The label and flexible packaging industry is not standing still. Quite the opposite. Growth is steady, expectations are rising and converters are under increasing pressure to deliver faster, smarter and more sustainably. In that landscape, Nilpeter&r...

By Serame Ramosajana, Head of School: School of Commerce & Management at Regent Business School Across South Africa and beyond, seasoned executives and mid-career professionals are increasingly looking past the traditional corporate ladder, seek...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...