Propak Africa Archives

11 Mar 2022

Ishida attends Propak Africa 2022

By Staff Writer

After two years of uncertainty from the pandemic, Ishida was extremely excited to be back at the Propak Africa expo, which took place at the Expo Center Nasrec in Johannesburg. If there’s anything the last two years has taught them and the industry as a whole, it is that brands need to spend more time...

10 Mar 2022

Meet the world’s only multi-spectrum metal detector at Propak Africa

By Staff Writer

Heat and Control, a leading supplier of food processing and packaging systems to the global food industry, is returned to Propak Africa. At this year’s tradeshow, they showcased a range of innovative, industry changing equipment at Booth B31, Hall 6. Heat and Control understands the importance of inspection equipment for the food industry. Their inspection...

10 Mar 2022

Automation solutions take centre stage at Propak Africa

By Staff Writer

Solutions that enable companies, including start-up businesses, to automate their packing lines to achieve increased production throughput and efficiencies, and enhanced product quality and consistency, was showcased on the Ishida RSA stand at this year’s Propak Africa. The company demonstrated models from its multihead weigher, snacks packaging and quality control ranges, all of which combine...

07 Mar 2022

Propak Africa highlights latest trends across full-spectrum of packaging

By Staff Writer

When it comes to invigorating the South African economy following the effects of the global pandemic, the return of live event trade shows and exhibitions will provide a much needed platform for buyers and sellers to connect face-to-face, business partnerships to develop, industries to come together and new products and services launched. One such exhibition...

23 Feb 2022

GreenTech Plastics Machinery showcases innovative solutions at Propak Africa

By Staff Writer

GreenTech Plastics Machinery will be showcasing an e-Mac 100 injection moulding machine and ancillary equipment and systems at Propak Africa 2022, which will be held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 8 to 11 March. “We have a proven reputation and are well-known for our expertise, quality product and service solutions in the automotive, packaging,...

15 Feb 2022

Lots to see and experience at Propak Africa 2022

By Staff Writer

After two years of being curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the exhibitions industry is successfully re-opening globally. Africa’s most progressive packaging, food processing, plastics, printing and labelling trade exhibition, Propak Africa will be taking place from 8 to 11 March, at the Expo Centre, Nasrec in Johannesburg. Recognised for its ability to link together people...

27 Jan 2022

Buckle Packaging to display innovative, new bag-stitching machines at Propak Africa

By Varushka Padayachi

Buckle Packaging, Africa’s largest supplier of industrial bag stitching machines and heat sealing systems, will be showcasing some of the innovative packaging equipment from Fischbein-Saxon at the upcoming Propak Africa 2022 in early March. The exhibition covers the full spectrum of packaging machinery and takes place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 8 to 11 March 2022. Among the products...

26 Oct 2020

Webinar explores opportunities in packaging in the new normal

By Staff Writer

Specialised Exhibitions collaborates with New Media on a highly successful Propak Cape packaging industry webinar. Having been postponed from October 2020 to June 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Propak Cape will celebrate its 21st anniversary next year. Although disappointed that the 2020 Propak Cape exhibition had to be rescheduled, Specialised Exhibitions – in collaboration...

15 Mar 2019

Alsitype Pharma demos new equipment at Propak

By Staff Writer

Alsitype Pharma Technologies is a valuable partner to pharmaceutical manufacturers of all sizes, both locally and internationally. The company provides a full range of services within the scope of the pharma industry, assisting and supporting clients in meeting their business goals. At Propak 2019, Alsitype Pharma showcased a live set up of equipment ranging from...

15 Mar 2019

Plastics|SA’s Anton Hanekom calls for a ‘recycling revolution’

By Staff Writer

The demand to ban plastic products is a simplistic response to the complex problem of excessive plastic waste. What’s required is a rational solution to the genuine crisis of plastic pollution, and not just an emotional reaction.

15 Mar 2019

Sustainability and new solutions at Propak Africa

By Staff Writer

Propak Africa is recognised as Africa’s ultimate packaging, food processing, plastics, printing and labelling exhibition. From 12 to 15 March, over 600 exhibitors across three massive halls and outdoor exhibit areas at Nasrec Expo Centre gave visitors an opportunity to see the latest, state of the art equipment and machinery, auxiliary products and services. Engineering,...

14 Mar 2019

Another winner From Wittmann Battenfeld

By Staff Writer

The company launched its new EcoPower Xpress 400/3300+ at Propak Africa 2019. This all-electric, high-speed injection moulding machine is designed primarily for the requirements of the packaging industry and for thin-walled applications. It replaces the TM Xpress, the high-speed hydraulic toggle lever machine model. A special feature of the EcoPower Xpress, is its high injection...