Armand Schoonbrood, COO at Mondi Corrugated Packaging, explains what it takes to create truly innovative packaging, illustrating a number of examples. Over the past decade the packaging industry has undergone a massive change due to the rise of e-commerce, the growing importance of shelf-ready packaging and stringent requirements for logistics packaging. With traditional, volume-driven stationery […]
Workshops for graphics professionals will be held on 11 and 12 September at Gallagher Convention Centre and hosted by industry specialist Mo Jogie. Software can be a powerful tool, allowing you to unleash your creativity. Jogie will show you how to save time and create effects that will take your designs to the next level. […]
The organisers of the 2019 Africa Print Expo invite visitors to take part in the educational features and conferences. The event is the ideal platform for printers looking for cost-effective solutions that will set them apart from competitors, and is co-located with Sign Africa, FESPA Africa, Africa LED and Modern Marketing. CorelDRAW workshop Workshops for graphics […]
Printing SA embraces this moment and the opportunity to invite role players from the print, packaging, silkscreen, design, government and all industry stakeholders in the value chain including unions and the media to unpack the vital role that the industry plays and to debate the future of the industry in light of the ever changing […]
The FP&M SETA, in partnership with Printing SA, has compiled a questionnaire with industry stakeholders to help determine and verify the current composition of the printing and packaging industry. This information gathering is the first stage of a broader vision to establish an industry strategy that would result in sustainable industry growth and competitiveness. In […]
James de Waal, head of marketing, business imaging group, Canon South Africa, discusses how digital print technology is enabling publishers to turn a new page and drive customer-orientated innovation that will stimulate sustained commercial growth. There is mounting evidence that the long-predicted demise of the printed book in the face of new digital alternatives has […]
Domed labels are printed on adhesive paper and then cut according to personalised shape and size. A small quantity of resin is applied on them and once the resin becomes hard, a three-dimensional final effect is guaranteed. So if you want to boost your image and catch the attention of the crowd, you need to […]
Common inaccuracies about print and paper are still a major issue for the industry. These misconceptions are further reinforced by financial organisations, utility companies and many other service providers, as they increasingly encourage their customers to switch to electronic bills and statements. Instead of focusing on the potential cost savings of digital, often the incentive […]
The print industry is faced with enormous structural change ranging from consolidation, an assault from digital media, constant downward price pressures and challenging customer demands. These insights were revealed at the Konica Minolta User Community Prokom Conference 2019, which was held over two days in Valencia, Spain from 5-6 June. It focused on the traits […]
Registrations are open for the Africa Print expo, being held at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 11-13 September. The event is co-located with Sign Africa, FESPA Africa, Africa LED and Modern Marketing. The Africa Print event is a platform for visitors to get their fingers on the pulse of this vibrant, ever-evolving industry. The expo […]
