Printing SA calls upon golf and padel enthusiasts to dust off their clubs and grab their padel rackets for another day on the course and court. Africa Print, Sign Africa and Modern Marketing are proud to be expo and media partners.

This premier networking event combines a passion for sport with valuable business connections. Rub shoulders with industry peers in packaging, signage, print and the visual communications industry in an informal setting.

Date: 24 April.
Time: 10AM-11PM.
Venue: Modderfontein Golf Club, Centenary Street 1, Johannesburg.

For registration and ticket information, click here.

PRINTING SA
+27 11 287 1160
info@printingsa.org
http://www.printingsa.org

The Africa Print Cape Town Expo, held at the CTICC on 11-12 March, attracted visitors from all over the Western Cape as well as other parts of South Africa such as Gqeberha, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Potchefstroom, and from across the borders such as Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia.

Exhibitors were pleased with the turnout and quality of leads they generated and the sales made:

‘The highlight for us was networking with new resellers in the market. We haven’t been in Cape Town for a long time, and to meet with old resellers and new ones is good for us,’ said James Motaln, Big 5 Distribution.

‘One of the highlights was exposure: we had a lot of youngsters showing up from institutes and graphic designers that aren’t usually exposed to the industry. These visitors could be new entrants to the industry, and it’s always good to empower and inform them about this glamorous industry, and have them be part of it,’ said Brandon Bok, Printing SA.

‘We had four or five really good quality customers come through that I feel that we would not have been able to connect with (if we weren’t at the show). I’ve been trying to connect with them for the last year and that was really a highlight,’ said Lee-Ann Roos, ORAFOL.

‘It was a very good event and it was good to touch base with old clients and meet some good potential new ones, and of course to introduce them to some of our exciting new products,’ said Adam Querido, Graphix Supply World.

‘The show was good for us, and the Change One Woman (C1W) event was amazing. We had amazing clientele coming in, they were fun to deal with,’ said Jo Human, Indisol.

‘We launched some new products which got really got good traction like our HEXIS HXONE wrapping vinyl. There were some nice corporate customers that came through, which was great for us because we want to supply our product but we also want to know how the product is going to be applied and that it is used the right way. Educating the end user is becoming more important to us, and connecting with corporates and advertising agencies is key,’ said Illze Bester, Kolok Graphic Supplies.

‘The quality of people that came through was very good. We managed to close deals. The visitors asked valid questions and showed a lot of interest in the equipment. There are more customers that are now aware of the other products that we offer,’ said Graham Beck, Chemosol.

‘The atmosphere was great, there were a lot of new people that came through, a lot of new suppliers, and another highlight was the efficiency of the organisers. It was smooth running and we had no issues. It was exciting and we will definitely be back next year,’ said Lizelle Jacobs, Signbox.

‘A highlight of the show is that we get to educate visitors, and that’s one thing that people need but don’t do themselves, they don’t research and get the answers they’re looking for. So it’s really cool that even though they’re not coming to buy they get educated and understand what the technology is about and what the advancements are,’ said Darren Pieterse, Graficomp.

‘There were qualified visitors. I gave out a lot of business cards and price lists, and I really felt that it was good value. The C1W event was a tremendous initiative that I’d like to be a part of, that I can maybe give back to younger woman starting out in business,’ said Lauren Weaver, Vic Bay.

Judges visited each stand at the expo and judged them according to criteria based on design, construction, traffic flow, presentation, attitude of staff and messaging. The results are as follows:

Africa Print

Africa Print first place shell scheme small: DTF Printing Africa

Africa Print first place shell scheme medium: National Screen and Digital Supplies

Africa Print first place floor space small: Geniprint and Hitech Graphics
Africa Print second place floor space small: LBY Africa

Africa Print first place floor space medium: FESPA Foundation
Africa Print second place floor space medium: Printing SA

Africa Print first place floor space large: Sign-Tronic
Africa Print second place floor space large: Allrich

Sign Africa

Sign Africa first place shell scheme small: JG Electronics
Sign Africa second place shell scheme small: Headwear 24

Sign Africa first place shell scheme medium: ZSK Embroidery
Sign Africa second place shell scheme medium: Chemosol

Sign Africa first place floor space small: Graficomp and Trodat
Sign Africa second place floor space small: Acrylux

