South Africa

As part of GEW's ongoing program to strengthen its international distribution network, the company has announced the appointment of SArepco Pty Ltd. as its key distributor in South Africa.

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

In a move to maintain continuity of its operating activities in the region, AB Graphic International has named New Germany based CSM Machine Sales as distributor for its Vectra, Oor its Vectra, Omega and Flytec range of slitter/inspections rewinders.

The news that Smyth Companies has acquired Dow industries, and that Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has increased its holdings in the European wine market demonstrates the profound impact of private equity in reshaping the label converting world. With the backing of Canadian-based private equity firm Novacap, Smyth purchased Dow primarily because of its American East Coast coverage, thereby forming a powerhouse national converter and an entity powerful enough to play on the world stage. Mutli-Color’s latest European acquisition is wine label specialist LA Cromografica, and this follows the announcement that the company is increasing its footprint in South Africa. MCC

Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) announced the acquisition of Italian wine label specialist La Cromografica.

Held under the umbrella theme âLabels and Flexible Package Printing â The Processâ, the three-day Muller Martini open house event in Maulburg thrilled around 300 visitors with a diverse program of events, including demonstrations of the Alprinta V and VSOP printing presses, numerous talks on industry topics, presentations by suppliers and partners. The live demonstration of the new VSOP machine, with its focus on UV inertization and electron-beam hardening, attracted particular interest. âLabels and flexible packaging are among the few markets in our industry that are growing,â says David Strobbe, Commercial & Technical Director at the Strobbe printing house