Printing

Camelot’s GH¢36.97M ($3.57M) revenue demonstrates specialised printing’s outsized returns potential in emerging African markets, particularly with expanding consumer goods.

With shorter runs, faster turnarounds, SKU growth, and premium aesthetics driving demand, hybrid digital production is increasingly key for label makers, a shift reflected in Artisan Venture’s investment.

Powder recovery and recycling lets unused and residual metal powders be reprocessed, lowering waste and input costs and supporting circular flows on-site.

Arridex CEO Kayode Adeleke noted that African industry stops not due to insufficient ambition or talent, but because critical parts for legacy equipment are lacking, calling the initiative the launch of a borderless manufacturing network to rewrite continental manufacturing and maintenance.

AIPIMA’s 12 September statement cited geopolitical turmoil, supply chain uncertainty, and erratic raw material markets as causing steep cost hikes that members can’t fully absorb.

Blieck will lead Miraclon’s EAMER Service Team, collaborating with Flexo Solutions Engineers to assist customers from platemaking to press.

The starch-based coating makes paper packaging recyclable or compostable while retaining protection, cutting plastic waste and advancing circular economy goals.

Presented in Abuja at NASENI’s event, the hub plans to include digital design, simulation, laser fusion, powder recycling, finishing, and QA facilities.

The investment includes a showroom for testing Epson’s printing and projection products, plus expanded training and in-market servicing capacity.