New print technology launched at Nampak

The Nampak DivFood Vanderbijlpark plant has officially opened its new five-deck printing line, with in-line varnish capability, from Crabtree FastReady and the newly installed End-o-mat production line for can end making. 9 Feb 2012 12:33

New South African partner for swissQprint

Effective 1 February 2012, swissQprint has appointed AWT as its new South African distributor partner. Described as a world leader in high volume, high quality UV, large format printing, it has also appointed Midcomp as a sub-distributor. 6 Feb 2012 11:39

2012 Tabbie Awards open for nominations

CLEVELAND, US: The 2012 Tabbies call for entries is now available at the TABPI website, allowing all B2B magazine editors, publishers and art directors the opportunity to have their best work judged by their peers. Tabbies' partners include South Africa's SAFREA, and MPASA. [video] 26 Jan 2012 11:40

Colourtone Aries

2012 to continue to challenge printers, says Colourtone Aries

According to Western Cape printing and packaging powerhouse, Colourtone Aries, the industry will seek to reduce energy consumption and wastage in 2012 while focusing on improved turnaround time, quality standards and service delivery at competitive prices. 24 Jan 2012 12:03

Sappi

Sappi announces Steve Binnie to succeed Mark Thompson as Chief Financial Officer

Steve Binnie, currently the Chief Financial Officer of Edcon, will join Sappi as CFO-designate on 09 July. He will become CFO and join the Sappi Limited Board as an Executive Director on 1 September. Mark Thompson, the current Chief Financial Officer, will retire from Sappi in August having reached the mandatory retirement age of 60. 18 Jan 2012 19:08

[2012 trends] GFC's impact on media-marketing arena

[Karen Phelan] There are a number of trends forecast for 2012 that will have an impact on all facets of the media-marketing arena. 18 Jan 2012 15:59

Tablets, e-readers closing book on ink-and-paper era

SAN FRANCISCO, US: Tablet computers and electronic readers promise to close the book on the ink-and-paper era as they transform the way people browse magazines, check news, or lose themselves in novels. 29 Dec 2011 09:03

John Brown Media acquires Hong Kong agency

John Brown Media is set to continue on its growth trajectory in 2012, having recently acquired pioneering Hong Kong agency, Kleio, to support its expansion into Asia. 20 Dec 2011 11:52

Sappi

Key stakeholders agree on the restructuring roadmap for Sappi Southern Africa

The leadership of Sappi Southern Africa, Cosatu, Ceppwawu and representatives of the Economic Development Department have held constructive and productive discussions regarding the restructuring of certain paper and paper packaging production facilities and related services at various Sappi mills in South Africa. 15 Dec 2011 12:30

Colourtone Aries

Package prompts purchase says Colourtone Aries

How often do we find ourselves in a supermarket faced with a choice of brands, only to be influenced by packaging? According to printing and packaging giants, Colourtone Aries, packaging, originally designed to protect products, has evolved significantly to become a critical element in the marketing mix. 12 Dec 2011 12:43

Shredding paper myths

The Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA) has produced some data to support an industry often labelled as 'unfriendly' to the environment. 9 Dec 2011 12:09

Asset Print

Asset Print Cape Town offers new low cost canvas prints

Asset Print has announced that it will be offering block mounted canvas prints to its clients at reduced rates. 7 Dec 2011 11:41

SAB Sports Media winners announced, Powers adds to prizes

The SAB Sports Media Awards for 2011 were announced earlier this week. This year the awards included updated categories, independent auditors and online submissions. 1 Dec 2011 12:13

Clarion Printed Products

Clarion Printed Products expands fabric printing capacity

Clarion Printed Products has increased its fabric printing capacity by 50%, repositioning the print company as the largest retail graphic printer in the Western Cape. 1 Dec 2011 12:06