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Sustainable packaging takes backseat in Asia amid inflation concerns, says GlobalData
Sustainable packaging has been gaining pace and the trend became even more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people became more aware. However, right when sustainable packaging is gaining critical mass, the high inflation since 2022 seems to be sapping Asian consumers’ enthusiasm, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Parthasaradhi Reddy Bokkala, Lead Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, comments: ‘Sustainable packaging initiatives have been driven by consumer awareness, corporate commitments to prove green initiatives and regulation. Given the mul
Sustainable packaging takes backseat in Asia amid inflation concerns, says GlobalData
Date Published: 2024-10-03
Sustainable packaging has been gaining pace and the trend became even more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people became more aware. H
Southern Africa MFP market expected to rebound in H2 2024 and beyond
Date Published: 2024-10-03
By Chris De Beer, Regional Manager at Infosource
Infosource’s data shows weak growth of the Southern Africa copier and multi
UPM Specialty Papers, Henkel and Koenig & Bauer co-create a digitally printable confectionery pouch
Date Published: 2024-10-03
UPM Specialty Papers continues to work with partners from across the food packaging value network, co-creating transformative solutions that offer
OGAT and Kornit Digital revolutionise fashion production with on-demand, sustainable technology
Date Published: 2024-10-03
Kornit Digital LTD., a worldwide market leader in sustainable, on-demand digital fashion and textile production technologies, announced the company
NUtec Digital Ink launches low viscosity UV ink for Epson print heads
Date Published: 2024-10-03
Ink developer and manufacturer, NUtec Digital Ink recently announced the release of its latest UV innovation, the Ruby R10-RTR low viscosity ink fo
hubergroup Germany is Cradle to Cradle certified for the fourth time in a row
Date Published: 2024-10-03
The American Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has honoured hubergroup for the fourth time in a row, for its pioneering standards in t
Konica Minolta starts external supply of recycled plastics through joint development with NEC Platforms Ltd
Date Published: 2024-10-03
Through a collaborative effort, print and imaging company, Konica Minolta and NEC Platforms, a global telecommunications company, are supplying rec
Kemtek now has two print divisions - Here’s why
Date Published: 2024-10-03
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
Coming together, keeping together, working together - and emerging stronger
Date Published: 2024-10-03
Henry Ford once said, ‘Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.’ This perfectly encap
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Pioneering the future requires innovation and sustainability
Date Published: 2024-09-30
Heidie-Mari Middel, Production Team Leader at Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa, believes that the blueprint for the future lies in the mergi
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Clicheria DP Studio elevates flexo platemaking with XSYS ThermoFlexX Catena-E 80
Date Published: 2024-09-27
Clicheria DP Studio, founded in 1990, serves customers in the label and flexible packaging sectors with photopolymer plates for flexo printing. Bas
Kalideck further strengthens its technical, product and service offering in KwaZulu-Natal
Date Published: 2024-09-27
Through its commitment to further strengthen its technical, product and service offering, Kalideck has announced two promotions to key positions ef
SA’s paper recycling 2020 target of 70 per cent reached three years early
Date Published: 2024-06-03
The Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (PRASA) has announced the 2017 paper recycling rates. Last year the paper recycling industry along
Summa offering state-of-the-art cutting solutions during Fespa Berlin 2018
Date Published: 2024-06-03
Summa is pleased to report another successful showing at Fespa Berlin 2018. In front of an international and eager audience Summa seized the opport
Another Successful e-Retrofit for manroland web systems
Date Published: 2024-06-03
In its drive to ensure optimal operational efficiency across the Group, leading commercial printing and manufacturing operation, Novus Holdings has
Primera Introduces LX910e Color Label Printer
Date Published: 2024-06-03
Primera Technology has announced the LX910e, its newest desktop colour label printer. LX910e is Primera’s fastest-ever desktop colour label p
Prokom’s Global Conference 2018 Attracts Unprecedented Interest
Date Published: 2024-06-03
Prokom, Konica Minolta’s user community for production print providers, has announced its second global conference in Budapest, Hungary, June
New Heidelberg Digital Unit boosts e-commerce business
Date Published: 2024-06-03
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
Four key trends pushing double digit growth in dye sub printing to 2023
Date Published: 2024-06-03
Dye sublimation printing will continue to present exciting new business opportunities for ink suppliers, equipment builders and print service provi
BW Papersystems Reacts to Inline Sheeting Demand
Date Published: 2024-06-03
BW Papersystems has created a new product group focusing on Sheeters for pre-, and post-press inline operation. Inline Sheeters fall into two major
Tilia Labs scoops prestigious industry award for its latest Griffin release
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
BOBST launchs first connected label press, the BOBST M1 IOT
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 implements price increase program for prepress printing plates
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Agfa Graphics has announced a global price increase program for its prepress printing plates. Depending on the different contracts, markets and region
Asahi Photoproducts Teams with Esko
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 South Africa appoints Intellistor as distributor of its Labelworks range
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Epson, the global innovators in printing and visual technologies, has announced that Intellistor will be the sole and official distributor for its Lab
Propak West Africa set to sell out ahead of its 2018 edition in September
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The organisers of West Africa’s largest packaging, plastics, processing and printing exhibition have confirmed stands for the upcoming event have al
Cloud 101
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
550 Trees for East London Schools
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 recognised with two prestigious EDP Awards at FESPA 2018
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Mimaki has reported that the European Digital Press Association (EDP) has honoured the company with two prestigious EDP awards. Europe’s 21 leading
EFI Extends Fiery Command WorkStation to Inkjet Printers
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Electronics For Imaging introduced two milestone digital print workflow solutions at FESPA 2018 in Berlin: a new version of Fiery Command WorkStation
manroland web and Goss combine, Contiweb separates
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Following extensive discussions and with a view to creating long-term customer support in the web printing market, Goss International and manroland we
You can be a blessing or not - Time will tell which you are
Date Published: 2024-05-28
“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 forms a strategic partnership with 3M
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Greening Rustenburg with 1072 Trees
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Xeikon Wallpaper décor a FESPA eyecatcher at Felix Schoeller
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 polypropylene fresh milk labels will save dairies a bundle
Date Published: 2024-05-28
HG Molenaar’s Packaging Equipment division is offering GERNEP labellers to reliably wrap high-density polyethylene (HDPE) fresh milk containers in n
Stefan Fageräng now leads Tetra Pak Southern Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Stefan Fageräng has taken over as MD of Tetra Pak Southern Africa in May, 2018 to replace former MD, John Strömblad. Fagerä
Agfa Graphics launches hybrid flagship Jeti Tauro H3300 LED
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Partners with DigitalView to Launch ‘How to Print the eXpected’
Date Published: 2024-05-28
X-Rite Incorporated has partnered with its South African distributor, DigitalView, to deliver a series of colour workshops entitled, ‘How to Print t
Durrant Printing Solutions Making print efficient
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
The future of Print in the digital workplace
Date Published: 2024-05-28
With technology advancing at an unprecedented pace, the print industry is poised for profound change as we head towards 2025. Automation, robotics and
New Groundbreaking Biobased Facility opened in Illinois
Date Published: 2024-05-28
DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont) and Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) have announced the opening of the world’s first biobased furan dicar
Heidelberg presents the latest technologies for secure documents
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Sidel’s strong commitment in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been independently evaluated by EcoVadis, placing the leading provid
Esko Text Recognition makes text changes in artwork fast, safe and simple
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Esko has extended its portfolio of innovative solutions with Text Recognition, a new plug-in for Adobe Illustrator that makes last-minute copy changes
New radio and TV adverts for Plastics SA focus on marine litter
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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: Not just informing, but uplifting communities
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Caxton’s local newspapers keep their surrounding communities informed about the latest happenings in the area. However the community investment goes
Tetra Pak to develop paper straws for its portion-size carton packages
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 medal goes to his great-great-great grandson Claus Bolza-Schüne
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Friedrich Koenig, inventor of the steam-powered cylinder press and pioneer of modern newspaper printing, founded Schnellpressenfabrik Koenig & Bau
Are you ready for The GAPP Awards 2018?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
BOBST builds innovative infrastructure in Lyon
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 appoints new President & CEO for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Canon EMEA has announcesd Yuichi Ishizuka as the new President & CEO for Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), succeeding Rokus van Iperen
ErgoSoft – simply successful printing!
