ONSET R50I: THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTION FLATBED

JOURNAL FOR THE COMMERCIAL DIGITAL PRINT INDUSTRY

JANUARY 2017 | ISSUE 29

IN THIS ISSUE:

AFRICA PRINT EAST LONDON EXPO 2017 CATALOGUE PG 5 THE RELEVANCE OF PRINT PG 31DRAFT REGULATIONS TO CONTROL THE

PRINTING INDUSTRY’S IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY PG 29

COVER STORY PAGE 22ADVERTORIAL

ONSET R50I:THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTION FLATBED

Since 2001, Inca Digital and Fujifilm have collaborated to build outstanding inkjet printers. Based on a thorough understanding of print applications we combine precision engineering with outstanding ink chemistry. The life-blood of Onset is Uvijet ink. It is manufactured with Fujifilm’s patented Micro-V

dispersion process that enables the ink to have a higher pigment concentration. The result is visibly stronger, more vibrant colours, which can be consistently reproduced.

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COVER STORY22 ONSET R50I: THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTION FLATBED By Fujifilm South Africa Since 2001, Inca Digital and Fujifilm have collaborated to build outstanding inkjet printers. Based on a thorough understanding of print applications we combine precision engineering with outstanding ink chemistry. The life-blood of Onset is Uvijet ink. It is manufactured with Fujifilm’s patented Micro-V dispersion process that enables the ink to have a higher pigment concentration. The result is visibly stronger, more vibrant colours, which can be consistently reproduced.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY

PRINTING SA GAZETTE

FEATURES5 AFRICA PRINT EAST LONDON EXPO 2017 CATALOGUE Compiled By Candice Dumont Africa Print has announced East London as its exciting new location for the 2017 regional expo's. Africa Print aims to educate and inspire all visitors on the powerful capabilities and commercial benefits of digital print, in its entirety.

24 THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY: OPPORTUNITY OR CRISIS? By Charles Muller, Executive Director Packaging SA Are we concerned about the future of the packaging sector? We face a growing amount of challenges and our future remains increasingly unpredictable.

26 MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY By Laurel Brunner A generous handful of graphics companies are off the grid when it comes to energy. They generally rely on solar power and biomass burners for their electricity and as such are in the vanguard. However, they are not alone. A report jointly authored by the World Wildlife Fund and the Corporate Eco Fund takes a closer look at corporate renewable energy procurement.

28 PRINT’S TRANSCENDENCE OF TIME UNITES CUSTOMERS WITH YOUR DIGITAL STORY By Vaughan Patterson, Product Marketing Operations Manager for Production Print At Ricoh SA Print is being integrated with digital in ways we never would have thought possible. One such way is through printed circuits. Brands can literally print an electronic circuit in a magazine for a novel form of advertising.

29 DRAFT REGULATIONS TO CONTROL THE PRINTING INDUSTRY’S IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY By Tina Costas (Director) And Marais De Vaal (Candidate Attorney), Norton Rose Fulbright The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) promulgated draft regulations on 4 November 2016 that propose to regulate printing as a 'controlled emitter' in terms of section 23 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (NEM:AQA).

31 THE RELEVANCE OF PRINT By Novus Holdings A book store was most likely one of the first places you went last season for year-end and Christmas presents. The reasons are obvious: a book is a quality gift that ages gracefully and, if well chosen, holds appeal even hours of pleasure beyond the initial delight of unwrapping it.

32 EFI CONNECT ATTENDEES GAIN NEW INSIGHTS INTO DIGITAL PRODUCTION WORKFLOWS By Meggan McCarthy Attendees at the 2017 EFI Connect Conference, which took place at the Wynn in Las Vegas from 17-20 January, were introduced to new versions of print MIS/ERP software suites and Fiery digital production products.

DEPARTMENTS34 PRINTING SA GAZETTE36 USEFUL WEBSITES & APPS37 ONLINE SURVEY

39 PIECE OF PAPER40 CLASSIFIEDS41 EVENTS CALENDAR42 THE BACK PAGE

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CONTRIBUTORS: Laurel Brunner (Managing Director Digital Dots Limited) Tina Costas (Director) and Marais De Vaal (Candidate Attorney), Norton Rose Fulbright Fujifilm South Africa Charles Muller (Executive Director Packaging SA) Novus Holdings Vaughan Patterson (Product Marketing Operations Manager For Production Print At Ricoh SA)

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Practical Publishing has planned an exciting 2017 calendar with two new expo locations. The three major events will be hosted in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg with two locations being added in East London and Zambia. The 2017 Africa Print regional events give industry professionals an opportunity to see solutions in their own city. See dates on page 41.

On the cover we feature the ONSET R50I. Since 2001, Inca Digital and Fujifilm have collaborated to build outstanding inkjet printers. The life-blood of the ultimate production flatbed is the Uvijet ink. It is manufactured with Fujifilm’s patented Micro-V dispersion process that enables the ink to have a higher pigment concentration. The result is visibly stronger, more vibrant colours, which can be consistently reproduced.

In this issue we take a look at the packaging industry and making a difference with renewable energy. The motivation to procure renewable energy is mostly about money and leveraging such things as renewable energy credits from governments and local power purchase agreements. But still it can make a difference.

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) promulgated draft regulations on 4 November 2016 that propose to regulate printing as a 'controlled emitter' in terms of section 23 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (NEM:AQA).

We hope that all our readers and advertisers have a happy and healthy 2017.

On a sad note we would like to pay tribute below to Tracy Glenister from the Roland family.


A FEARLESS ROLAND WARRIOR LAYS DOWN HER WEAPONS

Tracy Glenister. Visionary, warrior and teacher passed away 23 January 2017 after a life long struggle with a body severely damaged at a very young age.

Tracy, we salute you, we will miss your laughter, your scolding and most of all your huge heart filled with kindness and wisdom way beyond your years. When anyone of us feels life is just not fair, your memory will help us climb that hill that is in our way, inspired by the mountains you conquered without ever one complaint. Thank you for coming our way and improving all our lives during your short stay. We only wish we had known you would not be staying long enough for us to truly appreciate your gifts. We know wherever you go next, they will be blessed.


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CHEMOSOL (PTY) LTDChemosol has been supplying the screen, pad and digital printing industries for the past 48 years with machinery and consumables. Screen printing equipment and substrates: photo-emulsion, screens, inks, squeegees, solvents and stencil exposing. Pad printing equipment: pads, plates, inks, solvents, doctor blades and plate exposing/etching. Digital printing equipment: inks, dye-sublimation paper, protective tissue paper, inkjet film and laser film. Laser engraving equipment, spares and ancillaries used for cutting and marking of plastic, wood, leather and metal. Doming equipment and resin. Aquatex craft products. BRANDS: APOLAN, BEAVER, COLOR-DEC, DYSS, EASTSIGN, EPSON, ERGOSOFT, G. BOPP, GRUNIG, HAN’S YUEMING, HEBBECKER INTERNATIONAL COATINGS, KISSEL+WOLF, LANCER, MARABU, NT CUTTER, SEFAR, TIC, WATTS

TEL: (+27 11) 058 3500FAX: (+27 11) 493 0164

EMAIL: [email protected]: www.chemosol.co.za22 Trump Street, Selby, JohannesburgPO Box 260962, Excom, 2023

DIGITAL INTENTIONAuthorised Roland Dealer for the Eastern Cape. We provide sales, maintenance and repair for new and second-hand Roland printers as well as spares, inks, accessories and consumables. You can also count on installation, training, servicing and consistent support, telephonically or on site.BRANDS: ROLAND, RITRAMA, BEAUTY LAMINATORS

TEL: (+27 41) 363 0259FAX: +27 (0) 86 768 4034MOBILE: 083 407 4300EMAIL: [email protected] Worraker street, Newton Park, P.E.P.O. Box 63800, Greenacres, P.E.

EPSONEpson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 73,000 employees in 91 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts. www.global.epson.comBRANDS: EPSON

TEL: (+27 11) 465 9621FAX: (+27 11) 465 1542EMAIL: [email protected]

WEB: www.epson.co.zaFourways Office Park, Block 6, Cnr Fourways Boulevard & Roos Streets, FourwaysPO Box 1480, Magaliessig, 2067

FELLOWES BESWICK Importers and distributors of a wide range of Print Finishing Solutions as well as manufacturers of laminating film.BRANDS: FELLOWES, KOMFI, POWIS, RENZ, VIVID

TEL: (+27 11) 433 2686FAX: (+27 11) 680 2166EMAIL: [email protected]: www.bop.co.za387 Devereaux Avenue, Winchester Hills, JohannesburgPO Box 82319, Southdale, 2135

FUJIFILM SAFujifilm South Africa (Pty) Ltd. The Graphic Systems Division of FUJIFILM delivers solutions for workflow, consultative services, remote monitoring, colour standardisation and G7 implementation, pressroom products, CTP, proofing digital

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Africa Print has announced East London as its exciting new location for the 2017 regional expo's. Africa Print aims to educate and inspire all visitors on the powerful capabilities and commercial benefits of digital print, in its entirety. The expo's will be a showcase for the entire digital print process and will feature from sheetfed A3 machines up to Grand format digital equipment and will include both suppliers and manufacturers of commercial and digital printers, finishing equipment, software, media and consumables. In addition to the regional expo's, the flagship Africa Print expo, co-located with FESPA Africa and Sign Africa, will be held in Johannesburg at Gallagher Convention Centre from 13-15 September 2017.

