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Preference For Paper Over Digital Communication Is On The Rise

According to a new survey commissioned by Two Sides North America and conducted by global research firm Toluna, print media saw significant disruption during the coronavirus pandemic as many people moved online for news and information. However, consumers’ preference for receiving and reading print on paper has rebounded over the past two years. ‘Some observers predicted that people who switched from paper to digital media during the pandemic would never return, but this has not been the case,’ said Two Sides North America President Kathi Rowzie. ‘Across every category [...]

2023-06-23T16:31:03+02:00June 23rd, 2023|

Calculating Carbon The Right Way

According to Laurel Brunner of the Verdigris Project, the ISO 16759 document outlines requirements for calculating the carbon footprint of a print run and it was published in 2013. Since then it has done well with printers bold enough to take the plunge. And now, when it comes to services that implement the standard, ISO 16759 is becoming flavour of the month. Advanced UK is a Xerox owned company which provides Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) and carbon footprinting services to business communities, including the print sector. The company has [...]

2023-06-23T16:18:53+02:00June 23rd, 2023|

Get An Enhanced Africa Print Expo Visitor Experience With The SignPrintNews App

Visitors who are attending the Africa Print Expo, taking place from 13-15 September 2023 at Gallagher Convention Centre, can maximise their experience by downloading the SignPrintNews app. The app will feature breaking expo news – be the first to know about new products that are launched at the event as well as other exhibitor news, demonstrations and specials. Other app benefits: The app is also packed with features that allow you to find products, suppliers and deals, and view and load industry relevant classifieds regionalised per country. Classifieds: advertise used [...]

2023-06-06T14:04:28+02:00June 6th, 2023|

Get New Perspectives In Commercial And Digital Printing At The Africa Print Expo

Visitors at the Africa Print Expo will get new perspectives in encapsulating and laminating, digital label printing, branding, binding equipment, digital packaging solutions and other cutting edge technology. The event will be held from 13-15 September 2023 at Gallagher Convention Centre. Explore business opportunities and meet with industry-leading companies, which will showcase their latest innovations. See live product demonstrations, and get a feel for how these can benefit your business. Exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions and provide insights on how to optimise your business offerings, as [...]

2023-05-22T09:33:04+02:00May 22nd, 2023|

Six Reasons Why There Is A Resurgence In Print

According to Mohammed Vachiat, Head of Sales and Innovation at Konica Minolta South Africa, the days of flat, mundane printouts are long gone. Today, print media is a canvas for creativity, a tool for innovation, and a catalyst for captivating customer experiences. With dynamic colours that make communications pop, unique personalisation opportunities, and innovative embellishments that add a touch of luxury, printed media is an art form that captivates and inspires. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, it’s easy to assume that print and paper are a thing of the [...]

2023-05-22T09:16:56+02:00May 19th, 2023|

Fujifilm South Africa Showcased Photobook Printer At Africa Print Cape Town Expo

Fujifilm South Africa showcased its CX 3240 Creative Duplex Printer at the recently held Africa Print Expo in Cape Town, which ran from 3-4 May at the CTICC. The printer is designed for on-site photo specialty product production, and includes: automatic double-sided printing for thick paper with easier operation (when using paper recommended by Fujifilm), borderless prints without any post production trimming, and a versatile array of advanced printing features ideal for greeting cards. Print on thick paper (324gsm), print on paper with special shapes (rounded corners or scalloped), [...]

2023-05-22T09:17:08+02:00May 11th, 2023|

PitchPrint Promotes Web-To-Print Platform At Africa Print Cape Town Expo

PitchPrint promoted its service offerings at the recently held Africa Print Expo in Cape Town, which was held from 3-4 May at the CTICC. PitchPrint is a web-to-print platform that users can connect to their web store which enables their customers to personalise any of their products and preview them in 3D before placing orders. It is quick to install on the following shopping cart frameworks: WordPress, Opencart, PrestaShop, Wix, EKM, Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce and Odoo. With PitchPrint 3D preview, your customers get to view their customisation on the product [...]

2023-05-22T09:17:28+02:00May 11th, 2023|

Visitors Saw The Latest Printing Technology At Africa Print Cape Town Expo

The successful Africa Print Cape Town expo, which took place from 3-4 May, attracted 1204 visitors from the Western Cape and outlying areas such as Villiersdorp, Wellington, Langebaan, Hermanus, Gordon’s Bay, Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Malmesbury, Worcester, Swellendam, Observatory, Gqeberha, Nigel, Durban, Johannesburg, Mauritius, Windhoek, Botswana and Zimbabwe, to name a few. Visitors were inspired by the latest technologies and trends in litho print solutions, encapsulating and laminating, digital label printing, branding, binding equipment, digital packaging solutions, graphics, digital printing and other cutting edge technology. Exhibitor feedback was positive: ‘We [...]

2023-05-22T09:17:36+02:00May 11th, 2023|

Africa Print Expo In Cape Town Kicks Off Next Week

The Africa Print Expo in Cape Town kicks off next week. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect and discover new solutions that can elevate your business. Attending the exhibition is also a great way to connect and network with other professionals. See live product demonstrations, and get a feel for how these can benefit your business, at the expo, taking place from 3-4 May at the CTICC, Cape Town. Exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions and provide insights on how to optimise your business [...]

2023-05-11T16:20:48+02:00April 26th, 2023|

There Is Still Time To Register For The Africa Print Expo In Cape Town

Exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions and provide insights on how to optimise your business offerings, as well as offer advice about new industry developments and opportunities at the Africa Print Cape Town Expo, taking place from 3-4 May at the CTICC. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet with industry-leading companies, who will showcase their latest innovations in litho print solutions, encapsulating and laminating, digital label printing, branding, binding equipment, digital packaging solutions, graphics, digital printing and other cutting edge technology. See live product demonstrations, and [...]

2023-05-11T16:20:33+02:00April 26th, 2023|
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