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
International Day of the Forests
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Last month, eight schools in the Knysna, George and Plettenberg Bay region received indigenous shade and fruit trees donated by Konica Minolta South A
The successful print campaign that set a CEO strutting out in a Speedo
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
NUtec launches new website with enhanced functionality
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Leading digital ink manufacturer, NUtec is proud to announce the launch of its new website with enhanced functionality and value-add tools. Coinciding
Get to know the newly developed ICCd smart
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Manroland web systems offers a wide range of service upgrade solutions to give its customers the possibility to reduce costs and increase quality –
Shell chooses Ricoh as its exclusive managed print services provider
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Esko leads the way in Automation for Sign, Display & Digital Corrugated
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The analogue-to-digital transformation is sweeping through the sign, display and corrugated markets as sign providers and corrugated converters look b
Heidelberg presents its new digital press – the new Versafire EV
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The enhancement of the new Versafire digital printing generation is fully focused on customer benefit and the market requirements. With the Versafire
Plastics industry releases results of 2017 International Coastal Clean-Up
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Plastics SA, the umbrella body representing the local plastics industry and local co-ordinator of the annual International Coastal Clean-Up volunteer
Trends for 2018 that will shape the future of the print industry
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 relaunches IQ as ‘The intelligent Paper Brand’
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 announces inkanto branded thermal transfer ribbons
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Digital Signage Market size to exceed $23bn by 2023
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Labelexpo 2017 proves to be a landmark show for Screen
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Screen’s position as a market leader in labels has been further strengthened by another successful Labelexpo show. Following the commercial unveilin
Hattrick: Three Flexofit Seminars in Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
With three Flexofit Seminars in Port Louis, Mauritius on 20, Johannesburg, South Africa on 24 and in Windhoek, Namibia on 27 October Flexofit answered
Introducing the Scodix Ultra2 Pro Digital Enhancement Press
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Scodix has announced the launch of the Scodix Ultra2 Pro Digital Enhancement Press with Foil Station, the ultimate multi material system. Previously,
Heidelberg achieves net profit after taxes for first half of year
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Heidelberg made further progress in operational and strategic development in the first half of 2017/18. Thus profitability improved significantly, res
IPEX 2017 exhibitors reflect on its success and plans for the future
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 reports 13 per cent headline earnings increase
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 form next 2017
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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.
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Economic and demographic trends shape the rigid plastic packaging industry Economic and demographic trends are key determinants of packaging market
Latest packaging trends on show at Propak Cape 2017
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 and Canon Europe collaborate on Colour Management
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Koenig & Bauer: Successful anniversary week on the company’s 200th birthday
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 at Propak Cape
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 wins the 2017 Swiss Industry 4.0 Award
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 – ‘By all measures, a real success’
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Propak West Africa 2017 brought together an enthusiastic packaging and print community, with exhibitors reporting high volumes of quality sales leads
The GAPP Awards Sponsors Taking print to great levels
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Fake News is in the News
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Konica Minolta Launches New EFI Fiery Digital Front Ends for AccurioPress Line-u
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Electronics For Imaging and Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe have announced two new EFI Fiery digital front ends (DFEs) designed to drive the
Xeikon announces new Xeikon PX2000 UV inkjet digital label press
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
VR Print takes fourth Screen Truepress Jet L350UV+ at Labelexpo
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Develops High-performance CtP Systems
Date Published: 2024-05-28
SCREEN Graphic Solutions has finalised development of its new PlateRite Ultima 16000N series of thermal plate recorders for plate sizes including up t
Mimaki introduces UCJV300-160 & UCJV150-160
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Hinojosa Transforms Digital Packaging Production with EFI Nozomi C18000 LED-inkj
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Rafael Hinojosa S.A., a technological leader in integrated packaging product development and converting, has reported that it is in successful product
Mark Andy digital hybrid offering to be equipped with solution from AVT
Date Published: 2024-05-28
AVT has been selected by printing press manufacturer Mark Andy to provide print quality and control for its high-end, innovation award winning Digital
Packaging industry demands new functional and barrier coating solutions
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Opportunities and Challenges in global economies
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Receives InterTech Technology Award for Truepress Jet520HD and SC Inks
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Ultra Pro with Foil Recipient of 2017 InterTech Technology Award
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Scodix has announced it is a recipient of a 2017 Printing Industries of America InterTech Technology Award. The annual Printing Industries of America
Take a leaf out of Printing SA’s book and donate paper to schools this Arbor Day
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Printing and packaging industry body, Printing SA, is celebrating Arbor Day 2017 by challenging all South African companies to donate at least five re
Breadtags For Wheelchairs: Celebrating 10 years of touching lives
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The Breadtags for Wheelchairs Project celebrated a decade of touching and improving the lives of handicapped recipients with a tea party that was held
More than 5,6m South Africans see milk offers hope for change
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Canon imagePRESS C10000VP Series delivers unrivalled performance
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Propak West 2017 – Registration Open
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Registration is now open for professionals wishing to attend the region’s largest exhibition dedicated to the packaging and print industry. Taking p
Konica Minolta South Africa’s Promise to Plant a Legacy in Madiba’s Footsteps
Date Published: 2024-05-28
In July, Konica Minolta South Africa (KMSA), a division of Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd., and Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA), fulfilled the promise to
Is Printing really the “Second Oldest Profession?”
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Adhesive Tracking System saving you money
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Nordson is setting a new benchmark in Hotmelt Application Equipment with the introduction of the Nordson Adhesive Tracking System (ATS). The Nordson A
Pupils stand a chance to win in annual clean-up competition
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
WPO Lifetime Achievement in Packaging Award 2018 opens for nominations
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) is pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of its Lifetime Achievement in Packaging Award. This in
DuPont and Partners Close the Loop on ‘Virtuous Circle’ Circular Economy Project
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 names Ricoh a leader of managed print services for six consecutive year
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 continues to invest in youth skills development
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 announces beta testing for Scodix E106 digital enhancement press
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Scodix has announced that beta testing for its breakthrough Scodix E106 enhancement press for the folding carton market is happening on schedule and i
Propak Cape to showcase latest technologies in packaging and related industries
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Taking place from 24 - 26 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the highly successful Propak Cape exhibition will be showcasing cu
Heidelberg is a reliable partner to the document and plastic card industry
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Flint Group launches nyloflex FTC Digital for corrugated postprint
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Following ‘The Easy Way’, Flint Group Flexographic Products has expanded its product range with a further inherent flat top dot flexo plate, which
Canon launches its imagePROGRAF PRO-6000 for professional print quality
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Canon Europe has launched its new 12-colour, 1524mm large-format professional inkjet printer to complete the imagePROGRAF PRO series. The PRO-6000 off
Ground-Breaking Ceremony for New Southern Section
Date Published: 2024-05-28
On July 14, 2017 Düsseldorf’s Lord Mayor Thomas Geisel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Messe Düsseldorf, Helmut Oberholz, Managing Partner o
Amazed? Delighted? Enthralled? Don’t be, considering why print is resurgent
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Building a sustainable future with UPM and UPM Raflatac
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Printing: a tale of constant innovation in staying relevant
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 to revolutionise labels and packaging at Labelexpo Europe 2017
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 bolsters document scanner portfolio with new imageFORMULA DR-C230
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Canon has announced the new DR-C230 document scanner to join its successful imageFORMULA range. Designed to provide excellent value and performance to
Capital market rewards Heidelberg’s digitisation strategy
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 secures Ghent Workgroup 2015 PDF pre-flight certification
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 to bring Innovation, Education to Labelexpo Europe 2017
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Asahi Photoproducts has reported it will be showing its AWP of water-washable flexographic plate solutions featuring Pinning Technology for Clean Tran
The consumer trends driving flexible packaging demand
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Shifts in consumer lifestyles and the consequent demand for convenience products, are contributing to a growing use of flexible packaging, replacing t
Midcomp brings the future of Imaging home
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
New local paper, The Zululand Mail launches
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Local community newspaper, The Zululand Mail, part of the Zululand Observer stable, has been launched in KwaZulu-Natal to service the Melmoth, Eshowe
Highcon announces substantial Euclid Speed Boost at Dscoop EMEA in Lyon
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 expands monochrome print portfolio varioPRINT 140 series
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Canon Europe has launched its new varioPRINT 140 series of production printers, demonstrating a continued commitment to investment and innovation in t
Heidelberg takes over Fujifilm’s pressroom chemicals operations EMEA
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 continues to build a strong platform for future growth
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Novus Holdings (NVS) has announced a three per cent rise in revenue to R4,31 billion compared to R4,17 billion in the previous
A record 11 years for Konica Minolta South Africa and Jackie Mekler Road Race
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Release of Forestry South Africa’s Environmental Guidelines
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Forestry South Africa (FSA) has released the third version of its popular Environmental Management Guidelines for Commercial Forestry Plantations in S
Two Sides MD awarded UK Paper Industry Gold Medal
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 and the Ease of Doing Business
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Making Impressions for 250 years- And counting
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Unlocking industrial printing for growth opportunities
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 now uses 35 per cent renewable electricity
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Secures Three Awards in DuPont Packaging Awards 2017
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Amcor’s customer-focused approach and accomplishment in collaboration and innovation has been recognised three times over by the 2017 DuPont Awards
Koenig & Bauer is driving forward the medium-term Group targets with an expanded
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Landmark FESPA exhibition for Canon Europe
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 unveils THQ FlexoCloud – a major leap forward in post-print flexo
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 unveils new upgrades to Arziro security printing ecosystem