The dates for the 2017 expo's are:

East London: 15 February, East London International Convention Centre.Cape Town: 15-16 March, Cape Town International Convention Centre.Durban: 19-20 April, Durban ICC.Zambia: 8-9 June, Mulungushi International Conference Centre.Johannesburg: 13-15 September, Gallagher Convention Centre.



printing, wide format and more. Fujifilm also manufactures and distributes Sericol inks and is a leader in development of UV inks for the screen printing, narrow web and large format digital printing industries.BRANDS: ACUITY LED 1600 II, ACUITY SELECT, ACUITY LED 3200R, UVISTAR HYBRID 320, ONSET, JETPRESS

TEL: (+27 11) 430 5400FAX: (+27 11) 430 5430EMAIL: [email protected]: www.fujifilm.co.zaTomo Hemmi – General ManagerMOBILE: +27 83 791 0701EMAIL: [email protected] Smith – Regional Sales ManagerMOBILE: +27 82 443 8969EMAIL: [email protected] Botha – Sales/MarketingMOBILE: +27 73 904 8231EMAIL: [email protected] House: Woodlands Office Park, Building 18, 140 Western Service Road, Woodmead

GRAFICOMPGraficomp is the largest reseller of Hewlett Packard large format printers in Southern Africa, selling the entire range of large format printers; from outdoor Latex printers to indoor CAD/GIS and Photographic printers. Graficomp Services engineers are all HP certified and factory trained and can do repairs in and out of warranty on all your HP large format printers. Our Consumables division sells the entire range of inks and media for HP and other printers.BRANDS: AP DENMARK, BANNER UPS, CANON, EMBLEM, HEWLETT PACKARD DESIGNJET & LATEX PRINTERS, HP LARGE FORMAT CONSUMABLES AND SERVICES, ONYX RIP SOFTWARE, SIHL, SUMMA CUTTERS & PARTS

TEL: JHB: (+27 11) 792 1348CPT: (+27 21) 702 0012FAX: JHB: (+27 11) 792 1397CPT: (+27 21) 702 0225EMAIL: JHB: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.graficomp.co.zawww.hplatex.co.za JHB: Units 1-4 Bush Hill Office Park, Ostrich Street, Cnr of Avocet Road and Stephanie Close, Bromhof, RandburgCT: Unit D4 Westlake Square, 1 Westlake Drive, Tokai 7945PO Box 3148, Bromhof, 2154PO Box 784, Plumstead, 7801

GRAPHIX SUPPLY WORLD (GSW)GSW is Africa’s leading supplier of digital print and cut technologies for the sign, graphics, textile, print and

packaging industries. GSW offers expert advice, technical support, after sales service as well as affordable media and consumables. GSW is the exclusive distributor of the world’s best quality printers and cutters. GSW also offers many finishing and other cutting solutions.BRANDS: MIMAKI, MTEX, KLIEVERIK, ESKO, EUROTECH, METALNOX, POLYPRINT TEXJET, THE MAGIC TOUCH, PRIMERA, EURODROP, COLDENHOVE, RE-BOARD, HIGH PERFORMANCE MEDIAS, HIGH PERFORMANCE INKS, HIGH PERFORMANCE FABRICS, HIGH PERFORMANCE LAMINATION, SENSIENT, NAZDAR, DECAL HIGH PERFORMANCE MEDIAS.

TEL: JHB: (+27 11) 444 9288CPT: (+27 21) 511 5340DBN: (+27 31) 502 6128FAX: JHB: (+27 11) 444 8858CPT: (+27 21) 511 5333DBN: (+2731) 502 4636MOBILE: Darryl Braithwaite - Sales Director +27 (0) 82 308 7220Robert Franco - Managing Director+27 (0) 82 455 6333EMAIL: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.gsw.co.zaJHB: Unit 2, Olympia Gardens, Olympia Road, Eastgate Gardens, Marlboro, 2090CT HEAD OFFICE: 4 Gold Street, Northgate Estate, Ysterplaat, 7405DBN: Unit 2, 65 Marshall Drive, Mt Edgecombe Indust Estate, Mt Edgecombe, Durban.PO Box 371, Paarden Eiland, 7420

KEMTEK IMAGING SYSTEMS Kemtek Imaging Systems supplies offset presses, digital printing, embossing equipment, post print finishing; wide format printers, packaging software, and consumables from branches in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth and Durban.BRANDS: ARISTO, ENGVIEW, EPSON, FOLIANT, FLINT, HIGHCON, HP, FUJIFILM, KOMORI, ROGERS R/BAK, SCODIX, SCREEN, SIBRESS

TEL: (+27 11) 624 8000EMAIL: [email protected]/ [email protected]: www.kemtek.co.zaPO Box 86173, City Deep, 2049

KONICA MINOLTA SOUTH AFRICAKonica Minolta’s award winning bizhub PRO and bizhub PRESS

production range, in conjunction with industry leading software products, provides the perfect production solution to maximise productivity and profit from the management of on-demand printing, production workflow solutions, colour management and variable data printing in black and white and colour. Konica Minolta South Africa is wholly owned by the Bidvest Group and is the principal importer of the much-awarded range of Konica Minolta digital bizhub PRESS devices and production solutions.BRANDS: BIZHUB PRESS, BIZHUB PRO, COLOUR MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, PROMOTIONAL, TRANSACTIONAL, WEB 2 PRINT & VDP SOLUTIONS

TEL: REGIONAL: 0800 bizhub (249 482) HEAD OFFICE: (+27 11) 661 9000 EL: Branch Direct: (+27 43) 783-6500FAX: (+27 43) 722-6482EMAIL: [email protected]: www.kmsa.com10 Bowls Road, Arcadia, East London

NRG OFFICE SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTDBRANDS: KYOCERA, RISO, MECER, EPSON, ROTATRIM, MIMAKI

TEL: (+27 43) 726 0515FAX: (+27 43) 726 0520EMAIL: [email protected] London, Queenstown, Mthatha & Aliwal North.1 Surrey Road, Vincent, 5241P.O. Box 13126, Vincent, 5217

MIDCOMPFor 26 years, Midcomp (Pty) Ltd has strived to offer the best in digital printing, finishing and colour management equipment from world leading brands such as Hewlett Packard, Zünd, Gerber, Summa, Kala, Barbieri, Fotaba, Direct Color Systems, Océ, GMG, Polygon, Caldera and Anajet. The addition of a comprehensive range of consumables for digital print complements their already impressive equipment portfolio and provides clients with the convenience of dealing with one service provider. Midcomp has earned the respect of suppliers and customers by consistently nurturing partnerships with reliable service excellence, technical expertise and a support track record that is impeccable. BRANDS: ANAJET, BARBIERI COLOUR MANAGEMENT

SYSTEMS, CALDERA, DGEN DIRECT COLOR SYSTEMS, DRYTAC, GERBER OMEGA DESIGN, GERBER, GMG COLOUR, GO-TX, HEWLETT PACKARD, HP LATEX, HP SCITEX, KALA, OCÉ ARIZONA, OCÉ, ONYX, PACKZ, PLASTGROMMET, POLYGON, SOLARA, SUMMA, SWISSQPRINT, TECHINK, WASATCH, ZÜND

TEL: JHB: (+27 11) 789 1222CT: (+27 21) 552 3453DBN: (+27 82) 559 8255FAX: JHB: (+27 11) 789 6558CT: (+27 21) 551 9072DBN: +27 (0) 86 719 2906EMAIL: JHB: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.midcomp.co.zaJHB: SALES OFFICE: Unit 24 Sandton View, Conduit Street, Lyme Park, Randburg, Johannesburg CT: Unit 144 Platinum Junction, School Road, Milnerton, 7441 DBN: Redlyn Business Park 5 Riverhorse Place Riverhorse ValleyPO Box 651503, Benmore, 2010


MIMAKI AFRICA Renowned for award-winning performance, peerless build quality and innovative technology, Mimaki is a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting machines for the sign, graphics, textile and apparel and industrial markets. With experienced Mimaki staff on-site, we are able to solve your printing demands.BRANDS: MIMAKI

TEL: JHB: (+27 11) 444 9288CPT: (+27 21) 511 5340DBN: (+27 31) 502 6128FAX: JHB: (+27 11) 444 8858CPT: (+27 21) 511 5333DBN: (+2731) 502 4636MOBILE: Darryl Braithwaite - Sales Director +27 (0) 82 308 7220Robert Franco - Managing Director +27 (0) 82 455 6333EMAIL: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: www.gsw.co.za JHB: Unit 2, Olympia Gardens, Olympia Road, Eastgate Gardens, Marlboro, 2090CT HEAD OFFICE: 4 Gold Street, Northgate Estate, Ysterplaat, 7405DBN: Unit 2, 65 Marshall Drive, Mt Edgecombe Indust Estate, Mt Edgecombe, Durban.PO Box 371, Paarden Eiland, 7420

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various Industry and Statutory Bodies; provides commercial, technical and legal advice, as well as labour relations and secretariat services for the sustainability of the industry.BRANDS: PRINTING SA

TEL: (+27 11) 287 1160FAX: (+27 10) 594 3299KwaZulu-Natal ChamberTEL: 031 705 8744FAX: 031 705 4408EMAIL: [email protected] 2 Afriscan Park, 21 Qashana Khuzwayo Road, New Germany, 3610

RED HAND SIGN SUPPLIES (PTY) LTD Red Hand Sign Supplies is the sole Distributor of the Vista System and its various Modular Signage Solutions in Africa. Vista System is distributed exclusively via signage professionals across the African continent. Various options of customised marketing kits, catalogues and websites are available to the signage trade.BRANDS: VISTA SYSTEM CURVED MODULAR SIGNAGE, VISTA SQUARE FLAT MODULAR SIGNAGE, VISTA BROCHURE HOLDERS, VISTA EXPAND FOR LARGE MODULAR SIGNS, VISTA NOVA NEW CURVED