Sign Africa first place floor space medium: Midcomp
Sign Africa second place floor space medium: Kolok Graphic Supplies and ORAFOL

Sign Africa first place floor space large: Indisol Roland
Sign Africa second place floor space large: Titan-Jet

Sign Africa first place floor space mega: Graphix Supply World
Sign Africa second place floor space mega: STIXO

Other 2026 Expo Dates:

– Durban: Wednesday and Thursday, 27-28 May 2026, Durban ICC
– Johannesburg: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8-10 September 2026, Gallagher Convention Centre

AFRICA PRINT EXPO
+27 11 568 1894
www.africaprintexpo.com

The successful Change One Woman (C1W) networking event was held at the Africa Print Cape Town Expo on 12 March. C1W is an initiative dedicated to empowering women in signage, print and branding through connection, conversation and support.

Women gathered to discuss their challenges, career journeys, and business opportunities at the valuable networking event. The event was proudly sponsored by NUtec Digital Ink, Kolok Graphic Supplies, Avery Dennison, Midcomp, Graphix Supply World and DTF Printing Africa.

‘We want to create a ripple effect of women in the industry,’ said Charnia Yapp, C1W founder and Africa Print Expo organiser. ‘This is an initiative for women in signage, printing and branding finding ways to support each other and tackle industry related challenges. We create a place for women in our industry, where you can network and start making more meaningful connections.’

‘We are not competitors here,’ said Ilisna Lane, Sales Manager Southern Africa at NUtec Digital Ink. ‘We all work for the same industry. Everybody has got something unique that they can bring to the table.’

‘Just build a friendship outside of the office with somebody that shares the same challenges. We’ve got to keep on showing up for these functions and network with and learn from one another.’

Save the date for the next C1W networking event, taking place at the Africa Print Durban Expo on 28 May at the Durban ICC. RSVP: info@c1w.co.za.

The C1W website, a platform featuring information on upcoming C1W networking events, news and informative women-led content and information on training opportunities, is live. Website visitors can also get an overview of what C1W is about, and how to get involved.

Get Involved

– Visit the C1W networking-events at the expos.
– Get involved in this mentorship programme.
– We want to publish more interviews with women in the industry and articles written by women in the industry.
– If you offer any training, let us promote it to the C1W network.
– Share or use the expertise or services in the C1W network.
– We are always looking for sponsors of the C1W networking events and give-aways.
– Follow C1W on Facebook and LinkedIn to create an online community and attend the networking events.

CHANGE ONE WOMAN
https://www.c1w.co.za/get-involved/

Graphix Supply World (GSW) will showcase the Kongsberg X22 Cutter at the Africa Print Expo in Cape Town, being held from 15-16 May at the CTICC from 9am-5pm.

With the Kongsberg X, users can invest in the equipment needed today with the confidence that they can easily upgrade as their business grows. Users can add new materials, new applications or more capacity so that they can add volume and enter new market segments. The Kongsberg X cutting table offers versatility for a wide range of cutting applications, including packaging, 2D or 3D applications, signs or displays.

GSW will also be showcasing printing solutions from Mimaki:

TS100-1600

With this professional grade sublimation roll-based printer, users can consistently and expertly print highly detailed photographic quality graphics for small to large production runs with a maximum print speed of up to 70sqm per hour.

CJV150-130

This is a high performance integrated printer/cutter, featuring fast printing speeds up to 56.2sqm/h, and a high quality resolution of up to 1440dpi.

JV100-160

The JV100-160 adopts the recently developed, fast drying eco solvent ink ‘AAS’, which reduces graininess and allows for fine details even when printing images with high volumes of ink. Additionally, this new eco-solvent ink has superior scratch resistance and outdoor durability that allows printers to create a multitude of applications, whether they are for indoor or outdoor use.

UJV100-160 Plus

The entry level model features new capabilities and it has been designed to consume an exceptionally low amount of power. At just 0.5kW, the UJV100-160 Plus consumes less than half of the power of eco-solvent and latex/resin printers on the market (based on Mimaki research), helping print businesses to reduce running costs and their CO2 emissions.

CG130 AR

The cutting plotter features improved cutting performance, compatibility with a wide range of cutting materials and enhanced usability.

Africa Print Cape Town is taking place from 15-16 May at the CTICC. Entrance is free, please register online.

