Anja Roehrle, marketing and communication manager at DS Smith, and writing for the drupa Essentials of Print series, states that the packaging industry has a lot to offer when it comes to e-commerce packaging made of corrugated board, with innovative solutions and state-of-the-art print technologies. Digital pre-print opens a new era for brand protection and […]
The Printing SA Conference, held from 11-12 September alongside the Africa Print Expo, was an opportunity for industry stakeholders to unpack the vital role that the industry plays and to debate the future of the industry in light of the ever changing landscape due to technological advancements taking place around the world. Dr Morne Mostert, […]
Trisave showcased a wide range of print, packaging and finishing solutions at the Africa Print Expo, which took place from 11-13 September at Gallagher Convention Centre. Product highlights included: Dumor Lightning Fold Creaser Folder 8335B + 33KF Paper thickness: 100gsm-350gsm/01.mm-0.4mm. Minimum paper sizes: 90 x 50mm (hand feed and crease only) or 140 x 140 […]
Ministers, industry experts and stakeholders will be discussing the vital role of the print industry and debating the future of the industry in light of the ever changing landscape due to technological advancements taking place around the world. These topics will be addressed at the upcoming 6th annual Printing SA Africa Conference, which will be […]
Mimaki’s brand new JFX200-2513 EX large flatbed UV inkjet printer will be exhibited in Africa for the first time at the Africa Print Expo, taking place from 11-13 September at Gallagher Convention Centre. Represented by its established distributor in Africa, Graphix Supply World (GSW) on stand D21-43, hall 3, Mimaki will demonstrate how businesses can use Mimaki […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
According to Leon Minnie, manager, production print, at Konica Minolta South Africa, it’s crucial to understand that labels are more than an add-on, or an optional extra for consumer products. Label technology has become one of the mainstays of the contemporary printing industry, with established printing businesses as well as manufacturers investing in label presses […]
