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New print technology launched at Nampak

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:33:00 +0200

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.
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New South African partner for swissQprint

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:39:00 +0200

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.
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2012 Tabbie Awards open for nominations

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:40:00 +0200

CLEVELAND, US: The 2012 Tabbies call for entries is now available at the TABPI website (www.tabpi.org), 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]
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2012 to continue to challenge printers, says Colourtone Aries

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:03:00 +0200

In 2011 business faced extreme challenges during a time of economic turmoil. There are few who doubt that the repercussions of a tough year will still reverberate in 2012. According to Western Cape printing and packaging powerhouse, Colourtone Aries, the industry will seek to reduce energy consumption and wastage while focusing on improved turnaround time, quality standards and service delivery at competitive prices.
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Sappi announces Steve Binnie to succeed Mark Thompson as Chief Financial Officer

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:08:00 +0200

Sappi Limited, the global pulp and paper group, has announced that Mark Thompson, the current Chief Financial Officer, will retire from Sappi in August 2012 having reached the mandatory retirement age of 60. In order to ensure a smooth transition in this important role, Sappi is pleased to announce that Steve Binnie, currently the Chief Financial Officer of Edcon (Pty) Ltd, will join Sappi as CFO-designate on 09 July 2012. He will become CFO and join the Sappi Limited Board as an Executive Director on 01 September 2012.
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[2012 trends] GFC's impact on media-marketing arena

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:59:00 +0200

There are a number of trends forecast for 2012 that will have an impact on all facets of the media-marketing arena.
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Tablets, e-readers closing book on ink-and-paper era

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:03:00 +0200

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.
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John Brown Media acquires Hong Kong agency

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:52:00 +0200

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.
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Key stakeholders agree on the restructuring roadmap for Sappi Southern Africa

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:30:00 +0200

The leadership of Sappi Southern Africa (Mr Alex Thiel, CEO), Cosatu (Mr Sidumo Dlamini, President), Ceppwawu (Mr Simon Mofokeng, General Secretary) and representatives of the Economic Development Department, jointly confirm that constructive and productive discussions were held on Wednesday 14 December 2011 regarding the restructuring of certain paper and paper packaging production facilities and related services at various Sappi mills in South Africa.
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Package prompts purchase says Colourtone Aries

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:43:00 +0200

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.
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