prepress solutions for the flexographic and letterpress printing industries, is pleased to announce the appo
UPM Specialty Papers continues to work with partners across the food packaging value network, co-creating innovative products that help to shape th
The PRINTING United Expo 2024, which took place from September 10 to 12 in Las Vegas, was a big success for Muller Martini. The biggest draw at the
By Tumi Rabanye, Managing Partner - Strategy at Leagas Delaney South Africa
When I began thinking about writing this piece, I foun
Koenig & Bauer is teaming up in a new partnership with industry expert Tessitura, an innovative software developer within Steuber group. This c
Mirage Group, the official representative and certified service company for global manufacturers of machines, consumables and media for wide format
Visitors to this year’s All4Pack will discover the new Esko S2 cloud-based ecosystem, designed to facilitate and enable partner integration,
A leading Indian trade shop, Veepee Graphic Solutions, has added a second Kongsberg X20 cutting table to its Bangalore facility, with the new machi
Even after power outages in production, LEIBINGER’s new IQJET industrial printers are immediately ready to resume operation. Controlled shutd
Label Express, a front runner in LED digital production technology and celebrating its 40th anniversary, sees business growth in all sectors after
Geostick Group, a leading label converter in Europe, has developed a strong partnership with BOBST over several years. The decision to invest in an
Chilean health food producer, Soy Silvestre, founded by Cristi Castro, has been offering quality health supplements based on natural ingredients fo
Domino Printing Sciences (Domino) is excited to announce the launch of a new 1200dpi digital print engine for integration into flexographic lines,
ECO3 has announced that it has acquired UK company Direct-to-Plate (DtP) Ltd., a well-established service and support provider to the UK printing i
Carminati S.r.l. has reaffirmed its strong confidence in XSYS plate processing technology with the installation of a second ThermoFlexX Catena Wash
Labelexpo Global Series has announced that registration is now open for Labelexpo South China 2024, the only dedicated event in the region for the
Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, has announced a new distribution partnership with The Oldham Group,
Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has announced the appointment of Chris Schowalter as the new Gl
HP has announced that three of its beta customers, All4Labels, Eshuis and Nordvalls, have acquired an additional HP Indigo V12 Digital Press to con
The comprehensive agreement with Fogepack Systemes covers sales, distribution, service and consumables is part of Vanguard Europe’s strategic
French magazine Pap Argus, specialising in label printing and packaging, recently hosted its annual “Nuit du Papier” (Night of Paper) a
LEIBINGER, a world leader in the development of innovative coding & marking technology, understands its customers’ requirements and respo
Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint will be helping its customers to achieve their key sustainability goals in future, including the ones required by law
Esko is marking a significant milestone for its flexo platemaking solutions, with its celebrated CDI and XPS achieving a landmark worldwide sales t
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. announced the availability of two more next-generation printers in its Wide Format Pro Series portfolio. Designed to
For over a decade, Sign Wonder has been at the forefront of the vehicle wrapping industry, providing businesses with innovative and high-quality br
Edale, the British manufacturer of tailor-made flexographic presses for the carton and label sectors, continues to make significant inroads in the
Barry-Wehmiller is excited to announce a new role that will bring transformative change to the organisation. Doug Neal has been appointed Vice Pres
Durst Group, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, proudly announced that Forge Graphic Works has become the 1000t
Aquapak Polymers Ltd, which specialises in polymer-based material technologies that can deliver both performance and environmental responsibility a
Sometimes innovation brings incremental benefits. And other times, it can take great leaps forward. With smartGRAVURE, BOBST has achieved a great,
By Fahdli Adams, Senior Key Account Manager at FM Solutions Technical.
With increasing climate unpredictability, facilities manage
Heidie-Mari Middel, Production Team Leader at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, believes that the blueprint for the future lies in the mergi
Clicheria DP Studio, founded in 1990, serves customers in the label and flexible packaging sectors with photopolymer plates for flexo printing. Bas
Through its commitment to further strengthen its technical, product and service offering, Kalideck has announced two promotions to key positions ef
The Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (PRASA) has announced the 2017 paper recycling rates. Last year the paper recycling industry along
Summa is pleased to report another successful showing at Fespa Berlin 2018. In front of an international and eager audience Summa seized the opport
In its drive to ensure optimal operational efficiency across the Group, leading commercial printing and manufacturing operation, Novus Holdings has
Primera Technology has announced the LX910e, its newest desktop colour label printer. LX910e is Primera’s fastest-ever desktop colour label p
Prokom, Konica Minolta’s user community for production print providers, has announced its second global conference in Budapest, Hungary, June
With the launch of the Heidelberg Digital Unit (HDU) Heidelberg is realigning its e-commerce and digital marketing activities and is on course to a
Dye sublimation printing will continue to present exciting new business opportunities for ink suppliers, equipment builders and print service provi
BW Papersystems has created a new product group focusing on Sheeters for pre-, and post-press inline operation. Inline Sheeters fall into two major
Released just two months ago, the new tilia Griffin Pro App has already scooped a major industry award for its developer, Tilia Labs. The company, a d
The BOBST exhibition stand at the recent Labelexpo Southeast Asia exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand, was filled to capacity every day of the show after
Agfa Graphics has announced a global price increase program for its prepress printing plates. Depending on the different contracts, markets and region
Asahi Photoproducts has announced it will be attending EskoWorld for the first time. Asahi will be located in the Innovation Center at the show, sched
Epson, the global innovators in printing and visual technologies, has announced that Intellistor will be the sole and official distributor for its Lab
The organisers of West Africa’s largest packaging, plastics, processing and printing exhibition have confirmed stands for the upcoming event have al
Cloud computing has been around for quite a while now, but if your understanding of exactly what that term means is a bit, um, ‘cloudy’, you’re
On the 8 May schools in Needscamp, Potsdam and Mdantsane (near East London) excitedly received deliveries of fruit and indigenous shade trees for plan
Mimaki has reported that the European Digital Press Association (EDP) has honoured the company with two prestigious EDP awards. Europe’s 21 leading
Electronics For Imaging introduced two milestone digital print workflow solutions at FESPA 2018 in Berlin: a new version of Fiery Command WorkStation
Following extensive discussions and with a view to creating long-term customer support in the web printing market, Goss International and manroland we
“The printing press is either the greatest blessing or the greatest curse of modern times, one sometimes forgets which” - James Matthew Barrie (Cr
Mimaki Europe has announced that the company’s UCJV Series with LUS-200 inks will carry the 3M MCS Warranty, the most comprehensive finished graphic
May the Second was an exciting day for the 1349 students of Kloofview Primary School, Rustenburg. The learners gathered for a special tree planting as
Demonstrating the large variety in digital printing was the focus for this year’s FESPA in Berlin for the Felix Schoeller Group headquartered in Osn
HG Molenaar’s Packaging Equipment division is offering GERNEP labellers to reliably wrap high-density polyethylene (HDPE) fresh milk containers in n