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Agfa Graphics has released new versions of two elements within its Arziro ecosystem for the general security printing market. Arziro Design 3.0 drives
Mondi launches new swatch book for BIO TOP 3 portfolio
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 embraces modern operations with new premises
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Ricoh SA has moved offices from Bedfordview to 28 Milky Way, Linbro Business Park, Linbro. The move consolidates the Pretoria and Johannesburg operati
Print’s transcendence of time unites customers with your digital story
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Third edition of Propak East Africa hailed as the biggest and best yet
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 awards prize to worthy winner
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Printing SA recently ran a competition via social media, offering one worthy recipient the opportunity to win a R23 000 digital programme course fully
Cape Town Gets a New and Improved Printing and Technical Products SA Branch
Date Published: 2024-05-28
On 16 February, the Managing Director of Printing and Technical Products SA, Janine Gunner, hosted a conference in Cape Town announcing that the Cape
MBO Group under new leadership
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Flint Group’s new Thermal Plate Processor in EMEA
Date Published: 2024-05-28
With a focus on innovation, Flint Group Flexographic Products will debut the new nyloflex Xpress Thermal Processing System for flexographic printing p
Printech partners with Kinyo a leader in Offset Printing Blankets
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 expands small business printing line-up with new imageRUNNER device
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Canon has announced the latest device to extend its wide-ranging office solutions portfolio even further. The imageRUNNER C3025i utilises Canon’s aw
Esko Crystal XPS exposure unit receives 2017 FTA Technical Innovation Award
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Esko is honoured to receive the prestigious Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Technical Innovation Award in the category of Prepress-Graphics f
New Avinci DX3200 printer from Agfa Graphics
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 joins forces with Hyland Software
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd, has extended its document and content management services by partnering with Hyla
Kodak and Novus Holdings celebrate Kodak Prosper Installation
Date Published: 2024-05-28
At drupa Kodak celebrated its biggest Kodak Prosper Technology deal in the Southern Hemisphere with South African Print Service Provider (PSP), Novus
The Packaging Revolution for short and medium runs in offset
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Konica Minolta South Africa receives third certified carbon neutral status
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The Carbon Protocol of South Africa (CPSA), an independent third party verifier has again certified Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest
Corrugated board packaging market to hit $269 billion in 2021
Date Published: 2024-05-28
World demand for corrugated board packaging will increase steadily across the next five years according to the latest exclusive market data from Smith
The GAPP Print Expo Join Propak East Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Propak Africa is the largest industry exhibition on the continent with four exhibitions around Africa comprising Propak Africa which takes place in Jo
Can you control your six-year-old?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Four Key Trends Driving Flexible Packaging
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
MailLiner: Cut Costs While Enhancing Quality
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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, Clover, and Department of Basic Education Nutrition Week
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Tetra Pak’s support of National Nutrition Week 2015 was a successful public-private collaboration between the Department of Basic Education, Clover
Nashua greens SA businesses from the inside out
Date Published: 2024-05-28
For local businesses, constantly trying to drive profits in an unstable economy is already difficult enough without worrying about whether they’re d
Heidelberg presents marketplace of ideas for customised colour 4D printing
Date Published: 2024-05-28
A marketplace of ideas at the stand of Heidelberg will offer visitors to InPrint 2015, which is taking place in Munich from No
10 Years of Azura campaign concluded at IGAS
Date Published: 2024-05-28
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of its chemistry-free Azura printing plate, Agfa Graphics celebrated Azura users from all over the world between Se
Presto textile printing - Mimaki Unveils New Direct Textile Inkjet Printer at IT
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
How to avoid the hidden zone in the store?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Get the latest news on “Retail Requirements on Packaging”
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Food & drink technology Africa together with the VDMA, the German Engineering Federation, invites you to join our 2nd Presentation Meetings throug
BOBST produces the world’s largest vacuum metalliser
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
The new KBA Report is out now!
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Acquires Goss International from Shanghai Electric
Date Published: 2024-05-28
American Industrial Partners (AIP), a middle-market private equity firm focused on acquiring and improving North American-headquartered industrial bus
Ricoh listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices third year running
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Thousands of volunteers get their hands dirty to clean up our environment
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Co-ordinators, sponsors and volunteers who participated in this year’s International Coastal Clean-Up Day that took place on 18 September, described
HP Indigo Showcases Labels and Packaging Innovation at Labelexpo 2015
Date Published: 2024-05-28
At Labelexpo 2015, HP Indigo showcased labels and packaging portfolio innovation, including new product features and upgrade packages, software enhanc
Konica Minolta South Africa plants 2500 trees in celebration of Arbour Month
Date Published: 2024-05-28
In its continued commitment to the environment, Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd, planted 2500 fruit and indigenous
International Day of Print 2015
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Global market for liquid paperboard expected to reach nearly $14 billion by 2020
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The liquid packaging board market has turned a corner and is showing positive growth prospects over the short and medium term. Having declined slightl
Look after your pregnant employees
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 official partner of COP21 climate change conference
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Antalis, international leading paper, visual communications and packaging solutions merchant, has become an official partner of the United Nations Fra
Ricoh SA strengthens commitment to African market
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Ricoh SA has appointed Dinesh Desai as its business development manager – Africa, Indirect Operations. Desai has 12 years of experience in the indus
Goss marks 20 years leading press automation technology
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Twenty years after Goss Autoplate technology was brought to market, Goss International is honouring a key milestone in the history of offset printing.
Mimaki’s Versatility Showcased at Viscom Italia 2015
Date Published: 2024-05-28
At Viscom Italia 2015, Mimaki’s Italian distributor Bompan, will be demonstrating visionary and versatile ways to be more creative and to cost effec
What will the effect of the weakening Rand be?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Unveils New Midmarket Productivity Suite
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 reveals new packaging capabilities at Labelexpo 2015
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Goss International will exhibit at Labelexpo Europe from September 29 - October 2, presenting its latest offset technology developments and opportunit
Asahi Photoproducts Highlights Fixed Colour Palette Printing at Labelexpo Europe
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Asahi Photoproducts, a leading worldwide flexographic plate manufacturer, will be bringing its ‘performance creates value’ message to Labelexpo Eu
Global flexible packaging market set for rapid growth
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Sustainability at Iggesund: A key factor in all decisions
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
The GAPP Awards: What you are striving for
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Recap of The Global Food & Beverage Packaging Summit 2015
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 market for pouch packaging to reach almost $3 billion by 2020
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Global high-barrier pouch packaging totalled approximately 49 billion units and consumed 319 000 tonnes of polymer materials in 2014. Consumption is f
International Coastal Clean-Up Day 2015
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Symposium in Berlin on the Future of Digital Package Printing
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Donation Supports the Work of the DFTA
Date Published: 2024-05-28
X-Rite Incorporated has announced that the company has donated two X-Rite eXact Advanced Scan Spectrophotometers and one Ci64
Tetra Pak sponsors FSC’s ‘In Good Company 2015’
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Tetra Pak is supporting In Good Company 2015, the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) International’s global platform to engage organisations working
Sidel’s CSR rating places it among top 30 percent of companies
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The commitment that Sidel is making in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been independently evaluated, placing the leading global pro
Looking forward reveals the real meaning of social investment
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
WPO creates Save Food category in WorldStar Student Award
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
First half-year report for Koenig & Bauer
Date Published: 2024-05-28
In the second quarter of 2015 Koenig & Bauer (KBA) came significantly closer to achieving its target of positive results in all business segments.
Esko shares expertise and knowledge with international Honours Class
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Esko reports on a highly successful edition of the recently organised Honours Class in Flexible Packaging. This Honours Class is organised in co-opera
Konica Minolta South Africa celebrates Mandela Day
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Successful start to financial year 2015/2016 for Heidelberg
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 earns five additional BLI awards
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Ricoh has won five awards in the Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI) 2015 Summer Pick Awards, including Outstanding Personal Printer, Outstanding Budget/Econo
Be sure not to miss the African Label & Packaging Indaba 8 & 9 September!
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The African Label & Packaging Indaba offers a detailed insight into the trends and developments in the South African Labelling and Packaging marke
Soaring Sales of Adult Colouring Books are a Windfall Opportunity for Colouring
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Manufacturers of colouring writing instruments have every reason to be upbeat at the moment. Almost out of nowhere, a new craze for adults’ colourin
Innovating power in our industry 20 Trophies for EDP 2015 winners
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The Winners are… during Fespa in Cologne, the European Digital Press (EDP) Association celebrated the Winners of the 9th EDP Awards. With this Award
Polyco plans to invest R9 million in recycling projects
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 eXact wins prestigious InterTech Technology Award
Date Published: 2024-05-28
X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in colour science and technology, and its subsidiary Pantone LLC, has announced that the X-Rite eXact spectrophot
Xaar celebrates 25 years of digital inkjet leadership
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 proves its environmental commitment
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Hosts talks on bioplastics
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 branch provides a technological showcase
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Battling the ‘returns explosion’
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Kolok merges with Paper Plot – expands large-format printing offering
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 names Gavin Morton as chief operating officer
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Beaver Paper & Graphic Media has announced that Gavin Morton has been named chief operating officer (COO), a new position
New Finance Director of Heidelberg Southern Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Heidelberg Graphic Systems Southern Africa has announced that Marc Lotter has joined the company from 01 June 2015 as the new finance director succeed
Konica Minolta South Africa increases efforts in fighting landfill overflow
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Customers of Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd, now have the option of recycling their Konica Minolta toner bottles,
Advanced Machinery at The GAPP Print Expo
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Luxury packaging market forecast to grow by 4.4 percent to 2019
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Globally, the luxury packaging market continues to grow, driven by exciting trends - the surge of personalised packaging, attention to sustainability
EFI launches next-generation of its Fiery digital front end platform
Date Published: 2024-05-28
EFI has launched the newest platform for its Fiery digital front ends (DFE) for digital printing systems. The latest advanceme
Arziro from Agfa Graphics for the general-security print market.