GRAPHIX SUPPLY WORLD
+27 21 511 5340
marketing@gsw.co.za
http://www.gsw.co.za

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to discover new solutions that can grow your commercial digital printing business at the Sign Africa Expo in Cape Town, taking place on 15-16 May at the CTICC from 9am-5pm.

Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with industry-leading companies, who will showcase their latest commercial print solutions, as well as packaging solutions, encapsulating and laminating, branding, binding equipment, digital label printing, graphics, digital printing and other cutting edge technology.

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 well as offer advice about new industry developments and opportunities.

Please register online for free attendance to the Africa Print Cape Town Expo, taking place from 15-16 May 2024 from 9am-5pm.

AFRICA PRINT EXPO
+27 11 568 1894
www.africaprintexpo.com

According to Ralf Schlözer, Technology Analyst for the printing industry, label printing has seen a great boom in recent years. Attend the Africa Print Expo in Cape Town for solutions to create luxury packaging labels or simple labels with barcode and product information. The event is taking place on 15-16 May at the CTICC from 9am-5pm.

Visitors at the event will have the opportunity to engage with industry-leading companies who will showcase their latest label printing solutions, as well as commercial print solutions, encapsulating and laminating, branding, binding equipment, graphics, digital printing and other cutting edge technology.

Please register online for free attendance to the Africa Print Cape Town Expo, taking place from 15-16 May 2024 from 9am-5pm.

AFRICA PRINT EXPO
+27 11 568 1894
www.africaprintexpo.com

Midcomp will showcase its HP Latex 700W print and cut solution, and more, at the Africa Print Expo in Cape Town, being held from 15-16 May at the CTICC from 9am-5pm.

HP Latex 700W Print And Cut Solution

The machine allows users to print white without complexity, deliver vivid colours at high speed, get striking contrast using pure blacks, and expect sharp 4-point text, while retaining the renowned features of HP Latex printers.

With the HP Latex 64 Plus Cutting Solution, users can enable new applications and growth for business by enhancing their HP Latex printers with a unique print and cut workflow. Easily integrate this cutter/RIP solution and get accurate high-speed cutting and cut throughs.

Pay Per Use (PPU) Programme

Midcomp representatives will also be available to explain the benefits of the company’s ‘Pay Per Use’ (PPU) comprehensive and customised programme, created by Midcomp, which helps accurately calculate a company’s costs per square metre. This ensures peace of mind that if something goes wrong with a machine, it can be fixed without having a huge bill to deal with.

PPUGRO®

Midcomp representatives will also be available to explain the benefits of the PPUGRO solution in which Midcomp offers a PPU Programme that now gives customers the option of including a printing and finishing system as well as RIP Software, consumables (excluding media), service costs and insurance charged at a predetermined variable rate per square metre that the customer prints. At the end of every month, a customer will be sent a spreadsheet detailing the jobs they have printed in that month as well as the total square metres printed. Midcomp applies the variable rate per square metre and sends a customer one invoice.

Consumables

Midcomp will also showcase its range of media and textiles from renowned brands: Drytac vinyl, wallpaper, backlit film and floor vinyl; HP vinyl and wallpaper; Contra Vision® original one-way vision perforated window film; Palram rigid Palboard and Palfoam; Viking Digital Textiles such as gazebo and umbrella fabric; MC Xtreme Rigid Range of Correx and PPH; as well as Image Perfect vehicle vinyl and window film.

Africa Print Cape Town is taking place from 15-16 May at the CTICC. Entrance is free, please register online.

MIDCOMP
+27 11 789 1222
sales@midcomp.co.za
http://www.midcomp.co.za

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 well as offer advice about new industry developments and opportunities.

Attending the exhibition is also a great way to connect and network with other professionals. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect and discover new solutions that can elevate your business.

The Africa Print Expo, taking place from 13-15 September 2023, is free, please register online.

AFRICA PRINT EXPO
+27 11 568 1894
www.africaprintexpo.com

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 and can pan around or zoom to any angle in 3D. This greatly enhances their experience and confidence to make a purchase.

Be sure to add the Johannesburg expo date to your 2023 calendar: Johannesburg, 13-15 September 2023, Gallagher Convention Centre.

