ACQUISITIONS & EVOLUTIONS

Siyaka expands with new production facility at Dube TradePort

According to Jessica Busa, Siyaka’s head of special projects, the new facility enhances the company’s production capabilities, complementing its headquarters in Mount Edgecombe, Durban….

Beswick’s blown film breakthrough

The dust has barely settled since the ink dried on the deal, yet Beswick Machinery has already made impressive strides as the exclusive agent…

XSYS unveils nyloflex® XSN for narrow web printing

Florian Hoelzle, product manager for nyloflex plates, highlights the plate’s transformative potential: ‘The nyloflex XSN empowers narrow web printers to tackle evolving market demands…

Canon expands imagePROGRAF range

These five-colour printers excel in computer-aided design (CAD) and geographic information system (GIS) applications while also delivering vibrant poster prints, making them versatile tools…

Charging ahead: ROTOCON and SA Litho unleash SA’s first Pantec RHINO

Operating alongside ROTOCON’s versatile CHROME RDF 340 digital finishing system, the RHINO E introduces a new era of sophistication to SA Litho’s operations, particularly…

Reifenhäuser partners with Beswick Machinery for blown film lines

Alfred Menhart, Reifenhäuser’s area sales manager, emphasises the synergy between the two companies: ‘By joining forces with Beswick, we are combining its extensive converting…

EFFICIENCIES

Digital or die: survive and thrive with GSW’s print, cut and packaging solutions

GSW’s partnership with industry giants means customers have access to a suite of cutting-edge machines. Whether you’re in the market for short-run, high-quality packaging…

Wide format wonder: Canon’s Colorado M-Series

‘UVGEL technology is a breakthrough,’ comments Canon South Africa’s business development manager, Prakash Naidoo. ‘The M-Series offers vibrant, high-quality prints across applications – from…

Rewriting the rules of laser engraving

More than just innovative technology, the PremiumSetter series marks a pivotal shift towards greener, faster and superior printing processes. Area sales manager Jan Leonhardt…

Elevating dies through expert consultation

ROTOCON’s group CEO, Michael Aengenvoort, underscores this commitment: ‘Our team members are more than just representatives, they’re industry insiders who grasp the challenges our…

Absolute success: SONO demos well received

It was the perfect opportunity to give our customers firsthand experience of the system’s effectiveness in cleaning anilox rolls and its ease of use.’…

Maintaining colour integrity

‘Maintaining colour integrity across different substrates is a great question, but also one that can be relatively complex to answer in full. Different substrates…

SUSTAINABILITY

The meat of the matter: ULMA’s game-changing flow pack solution

The global conversation about sustainability is louder than ever and at the heart of this dialogue is the impact of plastic waste. For years,…

EcoPure: a new path to eco-friendly plastics

ECOPURE, manufactured and distributed in South Africa by PlastiColors (under the newly launched PlastiGreen), offers a unique approach to making conventional plastics biodegradable. It…

ABSTO seals a sustainable future in carton packaging

As brands seek more sustainable and efficient ways to secure packaging, ABSTO is positioning itself as a full-solution provider. Craig Viljoen, ABSTO’s managing director,…

Leading the charge on sustainable packaging

Can you elaborate on the importance of integrating end-of-life recyclability into the design process? Absolutely. One of the primary challenges we face is ensuring…

EUDR got you stumped? FSC’s got your back!

This legislation, which aims to curb deforestation and forest degradation globally, mandates stringent due diligence from companies to ensure that their products are not…

Rethinking label substrates

But where does one begin? Jessica Busa, head of special projects at Siyaka encourages brand owners to start by asking themselves: ‘How much do…

DIGITAL

Harry’s keeps its digit on the digital print pulse with Indigo investment

FEW contemporary printshops can boast of having crashed onto the scene just as Wall Street crashed out, precipitating the Great Depression. Harry’s Printers doesn’t…

New phase for DigiLase, as refinements roll out

The refinements follow a record number of orders for the machine in 2020, states product manager, Floriana Montella. The addition of individual piece options…

Finishing touch to in-house capabilities

The team has noticed an entrepreneurial spirit in the current constrained economy, with around 20 enquiries per week on its website for small digital…

Local digital printing ink partnership benefits

WITH 25 years’ experience as an ink manufacturer, NUtec produces UV curable, water- and solvent-based digital printing inks for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and…

Omet digitises its global spare parts network

‘Reliability is one of the pillars on which Omet has built its reputation. We have prioritised market satisfaction by increasing the precision of diagnostics…

Simple variable data integration

According to Paul Bouwer, sales director of SArepco, Mark Andy’s local representative, any pressroom will benefit from a DPV upgrade because it’s a highly…

Packaging Spotlight

Paving the way for women

Penny’s journey in the packaging industry began at Tetra Pak, where she served as the director of communication for Southern Africa and GMEA: cluster…

The power of female leadership

Under Ursula’s leadership, Banbury has evolved into a beacon of sustainability and innovation, thriving in the competitive African market. ‘We assist customers in making…

Cultivating the label makers of tomorrow

The ROTOCON Student Wine Label Design Competition showcases the talent of young South African label designers. Hosted in collaboration with Tshwane University of Technology…

Success for Kyocera

The TASKalfa Pro 15000c, designed for transactional and trans-promotional printing, impressed with its high speed and reliability, catering perfectly to print service providers. Meanwhile,…

HP Latex and Zünd shine at drupa 2024

For Angelique Greer, Midcomp’s group marketing director and assistant sales manager, the highlight was HP’s latest advancements in its Latex technology, including the L800…

Resource-efficiency and automation take centre stage

The fully automatic KZV-111 machine ensures secure strapping of uncompacted load units on pallets of various formats and shapes. It features an integrated light…

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