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Inspired by Fortuna, Agfa Graphics’ design software for the high-security print market, Arziro Design can create very comple
Addressing the need for large-format finishing
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
New brand identity underscores Heidelberg’s strategic re-orientation
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 marks second year as carbon neutral
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Revolutionising the environmental impact of the manufacturing industry
Date Published: 2024-05-28
As much as three quarters of all carbon emissions are generated by corporations. This is according to the Business Environmental Leadership Council (B
The big data opportunity for print service providers
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
To gift or not to gift
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
ISO Committee Adopts X-Rite’s Color Data Exchange (CxF) Format as Industry Stand
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 X-800 digital front-end qualifies for Adobe Mercury RIP Architecture
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Introduces LX2000e Color Label Printer
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 continues championship-winning Pumas wheelchair basketball sponsorship
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 launches the Advantage N TR VHS Platesetter
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 committed to growth – company assumes new strategic alignment
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Heidelberg largely completed the Group’s strategic reorientation in financial year 2014/2015. The focus during this process was on realigning the Gr
Productivity doubles thanks to voice picking
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Fashion retailer Cassis successfully manages seasonal peaks and twice as many shops, thanks to ZetesMedea Voice. Cassis is a B
Highlights from New 2015 Food Packaging Research
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Euromonitor International has released the publication of its latest packaging data, providing you with an up-to-date understanding of packaging deman
So where do I take my business next?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 joins ICCE in the fight against counterfeiters
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Ricoh has joined the Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe, Middle East and Africa (ICCE), becoming the tenth member and strengthening the consumabl
Tetra Pak and Oliver’s House to educate communities in recognition of World Milk
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Entry-level versatility prevails at European Digital Press Association Awards
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Grow your business into rigid substrate digital printing with the new HP Scitex
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 expands LFP range for CAD/GIS professionals
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Printing onto Fabric Made easy by Chemosol
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
AMP achieves real-time visibility of night deliveries with solutions from Zetes
Date Published: 2024-05-28
To support its diversification strategy, including the introduction of a parcel pick-up and delivery service for business part
Switch meets Nexio in new automation partnership between Caldera and Enfocus
Date Published: 2024-05-28
2015 will witness the first partnership between major software manufacturers Enfocus and Caldera, offering wide-format houses superior job submission
Esko kicks off FESPA 2015 with broadest portfolio of finishing tables
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 packages scoop WorldStar Award
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Two Tetra Pak products, each designed specifically to reduce environmental impact, have won prestigious WorldStar packaging Awards. Tetra Top with Se
How to Enter:The GAPP Awards
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Ricoh SA crowns Motswako Office Solutions king of its business partner realm
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Dresses to Impress at FESPA 2015
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
10 Facts About Sub-Saharan Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Fears over commodity prices have failed to derail the Africa Rising narrative and the region continues to elicit strong interest from consumer goods c
DScoop ignites innovation
Date Published: 2024-05-28
From June 3 to 5, digital print specialists worldwide will be flocking to DScoop Open 2015, happening at the Dublin Convention Centre, Ireland. Dubb
Primera’s full range of Label Production Solutions at London Wine Fair
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Individual product packaging and labelling is becoming more and more important. Unfortunately, small and mid-sized wineries and wine importers don’t
KBA at Converflex 2015 in Milan
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Koenig & Bauer’s (KBA) two Italian subsidiaries, KBA-Flexotecnica and KBA-Italia, will be manning a stand in hall 2 (sta
New logo for Institute of Packaging SA
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Major interest Heidelberg at Print China 2015
Date Published: 2024-05-28
This year, Print China 2015 once again lived up to its reputation as Asia’s largest trade show for the printing industry. Ov
Shereno Printers launches Training Academy
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Training is considered one of the most important requirements for the consistent improvement of quality and service provision. While vocational traini
Unified digital and print for SMEs presents printers with profit opportunities
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 chooses ZetesAthena to offer Click & Collect service in 80 stores
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 launches ‘larger drop’ Xaar 1002 GS12 printhead
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 appoints new Sales and Support Manager within EMEA Region
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Technology catches up with imagination at FESPA 2015
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Mimaki will showcase its latest collection of textile production solutions including a selection of flatbed and roll-to-roll high speed printing solut
Global launch of two new Agfa Graphics’ inkjet systems at ISA’s Sign Expo
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
20 learners graduate fourth Ricoh SA learnership
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Why paper could be the downfall of compliance
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Organisations wanting to toe the compliance line when it comes to regulatory requirements linked to PoPI and FICA, must factor paper-based documentati
Keeping your sales team motivated and happy – a big ask!!
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Agfa Graphics’ Anapurna M3200i RTR with high-density white at ISA
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
H-UV exceeds expectations at Imprimerie Doneux
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Founded in 1888 and located in Mettet (Belgium) since 2000, Imprimerie Doneux is managed by Christophe Doneux. The strength of
Primera presents its new LX2000e at Natural & Organic Products Europe
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Smart product labelling and packaging is extremely important and plays a significant role in the consumer’s purchasing decision. Manufacturers of al
Novus Holdings successfully lists on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Novus Holdings, formerly Paarl Media Group, has successfully listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), joining other blue chip companies on Afr
Hunkeler visitors captivated by Ricoh production quality
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Representatives of local companies were impressed by the quality of the Ricoh VC60000 Ricoh showcased at Hunkeler Innovationdays (HID) 2015, and visit
One year on and growing strong
Date Published: 2024-05-28
In 2013, and in line with its promise to operate in the most sustainable way – from an environmental, social and economic perspective – Bidvest co
Antalis appoints new HR Director
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Print and Application Finding the Ezee solution
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Paper and Board Market in Central and Eastern Europe to grow by 2% annually.
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Top 3 Trends in Economy, Finance and Trade for 2015 By Sarah Boumphrey
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
SRS Graphic Systems appointed as agent for Goss in Southern Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Goss International continues its commitment to localised service with the appointment of SRS Graphic Systems for the Southern African region supportin
Nyalu Communications boosts competitiveness with purchase of litho print shop
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Advertising and branding agency Nyalu Communications has bought Xanadu Printing and Graphics, a litho printing business based in Booysens, Johannesbur
Sidel presents latest innovations in pet packaging at Propak East Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Sidel, a global provider of liquid packaging solutions, recently had its debut participation at PROPAK, East Africa’s leading printing, packing and
Ricoh returns over 90 000 lost photos to their owners following 2011 earthquake
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Zetes authenticates the recipients of Universal Health Cover
Date Published: 2024-05-28
In Côte d’Ivoire, SNEDAI (The national company for the issuing of administrative identification documents) has selected Zetes as its technical part
Heltronic and HPM At the cutting edge
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Your last chance to Get listed on the SA Print Directory
Date Published: 2024-05-28
As a commercial printer, packaging manufacturer or signage services supplier you are constantly looking for new business. If it is your philosophy to
Budget 2015 Overview
Date Published: 2024-05-28
ReichmansCapital has provided instalment credit finance to the printing and packaging industry for almost three decades and acknowledge the challenges
Advanced Machinery in Spotlight Again Thanks to Next Generation MetalWise CNC Pl
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Advanced Machinery located in Johannesburg has been focusing on developing CNC technology and sales on CNC Machinery for several years. They would now
Advancing the customer at Advanced Machinery
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 launches new Xeikon 9800 digital colour press
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Novus Holdings to list as part of plans to unlock growth potential
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Sponsors The GAPP Awards
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Konica Minolta, one of the leading manufacturers of digital production printers, has committed to a Gold Event sponsorship in The GAPP Awards. The GA
Avery Dennison Associated Sponsor of The GAPP Awards
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Sentient Publishing, publisher of The GAPP Magazine for the printing, signage and packaging industry has announced that Avery Dennison is the first As
Tunleys installs the first Xerox Impika Compact in MEA
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Johannesburg-based digital printing and mailing company Tunleys has installed the first Xerox Impika Compact digital press in the Middle East and Afri
BREAKING NEWS...The GAPP Print Expo has arrived.