Stefan Fageräng has taken over as MD of Tetra Pak Southern Africa in May, 2018 to replace former MD, John Strömblad. Fagerä
For Fespa 2018, Agfa Graphics made a bold move with an immersive booth concept that used virtual reality and interactive sensory experiences to introd
X-Rite Incorporated has partnered with its South African distributor, DigitalView, to deliver a series of colour workshops entitled, ‘How to Print t
For Durrant Printing Solutions in Pretoria printing is all about the efficiency which can be offered to clients. In order to achieve this level of eff
With technology advancing at an unprecedented pace, the print industry is poised for profound change as we head towards 2025. Automation, robotics and
DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont) and Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) have announced the opening of the world’s first biobased furan dicar
What state-of-the-art technologies are available for adding security features to ID documents to make them counterfeit-proof? This question was the fo
Sidel’s strong commitment in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been independently evaluated by EcoVadis, placing the leading provid
Esko has extended its portfolio of innovative solutions with Text Recognition, a new plug-in for Adobe Illustrator that makes last-minute copy changes
Plastics SA has released a series of new radio and television adverts in which it addresses the issue of plastics litter found in the marine environme
Caxton’s local newspapers keep their surrounding communities informed about the latest happenings in the area. However the community investment goes
Tetra Pak aims to launch a paper straw suitable for its portion-sized carton packages before the end of the year, as part of a broader programme to he
Friedrich Koenig, inventor of the steam-powered cylinder press and pioneer of modern newspaper printing, founded Schnellpressenfabrik Koenig & Bau
Calling for entries and qualified judges for The GAPP Awards 2018. Now is the time to stand out from the crowd and to Celebrate the Pinnacle of Excell
In September 2018, Bobst Lyon will open its Competence Center at its Bron site near Lyon. The construction of this new 114-meter long demonstration fa
Canon EMEA has announcesd Yuichi Ishizuka as the new President & CEO for Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), succeeding Rokus van Iperen
Based on the successful ErgoSoft RIP Version 15 and the newest product ErgoSoft RIP Sequoia, ErgoSoft focused on the expansion of the colour tools and
Last month, eight schools in the Knysna, George and Plettenberg Bay region received indigenous shade and fruit trees donated by Konica Minolta South A
It all began with a challenge at a Tekkie Town conference last year to reach an exceptional target for December 2017 - an ‘absolutely impossible to
Leading digital ink manufacturer, NUtec is proud to announce the launch of its new website with enhanced functionality and value-add tools. Coinciding
Manroland web systems offers a wide range of service upgrade solutions to give its customers the possibility to reduce costs and increase quality –
Ricoh is now the single source managed print services provider for the Shell Group. As part of the agreement, Ricoh will support Shell’s managed pri
The analogue-to-digital transformation is sweeping through the sign, display and corrugated markets as sign providers and corrugated converters look b
The enhancement of the new Versafire digital printing generation is fully focused on customer benefit and the market requirements. With the Versafire
Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the local plastics industry and local co-ordinator of the annual International Coastal Clean-Up volunteer
Analogue print is set to grow from $659 billion in 2012 to $677 billion in 2022 on the back of packaging growth and increasing demand across Asia, Lat
Mondi, the global packaging and paper Group, gives its office and professional printing paper IQ a brand new look. The IQ brand concept revolves aroun
ARMOR Africa announced a new range of branded thermal transfer ribbons - called inkanto, which will be available in South Africa at the beginning of 2
Global Digital Signage Market share is set to grow at 5.2 per cent CAGR from 2016 to 2023 impelled by the rising technological advancements and urbani
Screen’s position as a market leader in labels has been further strengthened by another successful Labelexpo show. Following the commercial unveilin
With three Flexofit Seminars in Port Louis, Mauritius on 20, Johannesburg, South Africa on 24 and in Windhoek, Namibia on 27 October Flexofit answered
Scodix has announced the launch of the Scodix Ultra2 Pro Digital Enhancement Press with Foil Station, the ultimate multi material system. Previously,
Heidelberg made further progress in operational and strategic development in the first half of 2017/18. Thus profitability improved significantly, res
Post IPEX 2017, exhibitors have reflected on the past week at the NEC and their successes at the print industry’s event. Exhibitors which showcased
Novus Holdings has announced a headline earnings increase of 13,3 per cent to R229 million for the six months to September 2017. The Western-Cape bas
Carton food and drink packaging is better for you and the environment Carton packs protect food that families need for healthy, happy, well-developed
Heidelberg presents new Speedmaster XL 106-DD rotary die-cutter The in-mould label market is continuously growing globally at around 4.3 per cent, an
Hamillroad to Sponsor FlexoTech Awards 2017 Hamillroad Software, a UK based software company specialising in prepress solutions, has collaborated wi
Primera Introduces FX500e Foil Imprinting System Primera Technology Europe has announced its new FX500e Foil Imprinting System. FX500e is Primera’
Beith Digital installs an EFI VUTEk Fabri VU Printer Electronics for Imaging has reported that Sandton, South Africa-based Beith Digital has establi
Flexofit South Africa Seminar Second edition held in Johannesburg World leading companies meet important South African Trade Shops, Printers and Conv
Global Packaging Market in 2017 Emerging Markets and Pack Size Variation By Rosemarie Downey Euromonitor International Euromonitor International rec
Polyoak Packaging signs pledge to prevent pellet loss Polyoak Packaging has become part of a worldwide drive by plastics leaders to reduce the amount
Mimaki brings 3D printing innovation for its debut at formnext 2017 Mimaki has announced that it will be exhibiting for the first time at formnext 2
Kemtek promotion Johan Faurie has been promoted to head of the conventional division at Kemtek Imaging Systems, overseeing national sales of Fujifilm
Koenig & Bauer Report No. 51 out now During the festivities to mark the 200th anniversary of the company in September, the oldest printing press
Everything you wanted to know about coatings and more For the seventh time in succession, Heidelberg welcomed printers and production managers from F
Economic and demographic trends shape the rigid plastic packaging industry Economic and demographic trends are key determinants of packaging market
Packaging in the retail market has become a fascinating marketing tool that has an important role to play in promotion campaigns, in defining the char
X-Rite Incorporated together with Canon Europe has announced a new version of X-Rite’s i1Process Control colour management solution which is sold wi
The festive week for the 200th anniversary of Koenig & Bauer AG in Würzburg drew to a close with more than 13 000 visitors at the Open Day on 23
Polyoak Packaging welcomes visitors to its Propak Cape 2017 stand B32, to explore its newly formed Dairypack Cartons division, launched to push the bo
Muller Martini had the great honour of being presented with the 2017 Swiss Industry 4.0 Award for its Finishing 4.0 book production line for runs of o
Propak West Africa 2017 brought together an enthusiastic packaging and print community, with exhibitors reporting high volumes of quality sales leads
What is the best way to overcome negativity? In the most simplistic terms it is with an equal or greater amount of positivity. And what could be more
Apple CEO Tim Cook says fake news is ‘Killing people’s minds and tech needs to launch a counter attack’. There has to be a massive campaign, ad
Electronics For Imaging and Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe have announced two new EFI Fiery digital front ends (DFEs) designed to drive the
