It is with great pride and excitement that we present to you the fifth edition of ROTOCONNECT, our publication that connects, informs and celebrates the heartbeat of the label printing industry.
Whether you are an existing ROTOCON customer, a trusted partner or someone just discovering what ROTOCON has to offer, we hope this edition provides you with engaging insights, exciting updates and a deeper understanding of the incredible strides we’re making together in this dynamic sector.
I look back on 2024 with gratitude and immense pride at what has been a year of remarkable transformation for ROTOCON. It’s been a year where we’ve pushed the boundaries of innovation, built even stronger partnerships and made impactful contributions to the label industry. From developing cutting-edge digital solutions to celebrating significant milestones, ROTOCON has reinforced its position as a driving force in South Africa’s label printing landscape.
Reflecting on last year’s achievements, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients, partners, suppliers and principals for their unwavering support and collaboration. Your trust in us has made 2024 a truly exceptional year. One particular highlight of last year was the exciting announcement that Marco Aengenvoort took on the role of managing director of ROTOCON Europe GmbH. Marco’s leadership, vision and commitment to growth will drive the future of ROTOCON as we continue expanding our flexo presses, finishing machines and ancillary equipment offerings. He will also continue to support the ROTOCONTROL EMT GmbH European sales team, ensuring a unified global approach to innovation and customer service. We are excited about the future and look forward to the growth and success that will unfold under Marco’s leadership.
This edition is packed with valuable content, from local and international news from the ROTOCON stable to exciting stories about our team’s achievements, including the WineLand ROTOCON 30 Under 30 Awards and the Student Wine Label Design competition. These initiatives are more than just awards – they are about uplifting the next generation, nurturing young talent, and ensuring that the future of the print and labelling industry is in capable, creative hands.
At ROTOCON, we are immensely proud of our reputation for delivering top-tier equipment and unparalleled after-sales service. Our philosophy has always been to go beyond merely selling machines, we are committed to fostering long-term relationships with our clients and partners and contributing to the growth of the broader print and labelling industry. In 2025, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide exceptional service, high-quality products and innovative solutions that set the bar higher for the industry.
Together, we are shaping the future of label printing. We invite you to join us on this journey of continued innovation, excellence and shared success.
-Michael Aengenvoort ROTOCON Group CEO
This issue features:
p.4 Insight from Michael
p.6 ROTOCON Partners with DYM Machinery for Cutting-Edge Automation
p.8 Marco Aengenvoort joins ROTOCON Europe as MD
p.9 ROTOCON Powers South Africa’s Printing Awards
p.10 Dialogic GmbH Accelerates Label Printing ambitions with CHROME RFP
p.12 Charting New Paths
p.14 Creating a Lasting Legacy
p.16 Investing in the Future of Wine and Design
p.18 Label Link’s Next-gen Leap: Expanding with ROTOCON and SCREEN
p.20 Transforming the South African Label Market with Digital Inkjet Printing
p.22 Rapid Growth and Increasing Competition
p.24 A Partnership South African Label Printers can Rely On
p.26 Digital Inkjet Innovation in South African Labelling
p.30 Java Print Levels Up with Cutting-edge CHROME
p.32 Propak Africa 2025: A Showcase of Teamwork and Innovation
The online version of ROTOCONNECT is available here. Requests for a printed version can be sent to info@rotocon.world.
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