INTERIOR MODULAR SIGNAGE, VISTA SHARP NEW FLAT ARCHITECTURAL SIGNAGE, VISTA LIGHT MODULAR CURVED & FLAT LIGHTBOX SOLUTIONS, VISTA SLIDERS – OPEN / CLOSED SIGN SOLUTIONS

TEL: (+27 11) 614 3933FAX: (+27 11) 507 5709MOBILE: +27 (0) 84 588 4477EMAIL: [email protected]: www.vistasystem.co.za37 Betty Street, Jeppestown JohannesburgPO Box 3442, Johannesburg, 2000

ROLANDWe are a bunch of people who get excited about teaching digital technology to others. We eat, sleep and dream digital production solutions, be it for signwriting, digital dental milling, tool and die-making, fashion, you name it, we are dreaming up new and exciting ways for you to become proficient and self reliant with digital technology.BRANDS: ROLAND, J-TECK, X-FILM

TEL: JHB: 0800 ROLAND (765 263) / (+27 11) 875 9300DBN: (+27 31) 705 5530FAX: JHB: (+27 11) 466 1555DBN: (+27 31) 705 5531

EMAIL: [email protected]: www.rolanddg.co.zaJHB: 306 Kyalami Boulevard, Kyalami Business Park, Midrand 1684DBN: Shop 20 Power Centre, 21 Lanner Road, New Germany PO Box 5297, Rivonia, 2128, Gauteng

SA ARGUSSA Argus Laser Machines are proudly developed, assembled and supported in SA. Nationwide installation and training provided. The leading supplier of CO2 laser machines in South Africa (60W - 150W).BRANDS: SA ARGUS LASER MACHINES

TEL: JHB : (+27 11) 466 6612 / +27 (0) 82 697 1540 EMAIL: [email protected]: www.sa-argus.co.zaUnit 1, No. 3 Indianapolis Road, Kyalami Business Park, Kyalami, Midrand


UPWARD SPIRAL - OMNI - NRG (GROUP OF COMPANIES)GSW Eastern Cape Distributor and Service Provider.

BRANDS: MIMAKI PREMIER PARTNER

TEL: (+27 41) 820 0082FAX: (+27 41) 363 3638MOBILE: +27 (0) 84 861 6685EMAIL: [email protected] Cape Road, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth

VIC BAY - ECVic Bay supplies quality brandable apparel that is made in Southern Africa and distributed within SA’s four major provinces. We are the only vertically integrated manufacturer – from Cotton to Tee.BRANDS: VIC BAY

TEL: (+27 41) 364 2753FAX: (+27 41) 364 2725MOBILE: +27 (0) 72 472 1745EMAIL: [email protected] Newton Street, Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, 6045

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HOT NEW PRODUCTSSECABO LC30 LABEL CUTTERThe LC30 is a roll-to-roll label cutter for fully automatic production of freeform labels and tags in small and medium quantities. In addition to producing traditional labels with rectangular or triangular shapes, the most complex contours can be produced by combining the LC30‘s contour cutting system with the included DrawCut LabelStudio software. The LC30 fulfils needs in the fields of product labelling, warning signs, identification plates, etc. www.arctec.co.za

HP EDGE PRINTING TECHNOLOGYEdge Printing technology allows users to print an image on the front or side edge of a book for the first time. The new feature, part of HP’s SmartStream Designer variable data printing tool, automatically divides a selected image into slices, according to the number of pages in the book, before printing the slices consecutively on the edge of each page. The new application also has the capability to print a continuous image across the spines of a book collection, for an impressive visual impact when collections are on display. www.kemtek.co.za

WATER-BASED SOLUTION FOR DIGITAL PRINTINGThe 100% water-based solution is for direct digital printing on compact and corrugated cardboard. The Aqua series of printers developed by Engico enables box-makers, commercial printers and POS professionals to print and deliver just-in-time and 1:1 cardboard boxes. The combination with inks developed specifically by Sensient under their Sensijet SX technology offers easy processing and printing of Packaging and POS material for indoor and outdoor applications. www.digifab.co.za

EAGLEWOOD LASERLOXLaserlox an environmentally safe and effective way to maintain clean anilox rolls. The Laserlox Systems have been designed for flexible packaging and narrow web converters to compliment the Sanilox Systems, which are perfect for corrugated and specialty converters. The laser technology, combined with a software package, allows the user to easily clean ink and coating chemistries of all types. www.eaglewoodtech.com

LECTA CREATORURBAN BLUEBACK PAPERCreatorUrban Blueback is a highly technical one-side coated wet-strength paper. Its high opacity is achieved through the blue backing and to facilitate application, it has perfect folding performance. CreatorUrban Blueback is suitable for inkjet printing with solvent, mild-solvent, UV, and latex inks. It is available in 115g/sqm reels, with additional service available for reels in stock. www.torraspapel.com

HEIDELBERG VERSAFIRE CV NEON YELLOWHeidelberg Versafire CV Digital Printing System now offers an optional new neon yellow spot colour. The toner glows under UV light, enabling it to attract even more attention and add unexpected touches to printing applications.The effect can also be used as a security feature, since the toner is almost impossible to copy. www.heidelberg.com/za/en

PRINTJOBMANAGERA browser-based, standalone shop management solution, PrintJobManager is integrated with the optional, Aleyant Pressero web-to-print ecommerce and variable data solution for an out-of-the-box integrated workflow. Besides web-to-Print, PrintJobManager is also easily integrated with other software apps and back office solutions commonly used in printing businesses. The result is a more seamless, automated workflow. www.Pressero.com

MW470 WHITE INKThe new MW470 white ink can be used to code non-returnable and returnable dark glass bottles. The opacity of Markem-Imaje's new MW470 ink delivers the contrast required for excellent legibility of codes printed on amber and coloured glass bottles. The white colour blends harmoniously with the bottle decors, unlike the blue and yellow colours traditionally used. MW470 ink has the property of adhering perfectly to glass and yet it can be easily removed in washers using low soda concentrations. www.markem-imaje.us

TRESU GROUP MULTI COLOUR FLEXO PRINTING UNITThe flexo printing unit is designed for applying patterns to non-woven disposable sanitary napkins. Customised to the specifications of the production line, the printing unit comprises up to four water-based colours, a hot air dryer and, at the embossing point, a register guidance camera. It is capable of printing on non-woven materials between 15 and 22gsm, especially pre-perforated PE polymers. The unit also offers a compact footprint and an operator-friendly design. www.tresu.com


HOT NEW PRODUCTS

HOT NEW PRODUCTSEFI FIERY DFES FOR XEROX COLOUR PRINTERSThe newest-version Xerox EX and EX-i C60/C70 Print Servers for the updated Xerox Color C60/C70 printers are powered by Fiery and feature the latest Fiery FS200/FS200 Pro software, innovative new hardware technology, and new capabilities for professional print environments. The Xerox EX C60/C70 Print Server is the first worldwide to use the new Fiery NX Pro hardware platform previewed at drupa 2016. www.efi.com

DUPLO UD-300 DIE CUTTERThe UD-300 die cutter has a new, optional separator and conveyor Unit. The UD-300 produces a variety of custom-shaped brochures and direct mailers, stationery, retail packages, labels and folded boxes on demand. Designed for use with flexible dies, the UD-300 performs multiple cuts, slits, slit-scores, kiss cuts, perforations, and window punches for single and multiple pieces on a wide range of paper stock up to 35.56 x 50.8cm (14 x 20”) at 3000 sheets per hour. www.kemtek.co.za

PROFOLD HURRICANE SELECTIVE FOLDERThe Profold Hurricane feeder/selective accumulator folder surpasses any previous or current predecessors, with its ease of setup and no adjustment needed for feeding of 1-12 sheets in letter fold, and 1-20 sheets in half fold. It features intelligent reading capabilities of the popular intelligent codes, OMR, 3 of 9, 2D, 128 and more. www.profold.co

DALIM ES 5The fifth edition of this integrated media production platform offers a complete solution for the content management and production of the many aspects of media services, regardless of final output—print, packaging, large format, web, e-book, video and more. What makes Dalim ES significant is the combination of Dalim Software's production automation system used by major international printers and publishers for nearly 30 years along with a robust asset management system supporting work in process content production. www.dalim.com

SWEDEX POUCHJET PRO IIWhen combined with the Swedex smartpouch, the Swedex pouchjet pro II forms the fastest and smartest laminating system in the world. Easy to use and error free, it is ready to start in less than 55 seconds and then can laminate 10 documents in under a minute (example using A4 smartpouch on turbo mode). The SMARTPILOT takes over the complete laminating procedure. It identifies the inserted smartpouch automatically and decides which speed and temperature the smartpouch should be processed, without any adjustments needed. www.arctec.co.za

EKOCURE ANCORAEkoCure Ancora is a UV LED curable low migration ink series suitable for food compliant labels and packaging applications. The series combines revolutionary technology of UV LED curing along with low migration food compliant chemistries. Together, the technologies enable food safe printing with the highest reliability and productivity due to stable curing at high press speeds and optimised UV LED ink chemistry. www.flintgrp.com

TRESU GROUP XL5I SYSTEMA compact system with two speed-controlled peristaltic pumps, Tresu XL5i is easy to operate thanks to semi-automatic cleaning and timer settings. Tresu XL5i provides fully enclosed circulation from the bucket to the point where the ink or varnish fills the anilox cells, enabling pressure and control needed to delicately handle the medium. The enclosed system prevents contamination of air inside the chamber that can lead to foaming and undesired blistering of the printwork. www.tresu.com