Only months after the introduction of the Xeikon PX3000 UV inkjet digital label press, Xeikon has announced an expansion of its UV inkjet portfolio. T
In a deal signed yesterday at Labelexpo, South African label printer, VR Print (Pty), will introduce digital to its production facility in Durban with
SCREEN Graphic Solutions has finalised development of its new PlateRite Ultima 16000N series of thermal plate recorders for plate sizes including up t
Mimaki has announced the launch of the Mimaki UCJV300-160 and UCJV150-160 roll-to-roll UV LED printing and cutting solutions. These two systems add cr
Rafael Hinojosa S.A., a technological leader in integrated packaging product development and converting, has reported that it is in successful product
AVT has been selected by printing press manufacturer Mark Andy to provide print quality and control for its high-end, innovation award winning Digital
Global demand for functional and barrier coatings in paper and paperboard applications, is forecast to grow by 4.9 per cent year-on-year to $5.18 bill
Understanding global economics is something that most of us can never even aspire to. We look at our own lives and barely manage to understand where o
Screen Americas has been named an award recipient for the Screen Truepress Jet520HD using SC Inks in Printing Industries of America’s (PIA’s) 2017
Scodix has announced it is a recipient of a 2017 Printing Industries of America InterTech Technology Award. The annual Printing Industries of America
Printing and packaging industry body, Printing SA, is celebrating Arbor Day 2017 by challenging all South African companies to donate at least five re
The Breadtags for Wheelchairs Project celebrated a decade of touching and improving the lives of handicapped recipients with a tea party that was held
Tetra Pak’s annual Milk for Change campaign to raise awareness of the nutritional benefits of long life milk and donate portions of long life milk t
Confirming the sale of more than 500 units of the flagship imagePRESS C10000VP Series in EMEA since its official launch in September 2015, Canon Europ
Registration is now open for professionals wishing to attend the region’s largest exhibition dedicated to the packaging and print industry. Taking p
In July, Konica Minolta South Africa (KMSA), a division of Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd., and Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), fulfilled the promise to
The English idiom world’s second oldest profession is used to refer to a number of professions, playing on the common comment that prostitution is t
Nordson is setting a new benchmark in Hotmelt Application Equipment with the introduction of the Nordson Adhesive Tracking System (ATS). The Nordson A
Schools around the country stand a chance to once again win big prizes for in Plastics SA’s annual schools competition, entitled ‘Let’s do it
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) is pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of its Lifetime Achievement in Packaging Award. This in
Closing the loop on the unique Virtuous Circle project, more than 500 additional double school desks made from recycled plastics will be delivered to
Quocirca’s Managed Print Services Landscape 2017 report confirms that Ricoh is a leader for the sixth consecutive year. The report says Ricoh’s gl
Novus Academy, the training division of Novus Holdings, understands the challenges of employment and how difficult it is today to be ready and to ente
Scodix has announced that beta testing for its breakthrough Scodix E106 enhancement press for the folding carton market is happening on schedule and i
Taking place from 24 - 26 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the highly successful Propak Cape exhibition will be showcasing cu
Over 120 attendees from all over the world came to the Security Day hosted by Heidelberg for the first time in Wiesloch in mid-July. Using identificat
Following ‘The Easy Way’, Flint Group Flexographic Products has expanded its product range with a further inherent flat top dot flexo plate, which
Canon Europe has launched its new 12-colour, 1524mm large-format professional inkjet printer to complete the imagePROGRAF PRO series. The PRO-6000 off
On July 14, 2017 Düsseldorf’s Lord Mayor Thomas Geisel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Messe Düsseldorf, Helmut Oberholz, Managing Partner o
Print’s revival in the heart of the digital era is perhaps unfathomable to the digerati but there are some important reasons behind it – and they
UPM is one of the world’s leading forest industry companies with a distinguished history stretching back to the 1870’s. Today, UPM employs almost
Few would dispute that the printing industry is one of the most innovative industries around. This is especially true when placed in the context of th
Mimaki has announced that it will be bringing a variety of innovative digital print-and-cut solutions for short-run and customised labels and packagin
Canon has announced the new DR-C230 document scanner to join its successful imageFORMULA range. Designed to provide excellent value and performance to
On 30 June 2017, investors in a mature convertible bond of 60 million euros converted almost 95 per cent of their stake into Heidelberg shares. This s
Ricoh has achieved Ghent Workgroup (GWG) PDF pre-flight certification that assures the highest level of pre-flight capability for reliable PDF process
Asahi Photoproducts has reported it will be showing its AWP of water-washable flexographic plate solutions featuring Pinning Technology for Clean Tran
Shifts in consumer lifestyles and the consequent demand for convenience products, are contributing to a growing use of flexible packaging, replacing t
Large-format printing has developed exponentially in recent years to the point where it sometimes feels that there can’t possibly be anything new. M
Local community newspaper, The Zululand Mail, part of the Zululand Observer stable, has been launched in KwaZulu-Natal to service the Melmoth, Eshowe
Just one year after drupa, Highcon has selected the Dscoop EMEA conference at Lyon to launch a major productivity boost for the Highcon Euclid. The ne
Canon Europe has launched its new varioPRINT 140 series of production printers, demonstrating a continued commitment to investment and innovation in t
With the take over of the coatings and pressroom chemicals operations in the EMEA region of its strategic partner Fujifilm Europe BV, Heidelberg is ex
Novus Holdings (NVS) has announced a three per cent rise in revenue to R4,31 billion compared to R4,17 billion in the previous
2017 saw a record 11th year of support for Konica Minolta South Africa’s sponsorship of the popular Gauteng-based Konica Minolta Jackie Mekler Road
Forestry South Africa (FSA) has released the third version of its popular Environmental Management Guidelines for Commercial Forestry Plantations in S
Martyn Eustace, Managing Director of Two Sides was presented with the Paper Industry Gold Medal at Stationers’ Hall, awarded annually to a person co
Propak West Africa 2017 is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before. With four months to go, the first hall is almost fully booked with onl
Not many companies around the world can claim to be able to trace their steps, and lineage, back more than 250 years. One company which can is hubergr
Industrial printing has become ubiquitous in everyday printing as special print finishing effects are being used for more and more products: metals, c
Tetra Pak is using 35 per cent renewable electricity by buying International REC Standard (I-REC) certificates for all of its production facilities in
Amcor’s customer-focused approach and accomplishment in collaboration and innovation has been recognised three times over by the 2017 DuPont Awards
The Supervisory Board of Koenig & Bauer AG has appointed Ralf Sammeck and Christoph Müller to the Executive Board with effect from 1 June 2017. R
Canon Europe had a landmark FESPA 2017 exhibition, breaking new ground in high-end roll-to-roll print with the European launch of the new Océ Colorad
BOBST revealed its new THQ (Très Haute Qualité) FlexoCloud Technology at a Technical Seminar attended by some of the leading printers and converters
Agfa Graphics has released new versions of two elements within its Arziro ecosystem for the general security printing market. Arziro Design 3.0 drives
A strikingly original new swatch book for Mondi’s BIO TOP 3, designed with the needs of creative industries in mind, is now available in Europe. A w
