| Festive issue 2011 |  | And now we are five . . .Five years after this magazine’s inception, Gill Loubser tracks its fortunes, admittedly from a rather subjective point of view!
When I started writing this piece, I pondered a way in which to avoid sounding self-congratulatory … but then I thought: What the heck! We’re entitled to be proud of our achievements; this is no time for false modesty; let’s tell it like it is.
In 2006, with a hand-picked team of five, we established this magazine, pretty much on a shoestring. Now five years on, the team has swelled to ten (equally carefully selected) and our financial status is immeasurably stronger!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. That’s the way I kicked off the first issue of the brand-new title, PACKAGiNG & Print Media. But those words could never convey the depth of Susi’s and my gratitude to our many industry friends – those who showed faith in our new venture, not only giving moral support (especially during some time- and money-wasting litigation!), but also signing advertising orders, submitting editorial, sharing customer mailing lists, and so much more.
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| Festive issue 2011 |  | The power of goldMiniature PET wine bottles for use on airliners, a 90-degree moveable handle on a blow-moulded container, an all-in-one gift pack for beer bottles and drinking glasses, cleverly-constructed fast food cartons to replace vacuum-formed plastic trays, sleek oval cosmetics tubes offering outstanding on-shelf display – all these and more were among the entries that won accolades in this year’s Gold Pack Awards, the main aim of which is to promote and encourage world-class excellence in packaging design and technology, and to foster co-operation across the packaging supply chain.
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| Festive issue 2011 |  | A sell-out showLatest technologies and a wide range of products and equipment were showcased at Propak Cape 2011, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Co-located with FoodPro, Pro-Plas Expo, Pro-Label Cape and Print Expo, and staged by Specialised Exhibitions, Propak Cape attracted exhibitors from all these sectors, enabling visitors to engage with the country’s most progressive companies. Exhibition manager, Michelle Bedser, is delighted with the show’s positive outcome, especially increased numbers of visitors and exhibitors since the previous show in 2008. ‘Exhibition space was sold out months before the show and we even had a waiting list hoping for cancellations – which didn’t happen,’ she comments happily.
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| Festive issue 2011 |  | Paarl Coldset extends capacityReplacing an existing Ferag ETR system at Paarl Coldset Cape Town (situated in the industrial suburb of Paarden Eiland) are two new MSD2 Ferag inserting systems, a move that initiated extensive renovations to the factory. The R63-million project has allowed for the installation of the expanded system as well as improving workflow. ‘For our newspaper customers, turnaround time and quality are two vital factors,’ explains Conrad Rademeyer, MD of Paarl Coldset. ‘And, with the acquisition of the printing contract for key Avusa titles – Business Day, Sunday Times, The Times and The Sowetan – we needed to increase capacity.’
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| Festive issue 2011 |  | A century of Siegwerk traditionAlthough the Siegwerk story really started 180 years ago, with the founding of Kattunfabrik Siegfeld in 1830, today’s tradition of spirited research and customer focus began in 1911 with the establishment of Siegwerk Chemisches Laboratorium and the decision to specialise in ink production. This marked the true birth of the Siegwerk brand that now celebrates its 100th birthday.
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| Festive issue 2011 |  | Styrolution, Plastichem build African alliancePlastichem has been appointed the South African distributor for Styrolution, a global leader in styrenics supply, reports Karen Stretch. In October, following approval of a 50:50 joint venture between BASF and INEOS, two of the world’s biggest chemical companies, Styrolution was officially launched to become the global leader in styrenics. In terms of global manufacturing capacity, Styrolution now holds the top position in production of styrene monomer (SM), polystyrene (PS), styrene-butadiene block copolymers (SBC), other styrene-based copolymers (SAN, AMSAN, ASA, MABS) and copolymer blends, and the number two position in acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).
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| Festive issue 2011 |  | Afrimold is a hitAfrimold 2011, hosted recently at Sandton Convention Centre, attracted 84 exhibitors from South Africa, China, Germany and Portugal and more than 2 850 visitors, reports exhibition director Ron MacLarty. Now in its second year, Afrimold focuses on tooling, mould-making, design and application development, and this year’s event included a comprehensive exhibition and conference programme. Afrimold is also affiliated to EuroMold, among the most respected exhibitions of its type in Germany, introduced to the market in 1994.
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| Festive issue 2011 |  | Universal reinforces its potentialHaving dug deep into its pockets to invest in a Soma flexo press and a Screen thermal platesetter, Universal Labels & Packaging is ready to face any high-tech labelling challenge, writes Karen Stretch. Some companies are just exceptional. Being properly equipped to produce top-quality products at competitive prices is undoubtedly a prime factor in raising an operation above the average, but it’s also likely that people with tenacity, vision and guts are driving things; and these are qualities that Brett Prawde, owner and director of Universal Labels & Packaging, and sales director, Vanessa de Scally, have in abundance.
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| Festive issue 2011 |  | More capacity for ACF LabelsIn a bold strategic move, narrow-web specialist ACF Labels has installed a wide-web Windmöller + Hölscher (W+H) Miraflex press in its Pinetown (KZN) plant. With a print width of 820mm, appreciably wider than its existing presses, this new machine adds significant capacity to this dynamic company. This state-of-the-art eight-colour flexographic central impression (CI) press is ideal for printing demanding designs on to label films. It also boasts BST’s Shark system, offering 100% fault detection that, according to general manager, Greg Petzer, is unique in South Africa on this web-width machine.
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| Festive issue 2011 |  | Fresh features from FerroprintFerroprint hits the high notes with an innovative multi-content label, writes Karen Stretch.
With an impressive line-up of ten Nilpeter presses, including the latest in servo-driven technology, Ferroprint’s core focus has always been on providing the best quality and latest techniques in label construction to meet market trends and evolving needs. Gone are the days when a paper self-adhesive label printed in minimal colours sufficed. Today’s consumers demand sophisticated branding and complete information about the products they purchase, while regulations are increasingly stringent regarding label declarations.
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| Festive issue 2011 |  | Beware the foreign invasionThere’s an alarming number of imported cosmetic and beauty products in South Africa, says Andrea Protti, marketing director of RAP International, and it’s high-time FMCG marketers and packaging suppliers pulled up their socks to challenge these alien invaders. When I scan the shelves of our esteemed retail giants, it occurs to me that there’s an overwhelming influx of imported beauty and personal care products in South Africa, mainly from European and Asian markets. These wily invaders are boldly seizing our shelf space thanks to a positive rate of exchange and an obviously inadequate South African import duty, and we’re letting them get away with it.
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