Ren-Flex installs Africa’s first HP Indigo 200K digital press with Kemtek

SOUTH AFRICA – Ren-Flex has installed Africa’s first HP Indigo 200K digital printing press at its Johannesburg facility, with the Kemtek-distributed press enabling the South African converter to achieve speeds of 56 metres per minute and reduced waste through faster job initialisation.

The installation, announced on 31 August 2026, marks a significant milestone for the South African flexible packaging sector, with the HP Indigo 200K’s compact footprint and automated colour-matching capabilities allowing seamless integration into Ren-Flex’s existing operations. 

Kemtek, the sole distributor for HP Indigo in southern Africa, supported the installation with factory-trained technicians. 

Productivity and Waste Reduction

The HP Indigo 200K delivers quantifiable productivity increases through output speed of up to 56 metres per minute, minimal downtime between jobs and automated colour matching.

The press enables faster initialisation and greater agility between jobs, leading to reduced waste on every task. Ren-Flex CEO Dwayne du Sart stated that the team has been most struck by the quantifiable increases in productivity the 200K has enabled. 

The press’s consistent quality and colour-matching abilities mean that even the highest client specifications can be achieved immediately, with zero errors and zero repeat prints, reducing material waste significantly. 

Enhanced automation, increased efficiency and reduced downtime add up to greater output, even when compared to earlier HP Indigo digital printing presses. 

This means the HP Indigo 200K is more economical for print runs of any length, while its gravure-matching quality is already delighting customers and helping Ren-Flex to secure more work from brand owners seeking high-quality, sustainable packaging.

Sustainability Integration and Industry Impact

Ren-Flex’s sustainability credentials are reflected in over 70 solar panels installed on its premises, and the selection of the HP Indigo 200K aligns with this philosophy. 

The press delivers faster initialisation and greater agility between jobs, leading to reduced waste on every task. 

The availability of new materials is helping to make flexible packaging a more easily recyclable and environmentally conscious choice for brands. 

Ren-Flex describes itself as a proudly South African company, with its excellence in all areas boosting client confidence and raising the profile of the print converter industry across the country. 

Through consistent investment in the latest digital printing technology, Ren-Flex has continued to demonstrate that packaging innovation and diversification are alive and well in South Africa.

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