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Multi Dex label takes peel and read concept to next level

By Staff Writer

With the launch of Multi Dex label design, OPM Group is boosting its labelling capabilities for brands. “Multi Dex is a multi-layered, multi-indexed, multi-substrate, multi-coloured peel and read label solution,” explains Susan Ellison, joint MD at OPM. “It enables brands to maintain eye-catching shelf appeal using colour on multi-layers, while providing a functional label with...

5 days ago

EyeC introduces a new-look website

By Staff Writer

A global expert in vision systems and print inspection, EyeC has unveiled a completely redesigned website. The updated EyeC website boasts a modern and user-friendly design and an even better overview of the company’s inspection systems with elaborated image inspection content. According to EyeC, it impresses with an intuitively designed interface that provides a detailed...

6 days ago

Innovative packaging solutions at your fingertips

By Staff Writer

The bakery industry is promoting healthy products with low-sugar and low-fat content. Paola Fraschini marketing manager at Cama spoke to Tennille Aron about the ever-changing needs of the bakery industry when it comes to packaging. Q: In your experience what bakery categories do you see growing the fastest? The largest growth in bakery has been...

2 weeks ago

Somic expands sales network

By Staff Writer

With an agency in South Africa, the German packaging machine manufacturer SOMIC is expanding its sales network. With immediate effect, Guth South Africa, headquartered in Johannesburg, will take over the representation for Somic’s complete machine portfolio in the sub-Saharan markets. The official handover of the dealer certificate by the management of SOMIC marks the start...

3 weeks ago

Berry recyclable dispenser delivers on sustainability and versatility

By Staff Writer

New lock-up dispenser from Berry Global is recyclable, suitable for e-commerce applications and can handle products with all types of viscosities. Berry Global has become one of the first packaging manufacturers to develop a recyclable lock-up 2cc dispenser. The new Berry Wave2cc meets market demands for a more sustainable version of the popular pump format...

28 Mar 2022

Teqal launches a sustainability strategy within its upgraded plant

By Abby Vorster

Teqal not only considers the impact of its packaging but also how the company operates as a whole. It has put in place ambitious sustainability targets and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint in various areas, ultimately setting a good example for others in the packaging industry to follow. In 2021, the specialist producer...

09 Mar 2022

Make your products stand out on shelf with shrink sleeves

By Staff Writer

DASE-SING is a leading manufacturer of shrink sleeving machines for pharma, personal care, food, beverage, dairy and water applications, as well as applications in many other industries that require packaging. The company has more than 30 years of experience in professional label and sleeve application machinery manufacturing. Its professional team is capable of handling various...

08 Mar 2022

Rotocon appointed EyeC inspection systems distributor in South Africa

By Staff Writer

ROTOCON has been appointed the exclusive EyeC distribution partner in South Africa for its range of innovative artwork and print inspection systems. EyeC is currently with ROTOCON at Propak Africa in Johannesburg, taking place from 8 to 11 March, to meet industry professionals and showcase its ProofRunner Web in-line inspection system. “Over the last 20...

07 Mar 2022

Plastics SA appoints plastics industry veteran and recycling expert

By Staff Writer

Plastics SA has appointed industry veteran and plastics recycling expert Annabé Pretorius as executive: technical operations, at the company’s head office in Midrand, Gauteng. Anton Hanekom, executive director at Plastics SA, explains that this brand-new position has been created to meet the growing demand for technical and industry information that is up-to-date, region specific and...

03 Mar 2022

How to achieve sustainable packaging manufacturing

By Staff Writer

Sustainability in the packaging industry is one of the key aspects in fighting the plastic waste issue and ultimately climate change. These challenges require flexible and powerful automation technology to overcome. In times of increasing sustainability efforts, it is essential to find ways to develop more environmentally friendly packaging, conserve resources and to rely on...

10 Feb 2022

Avery Dennison launches accelerator programme to drive innovation in packaging

By Staff Writer

Avery Dennison has launched AD Stretch, the first labels industry programme globally to partner with startup innovators to solve key challenges around sustainability, customer experience, and value chains. The company intends to engage with startups in the region and across the world to disrupt and evolve the labels and packaging industry and strengthen its innovation...

04 Feb 2022

Flexible packaging and paper markets step up sustainability in 2022

By Staff Writer

2022 will see the packaging industry continue to adopt a sustainability-first mindset but success will demand greater cross-industry cooperation and transparency, predicts Henkel Adhesive Technologies. The challenges for the year ahead were explored at the close of 2021 by Henkel alongside manufacturers and other experts from across the entire packaging and consumer goods supply chain...