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Announcing the introduction of The GAPP Print Expo – The Printing Exhibition for South Africa. This new exhibition - a joint venture between Special
Has Digital Printing Changed Everything?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Partners with Leapfrog 3D Printers
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Kodak Presence at Hunkeler Innovationdays
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Visitors to Kodak’s booth at the upcoming Hunkeler Innovationdays (HID) will see some of the industry’s most advanced solutions for commercial, bo
Heidelberg at the Hunkeler Innovation Days 2015
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Sb300 and Sb53 inks achieve OEKO-TEX Accreditation
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Mimaki has attained the OEKO-TEX accreditation for direct skin contact for its Sb300 series dye sublimation inks and Sb53 sublimation transfer inks. T
Antalis provides great technical and customer service
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 at Hunkeler Innovationdays: A new dawn for production printing
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Ricoh will have the first public display of its VC60000, next generation, continuous feed, high volume inkjet platform, and showcase its New Dawn them
Implementing change
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Large Format Printing with a reasonable price tag
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The signage, shopfitting and point of sale markets have become a gr
iPrint or iPAD?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
By Leon Minnie, product manager: production systems at Konica Minol
Five Key Trends Driving Growth in Folding Cartons
Date Published: 2024-05-28
From cereal boxes to ready meals to pharmaceutical pac
Printers Adopt Kodak Sonora Plates in 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Since the announcement of its
Direct-on-press Azura TE plate from Agfa Graphics
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Agfa Graphics has announced the worldwide availability
Mimaki talks digital textile and wallpaper solutions at Heimtextil 2015
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Konica Minolta South Africa upcycles trash to art
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Staff in the head office debtors department of Bidvest company, Kon
Packaging looks to the East Propak East Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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Zetes helps Médecins Sans Frontières monitor Ebola patients
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) has launched a project at its larg
IPSA one year course in Packaging
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The first lectures for the 2015 IPSA One Year Diploma in Packaging
KBA presents new RotaJET L and VL inkjet off the reel
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The new, highly flexible KBA RotaJET L digital press platform will domi
Heidelberg Graphics South Africa vacancies
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Due to the expansion of our product portfolio we currently have 2 vacancies available one in Johannesburg and the other in Cape Town for 2x Sales indi
Polyoak takes top prize at Afristar Awards 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Fujifilm Expanding its presence in Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Every Story has Two Sides
Date Published: 2024-05-28
You have received hundreds of mails in recent years with some form of ‘Environmental’ message as a closing comment. Things such as, ‘Consider th
Tenth year for Konica Minolta South Africa and the bizhub Highveld Lions
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 scores Viscom Best of 2014 Award for Two Class Leading Solutions
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Mimaki is delighted its portfolio of solutions is continuing to collect industry accolades. Viscom has recently presented the company with a Best of 2
SAPICS initiative set to recruit and equip students for working world
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 wins two environmental innovation awards
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Tetra Pak, the food processing and packaging solutions business, has collected two awards at the World Beverage Innovation Awards ceremony in Nurember
Esko Announces Leadership Transition
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Esko has announced that Udo Panenka, Senior Vice President for Global Sales & Marketing will succeed Carsten Knudsen as President on 1 January 201
Abengoa to develop the largest biomass power plant in the world in Belgium
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Abengoa, the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been sel
Nex Media Magazine Wins Prestigious Assegai Award
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Less than two years after Nex Media magazine was launched, the publication has won the prestigious Assegai Integrated Marketing Awards 2014 ‘Brand o
Special Report: Sub-Saharan Africa’s Top 5 Economies
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Economic and Consumer Insight with Sarah Boumphrey from Euromonitor Sub-Saharan Africa’s five largest economies: Nigeria, South Africa, Angola, Eth
Is printing still an art?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
By Leon Minnie, product manager: production systems at Konica Minolta South Africa Litho printing is one of the few printing processes that is used a
Unifol self-adhesive PVC Films available from Graphix Supply World
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 becomes an official brand sponsor for Nedbank Golf Challenge 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Wordpress, Namibia, orders Goss Community SSC
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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’ Jeti Titan HS Named ‘Product of the Year’ at SGIA 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Paarl Media Bursary Trust continues to invest in future leaders
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 brings print production creativity to Viscom Frankfurt 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Mimaki is continuing its Pan-European showcase: Let’s Create… Together. The company brought its vaunted print production creativity to Viscom Fran
Tetra Pak promotes youth education and experience
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Tetra Pak South Africa has sponsored 50 Free State learners to visit Soetwater Environmental Education Centre in Kommetjie, Cape Town. The experience
Taking up the reigns at Heidelberg South Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
It is no secret that the printing industry has been through its fai
The SA Print Directory offers you this one-stop solution.
Date Published: 2024-05-28
As a member of the printing, packaging and allied industries you ha
Ricoh wins highest environmental gold rating in EcoVadis survey
Date Published: 2024-05-28
EcoVadis, the French CSR performance monitoring agency
Océ South Africa announces new small but scalable light production press
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Océ South Africa has added the Canon
New ProLiner D Newspaper Inserting System from Muller Martini
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The new ProLiner D newspaper inserting system, which w
KBA expands digital printing portfolio with modular RotaJET 89 – 130 platform
Date Published: 2024-05-28
KBA unveiled the most flexible and the most adaptable high-volume inkje
KBA at World Publishing Expo 2014 newspaper trade show in Amsterdam
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Compared to previous years Koenig & Bauer’s(KBA) management board
The First Inkjet Conference Proves Tremendous Success
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Propak Cape to highlight packaging and related industries
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Native Advertising: Key Marketing Strategy for Overexposed Digital Consumers
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Ricoh SA Platinum Partner, BCM Didgisol, wins PMR Africa Golden Arrow award
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Konica Minolta South Africa’s Steyn dubbed top African sales performer
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Shaping up for the future
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Visit any international plastics, printing and packaging exhibition today and you’re likely to come across a 3D printing demonstration, with a thron
All the 2014 packaging trends to be showcased at Propak Cape 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
All the 2014 packaging trends to be showcased at Propa
The Importance of Training in this Digital Print World
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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Xeikon smashes speed barriers for label printers
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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Tetra Pak joins initiative to assess FSC impact
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Tetra Pak, the food processing and packaging solutions
Brava! Konica Minolta South Africa ‘adopts’ future opera star
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Bidvest company, Konica Minolta South Africa has pledged to assist
KBA at the largest packaging fair in West Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Propak West Africa took place from 1 to 3 September in Lagos, Nigeria,
Advanced Machinery A cut above
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Modern technology has resulted in production techniques being simpl
Fujifilm Hosting Open House Event
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Fujifilm will host an Open House event from 1-2 October 2014 at the Gallagher Convention Centre. Fu
What to consider when buying a wide format printer
Date Published: 2024-05-28
By Chris Paulet, product manager of the Wide Format Printing Sys
To QR or not and is it to the ER for QR.
Date Published: 2024-05-28
An abridged version of the two-part article by Nicolas Marini of Co
Finalists for the 2014 Eco-Logic Awards announced
Date Published: 2024-05-28
W. Vos & Co (Pty) Ltd started trading in the late
Tetra Pak launches Tetra Alsafe for ESL
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Tetra Pak, the food processing and packaging solutions
New Adhesive Monitoring System from Muller Martini
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Muller Martini’s newly developed Adhesive Monitoring
Kodak GUA Conference to focus on process optimisation and automation
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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Filmatic Packaging Systems providing best fit packaging solutions
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Filmatic Packaging Systems in Paarl, South Africa, offers professional engineering services with regard to specialised packaging systems, as well as c
Influences on the future of specialty films
Date Published: 2024-05-28
By Dominic Cakebread, Packaging Consultant at Smithers Pira Economic influences Specialty film demand, like other polymer markets, is influenced by
How important is print in today’s society?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 will hit eight billion by 2025
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Filling tummies and helping minds grow
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 at the World Publishing Expo in Amsterdam
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 launches blockless hot foiling
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Ronnie Cox Graphic Supplies, in association with Flesher Corporation, launched and demonstrated the Flesher Hot Foil Lettering System at Fespa Africa.
Zetes’ Showcases Packaging and Logistics Execution Suites at Propak Cape
Date Published: 2024-05-28
New generation technologies play an important role in achieving cost-cuttings and securing identification and traceability along the packaging line. Z
Heidelberg concludes acquisition of Gallus Holding AG
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Half-year report for Koenig & Bauer (KBA)
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Bringing Packaging to Africa-Propak West Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Used Equipment - Who can you trust?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The Used Equipment market for printing and associated machinery in the Printing Industry is once again experiencing a dramatic increase in demand. Eve
The 5 P’s of Business
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Paper - part of a sustainable development strategy
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Muller Martini services Heidelberg finishing systems
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and Muller Martini have reached an agreement on the transfer of Heidelberg’s service business for saddle
Tetra Pak invests €65 million in upgraded Brazilian plant
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 launches MDS division
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Improve productivity with Konica Minolta South Africa’s bizhub PRESS
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
New standby function on Heidelberg sheetfed presses boosts efficiency
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Europe´s best digital production tools
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
The Rise and Rise of Flexo
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Branding: A Commitment Not (just) Marketing
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Advanced Machinery makes its mark
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 sells grand format LED printer with cool curing!
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 hosts Freedom to Operate
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 crowned top global performer for eighth time
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Konica Minolta South Africa has once again been named as the international Konica Minolta Distributor of the Year – having now won this incredible
A memorable Interpack: a great future for the packaging industry!
