The expectation for personalisation is a defining characteristic of today's market. Across South Africa and the wider Southern African region, brands are demanding more accountability from their print partners. They do not just want attractive collat...

In a sector defined by the unforgiving rhythm of deadlines and detail, operational clarity is one of the greatest competitive advantages a print, packaging or signage business can possess. Amidst sophisticated digital workflows and complex machinery,...

The expectation for personalisation is a defining characteristic of today's market. Across South Africa and the wider Southern African region, brands are demanding more accountability from their print partners. They do not just want attractive collat...

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...

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...

When we talk about smart cities, the conversation often gravitates toward high-tech innovations such as AI-powered cameras and digital dashboards. But here in South Africa, where daily realities include power outages and infrastructure challenges, th...

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...

White has always been more than a colour; it is the quiet space between thought and form, the light-filled pause where the eye rests and the mind finds clarity. Today, in a world buzzing with distraction, white takes on renewed significance. Pantone&...

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has teamed up with bicycle manufacturer, Polana Bikes to co-develop an innovative packaging solution that redefines how high-end bikes are shipped and stored sustainably, while creating an ou...

Jenny 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. ...

The folding carton sector is entering a defining phase. Fibre-based packaging has become a central pillar of brand sustainability strategies, and converters are rethinking their production models to meet the growing demand for recyclable, short-run a...

By Paul Hamilton, Head of Sales & Marketing at Hunter Luxury When the Voyager spacecraft were sent on a mission to explore alien worlds billions of miles away, each included what then-US President Jimmy Carter called “a present from a smal...

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...

In a world saturated by infinite screens, ephemeral posts and the relentless speed of the click, something quiet, yet profoundly powerful, is happening. Print is orchestrating a sophisticated and highly effective resurgence.  The secret to its ...

Technology has always been at the heart of packaging. In the 1800s, state-of-the-art machinery was used to drive innovations in box making, bag production and canning that laid the groundwork for the modern global supply chain. Today, that principle ...

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 ...

Reflex Group, one of the UK’s leading print and packaging companies, has further strengthened its long-standing partnership with Nilpeter by investing in four new FA-22 flexo presses.  The collaboration between the two companies has evolv...

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...

MPS Printing announced that the company has completed a restart through a management-led buy-out and is entering a new phase focused on restoring stability, rebuilding trust and creating long-term value for customers, employees and partners. The mana...

Digidelta, a specialist manufacturer of digital printing, decoration, visual communication and textile materials, will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026, with the company in a stronger position than ever to support print companies and distributo...