Ricoh SA has moved offices from Bedfordview to 28 Milky Way, Linbro Business Park, Linbro. The move consolidates the Pretoria and Johannesburg operati
Print is being integrated with digital in ways we never would have thought possible. One such way is through printed circuits. Brands can literally pr
The third edition of Propak East Africa exhibition and conference took place at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi with raving re
Printing SA recently ran a competition via social media, offering one worthy recipient the opportunity to win a R23 000 digital programme course fully
On 16 February, the Managing Director of Printing and Technical Products SA, Janine Gunner, hosted a conference in Cape Town announcing that the Cape
Since 2001, the MBO Group has been managed by an estate administrator, with the assistance of the advisory board and managing director. This was a con
With a focus on innovation, Flint Group Flexographic Products will debut the new nyloflex Xpress Thermal Processing System for flexographic printing p
It gives us great pleasure to announce that as from 1 May, 2017, a strong, collaborative partnership with Kinyo is at the heart of Printech in its fur
Canon has announced the latest device to extend its wide-ranging office solutions portfolio even further. The imageRUNNER C3025i utilises Canon’s aw
Esko is honoured to receive the prestigious Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Technical Innovation Award in the category of Prepress-Graphics f
At ISA International Sign Expo 2017, Agfa Graphics introduced a new dye sublimation printer – the Avinci DX3200. This dedicated, highly productive s
Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd, has extended its document and content management services by partnering with Hyla
At drupa Kodak celebrated its biggest Kodak Prosper Technology deal in the Southern Hemisphere with South African Print Service Provider (PSP), Novus
OMET showed a new packaging printing press the Varyflex V2 Offset 850 at drupa 2016, opening a new direction for the flexible printing and folding car
The Carbon Protocol of South Africa (CPSA), an independent third party verifier has again certified Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest
World demand for corrugated board packaging will increase steadily across the next five years according to the latest exclusive market data from Smith
Propak Africa is the largest industry exhibition on the continent with four exhibitions around Africa comprising Propak Africa which takes place in Jo
One of the most important attributes leaders and managers require is the ability to influence others. If you can’t influence others to do something
The global market for flexible packaging is forecast to grow at an annual average rate of 3.4 percent over the next five years, and is expected to rea
The new Muller Martini MailLiner direct mail system will enable ICP Roto on Réunion to automate the sorting of insert sets, which until now it has pe
Tetra Pak’s support of National Nutrition Week 2015 was a successful public-private collaboration between the Department of Basic Education, Clover
For local businesses, constantly trying to drive profits in an unstable economy is already difficult enough without worrying about whether they’re d
A marketplace of ideas at the stand of Heidelberg will offer visitors to InPrint 2015, which is taking place in Munich from No
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of its chemistry-free Azura printing plate, Agfa Graphics celebrated Azura users from all over the world between Se
Mimaki has announced that it will be introducing a brand-new direct-to-textile inkjet printer at ITMA 2015 in Milan, Italy, scheduled for November 12
The lack of visibility between the time an item leaves the warehouse and the time it is sold can lead to significant losses for a retailer. Here are a
Food & drink technology Africa together with the VDMA, the German Engineering Federation, invites you to join our 2nd Presentation Meetings throug
Once again, BOBST’s engineering capabilities have been put to the test due to a requirement from a customer to design and manufacture the world’s
KBA Report No. 47 has just come out. Under the motto ‘Products, practices, perspectives’ the new 52-page issue of the KBA Group’s customer magaz
American Industrial Partners (AIP), a middle-market private equity firm focused on acquiring and improving North American-headquartered industrial bus
Ricoh has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the third year in a row, obtaining the industry best score in four categories
Co-ordinators, sponsors and volunteers who participated in this year’s International Coastal Clean-Up Day that took place on 18 September, described
At Labelexpo 2015, HP Indigo showcased labels and packaging portfolio innovation, including new product features and upgrade packages, software enhanc
In its continued commitment to the environment, Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd, planted 2500 fruit and indigenous
STOP for a moment… …close your eyes and reflect on the past 24 hours. During those 24 hours, or the 1440 minutes/moments, just reflect on the num
The liquid packaging board market has turned a corner and is showing positive growth prospects over the short and medium term. Having declined slightl
Pregnant employees are strongly protected under South African law. There are in fact no fewer than six pieces of legislation that require employers to
Antalis, international leading paper, visual communications and packaging solutions merchant, has become an official partner of the United Nations Fra
Ricoh SA has appointed Dinesh Desai as its business development manager – Africa, Indirect Operations. Desai has 12 years of experience in the indus
Twenty years after Goss Autoplate technology was brought to market, Goss International is honouring a key milestone in the history of offset printing.
At Viscom Italia 2015, Mimaki’s Italian distributor Bompan, will be demonstrating visionary and versatile ways to be more creative and to cost effec
Commodity currencies have weakened by an average of about 15 percent this year (35 percent since 2013). The Australian dollar has lost 14.2 percent of
EFI has announced a major release of its Midmarket Productivity Suite, solidifying EFI’s ongoing strategy to deliver end-to-end, certified, out-of-t
Goss International will exhibit at Labelexpo Europe from September 29 - October 2, presenting its latest offset technology developments and opportunit
Asahi Photoproducts, a leading worldwide flexographic plate manufacturer, will be bringing its ‘performance creates value’ message to Labelexpo Eu
Global demand for flexible packaging is projected to reach $210 billion in 2015, and forecast to grow at an annual average rate of 3 percent reaching
Many small steps add up to large ones. That’s a simple way to sum up Iggesund Paperboard’s environmental work. It is easy to give examples of Igge
Competition is generally healthy, it creates the drive and desire to do better. Winners want to retain their top-notch position and those who fall sho
The Global Food & Beverage Packaging Summit was held in Chicago from July 7-8 and included over 30 conference sessions featuring a mix of CPG and
Global high-barrier pouch packaging totalled approximately 49 billion units and consumed 319 000 tonnes of polymer materials in 2014. Consumption is f
The 30th International Coastal Clean-Up Day will once again form the highlight of this year’s Clean-Up & Recycle Week (14-19 September 2015). A
Digital processes are gaining more and more popularity in package printing as well. Market researchers of Smithers Pira estimate the current sales vol
X-Rite Incorporated has announced that the company has donated two X-Rite eXact Advanced Scan Spectrophotometers and one Ci64
Tetra Pak is supporting In Good Company 2015, the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) International’s global platform to engage organisations working
The commitment that Sidel is making in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been independently evaluated, placing the leading global pro
Investment is not a once off event, nor are the benefits perceived immediately. Instead, it is carefully calculated and prepared for, it includes a fe
Packaging projects developed by students from all over the world can run now for a new category in WPO´s WorldStar Student Award, the Save Food Stude
In the second quarter of 2015 Koenig & Bauer (KBA) came significantly closer to achieving its target of positive results in all business segments.