X-RITE APPEARANCE EXCHANGE FORMATThe X-Rite Pantonec (AxF) is a new file format that allows the full communication of visual appearance in a single, editable file to improve the virtualisation process. A vendor-neutral format, AxF provides a standard way to store and share all relevant appearance data colour, texture, gloss, refraction, translucency, special effects (sparkles) and reflection properties across Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and state-of-the art rendering applications. www.digitalview.co.za

CARTONSINMINUTESKluge and LasX teamed up to offer CartonsinMinutes, a laser processing and converting solution for folding cartons and other folded and glued products. This process uses digital workflow technologies in combination with laser converting, robotic automation and flexible folders and gluers to achieve on-demand packaging. Combining laser processing with the Kluge OmniFold 3000 Folding and Gluing System to produce low volume printed carton runs is a cost-effective tool for the production of folding cartons. www.kluge.biz


HOT NEW PRODUCTS

HOT NEW PRODUCTSDUPONT CYREL EASY EPCThe Cyrel EASY plate platform from DuPont Advanced Printing is a soft digital plate with a built-in flat top dot developed especially for post-print corrugated printers.DuPont Cyrel EASY plates simplify the prepress process with built-in flat top digital dots, resulting in increased productivity and consistency. This is part of an ongoing effort by DuPont to improve quality, sustainability and productivity for flexographic printing. www.graphics.dupont.com

CI7860 SPECTROPHOTOMETERThe Ci7860 benchtop spectrophotometer is the most advanced colour measurement instrument in the industry. It reduces the margin of error when communicating colour specifications for plastics, coatings or textiles across the supply chain and ensures the highest level of colour accuracy and control throughout the entire production process. X-Rite created the Ci7860 in response to feedback from consumer brands seeking a new level of colour consistency. www.digitalview.co.za

GMG OPENCOLOR 2.0.6 SOFTWAREThe highlight of GMG OpenColor 2.0.6 is the ability to dynamically create and deliver best-quality separation and preview profiles to Adobe Photoshop and PACKZ from HYBRID Software. For existing customers of OpenColor, the latest version offers a new function to calculate separations in a very flexible and convenient way via rules that can be applied to whole spot colour libraries for calculating the best matches for the separation. www.midcomp.co.za

KOMORI LITHRONE GX44RP OFFSET PRESSThe 111.76cm (44-inch) Lithrone GX44RP, equipped with H-UV, is designed to deliver high quality, high productivity and short turnaround stability for double-sided printing and is perfect for applications like publication printing (magazines and books) and duplex package printing. Key features of the new press include single-edge gripping, which makes the margin on the tail edge of the sheets unnecessary. www.kemtek.co.za

OKI C9DP+ ENVELOPE FEEDERThe C9DP+ envelope feeder is an improved cost-effective envelope feeder for in-house print applications. It turns the C900 Series of printers into short-run production systems achieving increased efficiency and requiring fewer interventions. Oki engineers conducted extensive testing of Oki Data America's C900 Series feeders, the predecessors to the C9DP+, to improve its business-oriented envelope feeder. www.oki.com

FOSTER ON-A-ROLL LIFTER SPINNERDesigned specifically for use by converters, package printers, and label manufacturers, the Spinner lifter enables a single operator to safely and easily load rolls. The two roller shafts allow the operator to spin the roll into the proper position for a production run. For roll unloading, the roll is spun in the opposite direction to break the friction lock. It can accommodate rolls as wide as 1500mm (61 inches), with diameters as great as 610mm (24 inches). www.fosterkeencut.com

UPDATED TRUEPRESS JET520 PRESSThe press is equipped with a newly developed 12.7cm (5-inch) printhead module and supports a maximum resolution of 600 by 1200 dpi plus advanced ink volume control. This press can be fitted with an extra printhead for a ‘fifth colour’ that enables the use of MICR black ink and other special inks. It also has new front-end functionality that automates the production of complex, personalised direct mail and books where each item varies in page size and volume. www.ipex.co.za

CREATIVE EDGE SOFTWARE IC3D VERSION 4.1Version 4.1 includes Creative Edge Software's latest technological advance, Bump Displacement, which expands the potential for designers to create unique 3D shapes and surfaces, providing a greater sense of depth, detail and photographic accuracy. With iC3D v4.1, Bump Displacement, also known as Displacement Mapping, enables packaging creatives to quickly create and visualise emboss or deboss design features to a photorealistic standard in a matter of minutes. www.callassoftware.com

PRINT DIRECTOR ENTERPRISE 8.3 SOFTWARESolimar Print Director Enterprise (SPDE) provides data stream conversions and output management control for high volume transactional printing environments. This latest version of Solimar's print transform and workflow management product contains new operator efficiency features and production control enhancements. SPDE 8.3 contains several user enhancements to organise and manage configurations and to customise operator interfaces. www.solimarsystems.com


INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

KONICA MINOLTA SOUTH AFRICA AND EDU-CARE FOUNDATION BRING BOOKS TO LIFE AT ROODEPOORT PRIMARY SCHOOL

Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest Office (Pty) Ltd, has once again teamed up with its CSI partner, the Edu-Care Foundation, bringing a bright and cheerful reading corner to the Foundation Phase learners at Roodepoort Primary School in Davidsonville, Roodepoort. This marks the eleventh reading corner created by the two organisations, for schools across the country.

'Initially, we were allocated with a very small room for the reading corner, but a class of 30 learners had to be broken up into groups of 10 to enjoy the books donated,' explained Laetitia Coetzer, special projects manager at Konica Minolta South Africa. 'The school’s new principal, Mr Naicker, realising how much the pupils were enjoying their reading time, then earmarked an entire classroom that could be converted into both a reading corner and a library - a space that could accommodate an entire class at one time and from which all learners at the school could benefit.'

The Edu-Care Foundation, an educational organisation providing essential school equipment to underprivileged and vulnerable children in all communities, visits Roodepoort Primary every Friday for a story telling session with Foundation Phase pupils (grades one to three) and will also be assisting the school on Saturdays to help learners further develop their reading and writing skills.

'Our goal is to see that Roodepoort Primary’s learners achieve high marks and also gain confidence as their reading improves,' said Daleen Havenga, founder of the Edu-Care Foundation. 'We are looking forward to these children achieving a great and beautiful future; they are our future leaders, doctors and lawyers and it is a great pleasure for us to invest in their future.'

www.kmsa.com

ROTARY CLUB OF KNIGHTS PENDRAGON HANDS OVER AFRICA PRINT DONATION TO BETHANY HOME

Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon recently used a R10500 donation, raised by Africa Print in its Step Up for charity campaign, to aid the Bethany Home for abused women and children.

Over one million steps were taken by the Africa Print team and participating suppliers 3D, Lodge Security and Larouxnelle from 3-10 September during the Africa Print expo. The participants used their cellphones to track the number of steps taken during the expo week.

Graham Wallett from the Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon said, 'Africa Print is amazing and our Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon sincerely appreciates the support we have had from you, both in the past, and here you are again at the most appropriate time with yet another magical donation of R10500 from your 'Step up for charity' initiative and the support for it from your like-minded clients. Well done! We commend you for this refreshing approach to raising funds for charitable causes and for choosing Rotary as your partners in the application of these funds.'

www.africaprintexpo.com

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The Rotary Club of Knights Pendragon dropping off supplies at Bethany home.


INDUSTRY NEWS

ITL ACHIEVES MELLOW COLOUR IMPRESSIONPROOF CERTIFIED PRINTER STATUS

Woolworths took the decision to implement a print quality assurance programme based on the Mellow Colour methodology, in February 2016. This decision was based, in part, on the success of a similar programme that Marks and Spencer have run for the past seven years. Initially two of Woolworth’s print suppliers adopted the programme and the initial implementation was done this year.

This initial rollout was handled by Alan Dresch – the owner and founder of Mellow Colour in the UK - and assisted by DigitalView (the Mellow Colour partner for Southern Africa). One of these print companies is ITL. The Mellow Colour rollout to the printer is a two-staged implementation and ITL achieved Stage 2. ITL is the first company in South Africa to achieve the 'Mellow Colour ISO 12647-2 Proficient Printer' as well as the 'Mellow Colour ImpressionProof Certified Printer' status. This means that ITL prints consistently above 80% compared to the ISO standard and can therefore submit job data online for virtual sign-off.

Although Woolworths' decision to introduce this programme was based on the success achieved by Marks & Spencer in the UK, there were other important considerations: 1. Shorten product time to market: There are

sometimes delays in the supply of marketing and packaging material due to quality and accuracy issues. The Mellow Colour programme is designed to assist printers to achieve standardisation and colour accuracy.

2. Reduce costs and reduce their carbon footprint: The need for excessive travel to print suppliers to sign off material adds significant costs to the cost of goods. Reducing the need to travel to suppliers for sign-off helps to save costs but also reduces their carbon footprint at the same time. Mellow Colour provides training and tools to enable print suppliers to upload jobs online, giving Woolworths the assurance that the job is printed to standard and can therefore issue virtual sign-off.

‘Quality is one of our core values at Woolworths – it’s what sets us apart. That’s why we take great pride in maintaining the highest level of print quality and colour management with our suppliers. To live up to these ideals, we’ve embarked on an exciting journey to become a top retailer in the Southern Hemisphere and to maintain the highest print precision quality across Australia and South Africa. Our target is to assist our preferred print supplier-base to reach a virtual sign-off

process by June 2017. Our congratulations to ITL for their success in getting to this point,’ said Raven Gengiah, Woolworths Artwork Production Manager.

