Mohammed Vachiat, Chief Commercial Officer at Konica Minolta South Africa, writes that in today’s constrained economic environment, competitive advantage is increasingly determined not by how much technology an organisation buys, but by how effectively it extracts value from existing investments. Every organisation wants a greater return on its technology investments, yet many continue to underutilise the solutions they already own. As organisations navigate economic uncertainty, tighter budgets and increasing pressure to improve operational performance, expectations of suppliers have evolved. Businesses are no longer evaluating providers solely on the quality of [...]

MEGA BASIM, one of Turkey’s leading commercial printing companies, has installed a Komori GL-540 advance. Now up and running on the production floor, the new press is driving sharper quality, faster turnarounds, and an even stronger commitment to customer satisfaction. Since going live, the press has seamlessly woven itself into daily operations, giving the team a serious edge in tackling tight deadlines, while keeping quality consistently high across a diverse range of commercial print work. ‘We are thrilled with how the Komori GL-540 advance has performed since installation,’ said Hasan [...]

ROTOCON has relocated its European headquarters and demo centre to a significantly larger, customised modern facility in Ahrensburg, Germany (near Hamburg), with more than 3000sqm of production and office space. The new facility provides expanded capacity for machine assembly, testing, demonstrations, customer training, and support, strengthening ROTOCON’s ability to serve customers across Europe, the Americas, and Africa. It also supports the company’s continued investment in advanced manufacturing processes and product innovation, while providing customers with opportunities to see ROTOCON technology in operation and discuss their technical and production requirements. ROTOCON [...]

Luxury perfume brand Param Sara decided on Koehler Paper’s premium recycled paper when looking for materials for its perfume product packaging. The company is using premium recycled paper from Koehler Paper’s greenium brand for its high-end product packaging. By using recycled paper made from 100% secondary fibres, the company is delivering on its vision of combining sophisticated design with a responsible use of resources. Param Sara represents the next stage in the evolution of perfumery; one that respects and incorporates ancient traditions while combining quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability. The company [...]

X-Rite’s eXact 2 Basic is a standalone handheld spectrophotometer designed for commercial and packaging printers who want to move beyond visual checks or density‑only tools. Without added complexity or software dependence, eXact 2 Basic provides essential densitometric and colourimetric measurements in one intuitive handheld device. By intentionally limiting functionality to what operators use every day, eXact 2 Basic reduces training time, minimises errors, and keeps production moving. The solution has been designed for commercial and packaging printers who measure colour directly at press. It provides operators with both density and [...]

Following the installation of its first Nilpeter 43.18cm 12-colour press with advanced embellishment capabilities, Eclipse Packaging quickly established a platform for growth. The investment gave Eclipse the flexibility to take on demanding applications while building a business ready for the future. To keep pace with increasing demand, the company has now placed an order for a brand-new 12-colour Nilpeter FA-22. Scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2026, the new press will add even greater productivity, flexibility and automation as the company continues to expand its production capabilities. As [...]

Ashleigh du Sart has been appointed as Group CEO of Ren-Form CC Group. This marks a new chapter for the business, which has every confidence that her vision and leadership will continue to drive the Ren-Form Group forward. ‘We look forward to supporting you as you lead the group into its next era of innovation and success,’ the company said, ‘As we celebrate this milestone, we also extend our sincere gratitude to Tommy du Sart for his remarkable leadership and the legacy he has built. Thank you for paving the [...]

The Africa Print Johannesburg Expo, where industry meets opportunity, is taking place from 8-10 September 2026. Experience opportunities in inks, consumables and coatings, paper, board and print media. Visitors can also see opportunities in: – Wide format and industrial printing. – Commercial printing, digital label and packaging print. – Finishing, binding and converting. – Paper, board and print media. – Laminating and surface protection. – 3D printing and 3D milling. – Screen, pad and specialty printing. – Textile and apparel printing. – Software, automation and AI. – Colour management and [...]

Printing SA hosted the 2026 Women in Print event on 7 August at The Chosen Convention & Expo Centre in Johannesburg, bringing together women from across the printing, packaging, signage and visual communications sectors. Sign Africa, Africa Print and Modern Marketing were proud media partners. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the event centred on the themes ‘Women Who Lead’ and #PressHERForward, combining professional development, networking and industry engagement through panel discussions, exhibitions and interactive experiences. The event reinforced Printing SA’s commitment to recognising women’s contributions to the industry while creating [...]

Zünd will demonstrate how intelligent prepress automation, versatile digital finishing and connected production technology can help print and signage businesses increase productivity, reduce waste and take on a wider range of applications. At the Print Show 2026 visitors will see a complete finishing workflow built around PrimeCenter, the control centre for print-and-cut prepress, alongside Zünd Cut Center (ZCC), Zünd Connect and the S3 digital cutting system. PrimeCenter will demonstrate how print-and-cut jobs can be prepared for production in just a few clicks, creating optimised nested layouts and production-ready print and [...]