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Two Esko innovations to receive 2014 InterTech Technology Awards
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Date Published: 2024-05-28
First Fespa Africa Expo established as a world class exhibition The inaugural FESPA Africa attracted 5460 visitors from Africa, with an 11 percent in
New Managing Director for Heidelberg Southern Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Heidelberg Graphic Systems Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is pleased to announce that Ryan Miles will be joining the company as Managing Director Designate
The GAPP Awards The Pinnacle of Excellence
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Konica Minolta South Africa upskills and empowers
Date Published: 2024-05-28
A driving force that underpins everything done by document imaging and management expert, Konica Minolta South Africa, a Bidvest company, is its respo
Canon launches ImagePress C800 at Fespa Africa
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 importance of POPI to IDM
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) - which was signed into Law by the President on 19 November and published in the Government Gazette
Making its mark
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
The right product to meet your needs
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
What do your customers really want from you?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
I have talked before about the importance of the customer journey throughout your business. About ensuring that you are asking the right questions to
Be inspired by the Fespa Africa Education Programme
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
WorldStar Packaging Awards 2015 open for entries
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Press Products showcase at FESPA 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Europe Goes Wild With Wide Format at FESPA Africa 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 SA distributor for UPM Raflatac
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 donates R50 000 to Dutch Cairo-to-Cape cyclist
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Paarl Media Group diversifies with new tissue plant
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 to showcase now and the future at FESPA
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 and Thunderbolt Strategic alliance
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Agfa Graphics and Thunderbolt Solutions have announced that they have reached a strategic agreement for the distribution, serv
Brazil 2014 Kicks off with Trucard
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Konica Minolta South Africa launches bizhub PRO and PRESS C1060/C1070 series
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Technology expert, Konica Minolta, preserves its lead in hardware development by launching two new devices in one series, the bizhub PRO & PRES
A powerful trio: KBA Rapida 105 and M80 folder from MBO
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Managed Print Services allows businesses the advantage
INX Digital expands its Evolve portfolio with new inkjet printers
Date Published: 2024-05-28
INX Digital has expanded its portfolio of highly-specialised printing systems with the introduction of the TP Series, designed to help industrial prin
Successful interpack 2014 for KBA Group
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The companies belonging to the Koenig & Bauer Group (KBA) were all very pleased with the results of their first joint appearance under the banner
Agfa Graphics adds automation and payment options to Asanti StoreFront
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Thinking smart to Increase productivity
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The packaging industry, just like any other industry, is searching
Creating opportunities for township printing
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Current challenges facing packaging designers
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
The importance of market research and trends
Date Published: 2024-05-28
‘Lies, damned lies, and statistics’ is a phrase describing the persuasive power of numbers, particularly the use of statistics to bolster weak arg
Three Agfa Graphics products rewarded by EDP
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Cuts Through Competition to win EDP Award
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Esko’s Kongsberg C digital finishing platform has been awarded as Best Large Format Finishing System by the European Digital Press Association (EDP)
Esko extends its Kongsberg finishing product line
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Esko has announced that it has extended the world-leading family of Kongsberg digital finishing tables by introducing the new Kongsberg V series. Kong
Inca Digital Excellence Awards 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Honored with Two EDP Awards at FESPA Digital 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Screen Truepress digital label press wins EDP Award
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The European Digital Press Association (EDP) has voted the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV digital label press ‘Best Label Printing Solution’ in the 2
New Anapurna M2050i provides a best-in-segment quality-productivity-price ratio
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 chooses Epson to print special moments
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The Lion Park, one of Gauteng’s leading tourist attractions, has installed an Epson SureLab SL-D3000 dry lab photo printer i
Koenig & Bauer (KBA) first-quarter report
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
First Mimaki JFX200 sale made within minutes of Sign & Digital UK debut
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 slashes R480 000 off print costs using Ricoh document workflow
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Kanhym Estates has slashed printed document output by 1 million pages, cut R480 000 per annum from its print expenditure, improved cash flow, reduced
Heidelberg achieves results target: € 4 million net profit for year
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Following five years of losses, Heidelberg has started making a profit again. According to preliminary calculations, the net profit for financial year
New mineral oil-free ink from Sunjet and Xaar for food packaging
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
The path of succession at Printing SA
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Institute of Packaging Focus on Education
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Compromise. What role does it play in the sales cycle?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The dictionary definition of Compromise; a noun: an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion
Supply Chain Risk: The elephant in the room?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Announces New PIX Subscription
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 to show innovative wall-coverings at FESPA Digital 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Xeikon employees run for charity
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Many Xeikon employees enjoy group activities during lunch breaks, such as walking, yoga, table tennis or jogging. In this sporty atmosphere, the idea
Ricoh’s Clickable Paper provides a mobile, interactive experience
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Ricoh has released Clickable Paper in South Africa and discussions with potential customers are already underway. Clickable Paper has the ability to
Kemtek and Fujifilm SA sign landmark supply agreement
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Kemtek has signed an exclusive agreement with Fujifilm SA to become the principal supplier of its Brillia range of photopolymer and thermal commercial
New-generation CombiStar boosts energy efficiency by up to 50 percent
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Using energy efficiently, preventing waste, and utilising eco-friendly materials are seemingly small things, but taken together they have a big impact
Agfa Graphics shows how to integrate print into manufacturing
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Agfa Graphics next generation wide-format printersat FESPA Digital 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
KBA appoints experienced restructuring expert to management board
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The supervisory board of Koenig & Bauer (KBA) has appointed Dr Andreas Plesske (53) as management board member responsible for restructuring opera
Cue the celebration spotlight on Mimaki Europe at FESPA Digital 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Ipex Machinery appointed as Southern Africa reseller for Truepress Jet
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Océ South Africa honours employees with long service awards
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Five members of staff from Océ South Africa had their years of commitment recognised when they received a commemorative long service award recently.
Screen launches Truepress Jet 3200UV HS flat-bed printer
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Screen, the manufacturer of specialist inkjet print-on-demand technology, has announced an addition to its stable of high-productivity, high quality U
EFI acquires Group Rhapso Printing and Packaging Software Solutions
Date Published: 2024-05-28
EFI has announced that it has acquired Group Rhapso S.A. ("Rhapso"), a printing and packaging software solutions developer based in Les Ulis
IDC names Ricoh top high-speed inkjet placement vendor six years running
Date Published: 2024-05-28
International Data Corporation (IDC) has named Ricoh as the unrivalled leader in the high-speed inkjet continuous feed market for the sixth consecutiv
SA ad campaign strikes evocative political pose
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Processes and Technology
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Improving Standards Through Management Education
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The first Business Management Programme jointly run by Printing SA and WITS Commercial Enterprise has now been concluded and the students have receive
Nampak goes all-out to keep the Kruger National Park picture perfect
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Colour leads Fogra ‘Printing the expected – Textile’ Challenge
Date Published: 2024-05-28
GMG has achieved the top ranking in Fogra’s recent ‘Printing the expected – Textile!’ proofing challenge. The importance of colour mana
Evolving technological needs in printing
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Managed Print Services allows for companies to become better organised by increasing productivity while saving. Globally Managed Print Services increa
Xaar launches printhead for advanced manufacturing
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Five hundred trees for Rethabiseng in honour of World Water Day
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Rethabiseng township, in Bronkhorstspruit, is set to bloom over the
Mimaki pulls the creative card at FESPA Digital 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 announces new Chief Financial Officer
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Sappi Limited has announced that Glen Pearce, currently the Chief Financial Officer of Sappi Europe SA, will be appointed as Chief Financial Officer (
Awards symbolic of environmental and cost considerations
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Antalis South Africa has been awarded the Outstanding Performance of Workflow Sales in EAMER Region and the Outstanding Performance Processless plate
Big bursary boost for supply chain skills development
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Davmark works with Save the Rhino
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The Davmark Group of Companies was proud to collaborate with Save the Rhino International during the recent South African 2014 Calendar and Diary seas
Esko solutions on display at Ipex 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Industry Leaders Say Renaissance of Print Has Already Begun
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Paarl Media Chooses EFI Monarch to Integrate Its National Operation
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 dedicated to meet changing needs of packaging market
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 launches free ColorTRUE App for iOS and Android
Date Published: 2024-05-28
X-Rite, Incorporated has announced the release of ColorTRUE for Apple iOS and Google Android platforms. ColorTRUE provides photographers, designers, a
Equipment – what’s next on the shopping list?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 (
The Océ VarioPrint DP line Excellence redesigned in B&W
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 is number one choice for colour and mono cut sheet press
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 employs imagination to bring innovation to InPrint 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Dr Martin Hoyos is new chairman of KBA supervisory board
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The supervisory board of Koenig & Bauer (KBA) unanimously elected Dr Martin Hoyos (66) as its new chairman at an extraordinary board meeting. This
Changes in the Executive Management Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 achieves new environmental targets
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Tetra Pak, the food processing and packaging solutions business, has made strong progress in 2013 towards its 2020 environmental targets, focusing on
Ricoh at the London Book Fair
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Expands Manufacturing of Sonora Plates to Meet Global Demand
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Kodak is making manufacturing investments to increase capacity to meet rapidly growing demand for its process-free printing plates, while also making
Mike D’Angelo joins Goss as managing director for the Americas
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Goss International has appointed Mike D’Angelo, an executive with more than 30 years of experience in the printing and packaging industries, to the
Jürgen Andresen retires as Esko's Vice President Flexo Business
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Nampak establishes Nampak Bevcan Nigeria
Date Published: 2024-05-28
As part of Nampak’s continuing strategy of expanding its African footprint, the company today announced that it had acquired ownership of the Alucan
Kemtek launches first African Centre of Digital Print Excellence
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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
Skills Development – Claim your Mandatory Grants
Date Published: 2024-05-28
As companies involved in the printing, packaging, paper, pulp, print media and publishing industries you are all represented by the Fibre Processing a
Developments in print; Digital and conventional
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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 Sows seeds of change
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Konica Minolta South Africa joined members of the rura
Heinz-Joachim Neubürger leaves Koenig & Bauer supervisory board
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Heinz-Joachim Neubürger (61), member and chairman of the Koenig & Bauer (KBA) supervisory board since June 2013 and October 2013 respectively, ha
Can magazines survive in the digital age?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Public-private partnership provides a life-line for young learners
Date Published: 2024-05-28
This project is a private/public partnership involving DBE and a joint venture between Paarl Media, UTI and Lebone Litho, and has had a 98,4 percent
Onyx Graphics announces release of ONYX 11 software
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Onyx Graphics has
KBA and montex-print ost agree cooperation
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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Mimaki Delivers Another Innovation at C!Print
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Inspirations of an Icon
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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Konica Minolta South Africa helps to make Christmas magical
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The packs contained sweets and treats, chips and a cool drink, along with an age appropriate toy for each child.