Esko reports on a highly successful edition of the recently organised Honours Class in Flexible Packaging. This Honours Class is organised in co-opera
As part of one of its numerous Mandela Day initiatives, staff from Konica Minolta South Africa’s head office recently paid a return visit to Coronat
Heidelberg has made a successful start to the new financial year 2015/2016. The figures for the first quarter show that the company’s strategic re-o
Ricoh has won five awards in the Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI) 2015 Summer Pick Awards, including Outstanding Personal Printer, Outstanding Budget/Econo
The African Label & Packaging Indaba offers a detailed insight into the trends and developments in the South African Labelling and Packaging marke
Manufacturers of colouring writing instruments have every reason to be upbeat at the moment. Almost out of nowhere, a new craze for adults’ colourin
The Winners are… during Fespa in Cologne, the European Digital Press (EDP) Association celebrated the Winners of the 9th EDP Awards. With this Award
One of the most common types of plastic you’ll find in your home, are polyolefins. Making up approximately 70 percent of plastics packaging in South
X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in colour science and technology, and its subsidiary Pantone LLC, has announced that the X-Rite eXact spectrophot
This year marks 25 years at the forefront of global inkjet technology for Xaar, the world-leader in industrial inkjet printheads. Xaar began life in 1
Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd, is a local business that it well-known for its dedication to implementing compreh
Plastics SA recently hosted a free-to-attend seminar on bioplastics at its head office in Midrand, during which renowned expert on the topic, Prof. Dr
Ricoh SA’s KwaZulu-Natal office has moved to Umhlanga Ridge where it now has a showroom of the entire range of services including communication serv
Fashion retailers are facing a fierce battle to protect margins and corporate profits against the heavy costs of an explosion in returns. The larger r
Strengthening and extending its large-format printing offering to the South African channel, leading distributor Kolok has merged with Paper Plot, a p
Beaver Paper & Graphic Media has announced that Gavin Morton has been named chief operating officer (COO), a new position
Heidelberg Graphic Systems Southern Africa has announced that Marc Lotter has joined the company from 01 June 2015 as the new finance director succeed
Customers of Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd, now have the option of recycling their Konica Minolta toner bottles,
With less than a year to the Propak Series of shows including The GAPP Print Expo – a joint venture between Specialised Exhibitions and Sentient Pub
Globally, the luxury packaging market continues to grow, driven by exciting trends - the surge of personalised packaging, attention to sustainability
EFI has launched the newest platform for its Fiery digital front ends (DFE) for digital printing systems. The latest advanceme
Inspired by Fortuna, Agfa Graphics’ design software for the high-security print market, Arziro Design can create very comple
If the recent Fespa exhibition brought anything to light, it was the fact that there is an international trend towards large-format printers wanting t
Heidelberg is associated with the printing industry like no other company in the sector. For generations, the company has shaped the industry to make
Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd, has announced that it has achieved carbon neutral status for the second year in a
As much as three quarters of all carbon emissions are generated by corporations. This is according to the Business Environmental Leadership Council (B
We’ve always had data about our customers and prospects, but never before in history have we had so much data – so much, in fact, that it is often
Cold calling is one of the hardest forms of sales generation but remains a necessary evil when trying to expand one’s client base. Second to that ha
X-Rite Incorporated has announced that the ISO TC130 committee that sets global standards for the Graphic Arts has adopted the X-Rite Color Exchange F
Xeikon has announced that the newest version of its X-800 digital front-end (DFE) incorporates the latest RIP technology available from Adobe and supp
Primera Technology has announced its new LX2000e Color Label Printer. LX2000e is Primera’s fastest-ever desktop colour printer. It produces labels a
Ricoh SA is again sponsoring the Pumas Wheelchair Basketball team to compete in the SuperSport Wheelchair Basketball Series, 2015. Ricoh SA has spons
Agfa Graphics has introduced the new high-speed platesetter for the high-volume newspaper market. The Advantage N TR VHS (Trolley Load, Very High-Spee
Heidelberg largely completed the Group’s strategic reorientation in financial year 2014/2015. The focus during this process was on realigning the Gr
Fashion retailer Cassis successfully manages seasonal peaks and twice as many shops, thanks to ZetesMedea Voice. Cassis is a B
Euromonitor International has released the publication of its latest packaging data, providing you with an up-to-date understanding of packaging deman
A question I’m often asked – what should I do next? Where is the big opportunity? Lacking a crystal ball, I can’t always answer for everyone, bu
Ricoh has joined the Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE), becoming the tenth member and strengthening the consumabl
Tetra Pak South Africa will celebrate World Milk Day by educating around 400 people from the local community of Putfontein, Benoni near Oliver’s Vil
Mimaki has reported that it was honoured to be recognised at FESPA 2015 with a European Digital Press Association (EDP) Award for Best Print and Cut S
The recently announced HP Scitex FB750 Printer, enables PSPs to enter into rigid printing with a compact footprint and tabletop roll holder design for
Epson has added 18 variables to its large-format printer range, expanding its SureColor T-Series range to offer easier and more cost-effective large-f
When we think of printing, the first thing that comes to mind is an image or text onto paper. However, there is so much more to printing than merely p
To support its diversification strategy, including the introduction of a parcel pick-up and delivery service for business part
2015 will witness the first partnership between major software manufacturers Enfocus and Caldera, offering wide-format houses superior job submission
Esko’s significant presence at FESPA 2015, brought answers to sign and display operations of all sizes, whether it is a need for speed or a search f
Two Tetra Pak products, each designed specifically to reduce environmental impact, have won prestigious WorldStar packaging Awards. Tetra Top with Se
Over the past few months we have spoken at length about the launch of the GAPP Awards as THE signage, printing and packaging industry competition. The
Motswako Office Solutions regained its crown as Ricoh SA’s business partner of the year at Ricoh SA’s recent annual financial year-end event. Mot
Mimaki has announced the availability of the TS300P-1800 inkjet printer. This 1,8m wide roll-to-roll sublimation inkjet printer is a dedicated transfe
Fears over commodity prices have failed to derail the Africa Rising narrative and the region continues to elicit strong interest from consumer goods c
From June 3 to 5, digital print specialists worldwide will be flocking to DScoop Open 2015, happening at the Dublin Convention Centre, Ireland. Dubb
Individual product packaging and labelling is becoming more and more important. Unfortunately, small and mid-sized wineries and wine importers don’t
Koenig & Bauer’s (KBA) two Italian subsidiaries, KBA-Flexotecnica and KBA-Italia, will be manning a stand in hall 2 (sta
The Institute of Packaging South Africa has launched a new logo. The key motivation for this overdue update is to create a stronger branding link betw
This year, Print China 2015 once again lived up to its reputation as Asia’s largest trade show for the printing industry. Ov
Training is considered one of the most important requirements for the consistent improvement of quality and service provision. While vocational traini
Print is a necessity but not in the way – or the volumes – it used to be. There is no insight in declaring the reasons behind this shift but they
Smyths Toys, a leading independent toy retailer with a network of 80 stores across Ireland and the UK, has chosen the ZetesAthena in-store management
Xaar has announced the launch of the Xaar 1002 GS12U printhead, its first larger drop printhead for UV applications. This new versatile and productiv
Onyx Graphics has announced that Marc Verbeem has joined the company as Technical Sales and Support Manager for the EMEA region. In his new role Marc
Mimaki will showcase its latest collection of textile production solutions including a selection of flatbed and roll-to-roll high speed printing solut
During a press conference at the International Sign Association’s (ISA) Sign Expo in Las Vegas, Agfa Graphics announced the world premiere of new in