PITCHPRINT
https://pitchprint.com/

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 had a good expo, and got good leads. There were a lot of clients we didn’t know, and a lot of interest in our flatbeds, a lot of interest and sales of the Ruijie router and dye sublimation solutions. We had specific people who came to see us from Namibia, and we had two clients from Johannesburg who came to see us, but most of the walk-ins were from Cape Town,’ Eckhardt Kröhnert, Fortune South Africa. 

‘We had a whole array of new leads from new businesses that enquired about our products (at this expo). A lot of visitors were interested in new innovation and different vinyls and substrates, as well as new machinery – a lot of interest was shown for Latex products. A lot of people came from Gqeberha, George and Knysna. We also had a few clients from Mossel Bay and Windhoek,’ said Derek Cannell, Midcomp.

‘The leads were quite good. We had people from Namibia, as well as customers from Worcester, George, Knysna and the Eastern Cape. There was a lot of potential new business, it was really good – better than what we imagined,’ said Pierre Moller, Maizey Plastics.

‘We had a very good turnout this time in Cape Town. We were very happy with the leads we got, especially on the second day. The quality of leads that we got were solid, they were customers that we didn’t know about that came to visit the show, which was really great for us to see that there is still some interest in the market. The market is still growing, there are still some new users coming into the market, which is exciting for us, and just shows that you have to actually be at the expo to meet those people. It was awesome, we will definitely be back next year and we’re looking forward to meeting up with the customers afterwards,’ said Illze Bester, Kolok.

‘The Cape Town expo was fantastic. We had some good interest all over the board, including interest from Mauritius and Gqeberha, even some people from Johannesburg, surprisingly. All in all it was brilliant. What really captured the visitors was the 3D printing, the neon flex and the hologram fan, but then we got other people who were also interested in the LEDs, so it was good,’ said Bevan Geduldt, Exion Corp.

‘The show has been very interesting for us this year and we definitely saw a return to (normal) attendance levels. We also had many new customers coming from different industries, unlike the usual traditional print, signage or textile side. We also had a lot of customers that came from neighbouring countries such as Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia and even some far away cities that we have outside the Western Cape seem to have come through to Cape Town. Being a one stop solution provider, we find that we were introducing technology all the way from the DTF textile branding solutions all the way up to the very large 3.2m flatbeds, 3.2m roll-to-rolls and also all our complementary finishing equipment. This definitely created a lot of interest and there were a lot of people wanting to diversify from traditional printing on rolls. The show has been a success for us and we believe that the outcome of the show will really be proved in the next couple of days,’ said Rob Franco, Graphix Supply World.

The quality of leads was very pleasing. Customers knew what they wanted. Customers are looking for DTF, they know it’s new on the market, so that was excellent for us. There were more people who knew what they wanted and what they were looking for,’ said Mustapha Jacobs, Rexx Screen & Digital Supplies.

‘The Cape Town show has been a very impressive one for Intamarket. We had a lot of leads. We sold 3 or 4 machines and had a lot of enquiries outside of Cape Town like Kenya and also Botswana. So we’re happy, we met the people in Cape Town, they got to meet us, and it has been a wonderful show to be a part of,’ said Richard Bell, Intamarket.

Judges visited each stand at the expo and judged the stands according to criteria based on design, staff friendliness and professionalism. The results are as follows:

Africa Print Small Shell Scheme

Winner: PitchPrint.
Second: Biz-In-Box.

Africa Print Medium Shell Scheme

Winner: Midcomp.

Africa Print Medium Floor Space

Winner: Clear Solutions.
Second: Fujifilm South Africa.

Africa Print Mega Floor Space

Winner: Graphix Supply World.
Second: Fortune South Africa.

Sign Africa Small Shell Scheme

Winner: Mr Plastic.
Tie Second: Project Rhino and Rexx Screen & Digital Supplies.

Sign Africa Small Floor Space

Winner: Trodat.
Second: Exion Corp.

Sign Africa Medium Shell Scheme

Winner: Chemosol.
Second: NSDS.

Sign Africa Medium Floor Space

Winner: Media Frenzy.
Second: Curv.

Sign Africa Large Floor Space

Winner: Maizey Plastics.
Second: Allrich Trading.

Sign Africa Mega Floor Space

Winner: Roland Speedwrap.
Second: Crafftronic.

Be sure to add the Johannesburg expo date to your 2023 calendar: Johannesburg, 13-15 September 2023, Gallagher Convention Centre.

AFRICA PRINT EXPO
+27 11 568 1894
www.africaprintexpo.com