HOW DOES MELLOW COLOUR WORK?

1. Training is the key: Printers who wish to implement the system, firstly undergo an audit of their plants to establish whether the correct tools and skills are in place to enable them to print to standard. Once this is done, recommendations are made on tools that may be needed to achieve quality goals. Once this has been taken care of, the next step is a comprehensive training of all staff involved in the production process. Standard operating procedures are drawn up by the customer for each section of production to ensure that they all delivers work that will ultimately result in product that conforms to the ISO standard for print.

2. Software tools: Mellow Colour produces a set of software tools to measure printed material and score it against the standard – the higher the score the closer the printed piece will be to matching the desired product specification. These tools also provide assistance in troubleshooting problems in production, making it easier to determine where issues are and how to remedy them.

www.digitalview.co.za

CANON AND ROOM TO READ PROMOTE LITERACY

Canon partnered with education charity Room to Read to create and deliver 3300 books to 176 schools across South Africa, promoting reading and learning as part of an overall drive to boost literacy levels and education. Canon began its work with Room to Read in a bid to eliminate waste from print samples produced at trade shows, by using its integrated workflow software and printers to create books instead. Canon’s ongoing work with Room to Read is a prime example of Canon’s focus on sustainability and its dedication to its philosophy of Kyosei, which means living and working together for the common good. Stuart Poore, Director of Sustainability at Canon Europe said, 'We believe that programmes such as Room to Read have the power to make a positive impact on an individual’s life and we are proud to be involved.' Heather Simpson, Room to Read’s Chief Programme Officer stated, ‘Canon’s in-kind investments in our Literacy Programme is an inspired response to

the lack of quality reading materials available for children in so many communities around the world. By partnering with Room to Read, Canon is impacting thousands of deserving children

in South Africa, instilling in them a love and habit of reading.’

www.canon.co.za


INDUSTRY NEWS

HOT INK CONTINUES TO INVEST IN UPMARKET EQUIPMENT WITH XEROX VERSANT 80

Cape Town based Hot Ink has continued its investment in upmarket equipment with the purchase of a new Xerox Versant 80 press from Cape Office Machines and Bytes Document Solutions. The new machine has integrated seamlessly with Hot Ink’s range of high-end digital printing equipment. This includes a Xerox Colour 1000 press and a number of smaller machines used to deliver the best possible product for a large and growing number of upmarket clients, including other Cape-based printers. Hot Ink owner and co-founder Lisa Saville says the Versant 80 was specifically selected for its incredible solid colour print quality, which even surpasses the quality of the industry-standard X1000. ‘Based on the results we’ve achieved in the short time we’ve spent with the machine, I would argue the solid colour technology in the Versant 80 sets a new industry standard for a production press,’ said Saville. ‘There are no visible roller marks, no mottling, it’s just all there,’ she said. ‘At one hundred per cent coverage from leading edge to trailing edge, the best I’ve seen from any digital press on the market today. Some customers might accept a shortfall in colour intensity, but what our customers will absolutely not accept is any issues with print quality, and with the Versant 80 there are none.’ Continuous investment in the best technology available is what keeps Hot Ink on the forefront of Cape Town’s booming high-end print market, according to Lisa's business partner and Hot Ink co-founder, Nic Johnson. ‘We’ll never shy away from looking at the latest technology because that’s what keeps us current and what gives us the tools to deliver the sort of quality our customers have come to expect from us,’ said Johnson. ‘Fortunately we have in (IT manager and part owner) Andrew Mance, a 15-year print veteran with the skills and experience to not only service the new machines himself – meaning we hardly have to make maintenance calls but also identify and integrate the new technology into our well-oiled collective printing machinery.’

Byn Whithair of Cape Office Machines with Hot Ink's Jurgens Joubert, Nic Johnson and Lisa Saville.

‘It also means we never skip a beat when a fresh machine arrives on our doorstep, and in a very short time (Production manager and part owner) Jurgens Joubert and his team are able to use the new technology to give our customers newer and better options for their print and design projects.’ The Xerox Versant 80 packs a potent 80 PPM engine that delivers outstanding digital print quality at Ultra HD resolution (up to 1200 x 1200 x 10-bit RIP rendering and 2400 x 2400 dpi). Rated for volumes north of 80000 prints per month, the Versant 80 also supports multiple media types and weights (from 52gsm up to 350gsm), making it one of the most flexible machines in its class.

www.bytesdocumentsolutions.co.za

HOUSE OF PRINT INSTALLS FIRST X-RITE RUTHERFORD CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM IN SOUTH AFRICA

The first X-Rite Rutherford closed loop press colour control system in South Africa was installed at House of Print. This system will give the company greater control over the colour they produce on their flagship KBA press.

This means that customers can expect even higher colour quality standards in the printed jobs. It will also allow the company to be more productive with less waste, which relates to faster turnaround times and lower costs for customers.

X-Rite recently introduced the product, which combines proven pressroom measurement devices

such as IntelliTrax, EasyTrax and eXact Scan with the Rutherford press control system. DigitalView is the X-Rite appointed sole distributor of the system in South Africa.

Combined with X-Rite measurement devices, Rutherford offers automation for the press ink key settings. Before the press is started, the CIP3 or TIFF files of the job from prepress provide all the information that IntelliSet needs to automatically preset the ink keys. This saves operator time and as a result saves money as the press can be more productive. The press operator simply chooses the print job and paper type on a touch-screen monitor and IntelliSet does the rest. No more manual adjustments at the press console.

Being the first system installation in the country, Andre Bam, Managing Director of House of Print, insisted on a ‘try to buy’. He set a number of installation criteria. First, the system needed to deliver the promised benefits and results of

quicker turnaround of jobs, more accurate colour and a healthy return on investment. Second, House of Print is an extremely busy shop and, as a result, could not afford to take the press out of production. Two weeks after installation, the results had already spoken to the effectiveness of the Rutherford IntelliPress system.

‘DigitalView promised that installation would not interfere with production on the press. Within an hour the system was installed and running. Within the first two days, my press production staff were already seeing the benefits of having the system. After two weeks, I called DigitalView to confirm the order. We had already seen dramatically reduced makeready times. Getting up to colour quicker means that our makeready waste has been cut almost in half. The return on investment for the system is amazing – we will see a break-even in just a few months,’ said Bam.

www.digitalview.co.za


INDUSTRY NEWS

Ricoh SA has launched Communication Services and Huddle Rooms for greater collaboration. A major component of the Communication Services line is Ricoh’s Huddle Room concept.

'Huddle rooms are small conference areas that can be equipped with audio, video and display technology,' said Jacques van Wyk, COO of Ricoh SA. 'These digital workspaces create better teamwork, collaboration and meetings over traditional conference rooms across multiple locations. Team collaboration software and a number of devices, including BYOD or workplace-supplied mobility devices, create an all-in-one solution that uses existing Internet access, all without dedicated conference rooms, complicated technology or IT resources. Businesses can, as a result, simplify collaboration and communications anywhere and anytime, and make them affordable with a predictable fee.'

Ricoh SA has appointed Lauren Timmer-Somer Head of Communication and Technology Services. Timmer-Somer developed the same business for Ricoh in Netherlands to become one of the top five ICT players in Holland in this space.

'Lauren brings a wealth of experience as well as expertise,' said Van Wyk, 'since she developed the model of thought leadership, speaker topics, and marketing that made Ricoh Netherlands so successful in this space.'

Timmer-Somer said, 'One of the biggest challenges companies face today, globally not just in South Africa, is that they have office-bound people, remote workers and workers in different time zones who all need to collaborate effectively. They also have smaller budgets for travel expenses, not to mention the lost productivity considering the time their employees spend in transit.'

'Huddle Rooms contain anything from interactive whiteboards to ultra-short throw projectors, systems for unified communications and interactive room management,' she said.

The Huddle Room concept promotes collaboration while adapting to smaller meeting rooms using technologies developed by Ricoh as well as all popular mobile platforms that work together or separately.

Interactive whiteboards allow people to collaborate securely with fine writing and markups that seamlessly integrate with video and computing devices. Ultra-short throw projectors project large images in confined spaces with total portability. Unified communication systems integrate voice, video, and screen sharing through portable plug-and-play systems. The entire range is managed for room bookings, tracking, and using screens to display room availability and facilitate on-the-spot meeting bookings.

www.ricoh.co.za

RICOH SA OFFERS COMMUNICATION SERVICES

TAP INTO THE LATEST PRINTING TRENDS WITH THE 2017 AFRICA PRINT EXPOS

The 2017 Africa Print regional events give industry professionals an opportunity to see solutions in their own city. Africa Print expo organisers Practical Publishing have planned an exciting 2017 calendar with two new expo locations. The three major events will be hosted in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg with two locations being added in East London and Zambia. Online registrations are open for East London.

Africa Print aims to educate and inspire all visitors on the powerful capabilities and commercial benefits of digital print, in its entirety. The expo's will be a showcase for the entire digital print process and will feature from sheetfed A3 machines up to Grand format digital equipment and will include both suppliers and manufacturers of commercial and digital printers, finishing equipment, software, media and consumables.

In addition to the regional expo's, the flagship Africa Print expo, co-located with FESPA Africa and Sign Africa, will be held in Johannesburg at Gallagher Convention Centre from 13-15 September 2017.

