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With the launch of the Gallus Five at Labelexpo Europe 2025, Gallus completed its transition to a ‘digital first’ strategy.
The company plans to invest more than 300 million Euros over the next five years.
Will automated flexo, hybrid or standalone digital be the winners as we move into an era of even shorter runs? Find out.
In the US, multiple large PE-backed companies in the label industry have gone through changes that suggest a complex market.
A package that stays silent is a package with something to hide.
Plastic waste has long been an issue, but with increasing regulatory pressure, converters are being forced to adapt their sustainability strategies…
Eighty percent of tier 1 suppliers have no process for managing sustainability risks downstream.
Barrier coating advances and tightening regulation set to reshape food packaging market.
The South African label converter invests in a new Rotocon RFP 450 10-color flexo press.
CommandCore 2026.2 targets skills gap with AI estimating and multilingual workflows.
Bridge the data gap. Boost agility and margins with Paxis, built for independent converters.
Advanced mechanical recycling can deliver 30 percent recycled content for labels and shrink films.
Smartscan combines material, RFID and print image inspection for modern label productions.
Label equipment supplier backs young talent in the South African wine industry.
Six in 10 prescribed medication users worry their drugs may be fake.
Brandpack Australia wins Top Dot Award from 29 entries across three screening categories.
German label printer establishes Stellenbosch brand development center for the African market.
Pressure-sensitive, in-mold and imports impact reports released simultaneously.
New offering cuts press delivery time from 16 weeks to eight across three platforms.
Free June session covers ordering workflows and collaboration tools for label manufacturers.
Brazilian packaging leader begins second term from January 2027.
Survey of 6,000 consumers finds that physical experience drives repeat purchases despite the AI shift.
Thermal paper labels are compatible with recycling in the corrugated box stream.
The global release liner market grew 2 percent in 2025, with stronger growth forecast ahead.
400 guests from 50 countries gather for packaging excellence ceremony in Düsseldorf.
Egyptian converter takes a wider web version of the flexo press in a 10-color LED configuration.
The Zambian book publisher steps into the label printing industry with the installation, expanding its made-in-Zambia philosophy.
See how Bidvest S&N gained efficiency and quality with GEW UV LED
Kenya-based converter Platinum Packaging re-enters the market with a growth-focused strategy following a fire.
Free webinar on May 20 will share insights on reducing complexities across label production
Flint Group Digital Xeikon has launched its Ecolyne subscription label press worldwide after it was first launched in Asia-Pacific in 2025.
Smithers’ report forecasts Asia Pacific dominance and packaging as the top growth driver.
Free June session covers Chinese imports and Middle East market impact.
A purpose-built 2,000 sqm site marks a major commitment to South Africa's label industry.
Japanese bottle label adhesive enters world markets ahead of recycling mandates.
German operation to cover service and spare parts outside North America.
TDC achieves 30 percent productivity boost and 45 percent energy savings with GEW AeroLED2 upgrade.
New report projects strong growth across graphics, packaging and industrial segments to 2031.
South African design contest enters fourth year with 57 student participants.
Run trials, validate solutions and reduce risk before production.
Turkish distributor wins top award for Flexcel Solutions growth in 2025.
New study maps global market size, technology split and regional growth forecasts.
New network replaces fragmented supplier coordination with unified digital labeling infrastructure.
June session to address Chinese imports and the Middle East conflict’s impact on label markets.
Dutch research firm broadens advisory services across films, coatings and converting sectors.
By 2030, every product sold in the EU will carry a digital passport. For label converters, it’s a 1.7 billion USD market opportunity.
How wet glue label paper supports compliance, wash-off and stability in beverage bottling. This article is sponsored by Sappi.
South African converter targets wine sector with Pantec Rhino installation and ISO certification.
AI helps sales teams break through buyer noise, reengage lapsed prospects and personalize follow-up at scale.
Sovereign is seeking a local distribution partner to deliver its products and support further growth on the continent.
Optica portfolio recognized for transforming apparel supply chain visibility and sustainability.
Smithers report forecasts diverging growth trajectories as digital competition intensifies.
The Middle East conflict drives up raw material, logistics and energy costs across the supply chain.
Global packaging body brings 54 member organizations to Düsseldorf for a week of meetings and a ceremony.
Five category winners were selected by an international judging panel ahead of Labelexpo Europe.
In 2025, packaging and label design were heavily influenced by global regulations, sustainability and digital innovation.
SA Litho Label Printers collaborates with Rotocon again by printing the winning label.
Chinese press manufacturer Zonten is targeting East Africa through its distributor network. The manufacturer sees opportunities for affordable,…
The first show under the new event branding will be Loupe Americas 2026.
