MetPac-SA - the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for South Africa’s metal packaging industry - has extended its partnership with Phoenix for the Planet, a community-driven recycling initiative founded in 2021.  This collaboratio...

By Amine Djouahra, B2B Business Unit Director of Canon Central & North Africa   A photograph is more than just an image - it’s a memory, an emotion, a piece of art. Whether it’s a striking portrait, a wedding album filled with o...

In a series of high-energy breakfasts held at the end of February in Johannesburg and Cape Town, Papercor Holdings delivered a compelling showcase of the remarkable benefits of Hansol Mill’s Hi-Q TITAN. With a focus on speed, quality and sustai...

Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) demonstrated its commitment to innovation and customer-driven solutions at C!Print Lyon 2025, a leading exhibition for the visual communication and graphics industry.  Visitors to the Kongsber...

Petit, a family-owned leader in the corrugated cardboard production and conversion sector in the Iberian Peninsula, has reached an agreement with Koenig & Bauer Durst to start the digitalisation of point of sale (POS) and packaging production. T...

As a global innovation leader in the packaging industry, BOBST is delighted to announce the recipients of its Inventor Award 2025. Recognising drive and innovation, the scheme rewards BOBST employees that have been granted a patent in the past year. ...

Securikett, a leading provider of product and brand protection solutions, has invested in a FLEXCEL NX Wide 3548 System with a FLEXCEL NX Ultra 35 Processor to bring flexo platemaking in-house. The family-owned company, based in Münchendorf near...

XSYS, a global integrated solutions provider to the flexographic, letterpress and pre-press printing markets, announced that it has completed the acquisition of the MacDermid Graphics Solutions business (“MGS”) from Element Solutions Inc....

Print operations are facing fierce competition in today’s rapidly evolving business environment, with the need for differentiation never being more crucial. The companies that succeed will be those that find unique ways to distinguish themselve...

We are thrilled to announce that Avery Dennison will continue its role as an Associate Sponsor at The GAPP Awards 2026, reaffirming its dedication to celebrating and advancing the incredible achievements within this dynamic and ever-evolving industry...

hubergroup, a global leader in printing inks and chemical solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its DYNAMICA Ink Series. This new colour intensive, fast-setting ink series is eco-friendly, cobalt and mineral oil-free, and formulated for comme...

Sandon Global has announced a new sales partnership deal sealed with ET Cetera (ETC) and Conatus Group to represent its anilox portfolio in selected Balkan States including Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia, further strengthening the company’s growi...

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...

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 ...

One of South Africa’s leading producer responsibility organisations (PRO), Petco, has bid farewell to industry stalwart Cheri Scholtz and welcomed a new chief executive officer, Telly Chauke, as of 1 January this year. Chauke replaces long-sta...

GMG Academy‘s online workshops are the perfect fit for anyone looking to make swift progress, learn from the comfort of their own environment and enjoy dynamic interaction on screen. Each workshop spans four half-days and is designed for small...

Alliance Machine Systems International, a global leader in the manufacturing of automated paperboard packaging equipment for the production of corrugated boxes, has acquired JD Engineers B.V., a producer of high-quality specialty folder-gluers. ...

Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint, a global leader in metal decoration technology, and Reynolds Services, Inc., a leading provider of metal packaging solutions, have joined forces to usher in a new era of digital printing for metal. Koenig & Bauer M...

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...