Zipping up new opportunities
SINCE the beginning of the year, Johannesburg-based Zippy Labels has witnessed an increase in demand for flexible food packaging, and its ISO 9001 certification (see sidebar) has helped meet the industry’s exacting standards and grow this side of the business. Husband and wife team Kevin and Maryke Thomas are proud to act as a one-stop […]
Platemaking partners drive production excellence
As one of the longest-standing names in photopolymer plate production, primarily for the packaging industry, KB Polymers has evolved into more than a high-quality plate supplier. ‘Our team’s design, artwork creation and origination expertise, in conjunction with DuPont Cyrel’s cutting edge software and production technology, add value to brand owners and their converters,’ maintains KB […]
Dashing towards continued success
DASH LABELS recently invested in an MPS EF 330 six-colour flexo press, distributed locally by Rotocon. Although lockdown caused unforeseen situations, the Rotocon team was always at hand to ease the process. Established 40 years ago, Dash Labels is a leading local manufacturer of custom-printed labels, barcoding, media materials and design. The company services all […]
ROTOCON Installs Three UV Ray Systems in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (April 16, 2020) – ROTOCON has successfully upgraded three older MPS 8-colour flexo presses in Johannesburg with the installation of three UV Ray Atom systems. The newly installed UV Ray systems at JMB Labels and another label printer provide significant lamp cooling savings plus improvements in curing quality and productivity. UV […]
The anilox – performance enhancer
IT’S been said before but bears repetition: the anilox roll is at the very heart of the flexographic printing process. While substrates and inks provide the visual result, it’s the anilox that brings these elements together. Innovations in all press components continue to raise the bar in flexo printing allowing converters to match or exceed […]
The 2020 GAPP Awards Entries Now Open
We’re a gold sponsor of The GAPP Awards 2020, the biggest awards in southern Africa celebrating excellence in the printing, packaging and signage industry. Why you should participate: The value of a GAPP Award goes beyond the award ceremony and receiving the actual award, as you receive extensive media coverage and it boosts customer confidence […]
Hot off the press: the ROTOCON Product Profile
This valuable guide outlines the myriad consumables and machinery – backed by capital investment advice and after-sales service – we offer the South African labelling and narrow-web sectors, from prepress to printing and finishing. Each of our partners are highlighted in this publication, underlining their capabilities, latest technology developments, product offerings, and the important role […]
Roll out with ROTOCON at Labelexpo Europe
AMONG Labelexpo Europe’s 600-plus exhibitors are several of Rotocon’s principals … including RotoControl, MPS, Screen, Wink, AVT, Pantec, Erhardt+Leimer, Kocher+Beck, UV Ray and Jet Europe. Ecoline finishing machines (x4!) will also be demonstrated live in Brussels! And attending the show to field questions from South Africa’s labelling and packaging fraternity are Rotocon’s Michael, Pascal and […]
JMB Labels cracks the continuous improvement formula
TO keep abreast with production, market trends and the latest technological developments, Johannesburg-based JMB Labels recently invested in an MPS EFS 430 flexo press and a Rotocon Ecoline RSI 430 slitting, inspection and rewinding system. JMB Labels co-owner, Aslam Monia, remarks that the company is continuously growing with its customer base to provide them […]
Turning the key on success
ROTOCON’s turnkey project service sources, installs and services pre-owned flexographic and digital presses for labelling and narrowweb applications. ‘THE major advantage for customers partnering with Rotocon when buying a second-hand press is the peace of mind they gain by having just one point of contact responsible for careful planning of the entire project. This makes […]