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New Esko Store for bits, blades and parts opened
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Reinforcing its leadership position and as the first in the sign and display industry, Esko has announced the opening of its unique online store wi
Heidelberg expands range of Saphira Eco consumables
Date Published: 2024-05-28
This range is subject to the strictest criteria in the print media industry for the environmental compatibility of consumables. Heidelberg has now
Meganews Magazines uses Ricoh technology and wins Swedish award
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Meganews Magazines – the world’s first print-on-demand news stand and based on Ricoh technology – has been awarded The Swedish Business Model
Ricoh is a Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporation 10 years running
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Océ launches latest automated high-performance workflow and output management
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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Inca Digital 2014 IDEAs entry deadline approaching
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Inca Digital is reminding its customers that the deadline is approaching near the end of January 2014 for applications to the third Inca Digital Ex
Ricoh Pro L4100 large-format latex series serves display and sign needs
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The Ricoh Pro L4100 latex large-format printer series broadens the Ricoh range of production equipment with roll-to-roll 1300mm and 1600mm width fo
Konica Minolta South Africa speaks up for children
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Bidvest company, Konica Minolta South Africa, recently came to the aid of The Talk Shop, a pre-school for children with speech and language develop
KBA Personnel change in web press segment
Date Published: 2024-05-28
After more than two successful years at the helm of web press after-sales services at Koenig & Bauer (KBA) Jens Maul (48) has left the company
Screen’s inkjet presses ‘mean business’ at Ipex
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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Screen launches Truepress JetW3200UV wide-format printer in Europe
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Following the demonstration of a prototype at FESPA in London in June last year, Screen Europe has formally launched the new Truepress Jet W3200UV
Agfa Graphics presents state-of-the-art 2014 VIP Calendar
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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Chemosol appointed as Epson Specialist Reseller
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Will your business be losing money or customers this festive season?
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The Christmas season presents the opportunity for many businesses to boost their profits by a substantial amount. But, due to poor production and d
Océ launches Variostream 7170 digital continuous feed printing system
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Océ, South Africa, a leader in imaging solutions, has launched its toner-based Océ VarioStream 7170, an entry-level, monochrome simplex continuous f
Toekomsrus Primary School receives first “biz IT centre” lab
Date Published: 2024-05-28
To the great excitement of its students, Bidvest company, Konica Minolta South Africa has sponsored the setup of a complete IT laboratory at Toekomsru
National Beverage Company celebrates success in Angola
Date Published: 2024-05-28
South African JSE-listed can manufacturer Nampak Bevcan is celebrating its success in Angola that exceeds all prior predictions. After two years of o
Heidelberg and Fujifilm join forces in inkjet printing
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Two global players have joined forces. Heidelberg, the major provider and partner for the global printing industry, and Fujifilm, the leading manufact
Komori Sponsors Eco Zone at Ipex 2014
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Informa Exhibitions has announced that Komori Corporation will participate in Ipex 2014 as Sponsor of the Eco Zone. Part of the event’s rich educati
KBA Sales and earnings targets for 2013 no longer attainable
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Based on expected results for the third quarter the management board of Koenig & Bauer (KBA) has revised its previous sales and earnings forecast
KBA Report no. 43 out now
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Products, practices, perspectives and innovation- these four words sum up the contents of the latest issue of KBA Report. The customer magazine from p
Goss brings high-automation single-wide technology to World Publishing Expo 2013
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Responding to growing demand for greater production efficiency and flexibility from among the shorter-run, multi-version newspaper printing community,
Esko to launch new Kongsberg digital finishing platform during 2013 SGIA Expo
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Esko will launch a new Kongsberg digital finishing platform when it demonstrates the Kongsberg C64 at booth 1201 during the 2013 SGIA Expo, to be held
New Tx500-1800B Offers High Quality, Low Cost Textile Printing.
Date Published: 2024-05-28
New Tx500-1800B Offers High Quality, Low Cost Textile Printing on Widest Range of Fabrics in the Market. Design ensures stable feeding of elastic mat
Customer Retention???
Date Published: 2024-05-28
High customer churn rates are often a result of NEGLECT by a company of its existing customers. In today’s tough economic and competitive climate it
Safety Guidelines when using Chemicals
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The use of chemicals in the Print and Packaging industries is unavoidable and has many benefits like cleaning, solvent recovery, adhesives, etching, t
Kodak and Bobst team up to Bring New Solutions to the Packaging Industry
Date Published: 2024-05-28
In response to increasing demand for new solutions addressing flexible, folding carton and corrugated applications, Kodak and Bobst have formed a stra
Ever longer packaging presses also in Europe
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Just a few years ago, long sheetfed offset presses were often considered an exclusive domain of American printers. Today, however, this trend can be o
Attracting young graduates to packaging is a challenge
Date Published: 2024-05-28
“Attracting young graduates to the packaging industry is a challenge and an opportunity,” says Fezekile Tshiqi, Nampak’s Group Human Resources
Mimaki opens Turkish Technical Center
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Mimaki has opened the doors of its new technical center in Istanbul, Turkey. The strategically-located Mimaki Tech Center will act as a training and t
Enfocus solves the PDF missing font problem with Monotype agreement
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Enfocus gives PitStop Pro 12 and PitStop Server 12 sites the option to connect to the new Monotype Baseline platform, a new cloud-based service soluti
Zetes Showcases its Collaborative Supply Chain Solutions
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The mounting concerns of counterfeiting, inefficiencies and growing customer and consumer demands across various industry sectors, have compelled the
Kodak Emerges as Technology Company Focused on Imaging for Business
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Antonio M. Perez, Kodak Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has announced the company’s emergence from Chapter 11 as a re-organised company, follo
Mimaki celebrates 25 years of cutting expertise
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Mimaki recently celebrated 25 years of cutting expertise at FESPA 2013, showcasing a wide range of industry leading cutting solutions for sign and dis
Verdigris welcomes Shimizu Printing Inc. as latest supporter of environmental in
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Verdigris, the environmental initiative from independent graphic arts research group Digital Dots, is pleased to welcome Shimizu Printing Inc., Japan,
Océ South Africa’s Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Océ South Africa has announced the arrival of the imagePROGRAF iPF8400, a large-format print solution ideal for proofing, photographic and fine art a
Kodak appoints Pratik Sardesai as Marketing Manager for MEA
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The former Technical Editor of the Middle East and Africa edition of PrintWeek, Pratik Sardesai, has joined the ranks of Kodak’s marketing departmen
Océ South Africa’s Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 designed for productivity and cons
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Océ South Africa, a leader in digital document management and delivery, announces the arrival of the imagePROGRAF iPF8400, a large format print solut
KBA takes over Kammann Maschinenbau GmbH in Bad Oeynhausen
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Following the planned takeover of Flexotecnica - an Italian press manufacturer active in the growing print market for flexible packaging (film) in Feb
Heidelberg Annual General Meeting for Financial Year 2012/2013
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Around 1750 shareholders participated in the Annual General Meeting of Heidelberg for financial year 2012/2013, which was held at the Congress Centre
HP Collaborates with Mandela Poster Project Collective to Print Unique Artwork
Date Published: 2024-05-28
HP has announced that the HP Designjet Z6200 Photo Printer was used to create 95 inspirational art posters designed by a wide variety of international
Ricoh and Rectron sign exclusive distribution agreement
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Ricoh SA and Rectron South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JSE Securities Exchange-listed Mustek Limited Group, have signed an exclusive two-year
EFI Reports All-Time Record Revenue for the Second Quarter of 2013
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has announced its results for the second quarter of 2013. For the quarter ended 30 June 2013, the company reporte
Goss to highlight new ideas, unmatched resources and leading technology PRINT 20
Date Published: 2024-05-28
At PRINT 13 in Chicago, 8 – 12 September, Goss International will continue its ‘See Things Differently’ theme, emphasising unique advant
WorldSkills 2013 in Leipzig – girl power in Print Media Technology
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The 42nd WorldSkills, which was held in Leipzig from July 2 to 7, culminated in an impressive closing ceremony in the halls of the Leipzig exhibition
Pyrotec increases capacity for leaflet-label production
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Pyrotec has recently invested in state-of-the-art equipment and technology to increase capacity of its Fix-a-Form leaflet-label production and efficie
On-demand newsstand prints newspapers and magazines while you wait
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Ricoh’s printing technology has been selected for Meganews, the world’s first print on demand newsstand, providing an innovative way to print and
September road show dates announced
Date Published: 2024-05-28
In September, Kemtek Print Solutions will be hosting three product-focused customer road shows at its Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban sales offices
