Zünd Cutters Ensure Midcomp Customer Is At The Forefront Of Digital Printing

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Writing On The Wall has been a loyal Midcomp customer for nearly 20 years. The company specialises in a range of services from large format digital printing, lithography, screen printing processes, timber craftsmanship, event management, fabrication, shop-fitting, and much more.

Institute Of Packaging KZN Announces AI Workshop

The Institute of Packaging KwaZulu-Natal invites interested parties to an essential knowledge-sharing workshop on AI Application in Supply Chain Management.

ROTOCON Awarded For Customer Service Excellence

The African Excellence Awards celebrate businesses that are redefining industries and setting new benchmarks. The awards highlight sectors that have experienced remarkable growth and innovation, shining a spotlight on companies that are not only excelling in their fields but also making lasting impacts on their communities, countries, and the world.

HEIDELBERG Customer Invests In Multiple Inkjet Systems

Shengda Printing Technology recently became the first Chinese user of a Jetfire 50 industrial inkjet system from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG). Since it started operating in June 2025, Shengda has already produced over 10 million prints.

BOBST Introduces Module For Rapidly Evolving Label Market

BOBST FLEXJET is a fully digital printing module that enables single-pass production of multilayer labels, as well as digital glue-side or liner-side printing, making short runs even more profitable. When integrated into a BOBST DIGITAL MASTER press, it enables a fully digital printing process in a single pass for extended content labels such as multilayer formats and other complex applications.

X-Rite And Sun Chemical Announce New Metal Packaging Colour Libraries

An end-to-end colour management workflow helps brands, packaging printers, and manufacturers streamline colour communication, enhancing design and print efficiency. Sun Chemical and X-Rite Incorporated announced new metal packaging colour libraries in the PantoneLIVE™ digital colour ecosystem. Designed for the beverage sector, these libraries enable accurate visualisation and communication of Pantone and brand colours on two-piece aluminium cans with metal decoration inks in a matt finish.

Solimar Systems Collaborating With RISO For Automated Printing Workflows

Solimar Systems will showcase its comprehensive Chemistry™ Platform suite alongside partner RISO. The two companies will demonstrate how industrial PDF optimisation and intelligent automation are transforming modern printing operations.

ECO3 And Graphic Communications Showcasing New Integrated Solution

Graphic Communications and ECO3 deliver an all-in-one workflow solution, incorporating every aspect of the entire production process. ECO3 and Graphic Communications, a division of CAI, will demonstrate how their partnership delivers a fully integrated and tailored single workflow solution, allowing customers to print smarter – optimising productivity, improving quality and reducing costs.

Komori Press Chosen For Cost-Efficient Productivity

A new Komori GL-1040P advance ten-colour offset printing press in the 70 x 100cm format will be added to Control Media’s print hall, where three German offset presses are already in operation. Control Media made the switch after careful consideration.

UPM Adhesive Receives Recyclability Recognition

RecyClass is a non-profit, cross-industry initiative advancing recyclability, bringing transparency to the origin of plastic waste and establishing a harmonised approach toward recycled plastic calculation and traceability in Europe. UPM Adhesive Materials has received recognitions from RecyClass for its releasable general purpose RW85C adhesive.

Plockmatic Group Launching Booklet Maker And Finishing Solution

Plockmatic Group has announced two global product launches. Headlining will be the new Plockmatic SC7800 Pro XL Finisher, a compact, high-capacity booklet maker featuring patented sheet-cutting technology that sets new benchmarks for speed, precision, and flexibility in professional print finishing.

Lecta Launches Gloss Paper

Creaset GP PFAS-Free is a new one-side coated gloss paper developed to meet the increasing demand for more sustainable, grease-resistant label materials. Free from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), this innovative paper combines high performance with environmental responsibility, offering a reliable alternative to traditional grease-proof papers.

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