Another 20 learners have graduated the Ricoh SA Learnership Programme run on behalf of Ricoh SA by CTU Training Solutions at its facilities in Boksbur
Organisations wanting to toe the compliance line when it comes to regulatory requirements linked to PoPI and FICA, must factor paper-based documentati
Really effective people skills are a key aspect in the running of any successful business, regardless of sector. And it’s true to say that we are al
The mid-end wide-format Anapurna M3200i RTR is one of the most successful models in Agfa Graphics’ enhanced Anapurna i-series, offering high product
Founded in 1888 and located in Mettet (Belgium) since 2000, Imprimerie Doneux is managed by Christophe Doneux. The strength of
Smart product labelling and packaging is extremely important and plays a significant role in the consumer’s purchasing decision. Manufacturers of al
Novus Holdings, formerly Paarl Media Group, has successfully listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), joining other blue chip companies on Afr
Representatives of local companies were impressed by the quality of the Ricoh VC60000 Ricoh showcased at Hunkeler Innovationdays (HID) 2015, and visit
In 2013, and in line with its promise to operate in the most sustainable way – from an environmental, social and economic perspective – Bidvest co
Simona Marchese has been appointed as Director, Human Resources, and to the Board of Antalis South Africa (Pty) Limited from 1 March 2015. This follo
In the point-of-sale and point-of-purchase markets there is the need to print large materials, either directly to rigid substrates or to have the prin
The paper and board market in Central and Eastern Europe is set to grow by approximately two percent annually from 2013 to 2019 in volume terms, accor
2015 will see the global economy grow at its fastest-rate in three years. The acceleration is built on stronger growth in the USA. The low oil price l
Goss International continues its commitment to localised service with the appointment of SRS Graphic Systems for the Southern African region supportin
Advertising and branding agency Nyalu Communications has bought Xanadu Printing and Graphics, a litho printing business based in Booysens, Johannesbur
Sidel, a global provider of liquid packaging solutions, recently had its debut participation at PROPAK, East Africa’s leading printing, packing and
Ricoh has successfully returned almost 90 000 photos through its Save the Memory Project, which it has been carrying out as part of its reconstruction
In Côte d’Ivoire, SNEDAI (The national company for the issuing of administrative identification documents) has selected Zetes as its technical part
Guillotines are often considered a fairly run-of-the-mill piece of equipment in any printshop. They are essential for pre-cutting paper to fit a press
As a commercial printer, packaging manufacturer or signage services supplier you are constantly looking for new business. If it is your philosophy to
ReichmansCapital has provided instalment credit finance to the printing and packaging industry for almost three decades and acknowledge the challenges
Advanced Machinery located in Johannesburg has been focusing on developing CNC technology and sales on CNC Machinery for several years. They would now
There is an old saying in the retail sector – ‘the customer is king’. What this means is that when it comes to customers the aim should always b
Xeikon has announces the launch of a new dry toner-based digital color press, the Xeikon 9800. The brand-new press was demonstrated for the first time
The Paarl Media Group, a leader in the printing and manufacturing sector, has announced its intention to list on the JSE as Novus Holdings. Chief ex
Konica Minolta, one of the leading manufacturers of digital production printers, has committed to a Gold Event sponsorship in The GAPP Awards. The GA
Sentient Publishing, publisher of The GAPP Magazine for the printing, signage and packaging industry has announced that Avery Dennison is the first As
Johannesburg-based digital printing and mailing company Tunleys has installed the first Xerox Impika Compact digital press in the Middle East and Afri
Announcing the introduction of The GAPP Print Expo – The Printing Exhibition for South Africa. This new exhibition - a joint venture between Special
The translated quote, ‘The more things change, the more they remain the same’ is attributable to Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr (1908 – 1990). Karr
Ricoh Europe has partnered with Leapfrog 3D Printers to resell the award-winning Leapfrog Creatr HS 3D printer and other models in Europe from January
Visitors to Kodak’s booth at the upcoming Hunkeler Innovationdays (HID) will see some of the industry’s most advanced solutions for commercial, bo
At the Hunkeler Innovation Days taking place in Luzern, Switzerland from 23 to 26 February 2015, Heidelberg will show solutions for the production of
Mimaki has attained the OEKO-TEX accreditation for direct skin contact for its Sb300 series dye sublimation inks and Sb53 sublimation transfer inks. T
Old School Digital has invested in an ESKO Kongsberg XN 24 finishing table from Antalis South Africa. Voland van Wyk, co-owner of Old School Digital i
Ricoh will have the first public display of its VC60000, next generation, continuous feed, high volume inkjet platform, and showcase its New Dawn them
In the last issue I discussed the process of planning for change when looking at your business in the future. The thing with change is that it frighte
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Polyoak Packaging is the proud winner of the top prize at the inaugural AfriStar Awards hosted in Nairobi, Kenya. The AfriStar Trophy for Best Overall
Africa is seen as the great untapped resource, both for imports and exports and companies from around the world are making inroads into this market. I
You have received hundreds of mails in recent years with some form of ‘Environmental’ message as a closing comment. Things such as, ‘Consider th
Bidvest company, Konica Minolta South Africa’s title sponsorship of the bizhub Highveld Lions, has headed into its tenth season, making it the longe
Mimaki is delighted its portfolio of solutions is continuing to collect industry accolades. Viscom has recently presented the company with a Best of 2
SCNext, the fastest growing young professional supply chain community in the world is partnering with SAPICS, the country’s leading community of sup
Tetra Pak, the food processing and packaging solutions business, has collected two awards at the World Beverage Innovation Awards ceremony in Nurember
Esko has announced that Udo Panenka, Senior Vice President for Global Sales & Marketing will succeed Carsten Knudsen as President on 1 January 201
Abengoa, the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been sel
Less than two years after Nex Media magazine was launched, the publication has won the prestigious Assegai Integrated Marketing Awards 2014 ‘Brand o
Economic and Consumer Insight with Sarah Boumphrey from Euromonitor Sub-Saharan Africa’s five largest economies: Nigeria, South Africa, Angola, Eth
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Graphix Supply World is excited to announce that it will now be supplying Unifol self-adhesive films. As seen at Fespa Africa in July 2014, Unifoil’
Ricoh SA is an official brand sponsor and office automation equipment supplier for the Nedbank Golf Challenge 2014 that takes place at the Gary Player
African printer, Wordpress, has signed an order with Goss International for a four-tower Goss Community SSC press to print leading tabloid daily newsp
Agfa Graphics is proud to announce that the Jeti Titan HS wide-format inkjet printing system has been selected as “Product of the Year” at the 201
Youth between the ages of 15-29 are categorised as the highest unemployed group of people in South Africa. This concern stretches globally and the res
Mimaki is continuing its Pan-European showcase: Let’s Create… Together. The company brought its vaunted print production creativity to Viscom Fran
Tetra Pak South Africa has sponsored 50 Free State learners to visit Soetwater Environmental Education Centre in Kommetjie, Cape Town. The experience
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Filmatic Packaging Systems in Paarl, South Africa, offers professional engineering services with regard to specialised packaging systems, as well as c
By Dominic Cakebread, Packaging Consultant at Smithers Pira Economic influences Specialty film demand, like other polymer markets, is influenced by
For years now people have been telling me that we will become a paperless society. In some instances they are correct – billing and invoices have in
The global population is forecast to reach the eight billion mark by 2025, mainly driven by growth in the Middle East and Africa, and South Asia. A po
The relationship between Papersmith & Son and Joint Aid Management South Africa (JAM SA) dates back to 2009 and is stronger than ever! Papersmith
Muller Martini to unveil the highly flexible and cost-effective NewsGrip F conveyor at the World Publishing Expo (October 13 to 15) in Amsterdam. Mull
Ronnie Cox Graphic Supplies, in association with Flesher Corporation, launched and demonstrated the Flesher Hot Foil Lettering System at Fespa Africa.
