ACQUISITIONS & EVOLUTIONS
25 years of precision: CAE’s legacy of innovation rolls on
Founded in 1998 by visionary Tony Rich, Ceramic Anilox Engravers (CAE) set out to break South Africa’s dependence on imported anilox technology. From its…
Graeme Wild takes the helm at Sappi Southern Africa
Steve Binnie, CEO of Sappi, praises Alex’s leadership, emphasising his substantial contributions over the past 34 years. ‘Alex has been an outstanding leader, not…
Kalideck strengthens leadership with key appointments
Effective from 1 October, the company will introduce new roles and responsibilities for key members of its team as part of a strategic drive…
ROTOCON diversifies die cutting with VICUT
According to Patrick Aengenvoort, sales director for ROTOCON, the introduction of VICUT’s equipment significantly broadens the scope of solutions ROTOCON provides. He says VICUT’s machinery…
Canon South Africa and Merchant West Sign Strategic Partnership to Enhance Customer Financing Options
The agreement was officially signed on 19 August 2024, marking a key milestone in Canon South Africa’s strategy to deliver more accessible and convenient…
Canon powers into packaging
‘We’ve always been known for our print prowess, but now we’re taking that expertise and directing it squarely at the packaging market,’ comments Gary…
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
Digital, customised, sustainable: the future of cap manufacturing
SACMI has been a world leader for the production of crown caps manufacturing plants for over 70 years and leads the market in plastic…
Comexi goes digital
‘The Comexi Digiflex offers pre-eminent digital printing of variable data such as Datamatrix variable codes, QR codes, barcodes, alphanumeric text and other numbering and…
GSW drives digital growth across 27 markets
MD and founder Robert Franco explains that GSW has always ensured that customers in South and sub-Saharan Africa have access to a one-stop shop…
Midcomp delivers on digital market dynamics
The industry has been talking about these global trends for years and now it is statistically proven that the ‘one size fits all’ era…
Digital printing brings art to life on coffee bags
According to business development executive, Wendy McLoughlin, print service providers (PSPs) are driving rapid growth in the digital flexible packaging arena. By honing in…
Maximised productivity with minimised footprint
The DC350NANO from Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM) is ideal for entry-level digital label printers. It can be used as a converter for a small digital…
Packaging Spotlight
An advocate for empowerment
She emphasises her advocacy for empowering women, highlighting that nearly 80% of Packaging World’s management and sales teams are women. ‘This represents a significant…
Empowering growth through inclusivity
Sarah’s journey into the packaging world began serendipitously with a holiday job at Synchron Markings. Her father, Alan Gillet, purchased the company in 1991…
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,…