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Packaging, Labelling and Barcoding
Company encourages safer packaging for traditional beer
16th October 2020 Homebrewed and commercial sorghum beer is often sold in unhygienic and unsafe packaging that is not tamper-proof, therefore, any substance can be added to the brew, warns packaging manufacturing company Nampak liquid cartons MD Raymond Dube. Unscrupulous traders often open the beer and water it... →
Supplier extends packaging and materials handling solutions
16th October 2020 New to container supplier Conceptainer’s range of specialist packaging services is its contract bottling of almost any liquid product, says Conceptainer MD Ken Mouritzen. “The company’s investment in new mobile bottling equipment has extended our specialist packaging and materials handling... →

Bleak outlook for packaging, reports research company
16th October 2020 According to the 2019/20 Packaging Overview report released by full-service research company BMi Research in August, South Africa’s packaging industry could decline by more than 9% in 2020 as a result of severely impaired disposable income following the national lockdown enforced as a response to... →
Acquisition expands provider’s range of wrapping solutions
By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 16th October 2020 Acquiring Finnish stretch-wrapping machine manufacturer Octomeca in 2018 has allowed Switzerland-based packaging supplier FROMM Packaging Systems to expand its product offering to the packaging industry. Octomeca offers horizontal and vertical film-wrapping solutions, which enable the company to... →

On-the-go packed juice sets new trends
By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 16th October 2020 Aseptic packaging provider SIG Combibloc Obeikan – headquartered in Dubai – has set a new trend to conveniently consume on-the-go packed juice, says SIG Combibloc Obeikan marketing and business development manager Hugo Klaasen. This follows the partnership between SIG Combibloc Obeikan, and... →

E-commerce spurs single-use packaging
By: Mc'Kyla Nortje 16th October 2020 The growth of the e-commerce industry has led to demand for protective and branded packaging, says sustainable packaging solutions provider Mielie Mailer cofounder and MD Trent Pike. Unlike warehouse-to-store fulfilment – usually by road, with consignments usually packaged in bulk format of about... →

Barcodes add value to Industry 4.0
By: Mamaili Mamaila 18th October 2019 There is an opportunity, through Industry 4.0, to make the data derived from barcodes more useful across industrial value chains, says industrial automation provider Omron South Africa product manager Khotso Majoe. →

Packaging solution proves successful
18th October 2019 Since polymer supplier Vesconite Bearings introduced a minimum of two layers of corrugated cardboard packaging around each of its dispatched polymer bushings and rods, the company has had no returns from breakages owing to transportation. →

Manufacturing decline prompts company’s cross-border aspirations
By: Mamaili Mamaila 18th October 2019 As the local manufacturing sector has been declining steadily over the past 15 years, industrial packaging solutions company PackSolve is exploring opportunities in the international market to grow its business. →

Legislature calls for more labelling, packaging awareness
By: Mamaili Mamaila 18th October 2019 As the food and drug / medicine sectors are highly regulated from a labelling perspective, companies need to be aware of the claims they can make about their products on the packaging, says intellectual property (IP) services law firm Spoor & Fisher partner Megan Reimers. →

Plain packaging suggested as safety measure
By: Thabi Madiba 19th October 2018 To reduce tobacco-related deaths that are estimated to amount to seven-million people a year globally, the Department of Health published a proposed Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill in May for broader public comment, which will regulate all tobacco products to be... →

HARMFUL Plain packaging will limit the use of tobacco
Kimmo guarantees safe packaging for transportation
19th October 2018 When choosing a packaging option for goods that will be shipped to neighbouring countries, honeycomb fibreboard manufacturer Kimmo Packaging director Jan Vreken says it is essential to look for a packaging option that is International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM-15)... →
Packaging market volumes declines
By: Thabi Madiba 19th October 2018 The potential imposition of an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) tax by the Department of Environmental Affairs will have a negative impact on the packaging industry, which may result in the collapse of numerous packaging manufacturers in South Africa, says Packaging South Africa executive... →
Packaging system saves about 76% of plastic
19th October 2018 Brewery company Carlsberg Group has switched to packaging solution Nature Multipack which is aligned to its new industry-leading sustainability programme called ‘Together towards Zero’ to be implemented by 2030. Being an innovation of global company KHS subsidiary NMP Systems, Nature Multipack... →

