Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing is transforming the textile embellishment industry, offering a seamless solution for custom fabrics like shirts, pillows and bags. However, cutting DTF proves a challenge and often requires specialised equipment. Enter ...

Agfa, a global leader in inkjet printing solutions, announced the addition of a 2.5m Anapurna Ciervo H2500 inkjet printer to its hybrid printer lineup. This new printer complements the bigger Anapurna Ciervo H3200 launched last year, providing the sa...

BOBST customers can cut patching time by up to 15 minutes per job and reduce cardboard consumption after the global leader in printing and converting equipment and services added two unique new features to its EXPERTCUT 106 PER.  The upgrades t...

Large format printing is poised for exciting growth and transformation in 2025, with technological developments, mounting demand for sustainable practices and evolving consumer expectations reshaping the industry. Businesses will need to embrace the ...

For over three decades, Formsxpress has been refining its craft in South Africa’s competitive print and packaging landscape. From its humble beginnings with just two pack-to-pack printers and three employees in a small factory in Retreat to bec...

Ranpak Holdings Corp., a global leader of sustainable paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, has announced the introduction of three new products, which bring automation and protective paper technology together i...

Companies are poised to encounter a unique blend of unparalleled challenges and significant opportunities in this ever-evolving business world, of which we are a part. Managing a business effectively has never been more complex - or more exciting &nd...

XSYS, a global provider of flexo printing plates, plate processing equipment and prepress software continues to contribute to a more sustainable future for flexo printing. The company is rapidly expanding the nyloflex® eco series, replacing exis...

hubergroup is thrilled to introduce its latest innovations: Cold Foil Silver and Cold Foil Gold adhesives, specially designed for Food Contact Material (FCM) applications. Tailored for packaging manufacturers in the confectionery, chocolate, tobacco ...

Solopress, a leading provider of high-quality printing solutions, announced the latest addition to its plant list: the Agfa Oberon RTR3300 roll-to-roll large format digital inkjet printer.  Upon launch, the European Digital Press Association aw...

The number of new bioplastic firms that have appeared on the market in recent years is significant.  They are promising to revolutionise the industry with their bio-developed polymer platforms, claiming sustainable, renewable resources – t...

By Gavin Turner, Managing Director of Intamarket Graphics In an era where digital communication reigns supreme, printed signage has proven its resilience as a crucial tool for businesses worldwide. Despite the rapid adoption of digital alternatives,...

By Suat Ozsoy, Vice President for Commercial Operations at Epson META-CW With its forward-thinking vision, South Africa is one of the world’s most dynamic markets for technology innovation, offering industry players exceptional growth opportun...

SA Litho Label Printers has installed South Africa’s first Pantec RHINO E flatbed finishing system, purchased through ROTOCON, in addition to a ROTOCON CHROME RDF digital finishing machine. The RHINO E, renowned for its innovative embossing and...

XSYS is proud to announce the launch of nyloflex® XSN, the newest innovation in flexographic plates designed for narrow web printing. This plate combines unparalleled performance with maximum flexibility, catering to the diverse needs of narrow w...

By Sam Upton at Two Sides UK For most people, the purchase of a new phone is an exciting prospect. Setting it up, exploring its features, trying it out – hours of pleasure for the smartphone fan. But before all that there’s the thrill of...

At its recently opened Application Centre, LEIBINGER is offering printing samples within three working days as a free service. State-of-the-art technical equipment and advanced resources enable exceptionally realistic sampling. Customers benefit from...

“Change has never been this fast. It will never be this slow again.” This famous quote by Justin Trudeau during his 2018 speech at Davos perfectly encapsulates the era we are living in. One where the pace of change – particularly t...

By Michael Matthews, Product Manager – DP Colour at Domino Environmental sustainability is increasingly a board-level agenda, with supply chain sustainability – including the impact of printing – a key factor for manufacturers and ...

The significant packaging trends that will shape the industry in the coming year are identified and examined in the new 2025 Packaging Trends study from Esko. The annual report from the company, which will form the basis of the latest “Pac...