ACQUISITIONS & EVOLUTIONS

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…

RMB Corvest leads buyout of Nampak Liquid Cartons

Nampak Liquid Cartons, known for manufacturing, selling and supplying paper products for beverage packaging, including the widely recognised Pure-Pak and Conipak (conical) cartons, operates…

EFFICIENCIES

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…

Capitalising on colour

Graphic designers, repro houses, printers and converters face an ongoing challenge: how to maintain colour fidelity throughout the entire process of design, production and…

Secure bag closing for agricultural export

The 30-year-old wholesaler sought to meet increasing export demands while maintaining rigorous health and safety standards. Buckle Packaging recommended the Fischbein MP100 stitching machine,…

Equipment inspection: a sound investment

Although Müller Martini machines are heavy-duty industrial manufacturing tools that are probably still performing well after all these years, do you really know whether…

Ishida weigher packs precious seeds with precision

The Ishida CCW-RV Micro weigher is part of a bespoke packing system from Ishida’s distributor in Switzerland, Itech, which has been installed at specialist…

Clever colour

Polyflex Premedia possesses unparalleled expertise and state-of-the-art equipment for comprehensive colour management and ensures accurate colour representation at every stage. ‘Our services encompass managing…

SUSTAINABILITY

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…

Label substrates: balancing sustainability and practicality

The push towards thinner materials is one of the most notable advancements. As Grant explains: ‘The industry is downgauging on materials, especially on the backing…

The rise of recycled content in label substrates

‘Integrating recycled content into filmic substrates is on the rise,’ comments Marika Knorr, head of sustainability and communication at CCL Label. This shift towards…

New ink technology: printing’s bright future

But it’s not just about pushing the boundaries of visual excellence; sustainability is at the heart of these technological strides. The industry is seeing…

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

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…

Ipex Machinery partners steal the show with groundbreaking innovations

With a diverse line-up of products showcased at drupa 2024, Ipex Machinery was dedicated to representing the full spectrum of its partners’ offerings to…

Fujifilm pulls out all the stops at drupa 2024

IN recent years, Fujifilm has undergone a significant transformation in its product portfolio across various market sectors. Drupa 2024 presented a golden opportunity for…

Print revolution

During day one of drupa, we met with Sarel Oosthuizen, MD of Sareltech, at the Uteco stand. Uteco announced the creation of the Flex-Converting…

Lebone Paarl Labels sails to victory at 2024 FINAT Label Awards

This award-winning label, crafted for Paarl winery Simonsvlei’s Pinot Grigio wine, which is mainly exported to Portugal, is not just a triumph of design,…

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