Recognition increases for improved packaging
19th October 2018 To increase brand recognition, bearings manufacturer Kharkov Bearing Plant (HARP) decided to improve its multi-unit package for transportation of ball bearings with an outer diameter of 180 mm. HARP MD Natalia Akimenko states that the decision was taken in order to take care of its European... →
Automation specialist products on show
20th October 2017 Automatic data capture and industrial automation specialist Datalogic will have products and solutions on display at booth D48 at Propak Cape this year. “As one of the global leaders in the market, Datalogic is positioned as one of the few technology companies able to deliver solutions spanning... →
Company launches new packaging division
20th October 2017 Packaging specialist Polyoak Packaging has launched a new division, Dairypack Cartons which specialises in the marketing and distribution of aseptic packaging systems in Southern Africa. Being in an exclusive partnership with packaging company IPI with the launch of this division, Polyoak... →
Over 6 000 visitors expected at packaging event
By: Victor Moolman 20th October 2017 This year, Propak Cape, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from October 24 to 26, will host more than 200 local and international exhibitors. Based on the previous Propak Cape, held in 2014, this year, the company is expecting more than 6 000 visitors. →
New labelling system introduced for HDPE PE100 stub ends in SA 
By: Victor Moolman 20th October 2017 Thermoplastic piping company Plasti-Tech is supplying high-density polyethylene (HDPE PE100) stub ends, which have been labelled using a Lynx laser printer using invisible laser-radiation. “The significance of labelling the stub ends using the Lynx laser machine is that the manufacture, size and... →
New products showcased at Propak Cape
By: Victor Moolman 20th October 2017 Product identification solutions provider Pyrotec PackMark will focus on showcasing its newly launched ultra-portable Anser U2 handheld printer the 9405 Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) coder and the C340 laser from product identification and traceability solutions manufacturer Markem-Imaje at Propak Cape... →

Plant-based packaging gains popularity
By: Sascha Solomons 1st July 2016 Food processing and packaging solutions provider Tetra Pak produced the world’s first package made entirely from plant materials, the Tetra Rex Bio-based, using a combination of Forest Stewardship Council-certified paperboard and certified bio-plastics materials. The company is expected to... →
Optimised packaging solution introduced to the packaging industry
1st July 2016 With the combined range of proficiency in design, mechanisation, performance packaging and shopper marketing, paper-based packaging manufacturer Smurfit Kappa launched the SKMF 146 in an effort to provide customers with the most optimised packaging machine solution. According to Smurfit Kappa the... →

Horizontal flow wrapper available for Southern African countries
1st July 2016 Processing and packaging equipment supplier Bosch Packaging Technology is focusing on entry-level and mid-range automation solutions for its customers in the Southern African countries, which will enable producers with small to medium production volumes to tap into automation or increase their... →
Technology redefines warehousing
By: Sascha Solomons 1st July 2016 With labelling and barcoding being critical elements of the packaging process, companies are increasingly exploring innovative technology to unlock economies of scale and the potential of space, says beverage manufacturer and distributor ABI Bottling. “The process of getting one’s product to... →

A SYSTEMS APPROACH Allows accurate real-time reporting on various activities, increasing the workflow capacity of warehouses while reducing costs
New customised packaging system launched
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. →

Atmospheric water provides bottled water alternative
By: Kimberley Smuts 3rd July 2015 Sustainable drinking water solutions provider Cirrus Water Management (CWM) installs atmospheric water generators as a healthier alternative to bottled water, which is also more cost effective and features a much-reduced carbon footprint. A gas and mining exploration project, in Mozambique,... →

Overall equipment effectiveness reduces production downtime
By: Bruce Montiea 3rd July 2015 In the current competitive business environment, manufacturers need to ensure that their equipment remains effective and runs optimally at all times, says labelling, coding and print equipment supplier Pyrotec PackMark GM Brandon Pearce. He highlights that the performance of manufacturing... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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... →

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,... →

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
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... →
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