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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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Thunderbolt delivers GIP Label Smart 330S to power First Labels' digital expansion

16 Feb 2026
  • Thunderbolt Solutions; First Labels; Jetline Group

First Labels, part of the expansive Jetline Group, has cemented its commitment to rapid growth and market diversification with the strategic acquisition of a General Inkjet Printing (GIP) Label Smart 330S UV inkjet label printer from Thunderbolt Solu...

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

12 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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2026: The Age of the Augmented Craftsman

09 Feb 2026

If the past decade taught the print, packaging and signage sector anything, it’s that transformation is no longer a one-off project; it’s a permanent condition. To succeed in this new reality, 2026 must be defined by reinvention, intellig...

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A new era of quality in South Africa as Widasla & Böttcher forge partnership

04 Feb 2026
  • Widasla Technologies; Böttcher Group

In the printing industry, the pursuit of longevity and dependable performance is paramount. This year marks a momentous occasion for two organisations dedicated to setting this standard: Böttcher is proudly celebrating its 300th year of continuo...

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Edale unveils four-press line-up in refreshed Canon-aligned portfolio

02 Feb 2026
  • Edale

Edale, a Canon company and leader in flexographic printing and converting solutions announced the refresh that it will be making to its range of label and folding carton presses, to further align its offering with Canon’s portfolio. The re...

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MOL Group introduces eco-friendly bag-in-box packaging for lubricants

27 Jan 2026
  • MOL-LUB Ltd.

MOL Group’s lubricant subsidiary, MOL-LUB Ltd., has taken another major step forward in sustainability by introducing a new eco-friendly bag-in-box packaging solution for its range of lubricants and engine oil products. The innovation reduces p...

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From codes to connection: Appetite Creative on how connected packaging is finally hitting its stride

26 Jan 2026
  • Empack; Packaging Innovations; Appetite Creative

enny Stanley, Managing Director of Appetite Creative, author of Connected Packaging: The Game-Changing Marketing Tool, shares why brands can no longer afford to ignore the evolution of packaging from static billboard to dynamic digital channel. ...

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ROTOCON unveils new corporate identity

21 Jan 2026
  • ROTOCON

ROTOCON, a global provider of advanced label printing and finishing solutions, has unveiled a refreshed corporate identity featuring a new logo and redesigned website scheduled to launch in early 2026 that reflects the company’s ongoing evoluti...

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Koenig & Bauer Rapida 76 gives Rutgers Packaging a crucial efficiency boost in packaging printing

20 Jan 2026
  • Koenig & Bauer; Rutgers Packaging

Dutch folding carton specialist, Rutgers Printing & Packaging Solutions in Zoetermeer, is meeting the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions with the installation of a Rapida 76 featuring seven printing units and a coating section. Fo...

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BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Centre serves as a resource for training, customer collaboration and equipment demonstrations

19 Jan 2026
  • BW Converting

BW Converting’s Packaging Innovation Centre in Green Bay, USA, is central to the company’s mission to support converters with practical training, hands-on learning and real-world technology demonstrations. Purpose-built for operator devel...

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Mondi launches extended corrugated and solid board portfolio for the food packaging industry

16 Jan 2026
  • Mondi

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is strengthening its position as a trusted partner for the food industry with the launch of an extended food packaging portfolio. The portfolio now includes solid board solutions and digital ...

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Joint liability for fall through the warehouse roof due to safety failures

16 Jan 2026
  • Webber Wentzel

By Maano Manavhela (Associate) and Raynold Tlhavani (Partner) at Webber Wentzel In a recent decision by the Western Cape Division of the High Court in Albertino Lorenzo Bennet v Prima Toys and Leisure Trading (Pty) Ltd and Focus Asbestos Removal Ser...

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New report shows green economy expected to surpass $7 trillion in annual value by 2030

15 Jan 2026
  • World Economic Forum

Businesses across industries are already benefiting from the strong growth of the green economy, the second-fastest growing sector over the past decade. A new report, Already a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: A CEO Guide to Growth in the Green Economy,...

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Craft, conscience and change: Garrard’s journey into modern luxury

14 Jan 2026
  • Packaging Week; Garrard

For over two-and-a-half centuries, Garrard has occupied a singular place in the world of jewellery, where craftsmanship meets ceremony and stories are told in gold, silver and gemstone. Its legacy is threaded through royal coronations, historic commi...

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Edale makes key senior appointment

14 Jan 2026
  • Edale

Edale, a Canon company and leader in flexographic printing and converting solutions, has announced the strategic hire of Rob Brown as Sales & Marketing Director. Rob joins at a pivotal moment as Edale readies the launch of its refreshed CartonLin...

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BOBST introduces next generation EXPERT K5

13 Jan 2026
  • BOBST

The new automated BOBST EXPERT K5 is one of the leading innovations in metallisation for high-quality film production with integrated process expertise powered by AI. By leveraging BOBST iMA technology for intelligent operator support, the metalliser...

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Co-creation: When vision meets precision in every sheet

13 Jan 2026
  • James Cropper

By Stephanie Walker, Head of Technical at James Cropper Creativity is often thought of as the product of a single, gifted person. Think of the entrepreneurs who started today’s giant multinational corporations or the directors who create Oscar...

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Esko and io.tt partner to simplify and scale connected packaging for brand owners

19 Dec 2025
  • Esko; io.tt

Esko, a global provider of integrated solutions for the packaging and label industry, and io.tt, the enterprise platform for connected products, have announced a new strategic partnership to make connected packaging easier, faster and more cost-effec...

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