South Africa

The BM6 machine produced cartonboard takeaway packaging for some of South Africa’s most iconic brands, including KFC, Blitz firelighters and Freshpak rooibos.

Novus directors acknowledged a challenging trading environment with various headwinds but stated that management had remained focused on executing strategic initiatives and growth projects expected to enhance operational efficiencies, strengthen market positioning and unlock new revenue opportunities.

With this model, waste provides both the raw material and the energy required to remanufacture that material into world-class aluminium ingots.

The regulations apply only to processed, pre-packaged foods, not fresh produce.

The new target measures what actually leaves the recycling facility to be made into new products, ensuring materials re-enter the economy.

Tunca will drive Canon’s growth by strengthening partner networks and direct sales channels, expanding digital production printing and imaging solutions while capturing a larger share of the office printing market.

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 government’s consideration of DRS signals that voluntary measures may not be sufficient to meet the 70% recycling target.

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.

For glass manufacturers, the shift to premium bottles means demand for heavier, higher-quality containers with consistent colour and finish.