Articles

AI-ready in the print industry

27 May 2026
  • Domino Printing Sciences

By Michael Matthews, Product Manager – DP Colour, Domino Printing Sciences Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the printing industry, offering a wide range of tools that boost productivity, unlock smarter customer insights and enhance cr...

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$33.9 billion security printing industry maintains steady growth trajectory

19 May 2026
  • Smithers

The total market value for security printing reached $33.9 billion in 2026, according to Smithers, a leading global authority on the security print industry.  Data in its newly published report, The Future of Global Security Printing to 2030, r...

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The circular print economy: Reuse, recycle, reimagine

11 May 2026

The world of print and packaging stands at a pivotal moment. For decades, industries have operated on a fundamentally flawed model: the linear system. This approach, often summarised as “take, make, dispose” has fuelled economic growth bu...

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How printing on unconventional substrates is redefining experiential marketing

04 May 2026

For decades, the definition of commercial print was inextricably linked to paper. It was a functional medium, primarily focused on the swift and accurate delivery of visual information. In today’s hyperconnected, digitally saturated world, howe...

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Epson expands SurePress digital label press range in South Africa

30 Apr 2026
  • Epson South Africa; Altron Document Solutions

New portfolio targets growing demand for short-run, premium and customised label production Epson has expanded its SurePress digital label press range in South Africa, introducing a broader portfolio designed to support high-quality short-run, speci...

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Beyond the box: Kyocera’s ecosystem of peripherals is redefining production excellence

28 Apr 2026
  • Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa

Today’s production print environment is no longer defined solely by engine speed or output resolution. In an increasingly competitive market, success is determined by the efficiency of the entire workflow, from the first pixel to the final pack...

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Four decades of fortitude: The extraordinary odyssey of Conquest Paper

23 Apr 2026
  • Conquest Paper

On 1 March 1986, the South African business landscape was a world of rigid hierarchies and clearly defined boundaries. In the paper industry, the lines were drawn in ink that rarely smudged: there were the giant mills, the established merchants and t...

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A leading brand in label printing and narrow web solutions

20 Apr 2026
  • ROTOCON

ROTOCON is more than a supplier of equipment; it is a global brand built on engineering excellence, long-term partnerships and a deep understanding of the label printing and narrow web industry. Founded in 2008, ROTOCON is a family-owned business le...

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Customisation in the age of hyper-personalisation

17 Apr 2026
  • Packaging Innovations 2026; Empack 2026

Rightly or wrongly, algorithms and cookies are shaping much of society’s engagement with the modern world. Whether relevant Instagram reels in a feed, a TikTok Shop suggestion or sponsored Pins shown on Pinterest, digital experiences are h...

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Paperisation trend gains momentum in food industry

13 Apr 2026
  • GlobalData

Growing consumer concerns about the environment are driving demand for environmentally responsible and sustainable packaging options for food products. Manufacturers are also focusing on improving their production processes, including packaging, to a...

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Stixo Signage Supplies expands national presence with its new Durban branch

10 Apr 2026
  • Stixo Signage Supplies

Stixo Signage Supplies announces the opening of its latest branch in Durban, with the opening date being on the 9th of February 2026, marking another key milestone in the company’s ongoing growth and commitment to servicing the South African si...

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Investing in a brand’s soul

08 Apr 2026
  • James Cropper

By Mickael Minot, Brand Owner Director at James Cropper The modern economy demands a lot of paper. It’s a material that we ask to carry a lot, both literally and metaphorically. When you need to send important information, you use pap...

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Recycle-ready packaging solutions – what’s next?

02 Apr 2026
  • BOBST

In a fast-moving landscape where packaging converters and brand owners face shifting priorities – from AI adoption to growing regulatory complexity – sustainability remains a central strategic focus. With phased deadlines under the EU&rsq...

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Smarter workflows for converters: Unlocking agility in short-run label printing

23 Mar 2026
  • Domino Printing Sciences

By Sarah Ervin, Digital Printing Technical Product Manager at Domino Printing Sciences The short-run label market is growing fast, with businesses globally valuing the flexibility and agility enabled by small print batches. As a result, companies ar...

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Simplicity as sophistication in 2026’s design landscape

17 Mar 2026

In an age of constant information overload, simplicity has become the ultimate form of sophistication. For brands navigating the crowded visual landscape of 2026, minimalism is proving to be the communication strategy of choice. Across packaging, si...

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DTM Print introduces the DTM CLP2200e Colour Label Printer

09 Mar 2026
  • DTM Print

DTM Print, international OEM and solution provider for specialty printing systems, announced the launch of its new DTM CLP2200e Colour Label Printer. The DTM CLP2200e has been developed to provide high flexibility, easy system integration and reliabl...

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The great talent shift: The ageing workforce and the rise of Gen Z

05 Mar 2026

As the printing, packaging and signage sector races toward a future defined by digital workflow, automation and sustainable substrates, a quieter, yet far more critical, revolution is unfolding: the talent shift.  This demographic transformatio...

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From chaos to control: Why your business needs a year planner

02 Mar 2026

In a sector defined by the unforgiving rhythm of deadlines and detail, operational clarity is one of the greatest competitive advantages a print, packaging or signage business can possess. Amidst sophisticated digital workflows and complex machinery,...

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Forge the future of Southern African Print as a GAPP Awards Judge

24 Feb 2026
  • The GAPP Awards 2026

There is a heartbeat in the Southern African print industry. A powerful, rhythmic pulse created by the convergence of ink, paper, technology and human genius. It is the echo of history's first press and the vibrant signal of tomorrow's innovation rig...

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Flexo’s future forward: Strategic imperatives for the next-generation converter

20 Feb 2026

For decades, flexographic printing has defined the packaging and label landscape, prized for its robust speed, consistency and exceptional cost-efficiency on long-run work. However, as digital acceleration continues its relentless march, the traditio...

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