Machinery & Equipment

The 31 August installation of the HP Indigo 200K, with its small footprint and automated colour-matching, is a milestone for South African flexible packaging, integrating smoothly into Ren-Flex’s operations.

Through high-margin orders and deep backward integration, Time Technoplast is evolving from a traditional packaging supplier into an advanced-materials and circular economy leader.

The acquisition boosts Asteria’s foothold in the Dutch and broader European label market, while GT Etiketten’s customers gain access to the group’s wider technology and packaging portfolio.

The Romania expansion supports MM’s strategy to meet rising demand for sustainable packaging and position the group for future growth.

The joint venture will integrate packaging into its manufacturing, handling local labelling, artwork, and pack variants to meet tender specifications.

The tool is initially available for GEA PowerPak thermoformers and the MaxiFormer drum former, with the OptiSlicer set for future rollout.

The strategy targets 54% private and 34% foreign investment, while strengthening links between industrial projects and support services, logistics, packaging, maintenance, software, automation, and engineering.

The facility’s AI-driven optical sorting has boosted performance, recycling EBITDA grew 22% in 2025, even as commodity prices fell 20%.

Announced on 26 August 2026, the new product extends the silicone-free HERMA InNo-Liner, suitable for both automated labelling and hand-applied labels from desktop printers.

The deal strengthens South Africa’s role as a regional beneficiation hub under AfCFTA, supplying semi-fabricated aluminium to neighbouring markets for automotive, construction, and packaging.