ACQUISITIONS & EVOLUTIONS
Siyaka’s commitment: precision, innovation and expansion
The installation of this state-of-the-art machinery is a cornerstone of Siyaka’s newly launched production facility at Dube TradePort in Durban. This investment is more…
Breaking the mould: Techplas Services reinvents plastics processing
‘In this industry, selling machines is just the start – keeping them running is where the real value lies,’ Sivan comments. ‘We don’t believe…
Andtech at 25: mastering the science of precision labelling
This year marks the company’s 25th anniversary – a milestone that reflects not only its resilience, but also its leadership in South Africa’s label…
Techplas: the new pulse of plastics processing in SA
Techplas COO Jason Smith’s journey in the plastics industry began in 2008 at Lapack, a pharmaceutical and cosmetics packaging company, before moving on to…
Packing a power move: Tropic Plastics’ new backers fuel growth
Established in 1963, Tropic Plastic and Packaging has evolved from a family-run business into a major player in the flexible packaging industry. The company’s…
Canon cracks the code of digital carton printing
‘Canon holds offerings from our existing product lineup, such as the ColorStream or ProStream,’ explains Gary Stockenstroom, Canon South Africa’s product manager. ‘These solutions…
EFFICIENCIES
Packing a punch: Canon’s digital print revolution
Canon has been at the forefront of this transformation, developing innovative technologies that cater to the diverse needs of the packaging industry. Gary Stockenstroom,…
Shore up supply chain with smart labels
Smart labels, incorporating technologies such as RFID, NFC, QR codes and augmented reality (AR), are redefining traditional labelling. According to Rotolabel’s managing executive, Wicus…
Measuring static with precision
Static can be more than just a nuisance – it can lead to production inefficiencies, quality issues and even costly reprints. The solution? Accurate…
Balancing act between innovation and reality
‘We’re in challenging but exciting times,’ says Brenda Harris, head of marketing at Trempak. ‘The packaging landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and…
Java Print levels up with cutting-edge CHROME
Founded in 2006, Java Print has built a reputation as a go-to specialist for self-adhesive labels, sleeves, lidding, wrap-arounds, tags and sachets. While the…
Guardians of the grade: securing SA’s matric exams
In South Africa, the responsibility of managing exam paper production is divided among the nine provincial education departments, which rely heavily on independent third-party…
SUSTAINABILITY
Sealing a sustainable future
SealGlobal.Co’s journey began modestly in 1966 as a UK-based subsidiary. Few could have foreseen its transformation into a global leader, revolutionising both historic packaging…
Print’s not dead: the evolving role of paper in a digital world
Papaerless’ often focuses on reducing office paper, but overlooks the environmental advantages of paper-based packaging. Both office and packaging paper come from sustainably sourced…
Cleaning up flexo’s future with water washout tech
For decades, solvent-based systems have been the industry norm, yet their environmental and health drawbacks are increasingly hard to ignore. Hazardous chemicals, flammable substances and…
Robatech’s cold-glue powers paper bag precision
‘Consumers today want products that are not just functional, but environmentally friendly,’ comments managing director Dominique Schlenk. ‘Our cold-glue application heads enable manufacturers to…
Sustainability meets shelf power
‘We’re committed to sustainability without compromising on performance,’ comments Marc. ‘Through our close partnership with Selva — a leader in world-class shrink sleeve distribution…
Masterbatch magic: driving innovation and sustainability in plastics
AT the forefront of this transformation is Performance Colour Systems (PCS), a division of Ferro, based in Gauteng. Known for their expertise in masterbatch…
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
Functionality and aesthetics: the winning combination
The judges were impressed by the carton’s leak-resistant design, ease of use and functionality as well as the novel application of a concept Keypak…
Inkon Labels snatches silver
The award-winning print, completed on a Mark Andy P5 press, utilised DuPont HIQS plates and Flint UV inks, with repro done in-house. The judges…
SPAR’s three signature designs lauded
The project was grounded in a segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP) process, which served as its foundation. Through this approach, SPAR established a clear…
Propak Africa: spotlighting smart solutions
Taking place in South Africa at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 11-14 March 2025, this triennial event has firmly established itself as the…
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…