Avery Dennison research highlights intelligent labels' role in supply chain visibility.
HolyGrail 2.0’s latest industrial trials demonstrate the technology’s readiness for commercial deployment across European recycling facilities.
Family-owned Reynders adopts Actega technology to meet sustainability demands.
The platform provides 24/7 access to self-adhesive materials catalog and technical data.
Workflow integration separates market leaders from struggling converters, with automation shifting from optional to essential.
Loubser was a longtime South African correspondent for Labels & Labeling.
Rotocon has unveiled a refreshed corporate identity featuring a new logo and a redesigned website, scheduled to launch in early 2026.
Manroland Latina has been appointed as the official distribution partner of Rotocon for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Labelexpo Europe 2025 proved once again to be a platform for business, as a significant number of orders were signed and initiated on the show…
Flexible packaging and corrugated driving growth through 2030, Smithers finds.
The new program supports printers in 133 languages across global markets.
PZ Cussons East Africa balances sustainability with affordability and stays ahead of regional packaging trends by working closely with technology…
Print technology supplier Rotocon has transformed youth development into a tangible industry impact through its annual wine label design…
The South African label equipment partner is recognized for service excellence and innovation.
Clomark explains the benefits following their AeroLED retrofit to its Gidue Combat press
New GEW distributor appointed for sheetfed, label and narrow web business in Egypt, Libya and Sudan.
The company's first European show appearance draws strong sales and visitor interest.
The Durban, South Africa, mill is now able to generate 60 percent of its electricity.
South African converter adds advanced press equipped with both a multi-layer device and a rotary die-cutting unit.
South African converter adds the new press to serve growing wine and spirits, food, and pharma markets.
Smart label technology is gaining ground in Africa, offering new opportunities for supply chain transparency, product authentication and engagement.
The company veteran takes charge of growth strategies across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
Find out how Java Print, a powerhouse in South Africa’s label sector, is taking the lead with a new Chrome RFP 450 LED press.
Thunderbolt Offset Printing to distribute offset packaging products across South Africa and neighboring countries.
Paper giant achieves milestone sustainability certification for uncoated fine paper portfolio.
With an eye on expanding into Sub-Saharan Africa and strengthening its capabilities, VR Print has invested in Nilpeter.
Nilpeter’s long-standing local partner in South Africa, CSM, enabled the installation.
Sustainability and highly embellished labels are trends dominating this dynamic region.
Nairobi, Kenya-based Sky Labels, is undergoing a signifi cant transformation as it prepares to move into a newly expanded factory.
The Tanzania-based converter installs a ZJR450G from Weigang.
Bo Eriksen appointed area sales manager for Europe and Africa.
This year’s design theme was Cultivate a Life Worth Tasting.
The competition winner will be recognized at WineLand Media’s 30 Under 30 Awards.
African converter boosts its production capabilities with a new flexo press.
Kamboo is a leading agent for printing and packaging solutions in South Africa.
The Dantex Aquaflex AQF 2530 installation has helped GreenPack enter new markets.
Kamboo will implement marketing, sales, technical and application support for Flexcel products and Shine LED lamp kits.
Pittman worked at Martin Automatic for more than 20 years
The company is setting its sights on the continent with a stronger presence than ever before.
With the acquisition of a production site in Durban 18 months ago, All4Labels expanded its market presence in South Africa.
Find out why the Bobst Master M5 is the machine of choice for the leading multinational label provider when it comes to sustainable flexo…
The collaboration was formalized in September with a visit to Rotocon’s Johannesburg facility.
Shinichi ‘Sam’ Yoshida will assume his role as Canon EMEA president and CEO on March 1.
The toolbox is designed to enable customers to realize recyclable flexible packaging.
The African packaging market is on the rise, fueled by a young, urbanizing consumer base and an increasing demand for affordable packaging options,
The company plans to expand into label production with the Nilpeter machine.
The company also invested in a Rotocon Chrome RDF digital finishing machine.
IGT is the exclusive distributor for GEW equipment, service and spare parts, within the territory of Tunisia and Algeria.
Aengenvoort will continue to provide support to the Rotocontrol EMT European sales team.
Bobst Algiers set up to enhance customer support for this growing region.
Rotocon is now the official distributor of DYM Machinery's nonstop unwinder and rewinder machines in South Africa.
Learn how Manipal International Press, a leading self-adhesive label printer in Nigeria, is charting its expansion and diversification plans.
South African converter invests in a Screen Truepress Label 350UV SAI-S press to meet the demand for customization and flexibility from its clients.
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