THE DATES FOR THE 2017 EXPO'S ARE:

East London: 15 February, East London International Convention Centre.Cape Town: 15-16 March, Cape Town International Convention Centre.Durban: 19-20 April, Durban ICC.Zambia: 8-9 June, Mulungushi International Conference Centre.Johannesburg: 13-15 September, Gallagher Convention Centre.

www.africaprintexpo.com


INDUSTRY NEWS

XEROX RENEWS LIONS SPONSORSHIP

Bytes Document Solutions and Xerox announced that they will be extending their sponsorship contract with the Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) for an additional three years. This includes the title sponsor for the Currie Cup and associative sponsor for the Super Rugby and will see the Xerox brand firmly visible on the front and back of the jersey.

Rudolf Straeuli, CEO of the GLRU

Xerox’s primary affiliation with the GLRU began in 1993, and the two organisations have experienced many incredible moments since then, the most recent being the Lions’ dominant run to the Super Rugby final earlier this year. 'We are extremely proud to continue our partnership with one of the most successful rugby franchises in the country and we continue to be impressed by the team’s exciting and attacking brand of rugby,’ said Johan Basson, CEO of Bytes Document Solutions. ‘It is certainly no surprise to us that so many of the players have had the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities with the Springboks this year. I think this is a clear indication that we can expect even greater things from this team in the next three years and we are once again proud to give back to sport in South Africa.’ Basson said that Xerox and the GLRU share many attributes. Both have a long and proud history, they are equally committed to exceptional performance, and they share a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve success. It is these common qualities, he added, that make Xerox more than a sponsor, and it is that culture of excellence and performance that makes these two organisations genuine and equal partners.

Rudolf Straeuli, CEO of the GLRU, said that he is thrilled that Xerox has decided to put their ongoing trust in the Lions brand. ‘Achieving success takes skill, flair and the application of many hours of hard work, as the Golden Lions players are well aware. It also requires funding, and it is here that Xerox assists us greatly. We are pleased to have them back on board with us for an additional three years, and being assured of their long-term commitment will help to provide us with the springboard to reach even greater levels of success,’ added Straeuli. Basson pointed out that since sport offers a path to employment for those youngsters talented enough to make the grade, he is delighted that Xerox’s commitment over the next few years will be able to assist the GLRU in genuinely making a difference in people’s lives. ‘If I look at the team and the management that is in place at Emirates Airlines Park today, it is evident that the future for the GLRU is a bright one. We are looking at a team that effectively blends youth and experience into a unit that is formidable, reliable, resilient, adaptable and constantly evolving with the future in mind,’ Basson concluded.

www.bytesdocumentsolutions.co.za

PAARL MEDIA SUPPORTS GREEN PARTNERSHIP

Pieter Le Roux, Paarl Media KZN

Paarl Media, the print division of Novus Holdings pledged R100,000 to the environmental non-profit organisation, Wildlands Conservation Trust. The funds specifically support the Wildlands’ social and environmental programme to help grow the local green economy within the Mahogany Ridge community. The financial support allows for six community members to be employed in full-time positions dedicated to restoration and conservation focused on clearing alien vegetation and planting suitable indigenous trees. This vital landscaping work ensures that the Mahogany Ridge riverine ecosystem is kept in an optimal state to prevent flooding and curtail climate change. Pieter Le Roux, Managing Director of Paarl Media KZN said, ’We believe that it is important to preserve our natural resources that sustain all life on earth for future generations. We all have a part to play in building greener communities and what better way than to do so by partnering with a local organisation that supports job creation.’ The Wildlands social and environmental programme strives to enable sustainable access to the economy by nurturing green jobs. Paarl Media’s financial contribution forms part of a three-year sponsorship which has seen the print operation pledging R100,000 to the programme each year. Louise Duys Walker from Wildlands describes the partnership with Paarl Media as a ‘win-win scenario’. She said, ‘Creating jobs around the restoration and conservation of ecosystems not only protect and benefit our natural environments, it also supports the well-being and sustainable development of individual families and community members.’

www.novus.holdings


INTERNATIONAL NEWS

INTERNATIONAL NEWSBLI PRO RECOGNISES CANON C850 IMAGEPRESS

The imagePRESS C850 digital press has been recognised as an Outstanding Colour Light Production Device by Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI), receiving their annual PRO award, which acknowledges the best-in-class device per category in BLI's production tests.

Toyotsugu Kuwamura, executive vice president and general manager, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A said, ’As we recently marked the tenth anniversary of the imagePRESS product line, we are proud to celebrate its latest addition: the imagePRESS C850 digital press. With the imagePRESS C850, we continue the tradition of listening to our customers' needs and incorporate new features and solutions that can help them stay competitive. We thank BLI for recognising the imagePRESS C850 with a PRO Award, helping solidify our approach to this market, and are excited for our customers to have the ability to enjoy broader application versatility and reliable productivity with this new press.’

‘We found the image quality of the imagePRESS C850 to be bright, vibrant, and consistent over the course of the test,’ said Pete Emory, director of U.S./Asia Research and Lab Services, BLI. ‘The toner really bonded to the fibres of the paper, so on coated and uncoated stocks, and even with textured paper and envelopes, quality was equally outstanding. And job management was among the best we've seen, specifically with the PRISMAsync colour print server option. From programming new media types to creating automated workflows, to straightforward in-RIP G7 calibration, as well as the intuitive Job Scheduler that allows for optimum resource planning, key operators will see enhanced productivity throughout the day. On Canon's Fiery server for this press, which we also tested, the Unity Display gives access to the engine user interface directly from Command WorkStation. Operators will like the ease of access for improved efficiency in their daily operation.’www.canon.co.za

KOMORI AND HIGHCON ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Komori and Highcon entered into a strategic selling agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Komori America will sell and support the entire Highcon product line, including the world’s first production speed digital cutting and creasing machine. The partnership is integral to Komori’s overall strategy to create new value and richer communications through 'connected print', the ability to effectively connect various processes to Komori’s diverse functions with the latest technologies.

Komori sees the Highcon digital finishing solutions as the perfect complement to its fleet of offset presses, as well as the new Impremia IS29, 73.66cm (29-inch) inkjet, sheetfed UV printing system. In addition to removing bottlenecks in the post-press process, the Highcon solutions also deliver increased design flexibility with the ability to produce intricate cutouts, etching, unique scoring capability, and cut over creasing, perfect for print providers who want to offer a wide range of applications from unique packaging solutions to customisation with variable data cutting, web-to-pack, and even 3D modelling.

‘We are very excited about this partnership because it underscores Komori’s commitment to helping our customers develop a successful path to becoming a print media enterprise with the ability to cover both analogue and digital workflows from print to finishing. It will allow our customers greater flexibility for delivering innovative applications and a faster time to market,’ said Jacki Hudmon, senior vice president, New Business Development for Komori America.

Ron Kukla, Highcon sales director, Americas added, ‘The partnership with Komori America Corporation will help us reach a wide range of digital and conventional customers. The recognition of our revolutionary technology by Komori with their 100 years of focus on reliability and quality is a powerful endorsement.’www.kemtek.co.za

HEIDELBERG JOINS FORCES WITH DIMENSION DATA

Heidelberg has joined forces with IT service provider Dimension Data and other companies in

the NTT Group to create a scalable and flexible IT infrastructure focusing on LAN, WAN, and communication services for some 110 sites and branches in just under 40 different countries.

By creating a communication infrastructure geared to digital business models, Heidelberg is making further progress in its development from selling equipment to becoming a customer-based service company. The digitisation strategy the company has initiated is associated with completely new IT requirements for successful implementation of new Industry 4.0 applications and services.

‘We see ourselves as a true partner for our customers in a digital future. With a state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, we're laying the foundation for gearing our product and service portfolio to digital business models while also providing them faster and more reliably,’ said Heidelberg CFO Dirk Kaliebe, who is also responsible for IT.

Heidelberg showcased solutions for the challenges associated with Print Media Industry 4.0 at the drupa trade show with a goal of making it as easy as possible to work with increasingly complex processes and technologies. At the same time, Heidelberg is continuously expanding its service portfolio so as to further improve machine availability and maximise customer productivity. It has access to a network of over 10000 presses connected to the Heidelberg service centre.

The data provided by this Internet of Things is processed using big data analysis, which enables potential failures to be predicted and performance trends to be analysed. The company is looking to achieve further growth in this market segment.www.heidelberg.com/za/en


INTERNATIONAL NEWSIPD: A SUCCESSFUL CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS PRINT

International Print Day (IPD), which took place on 19 October 2016, was a celebration of the variety and vivacity of print around the world that manifested itself in a surge of global sharing and engagement, with more than 30 million timeline impressions in 24 hours.

From sole traders to multinationals, more than 6500 tweets were sent by more than 1000 participants. While #IPD16 trended for three hours in the United Kingdom, #PrintSmart, the theme of the day, was prominent as print professionals, commentators, artists, schools and public bodies found new and creative ways to celebrate this diverse industry. The purpose of the day was to connect with the print community around the world, as well as stakeholders, students and potential buyers on a mission of awareness and engagement about print, paper and associated products.

Deborah Corn, the Principal of Print Media Centre and Founder of International Print Day, stated, ‘It was amazing to see the print community fully embrace and subsequently use social media like true marketing professionals this year. There was an increased use of photos and videos to communicate about our sector’s unique abilities and even more imaginative ways of starting conversations about printing all over the world.’ International Print Day was vigorously received by the print community. Jim Hamilton, Group Director of world-respected analyst body InfoTrends, highlighted the visceral attraction of print in his reflection, ‘I like the spirit behind International Print Day. It’s a passion for taking an idea and turning it into reality by applying inks, toners, coatings, and varnishes to any imaginable substrate and then cutting, creasing, folding, and gluing it all into a final piece. I participate because I love print and I want to share that passion with the world.’ This sentiment was conveyed by participants on every continent, with individual countries playing particularly prominent roles.