New generation technologies play an important role in achieving cost-cuttings and securing identification and traceability along the packaging line. Z
The full acquisition of Gallus Holding AG as resolved by the Management Board of Heidelberg in June 2014 has now been completed. As part of the transa
After six months earnings of the Koenig & Bauer Group (KBA) were up significantly on the first quarter and 2013. Following a 3.1 percent rise in g
Africa as a market is ripe for the explosion in packaging, but it is the newer markets of West Africa which are expected to show the greatest levels o
The Used Equipment market for printing and associated machinery in the Printing Industry is once again experiencing a dramatic increase in demand. Eve
By Sameer Ballim There are five primary aspects to the structure of a company which determine its longevity. Missing even one of these elements out o
In this white paper, international paper supplier Antalis looks at the role of paper and the aspects which companies need to consider when buying, usi
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and Muller Martini have reached an agreement on the transfer of Heidelberg’s service business for saddle
Tetra Pak has increased capacity of its packaging material plant in Brazil through a €65 million investment by 70 percent to 22 billion packs per an
Ricoh SA has launched its managed document services (MDS) division locally as it accelerates its shift to a services business model as a key growth st
Konica Minolta South Africa has launched the new bizhub PRESS C1100 series, which is ideally placed to create new sources of revenue for customers, an
All presses from Heidelberg that are equipped with the Prinect Press Center now come with the new standby function. This enables the press to be switc
The European Digital Press (EDP) Association has announced the winners of its eighth EDP Awards. With more than 120 entries suppliers to the digital i
By Keith Solomon It is well over 35 years since I became involved with Flexo plates. When DuPont launched Cyrel it was a quantum leap in flexo qualit
When I speak to different marketers, I have realised that there are various definitions of branding depending on the point they are conveying. It is a
The printing and packaging industry has seen a dramatic shift in recent years, not only from the volumes and run lengths, which it had come to take fo
Antalis South Africa is pleased to announce that Beith Digital, has purchased an Efi VUTEkGS3250LXr Pro, which is a LED roll-to-roll printer. The sale
Ricoh SA is hosting Freedom to Operate at three major venues across South Africa in August and September. The event is designed as a series of interac
Konica Minolta South Africa has once again been named as the international Konica Minolta Distributor of the Year – having now won this incredible
Once again, Interpack has come, and then just as quickly, gone. So many people spend so much time and money preparing for this great event in packagin
Esko has announced that Esko Full HD Flexo platemaking system and Esko Equinox, Esko´s solution for the implementation of extended gamut – or fixe
First Fespa Africa Expo established as a world class exhibition The inaugural FESPA Africa attracted 5460 visitors from Africa, with an 11 percent in
Heidelberg Graphic Systems Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is pleased to announce that Ryan Miles will be joining the company as Managing Director Designate
Competition – sometimes a positive and other times a negative but it is always there. We learn as young children to compete with each other, whether
A driving force that underpins everything done by document imaging and management expert, Konica Minolta South Africa, a Bidvest company, is its respo
Canon used Fespa Africa as the first opportunity to show the ImagePress C800 outside of Europe. The device will only have its North American launch l
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) - which was signed into Law by the President on 19 November and published in the Government Gazette
Barkev is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is on target according to its strategic plan. The focus is on the printing industry with specific empha
Every so often an opportunity presents itself which is contrary to the norm and allows the local supplier to have access to a market leader and the ma
I have talked before about the importance of the customer journey throughout your business. About ensuring that you are asking the right questions to
FESPA Africa will be a hive of inspirational activity 2-4 July at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. In line with FESPA’s profit for pur
WPO (World Packaging Organization) has announced that the entries for WorldStar Packaging Awards 2015 will be open from 1 July to 10 October 2014. Co
For Press Products, FESPA 2014 is the ideal opportunity to announce its latest exciting partnership as well as the perfect platform to showcase its br
Mimaki is supporting exciting growth opportunities in the African region with a huge presence at FESPA Africa 2014 from 2 – 4 July at the Gallagher
Antalis South Africa (Pty) Limited has been a distributor of UPM Raflatac since March this year, following talks between the two companies last year.
Ricoh SA has sponsored Dutch cyclist, Shayne Rookhuyzen, R50 000 following the completion of his bicycle ride from Cairo to Cape Town to raise money f
Ever expanding and diversifying printing company, the Paarl Media Group has acquired a tissue plant in KwaZulu-Natal. As of 1 June 2014, the group a
Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd (Antalis) is set to inspire visitors to its stand at FESPA Africa with products that give a competitive advantage throu
Agfa Graphics and Thunderbolt Solutions have announced that they have reached a strategic agreement for the distribution, serv
Technology expert, Konica Minolta, preserves its lead in hardware development by launching two new devices in one series, the bizhub PRO & PRES
Managed Print Services allows businesses the advantage
INX Digital has expanded its portfolio of highly-specialised printing systems with the introduction of the TP Series, designed to help industrial prin
The companies belonging to the Koenig & Bauer Group (KBA) were all very pleased with the results of their first joint appearance under the banner
Aimed at print service providers that want to use web-to-print to extend their offering and reach new markets, Asanti StoreFront 2.2 incorporates a nu
The packaging industry, just like any other industry, is searching
The vast majority of people employed in the printing industry work for companies which employ less than 50 people. However, printing is not really a g
Packaging is everywhere and almost everything we use in modern society comes in some form of packaging, whether it be a simple plastic wrapping around
‘Lies, damned lies, and statistics’ is a phrase describing the persuasive power of numbers, particularly the use of statistics to bolster weak arg
Accolades were presented to the winners of the EDP Awards at FESPA Digital. Agfa Graphics’ Asanti workflow solution for Sign & Display, the Jeti
Esko’s Kongsberg C digital finishing platform has been awarded as Best Large Format Finishing System by the European Digital Press Association (EDP)
Esko has announced that it has extended the world-leading family of Kongsberg digital finishing tables by introducing the new Kongsberg V series. Kong
The winners of the Inca Digital Excellence Awards (IDEAs) 2014 were announced during FESPA, at a reception hosted by Inca and Fujifilm to celebrate th
Mimaki has reported that it has once again been recognised at FESPA Digital 2014, this time with two European Digital Press Association (EDP) awards a
The European Digital Press Association (EDP) has voted the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV digital label press ‘Best Label Printing Solution’ in the 2
The redesigned version of the Anapurna hybrid wide-format inkjet printer meets the need for higher performance and quality in an increasingly professi
The Lion Park, one of Gauteng’s leading tourist attractions, has installed an Epson SureLab SL-D3000 dry lab photo printer i
In the first quarter of 2014 press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer (KBA) delivered a double-digit increase in sales and order intake as well as signif