Paarl’s Biomass boiler for energy efficient printing
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Increasing electricity and fuel prices coupled with a growing demand for green business practices have steered many companies towards alternative ener
European Digital Press Association puts Ricoh Pro C901s a cut above the rest
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The Ricoh Pro C901 and Pro C901S Graphics Arts + digital presses were awarded the Best Production Cut-sheet Printers – Light Production during the 7
EFI’s Successful FESPA
Date Published: 2024-05-28
EFI has announced that it had its most successful FESPA exhibit to-date, with strong sales activity and a high number of leads coming from the 2013 sc
Screenline chooses Optimus dash Management Information System
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Established in 1971 and based in Johannesburg and Cape Town; Screenline is known for setting the highest of industry standards in producing Indoor and
Kodak Solutions at Labelexpo 2013
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Kodak will demonstrate its commitment to the flexographic market and show customers how to ‘Do More With Less’ on stand at Labelexpo, from S
Growth continues for CHILI Publish in the first half of 2013
Date Published: 2024-05-28
CHILI Publish has announced that the growth in revenue and customers it experienced in 2012 has continued into the first half of 2013. This growth has
Mimaki to Showcase Unique Label Solutions at LabelExpo
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Mimaki (www.mimakieurope.com), a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, announced that it will be bringing innovative labeling solutions
Lush leaves for KZN schools
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The soil on tree number 6,028 has been gently packed down and Bidvest company, Konica Minolta South Africa, has ended its 2012/2013 financial year cre
DMASA elects its new Board for the coming two years
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The DMASA held its 2013 AGM at the offices of SAS in Houghton on 16 May. Following the meeting and an extended voting and verification period, the Boa
Bidvest ’s DEVELOP SA targets Western Cape with Ikon Office Technology
Date Published: 2024-05-28
DEVELOP South Africa, has broadened its national reach, establishing a strong presence in Cape Town with the appointment of local authorised dealer, I
Océ South Africa - Textbooks on demand
Date Published: 2024-05-28
With so many forces impacting academic institutions, the way in which academic textbooks are produced may not seem to be of top concern. However, acco
Join The GAPP Village
Date Published: 2024-05-28
We all know what it means to be in business, you do your daily stuff with the aim – and sometimes hope – that it makes money, that you can actuall
HP Indigo and Kemtek launch the Indigo 10000
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Drupa 2012 saw the introduction to the international market of the HP Indigo 10000, the new flagship press from the founder of liquid ink based digi
Konica Minolta South Africa achieves Microsoft Application Development certifica
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Konica Minolta South Africa has been named as a Microsoft Silver Partner with an Application Development Silver competency, positioning the company wi
Tetra Pak launches renewable LightCap 30
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Tetra Pak, the food processing and packaging business, has launched the LightCap 30; a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) cap made from sugar cane. T
FTSE4Good recognises Ricoh for 10 years running
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The FTSE4Good Index Series has recognised Ricoh for its global corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities for the tenth consecutive year. Ric
PackMark launches new high-definition coding solution
Date Published: 2024-05-28
New amendments to food labelling laws, mean that manufacturers are subject to more stringent regulations – specifically pertaining to the ‘Date of
GMG releases GMG ColorServer 4.8
Date Published: 2024-05-28
GMG has announced that it has released GMG ColorServer 4.8, an updated version of its popular colour management software. GMG ColorServer provides su
Kodak Commercial Imaging Portfolio at Poligrafia 2013
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Kodak will show how its broad portfolio of innovative solutions can help print and packaging specialists expand their value added business services
HP Enhances Coca-Cola’s Personalised Brand Campaign
Date Published: 2024-05-28
HP has announced its record-breaking, long-run production of personalised labels on HP Indigo WS6000 series Digital Presses for Coca-Cola’s biggest-
Esko will make you smile at FESPA Digital 2013
Date Published: 2024-05-28
FESPA Digital 2013 attendees can discover how to create higher-impact products and streamline their sign and display production workflow by visiting t
Propak – a positive show for Heltronic Cape
Date Published: 2024-05-28
March saw the latest staging of the Propak exhibition at Nasrec in Johannesburg and Heltronic Cape was not disappointed with the turnout and the
Printing without tears
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Buying print can be quite a daunting task. As with any technology-based business, an ordinary member of the public can be easily misled by jargon-sp
T&R redefining print with the HP Indigo 7600 digital press
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Johannesburg-based Typesetting & Repro Services (T&R) boasts an impressive 45-year trading history. Rather than just surviving in a highly-com
GSW Teams Up With Fujifilm Graphic Systems And Fujifilm SA
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Graphix Supply World has announced a new partnership with Fujifilm Graphic Systems. As a key supplier to the wide format industry, with a long heritag
Océ boosts productivity of its inkjet ColorStream Twin series
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Océ, an international leader in digital document management and delivery, has announced the new Océ ColorStream 3700 digital full-colour inkjet prin
Ricoh focuses on relevant document and information integration
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Ricoh has released a range of new and updated multifunction, production, industrial, projection, and wide format equipment alongside controller, varia
GSW To Launch The Magic Touch at Indutech Show
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Graphix Supply World, Africa’s largest one-stop-shop digital solutions provider to the print,packaging, signage, textile and graphics-related indust
Inca Digital appoints John Mills as CEO
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Inca Digital, the inkjet printing specialist, has announced the appointment of Dr John Mills as CEO with immediate effect. John has extensive experien
Art Center fulfills its clients’ with printed pizza
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Art Center, Brazil, printed 400 pizzas – quite literally. The project, produced for Art Center’s own promotional campaign on an Inca Spyder 320 an
Astrapak and Afripack partner to drive food packaging growth
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Astrapak, the South African plastic packaging market leader, and Afripack, a market leader in its chosen segments within the flexible packaging sector
Largest dairy producer in Norway launches FSC certified beverage cartons
Date Published: 2024-05-28
TINE is the largest dairy producer and distributor in Norway. From January 2013, all of TINE’s beverage cartons will carry the FSC logo – meaning
GSW Showcase Mimaki Textile Solutions in DBN
Date Published: 2024-05-28
According to a new report from InfoTrends (Transforming Textile Printing) revenues from digital textile printing equipment and ink sales will grow at
Destruction in Montania
Date Published: 2024-05-28
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Key learnings from the 2013 Budget Speech
Date Published: 2024-05-28
By Ruth Steyn Whether you are clued up about all things financial or not, come Budget Speech time, every taxpayer needs to know how new legislation w
Women’s Relay Competition
Date Published: 2024-05-28
The young team of Franziska Hildebrand, Franziska Preuss, Vanessa Hinz and Dahlmeier clocked 1 hour, 11 minutes, 54.6 seconds to beat France by just o
Mimaki Launches Media Certification Program
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Mimaki Engineering Co.,Ltd, has announced that it has partnered with Color Concepts, the independent creator of media profiles, to make available inde
Konica Minolta wins A3 MFP Line of the Year Award
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Konica Minolta Business Technologies has won Buyers Laboratory LLC’s (BLI’s) most coveted award - A3 MFP (multi-function printers) Line of the Yea
Ricoh in 100 Most Sustainable Corporations
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Ricoh is one of Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the world for the ninth year and has been every year since the list's inception in 2005. T
The SA Print Directory On The UP
Date Published: 2024-05-28
After a year of planning in 2011, Sentient Publishing saw the launch of The SA Print Directory in January 2012. This is a first for South Africa, as i
50 000 Reasons to fill The GAPP at Print Expo
Date Published: 2024-05-28
Print Expo is the longest-running local exhibition aimed at the printing industry and combined with Propak, the largest show of its kind for the packa
Esko launches groundbreaking new AVT Varnish Inspection and defect detection module
Date Published: 2024-05-22
Esko has launched a new print inspection module that can inspect and detect defects in varnish coatings during a live label print run, heralding a
Rethink print room efficiency with AccurioPro Dashboard
Date Published: 2024-05-15
Konica Minolta’s new software tool, AccurioPro Dashboard, powers the digital experience (DX) of on-demand printing by capturing the shop floo
Sappi signs milestone 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement with Enpower Trading
Date Published: 2024-05-13
In a positive move to reduce its carbon footprint, Sappi Southern Africa has concluded a milestone 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase
The TASKalfa Pro 55000c: Kyocera’s new chapter of inkjet innovation
Date Published: 2024-03-28
Print operations have been transforming their businesses with the TASKalfa Pro 15000c, Kyocera Document Solutions’ debut inkjet printer. After the b
Sustainability in packaging: Inside the minds of global consumers
Date Published: 2024-05-24
Consumer sentiment on sustainability is changing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. A few common themes are clear, but v
Sustainability in packaging: Inside the minds of global consumers
Date Published: 2024-05-24
Consumer sentiment on sustainability is changing as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. A few common themes are clear, but views on packaging mat
Global commercial printing market outlook to 2032
Date Published: 2024-08-20
Commercial printing is utilised to print phone books, magazines, catalogues, promotional materials, labels, brochures, business forms and training
Global commercial printing market outlook to 2032
Date Published: 2024-05-13
According to Expert Market Research, a leading market research and business intelligence company with offices in the United States and the United K