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From barcodes to prime labels: OMNI Systems’ digital printing journey with Domino

11 May 2026
  • Domino Printing Sciences; OMNI Systems

OMNI Systems, a leading US provider of high-quality labels for the logistics, food and consumer packaged goods industries, recently described its journey in digital printing applications through its ongoing partnership with Domino. With the acquisiti...

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Why service excellence is commercial printing's final competitive advantage

04 May 2026

The printing market is a battleground. Price wars and razor-thin turnaround times have become the default weapons. This isn't a sustainable model; it's a slow surrender. Your true leverage - the one asset your competitors can't copy, undercut or outr...

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How print finishes decide a product's destiny

30 Apr 2026

The relentless global pursuit of a circular economy has cast a sharp spotlight on product design, particularly within the realm of paper and packaging. While paper is a renewable resource, the recycling of its core component is, critically, a finite ...

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The circular print economy: Reuse, recycle, reimagine

28 Apr 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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A leading brand in label printing and narrow web solutions

23 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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Four decades of fortitude: The extraordinary odyssey of Conquest Paper

20 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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Epson expands SurePress digital label press range in South Africa

17 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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Stixo Signage Supplies expands national presence with its new Durban branch

13 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

10 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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New Diamant MC 30: The ideal gateway to hardcover production

08 Apr 2026
  • Müller Martini; Thunderbolt Solutions

With the new Diamant MC 30 book line, Müller Martini is launching a powerful tailored solution for companies looking to enter into industrial hardcover production. This configuration already features essential options, delivering excellent value...

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SCREEN launches virtual showroom supporting growing role in digital printing innovation

08 Apr 2026
  • SCREEN Europe

As part of its ongoing initiative to modernise its digital presence, SCREEN Europe has launched an immersive virtual showroom, offering visitors a dynamic and interactive way to explore SCREEN’s digital printing solutions.  Integrated int...

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Hunter Luxury secures Innovation Award nomination from Paris Packaging Week jury with Whimsical Watering Can

02 Apr 2026
  • Hunter Luxury; Paris Packaging Week

Hunter Luxury is beginning the New Year with a bang after its work on the Hendrick’s Whimsical Watering Can was shortlisted for a prestigious Paris Packaging Week Innovation Award. The nomination in the PLD – Value Added Packaging ca...

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Nilpeter opens new technology centre in Bucharest

02 Apr 2026
  • Nilpeter; Euro Top Grafix SRL

Nilpeter is strengthening its presence in South Eastern Europe with the opening of a new Technology Centre in Bucharest, Romania, hosted at the premises of long-standing partner, Euro Top Grafix SRL. The new centre represents a strategic step designe...

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hubergroup confirms full GIO compliance for packaging products

23 Mar 2026
  • hubergroup

With the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO) set to apply from January 2027, manufacturers of printing inks for food packaging are facing strict regulatory requirements aimed at ensuring consumer safety. Compliance with these regulations demands exte...

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DTM Print introduces the DTM CLP2200e Colour Label Printer

17 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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Print Solutions appointed as SCREEN dealer for Bulgaria

09 Mar 2026
  • SCREEN Europe
  • Print Solutions

SCREEN Europe is pleased to announce the appointment of Print Solutions as its new official dealer for the Bulgarian market, strengthening SCREEN’s presence in Eastern Europe and providing Bulgarian printing businesses with direct access to SCR...

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Avery Dennison’s unyielding commitment to elevating this sector

05 Mar 2026
  • Avery Dennison

Ten years is a profound testament to shared vision, unwavering belief and a persistent, collective drive for perfection. In the dynamic, high-stakes arena of Southern Africa’s printing, packaging and signage sector, few alliances can match the ...

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FOREARTH's “Triple-Free” revolution: The Water-Free, Creative-Free, Location-Free future of textile printing

02 Mar 2026
  • Kyocera Document Solutions South Africa

The global textile ecosystem is facing a pivotal moment of unavoidable change. Manufacturers, from traditional mills to emerging print service providers (PSPs), are grappling with unprecedented pressures: escalating energy costs, growing concerns ove...

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260 Years of Living Colours: Klaus Nielsen on legacy, transition and the future of hubergroup

24 Feb 2026
  • hubergroup

Celebrating 260 years of history while navigating a period of significant change, hubergroup remains focused on its legacy and future relevance in the global printing ink and chemical industry. Klaus Nielsen discusses this major milestone, the compan...

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Altron Document Solutions enables two decades of growth for Templer Industries

20 Feb 2026
  • Altron Document Solutions; Templer Industries

The narrative of Templer Industries is inextricably linked with the support, technology and partnership provided by Altron Document Solutions (ADS), the exclusive distributor of Xerox production presses in Southern Africa. For two decades, this relat...

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