By Mohammed Vachiat, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Konica Minolta South Africa South African organisations are operating in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, where the secure management of personal information is both a legal oblig...

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...

UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt have jointly developed a bio-based and paper-based food packaging concept. It provides strong grease protection and improved end-of-life performance, making it particularly suitable for bakery, fast food and conve...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...