Printing

The cost of petroleum-based materials has surged, prompting a broader reassessment of packaging, including efforts to reduce plastic use.

Avocet’s established presence with 11 branches across South Africa and an extended Sub-Saharan distribution network ensures that Bizerba’s technology can be deployed and supported at scale.

The key feature is Micro Piezo heat-free technology, which does not require heat at the beginning, during, or after the print job, saving users up to 96% on energy consumption.

The 123% full-year profit increase occurred during a period when many packaging converters faced margin pressure from rising raw material costs.

Siegwerk’s decision to move production to Turkey reflects a broader trend of industrial relocation away from high-cost Western European countries to lower-cost Eastern European and Eurasian locations.

The “online and retail expansion” language suggests that Pantum is pursuing an omnichannel strategy: products available on e-commerce platforms (Amazon, Flipkart) for direct-to-consumer sales, and also in physical stores for customers who want to see the printer before buying.

Consolidating manufacturing, supply chain, quality, ESH, PMO, and IT under a single operational leader reflects Wikoff’s commitment to a more modern, integrated, and standardised operating model across its network.

By freeing up the overspecified finishing lines for the 20% of jobs that actually need complex embellishment, a converter can increase overall throughput without adding floor space.

By adding AstroNova digital label printers to the range, Eclipse can now supply a complete workflow from full-colour digital print through to finished labels.

The press includes several automation and stability-focused features, including motor-controlled UV systems, BST inspection technology, RE tension control, and anti-static systems positioned throughout the production path to support consistent performance at higher operating speeds.