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Packaging, Labelling and Barcoding

New tag platform added to product range

By: Kimberley Smuts 3rd July 2015 Technology company Pitney Bowes SA released the latest version of the CMC CartonWrap ‘Dynamic box on demand’ solution in South Africa this year. CMC CartonWrap is an automatic carton packaging system capable of creating dynamic cardboard boxes from a continuous corrugated carton material reel. →

Paint industry must practise responsible packaging

By: Bruce Montiea 4th July 2014 Since its inception 75 years ago, a primary challenge that paint industry watchdog South African Paint Manufacturing Association (Sapma) has faced, is enticing larger paint packaging companies to join as members, says Sapma executive director Deryck Spence. He tells Engineering News that Sapma... →

Council encourages schools to recycle

By: Bruce Montiea 4th July 2014 Polystyrene recycling association the Polystyrene Packaging Council of South Africa (PSPC) is running a school recycling project to educate schoolchildren on the importance of recycling. The PSPC started the schools campaign to ensure that schools, teachers and parents taking part in recycling... →

TUTUDESK CAMPAIGN The Polystyrene Packaging Council of South Africa uses recycled materials to manufacture lap desks

Packaging promotes simplified product description

By: Bruce Montiea 4th July 2014 Although packaging plays an important role in companies’ branding, packaging must also add to the convenience of consumers’ shopping experience and ease of use after they have bought the product. Specialised construction products supplier a.b.e Construction Chemicals implemented a system of... →

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EASY IDENTIFICATION a.b.e uses QR Codes for easy product identification

Packaging exhibition to showcase trends

By: Bruce Montiea 4th July 2014 The packaging industry in South Africa, which is valued at about R43-billion, is a significant employer, contributing about 1.5% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The importance of this industry will be highlighted at this year’s Propak Cape exhibition, which will take place in Cape... →

PACKAGING ASSEMBLY LINE Propak Cape showcases packaging trends

Meat-labelling regulations need more clarity

By: Bruce Montiea 4th July 2014 There is concern among suppliers and retailers that they might be open to possible charges of noncompliance, as a result of uncertainty over the interpretation of the new meat-labelling regulations. South Africa’s meat-labelling regulations came into effect in May and specify what information... →

HERMAN BLIGNAUT Noncompliance with meat labelling regulations can be costly for companies

Bag enables efficient product transportation

By: Bruce Montiea 4th July 2014 The need for a safe, reliable and cost-efficient packaging and transportation system is a pertinent issue, particularly for specialist manufacturing sectors such as the chemical and petrochemical industries. “What is critical in the handling of chemicals, such as intermediates, carbon powder,... →

PALLET-FREE BAG The Tellap bag makes storage and transportation of goods easy

Strong demand for agricultural packaging

By: Zandile Mavuso 5th July 2013 The expected fall in demand for agricultural packaging, following strikes by farm workers in the Western Cape, in January this year, has not materialised. →

Plastic packaging demand expected to increase, despite environmental concerns

By: Zandile Mavuso 5th July 2013 Plastic represents one of the fastest-growing categories of materials used and disposed of in South Africa and is defined as a priority sector by government, but environmental concerns about the packaging solution remain, Plastics SA executive director Anton Hanekom tells Engineering News. →

PLASTIC RECYCLINGAlthough the recycling of plastic has come under scrutiny in recent times owing to its impact on the environment, Plastic SA says it recognises its responsibility regarding waste management, especially litter, and intends to solve the problem with government and other stakeholders

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PLASTIC RECYCLINGAlthough the recycling of plastic has come under scrutiny in recent times owing to its impact on the environment, Plastic SA says it recognises its responsibility regarding waste management, especially litter, and intends to solve the problem with government and other stakeholders

Portable printer reduces maintenance costs

By: Zandile Mavuso 5th July 2013 There has been increasing interest from the steel industry in Taiwan-based company Anser’s portable thermal inkjet (TIJ) printer since the marketing of the product in April by identification and traceability company Traceability Solutions. →

Regional show promises to be success

By: Zandile Mavuso 5th July 2013 The positive turnout at the three-yearly Propak Africa exhibition at the Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg, in March, has created hype for next year’s regional show, Propak Cape, as stands are already selling fast, states Propak Africa exhibition organiser specialised exhibitions company... →

Extended adhesive range made available

By: Yolandi Booyens 6th July 2012 A range of adhesives that is suitable for high and low performance temperatures and offers reduced energy consumption in application and a more efficient manufacturing process, is available to the packaging industry who are avid consumers of hot-melt adhesives, says Nortec GM David Widegger. →

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