The South Africa Reserve Bank renewed its participation this year, becoming the latest high-profile institution to convey its interest in this growing event. Also in South Africa, Midrand-based Printing SA celebrated IPD by visiting Phomolong Secondary School, where it taught 40 pupils how to screen-print as part of a skills transfer initiative. In Indonesia, Suhendra Marzuki, Chief Editor and

CEO of magazine PrintPack Indonesia and Vice-President of industry organisation Kopigrafika, rallied the Indonesia Print and Media Association, Indonesian Packaging Federation, key sponsor Astragraphia Xprint Indonesia and three more associations to hold a key Hotspot in Jakarta. In the UK, the event was supported by a number of parties, including industry editors Susan Wright and James Matthews-Paul. Wright, who is Editorial Director of Earth Island Publishing, reflects, ‘International Print Day is an exciting, positive and enlightening day, and so it was great to connect with people around the world who feel the same way about print on paper as we do. Every year we learn something new. We meet new people and companies. We see the heights of print innovation and creativity, and we genuinely feel the love of print globally.’ ‘Participating in International Print Day gave HP the opportunity to showcase our customers’ smart, innovative work and demonstrate the tangible impact print has on individuals,’ commented Jacob Shamis, Americas Market Development Manager for Indigo, PageWide Web Press and Scitex, HP Inc. ‘We enjoyed sharing in the print community’s passion for printing.’ International Print Day is the perfect example of how an industry can harness the power of social media collectively. Andy Rae, Senior Vice President at Heidelberg Americas, highlights this, ‘At Heidelberg, we consider social media to be an integral way to engage with our customers and build meaningful relationships by sharing valuable content and highlighting trends in the print industry.’ While according to Nevi Laketa, Communications Manager at Australian supplier KW Doggett Fine Paper, ‘This year was another social frenzy with posts going up on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn throughout the day. IPD is fun. It’s easy. And it connects people from all around the world.’ Laketa and her company joined local participants Fuji Xerox Australia, Whirlwind Print and Media Super, and contributors in New Zealand, in launching #IPD16 as it hit the dateline this year. Much more than being a global conversation, however, IPD has tangible benefits to print and its customers. In honour of this year’s #PrintSmart theme, American software provider DaVinci Designer donated its award-winning online design tool and 3D proofer to a select number of design institutes across the USA. Valued at $100,000, the DaVinci software can show students the immediate impact of the folds and die-lines on a package design to guide their knowledge and understanding of packaging science all instrumental in helping future participants in our market become more invested.

‘International Print Day may be an annual, 24-hour event but every day we have the opportunity

and responsibility, as members of the printing community, to spread the good word about our industry,’ concluded Corn. ‘Not only is IPD about all the amazing products, services and technologies print contributes to the world but also a vision for an entire business sector that is also a community of people. The print industry is now realising that ‘business-to-business’ really means ‘people-to-people’. IPD is a great enabler to make that reality more prominent and accessible for printers and their customers around the world.’ Next year’s International Print Day has been scheduled for 6.00PM ET 17 October to 6.00PM ET 18 October, with a theme and more details to be announced in due course.http://ipd.printmediacentr.com

SCHREINER GROUP AND ESKO FORM WORKFLOW OPTIMISATION PARTNERSHIP

The companies will develop an optimised prepress-workflow in a fast-paced and complex production environment.

Schreiner Group’s customers include telecommunications businesses, banks and government agencies. Its product portfolio is comprised of innovative specialty labels, including self-adhesive functional parts, RFID labels, printed electronics and security solutions. The Schreiner Group has been an Esko customer for around 15 years and has high confidence in Esko’s products, services and staff.

Markus Petratschek, Schreiner Group’s Head of Prepress said, ‘Recently, we had been searching for a better collaboration and communication tool and wanted something for internal use, but also to help us communicate more effectively externally. We wanted to be able to keep the internal team up to date on our own communication, as well as project planning and status. Further, we also wanted to allow external parties to see the latest updates on the latter. It ensures up to the moment transparency, which keeps clients fully informed.www.esko.com

CDP RECOGNISES CANON FOR EFFORTS TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE

Canon’s initiatives to tackle climate change have been recognised by the international non-profit organisation CDP based in the United Kingdom, earning the company its first inclusion on the Climate A List.


INTERNATIONAL NEWSSince 2003, the CDP has evaluated major companies worldwide on their efforts to tackle climate change. The evaluations are based on information disclosed in response to questions sent to the companies regarding business risks and opportunities associated with greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

In 2016, approximately 6000 businesses were assessed, of which 500 were Japanese. The evaluation ranks companies on a scale from A to F, with A being the highest, and Canon was declared one of the 193 companies in the world to make the A List.

Under its Action for Green environmental vision, introduced in 2008, Canon set a goal of annually reducing lifecycle CO2 emissions for each product by 3%, and is proactively making efforts through such initiatives as energy-saving activities at manufacturing bases, a modal shift in distribution, reduced energy consumption during product use, product remanufacturing, reusing parts and recycling consumable goods. As a result, in 2015, lifecycle CO2 emissions per product were approximately 30% of those in 2008, successfully achieving an average reduction of approximately 5% a year. Canon’s Action for Green environmental vision aims to realise a society that promotes both enriched lifestyles and the global environment through technological innovation and improved management efficiency.

Throughout the entire product lifecycle, Produce, Use, Recycle, Canon continues to expand activities with its customers and business partners to reduce environmental burden in pursuit of this environmental vision.www.canon.co.za

AGFA AZURA PLATES RECEIVE GOLD INK AWARD

The Agfa Graphics 2016 calendar, A Year of Tempting Plates has been recognised with a Gold Ink Award based on print quality, technical difficulty and overall visual effect. A Year of Tempting Plates was among 800 entries in this year's contest and was recognised in the Commercial Printing category.

The calendar was created with Azura chemistry-free plates, Apogee workflow, an Avalon platesetter, Sublima screening software and Synaps eco-friendly media, plus additional technologies from Agfa Graphics. ‘A Year of Tempting Plates’ features 12 winning recipes submitted by Agfa Graphics employees during a global contest seeking favourite local cuisine. The

twelve dishes were prepared by a skilled chef, as well as photographed and filmed for the calendar. Created as a customer gift, ‘A Year of Tempting Plates’ combines photography, creative design, print quality and enhancement techniques.

From pavlova with seasonal fruits, to barbecue grilled honey ginger salmon, every page of the calendar stands out through its design and high quality prepress make-ready. Extraordinary metallic and fluorescent inks combine with complementary use of silk screen printing that results in a unique, state-of-the-art print piece.

The calendar's printed pages are also brought to life through augmented reality with the Agfa Graphics AR app. Each recipe offers an instructional video that plays on the app from a tablet or smartphone. Readers/viewers are treated to helpful videos taken during the preparation of each dish in the calendar so they can execute the recipes. Full recipes are also included in an accompanying cookbook enhanced with the augmented reality app.www.agfa.com

INDUSTRIAL INKJET LTD BREAKS NEW GROUND WITH DIGITAL WALLPAPER PRODUCTION

Industrial Inkjet Ltd (IIJ) unveiled how companies can digitally print wallpaper at full production speeds. Experts from IIJ and Konica Minolta Industrial Inkjet invited wallpaper producers to see their new demo system at the Heimtextil show in Frankfurt, Germany. This prints a wide range of typical wallpaper media at linear speeds of up to 70m/min. For the past 18 months, the two companies have been working on a solution that can compete with conventional printing methods on both productivity and cost-per-roll. Printing of wallpaper using inkjet is quite common, but speeds today are very low and the technology is restricted to short-run 'special' applications such as mural walls. ‘The big demand from the wallpaper industry is for digital printing of wallpaper at full production speeds,’ said John Corrall, IIJ Managing Director. ‘Our view is that wallpaper printing is about to see a massive shift to digital technology thanks to the improvements in inkjet capability. Ink performance and cost, print width and speed are all now within reach.’www.kmsa.com

XEROX BEGINS NEW CHAPTER

Xerox has completed the separation of Conduent Incorporated, creating two market-leading, publicly-traded companies.

‘Today is an historic day for Xerox. The successful completion of the separation sharpens our market focus and commitment to our customers,’ said Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson. ‘I am confident the transformational actions we are implementing position Xerox for long-term success and unlocks shareholder value.’

Members of the company’s executive leadership team, employees and customers celebrated the milestone by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on 4 January 2017.

Xerox’s focus on growing its global leadership in digital print technology and services will help customers innovate how they communicate, connect and work more productively. The company’s financial model and revitalised business strategy will enable strong free cash flow generation and margin expansion, as well as targeted investments in attractive growth areas, such as document outsourcing and solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses.www.bytesdocumentsolutions.co.za

AGFA SCOOPS THREE AWARDS

Agfa Graphics was the winner in three categories of the ‘Pini Suppliers of the Year Award’ in Brazil, an honour given to the most outstanding suppliers in the printing industry.

Agfa Graphics was the winner in the categories of colour management software, printing plates and pre-press equipment and systems and CtPs. This recognition highlights the company's national and international performance in different areas of printing.

‘Once again the graphic industry honours Agfa Graphics with the Pini Prize; not just one, but three,’ said Paulo Amaral, Commercial Director, Agfa Graphics Brazil. ‘We always try to work very closely with our customers, helping them with any of their concerns.’ The Brazilian Fernando Pini Award for Graphic Excellence was created in 1991. The name Fernando Pini refers to one of the most brilliant technicians in the printing industry in Brazil. The prize is recognised internationally both thanks to the quality level of the printed products presented and also because of the number, over 1500 this year, of participating products.www.agfa.com


WIDE FORMAT

WIDE FORMAT UPDATE

For all the latest wide format news log onto www.SignAfrica.com

EFI DEBUTS VUTEK LED AND SOFT SIGNAGE PRINTERS AT CONNECT 2017

This year's EFI Connect, which took place at Wynn Las Vegas, featured important technology advancements from EFI, including the debut of the company's largest soft-signage printer and new LED, roll-to-roll printers offering market-leading productivity.

