South Africa

The integration of Edale’s web transport technology into Canon’s LabelStream 4000 series combines Edale’s mechanical expertise with Canon’s inkjet print heads, creating a hybrid that competes with conventional flexo on speed and with toner-based digital on quality.

The Rotocon 450 flexo press is designed for the label and narrow-web packaging market, segments where precision registration, consistent ink laydown, and rapid job changeovers are critical.

The increased output allows CL Trading to increase the volume of recyclable materials it buys from small collection businesses and waste pickers.

The Centurion DC’s certification proves that at scale, 173,500 square metres, segregation, partnerships with recyclers, and food donation programmes can divert over 90 percent of that volume.

South Africa’s move to build local packhouse equipment manufacturing addresses existing problems, supply chain resilience for operators and traceability data for regulators.

The dissolution will have no material financial impact on Gravita India’s consolidated accounts, reflecting the subsidiary’s inactive status.

The associations call on the Competition Commission to open a formal investigation into systemic manipulation and to support suspension of the PPS pending an independent investigation.

Petco’s investments demonstrate that targeted infrastructure support at the grassroots level delivers measurable returns.

The anticipated 2026 deficit of 240,000 ounces is a marked improvement thanks to a 2 percent rise in total supply, driven mainly by a 10 percent increase in recycling as higher prices encourage more scrap recovery.

The Plastic Out programme highlights the impact of collaboration across teams, regions, and supply-chain partners in driving meaningful progress on sustainability.