Mimaki has announced the first worldwide sale of its newly-launched Mimaki JFX200-2513 UV LED flatbed printer. Unveiled at Sign & Digital UK, by
Kanhym Estates has slashed printed document output by 1 million pages, cut R480 000 per annum from its print expenditure, improved cash flow, reduced
Following five years of losses, Heidelberg has started making a profit again. According to preliminary calculations, the net profit for financial year
SunJet, the inkjet ink division of Sun Chemical, and Xaar have collaborated on the development of IK822, Black MOF – a new mineral oil-free (MOF) in
Printing SA or the Printing Industries Federation of South Africa is the industry body for the printing and allied industries within the borders of So
If the measure of success of an industry is in the education and training offered to the people who make their living from that industry, then the pac
The dictionary definition of Compromise; a noun: an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion
The growth and extension of trade beyond a local or regional area into a truly global phenomenon in the last few decades has n
FOEX has announced that from 13 June 2014, a subscription will be required to access the PIX Pulp & Paper indices. Access is temporarily available
Xeikon will use FESPA Digital 2014 as the official launch pad for its Document Suites which are designed for large-format and wall decoration applicat
Many Xeikon employees enjoy group activities during lunch breaks, such as walking, yoga, table tennis or jogging. In this sporty atmosphere, the idea
Ricoh has released Clickable Paper in South Africa and discussions with potential customers are already underway. Clickable Paper has the ability to
Kemtek has signed an exclusive agreement with Fujifilm SA to become the principal supplier of its Brillia range of photopolymer and thermal commercial
Using energy efficiently, preventing waste, and utilising eco-friendly materials are seemingly small things, but taken together they have a big impact
To Agfa Graphics, InPrint2014 proved to be an excellent platform to show how its industrial inkjet inks and inkjet printing systems can tackle new ind
At FESPA 2014, Agfa Graphics will show the latest additions to its portfolio of UV-curable wide-format inkjet printers, including two models from the
The supervisory board of Koenig & Bauer (KBA) has appointed Dr Andreas Plesske (53) as management board member responsible for restructuring opera
Mimaki has announced details about its presence at FESPA Digital 2014, scheduled for 20-23 May in Munich, Germany. Mimaki Europe will be located in St
Screen has announced the appointment of Ipex Machinery as a reseller for Screen’s Truepress Jet 520 continuous inkjet presses, its SX B2 digital she
Five members of staff from Océ South Africa had their years of commitment recognised when they received a commemorative long service award recently.
Screen, the manufacturer of specialist inkjet print-on-demand technology, has announced an addition to its stable of high-productivity, high quality U
EFI has announced that it has acquired Group Rhapso S.A. ("Rhapso"), a printing and packaging software solutions developer based in Les Ulis
International Data Corporation (IDC) has named Ricoh as the unrivalled leader in the high-speed inkjet continuous feed market for the sixth consecutiv
Ricoh SA has launched an advertising campaign based on political jockeying in the run up to elections 2014 that asks people to imagine. change. The
Print Finishing has, for many years, been the term used to describe all post-print processes required to take a printed job from the flat printed shee
The first Business Management Programme jointly run by Printing SA and WITS Commercial Enterprise has now been concluded and the students have receive
The Kruger National Park (KNP) is one of South Africa’s most sought-after safari destinations and is frequented by many local and overseas visitors
GMG has achieved the top ranking in Fogra’s recent ‘Printing the expected – Textile!’ proofing challenge. The importance of colour mana
Managed Print Services allows for companies to become better organised by increasing productivity while saving. Globally Managed Print Services increa
Xaar has announced the launch of the Xaar 1002 AMp printhead – the first in a new range of piezoelectric drop-on-demand printheads designed specific
Rethabiseng township, in Bronkhorstspruit, is set to bloom over the
Mimaki has announced that it will be exhibiting at FESPA Digital 2014, scheduled for 20-23 May in Munich, Germany. The company will be presenting two
Sappi Limited has announced that Glen Pearce, currently the Chief Financial Officer of Sappi Europe SA, will be appointed as Chief Financial Officer (
Antalis South Africa has been awarded the Outstanding Performance of Workflow Sales in EAMER Region and the Outstanding Performance Processless plate
The late SAPICS director, Reuben Badana, lived by the saying, ‘Anything is possible for those who believe’. This is the sentiment that which he us
The Davmark Group of Companies was proud to collaborate with Save the Rhino International during the recent South African 2014 Calendar and Diary seas
At Ipex 2014, Esko put a spotlight on solutions that help operations address the industry’s primary challenges. Products on display on the Esko stan
Frank Romano asked the speakers at an Ipex World Print Summit session if print is doomed or on the verge of a new digital renaissance. They agreed tha
At Ipex, EFI announced that the Paarl Media Group has chosen EFI Monarch enterprise software to create a single, integrated operation across its four
Xeikon showcased its enhanced Folding Carton Suite at Ipex 2014. The digital production of folding cartons is ideal for event-driven seasonal packagin
X-Rite, Incorporated has announced the release of ColorTRUE for Apple iOS and Google Android platforms. ColorTRUE provides photographers, designers, a
The print landscape is changing. It was ever thus. When I first set out in this industry at the age of 22 it was at a local newspaper in South Wales (
In today’s trend of high quality colour output, mono printing is often seen as the poor relative to its colourful cousin, so when Océ South Africa,
Ricoh Europe remains the number one choice for colour, digital cut sheet presses in Western Europe for 2013 for the second full year (based on unit pl
Mimaki has announced that it will be exhibiting at InPrint, being held in conjunction with Hannover Messe 2014 in Germany. The world’s first trade e
The supervisory board of Koenig & Bauer (KBA) unanimously elected Dr Martin Hoyos (66) as its new chairman at an extraordinary board meeting. This
Marcel Kiessling (age 53), Member of the Executive Management Board for Sales and Services of Heidelberg, will leave the company by mutual agreement a
Tetra Pak, the food processing and packaging solutions business, has made strong progress in 2013 towards its 2020 environmental targets, focusing on
Ricoh will attend the London Book Fair 2014 where it will reveal key findings from research into the European book industry and the impacts of technol
Kodak is making manufacturing investments to increase capacity to meet rapidly growing demand for its process-free printing plates, while also making
Goss International has appointed Mike D’Angelo, an executive with more than 30 years of experience in the printing and packaging industries, to the
Esko has announced that after a long and distinguished career, Jürgen Andresen has retired from his role as Vice President Flexo Business. As of 1 Ma
As part of Nampak’s continuing strategy of expanding its African footprint, the company today announced that it had acquired ownership of the Alucan
On 18 March 2014, Kemtek Print Solutions will record an African first with the grand opening of a custom-built Centre of Digital Print Excellence, ded
As companies involved in the printing, packaging, paper, pulp, print media and publishing industries you are all represented by the Fibre Processing a
As you start reading this article you may think that this is rather logical and what is the point of mentioning it. Like the proverbial elephant in th
Konica Minolta South Africa joined members of the rura
Heinz-Joachim Neubürger (61), member and chairman of the Koenig & Bauer (KBA) supervisory board since June 2013 and October 2013 respectively, ha