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Packaging

29 Oct 2025

Changing packaging through technology integration

By Staff Writer

Cama Group embraces Industry 5.0 principles to enhance secondary-packaging machine efficiency through innovative technological solutions. Industry 5.0: A new manufacturing paradigm Industry 5.0 represents a fundamental shift in manufacturing philosophy, placing human wellbeing at the centre of production processes whilst fostering enhanced collaboration between workers and machines. This paradigm emphasises sustainability, resilience, and human-centricity in...
29 Sep 2025

Superflex launches compact counter display unit for hardware retailers

By Staff Writer

Hardware retailers know that space at the counter is prime real estate, the perfect place for products that drive impulse purchases while still offering real value to end-users. Grinding Techniques has just introduced a new compact counter display unit designed to do exactly that. Maximizing counter space efficiency The unit makes clever use of minimal...
30 Jun 2025

Olympic Paints unveils a bold new look – and a bright new future

By Staff Writer

Olympic Paints, one of South Africa’s most established paint manufacturers, has launched an exciting new chapter. Backed by over 40 years of local manufacturing expertise, the brand has undergone a bold refresh, revealing a modern identity, updated packaging, and a first-of-its-kind online experience tailored to today’s colour-loving customer. Premium paint at affordable prices, delivered free...
05 May 2025

Superflex Evolution Diamond Blades NEW Packaging  

By Staff Writer

Available in two derivatives – the Segmented and Continuous Rim- these blades fit directly onto a normal angle grinder.   The Segmented Rim, which is used within the construction industry to cut brick, concrete, and stone, will provide the fastest cut. This blade is used for dry cutting, as the Segmented Rim allows for both air...
07 Apr 2025

Shoprite recalls cereal products over labelling inaccuracies 

By Staff Writer

South African retailer Shoprite has recalled multiple cereal brands manufactured by Heartland Foods due to nutritional mislabelling, with some products containing higher sugar levels than stated on packaging. Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, and OK Foods supermarkets have issued a recall for several cereal products manufactured by supplier Heartland Foods after discovering significant inaccuracies in nutritional labelling....
27 Nov 2024

Hinds Spices launches new pack

By Staff Writer

Hinds Spices gets a packaging upgrade and launches new signature range. The strong one just got stronger – now available in a 200ml bottle. Hinds Spices, one of South Africa’s most iconic and fastest-growing spice brands, is proud to announce the launch of its new 200ml bottle value pack. This exciting new offering brings convenience, sustainability, and...
29 Oct 2024

NEW Superflex compact counter display unit

By Staff Writer

Using minimal space, boasting 25 conveniently packaged 5-packs, the new design fits comfortably on any retail counter, with a striking colourful design featuring unique selling points.  Suitable for cutting applications on various materials, Superflex industrial slimline multi-purpose discs effortlessly produce multiple fast, clean cuts.  Fully reinforced for product safety and quality tested to the same...
15 Apr 2024

From bulky boxes to sustainable packaging

By Staff Writer

Geberit's innovative packaging overhaul, reducing bulkiness and enhancing sustainability, promises a greener future for their AquaClean range.
07 Feb 2024

Propak East Africa 2024

By Staff Writer

Driving packaging, plastics and processing industry innovation and development. This year Propak East Africa is taking place at the Sarit exhibition center, Nairobi , Kenya and as usual it will deliver relevant and valuable exhibitions. Propak has built its reputation as the unmissable industry event of the year for packaging, plastics, print and processing professionals....
05 Sep 2023

Artisan-style confectionary packaged using cutting-edge technology

By Staff Writer

Multi-variable packaging lines can be hard work to design, develop and eventually control, but Cama’s domain experience and high-tech solutions are more than up to the task. Naked chocolate products, three shapes, 15 packaging counts, 17 packaging formats, five SKU styles and 1,500 ppm throughput. Just two of these variables are enough to put most...
27 Jun 2023

Propak Cape to spotlight latest packaging and related industry trends 

By Staff Writer

“Propak Cape is a must-visit for those looking to source new products and services in packaging and its related industries and to engage with leading technical experts in these industries.”

21 Jun 2023

NSI LABEL and RUWAG win prestigious OKI prize

By Staff Writer

NSI Label, a leading digital label and packaging solutions provider is proud to announce that it has won OKI Europe’s Best Case Study award for its outstanding work with RUWAG, a leading manufacturer of drilling and cutting tools.  The case study focused on RUWAG’s implementation of two OKI Pro label printers since July 2019. By...