Johannesburg

Quality printing takes on a new dimension at New Era Labels with the introduction of the versatile Gallus RCS 330, the first of its kind in South Africa. As a leading independent local packaging and printing specialist, Golden Era invests much into sustaining a world-class manufacturing operation. From corrugated to carton packaging, self-adhesive labels to plastic blow moulding, and much more, the company’s approach to innovation has led to several breakthroughs in the printing and packaging arena. As a manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, Golden Era’s label division, New Era Labels, specialises in the art

The Global Packaging Alliance (GPA) held its annual meeting in the United States and Mexico during the week of January 19, 2009. With members convening from all over the world, the yearly event was a much-anticipated chance to discuss strategies and goals for the upcoming year.

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—The Global Packaging Alliance (GPA) has signed an agreement with Masterpack, based in Hariotdale, Johannesburg, making the company a new partner. Masterpack is one of South Africa’s premier packaging and print companies, producing high-end folding cartons, package inserts, and point-of-sale items for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and confectionery markets. GPA members visited several potential partners in South Africa to assess which companies best complement the GPA’s current network in terms of management philosophy, technical capabilities, and markets served. South Africa represents a unique opportunity for the alliance to expand its network and ability to better serve customers. “The GPA has grown and matured

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—The Global Packaging Alliance (GPA) held its annual meeting in Cape Town, South Africa during the week of Feb. 4, 2008. With members convening from all over the world, the yearly event was a much-anticipated chance to discuss strategies and goals, and provided an opportunity for the alliance to evaluate potential partnerships in the African market. Members discussed packaging trends in their respective markets and shared the latest developments in their operations, including investments, technical advancements, materials, and productivity. GPA members spent the latter part of the week visiting several facilities in Cape Town and Johannesburg to assess which companies best complement the