In addition to the new printers, EFI unveiled version 5 of its Productivity Suite end-to-end workflow offerings at Connect. The company also highlighted next-generation EFI Fiery® digital front end (DFE) production technologies that deliver uncompromising quality and productivity in digital print production. Many Connect sessions uncovered the ways these new products and other EFI offerings drive customer productivity and growth by creating new opportunities and streamlining workflow processes.

The new VUTEk® 5r and 3r printers are designed to be the industry's most technically advanced LED roll-to-roll production offerings. Printing at speeds up to 454.8sqm (4896 square feet) per hour in resolutions up to 1200 dpi, the five metre EFI VUTEk 5r and three metre EFI VUTEk 3r printers maximise performance, efficiency and quality. Featuring high-resolution, 7-picolitre EFI UltraDrop™ Technology, the new printers offer the fastest throughput in the market, superior image quality and a lower total cost of ownership for premium graphics work. The printers are also available with a complete range of upgrade options for high productivity and versatility, including optional light colours and white for multi-layer printing; inline finishing for all-in-one printing, cutting, slitting, and collecting; auto backlit and blockout printing, and more.

VUTEK FABRIVU 520 PRINTER

Customers can take advantage of fast-growing soft-signage opportunities using EFI's largest

soft signage printer, the 5.2-metre EFI VUTEk FabriVU 520, launched at Connect. The printer gives users new capabilities for producing a broader range of soft signage products, including wall murals, theatre drapes, and other superwide seamless applications.

The printer can produce up to 446 square metres (4800 square feet) per hour, and prints at resolutions up to 2400 dpi. It can do both direct-to-textile and transfer printing with an easy changeover using the same ink set for greater versatility. A patented ink-recovery system saves more than 95% of the ink lost in textile printing systems offered by other manufacturers.

Both new VUTEk printers that were on exhibit at Connect featured the latest-version EFI Fiery proServer DFE, which gives users the advantage of fast RIPing, accurate, high-quality colour and robust production management.

www.efi.com

FUSION DIGITAL TAKES OWNERSHIP OF FIRST EFI VUTEK FABRIVU 340 IN AFRICA

Reshma Ramlugan and James Johnston, Fusion Digital.

Fusion Digital are the proud owners of the first EFI VUTEk FabriVU 340 in Africa, purchased from Graphix Supply World, a distributor of EFI’s wide format, VUTEk and Quantum portfolio.

Fusion Digital co-founder James Johnston said, 'We attended drupa 2016 where we got to see the machine in action, and were very impressed. We also already own EFI VUTEk printers and are aware of how well they work - they're the 'Rolls Royce' of

the industry. In comparison, you have to get eight machines to keep up with the speed and quality of one EFI press.'

Reshma Ramlugan, co-founder, Fusion Digital, touched on the benefits of the machine and the opportunities it opens for the business: 'Speed without the loss of quality was the biggest factor when deciding to purchase the machine. The press allows us to do things much quicker and therefore meet extremely tight deadlines. We can also print on a larger spectrum of uncoated and coated materials, whereas in the past we could only print on coated.'

The EFI VUTEk FabriVU series of fabric printers allow users to:• Print dazzling displays, high-density backlit

signs and more with ultra-high resolution four-colour printing.

• Print direct to textile or indirect via transfer process, enabling print shops to offer more materials and save money by using lower cost materials.

• Create soft signs and fabric displays that retain the drape and soft hand customers prefer.

• Produce graphics that can be washed and dried without wrinkling, folded without leaving marks, and reused.

Fusion Digital and Graphix Supply World have a long-standing relationship, which began in 1998, and Johnston is happy with the service they have received. 'Graphix Supply World has a far greater amount of technicians than other suppliers, and they are very well-trained,' he said.

'EFI’s broad product portfolio gives us the perfect range of wide format printers that covers every budgetary and production requirement. This enables us to provide new and existing customers with the most comprehensive choice from a single manufacturer,' stated GSW Managing Director Robert Franco. 'Our customer base is becoming increasingly diverse in its needs. Our clients are now demanding the best inkjet technologies, plus they expect from us robust, high-quality and reliable machines, which we can offer through our partnership with EFI.'

www.gsw.co.za


COVER STORY ADVERTORIAL

BY FUJIFILM SOUTH AFRICA

Since 2001, Inca Digital and Fujifilm have collaborated to build outstanding inkjet printers. Based on a thorough understanding of print applications we combine precision engineering with outstanding ink chemistry. The life-blood of Onset is Uvijet ink. It is manufactured with Fujifilm’s patented Micro-V dispersion process that enables the ink to have a higher pigment concentration. The result is visibly stronger, more vibrant colours, which can be consistently reproduced.

COVER STORY ADVERTORIAL

A white ink option is the ideal solution for businesses that produce high-value backlit/frontlit and double-sided day/night POP display graphics where the ability to print high-opacity white as a base, spot colour or top layer quickly and cost effectively is important.

The powerful Onset has established itself as the leading UV flatbed platform for the production of high quality, high impact display graphics with outstanding productivity. The latest generation of Onset printers are built with Inca’s new Scaleable Architecture design, which allows a machine to be tailored to meet individual business needs at the time of initial investment, and then allows for future expansion as business needs change and technology advances.

Onset printers are built to deliver three things important to print firms:• Business efficiency: Onset offers better efficiency and productivity,

producing like-for-like print quality at higher throughput than any other UV inkjet machine.

• Business development: Onset enables the production of high run length jobs which until now were not viable by inkjet.

• Low investment risk: Onset is powerful enough to pay for itself in six months. As a business model it gives owners the opportunity to plan their business with much more confidence.

All Onsets print onto a wide variety of rigid and flexible materials producing stunning, high quality images with high productivity. Onset can produce indoor and outdoor print across a range of applications more efficiently than any other print process.

SCALEABLE ARCHITECTUREThe latest generation of Inca Onset printers use an innovative modular design that gives Onset owners the power to evolve the productivity and colour configuration of their printer to match changing business needs. By designing Onset with the ability to adapt ink tanks, printheads, UV lamps, automation, speed modes, electronics and software, Inca has set a new versatility standard in high-end flatbed printing. Onset Scaleable Architecture allows owners to keep pace with new technology developments and maximise their return on investment.

There are currently 15 different Onset configurations to choose from, enabling them to choose the right model with the ideal performance and price point for their businesses today. It also fits future business needs - the Onset has the power to evolve to fit changing needs. Whether customers need additional productivity, increased image quality or extra versatility with additional colour configurations, Onset can be modified on site to satisfy all.

ONSET R50I:THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTION FLATBED


COVER STORYADVERTORIALEvery Inca Onset is built on a very robust chassis with robust electronic control systems, software and drive mechanisms, and uses Fujifilm Dimatix Spectra drop-on-demand inkjet printheads. This combination has proven to be the right investment for hundreds of businesses worldwide.

The Onset R provides super high quality at very high speed for the production of high volume, quality images onto a wide variety of media. Onset R uses a 14 picolitre drop size providing a good balance of quality and volume for the display POP and signage market. Applications include: general in-store display graphics and signage, in-store FSDUs, outdoor signage. Colour options include: 4 colour, 6 colour lights, 4 colour + white, 6 colour lights + white.

Onset printers are the fastest in the world at like for like quality. The technology is world-leading: powerful linear motors and vacuum beds that can hold up to 80kg of media; full width printhead arrays and UV lamp systems allow almost instantly cured print; powerful handling systems ensure phenomenal productivity. Onset’s print engine and fast moving vacuum bed are built on a very robust chassis that enables pin-point drop placement accuracy for billions of drops per second, all day, every day.

Onset is a long term investment. Inca engineering, Fujifilm chemistry and self-monitoring features ensure Onset printers continue to deliver consistent quality and speed for years and scaleable architecture enables your investment to evolve.

• Full-width printhead array: Textural banding is eliminated and the print carriage spans the whole width of the print bed and doesn’t scan across the media.

• Images do not suffer from textural banding and consistent print means the cost of rejected prints is reduced.

• Full-width UV lamp system: Onset has multiple UV lamps that allow for fast bidirectional print. The system can also vary the UV dosage and produce a range of print finishes from satin to gloss. Only Onset can produce a high speed, high gloss finish.

• Fujifilm Dimatix printheads: Spectra heads have proven their reliability in full production for many years. To get the best throughput from Onset, drop size and placement are precisely calculated to give excellent results at top speed.

• Zoned vacuum flatbed: Onset has an accessible flatbed design for simple loading of rigid materials, with a best-in-class capacity of 80kg and maximum media thickness of 50mm.

• The vacuum table is divided into 15 independent zones, minimising the amount of bed masking required.

HANDLING3/4 SEMI-AUTOMATIC HANDLINGThe 3/4 automation system lets you print single sheet, multiple sheet or double sided print in registration. The operator loads material onto a preload table and the system takes over the rest, stacking it on a pallet for easy removal of the printed stack. The system allows the operator immediate, direct access to the bed and registration points for quick switch between manual and semi-automatic work.

FULLY AUTOMATIC HANDLING FOR DISPLAY POPAn automatic material loading system is designed to handle all types of display and signage materials. It works in conjunction with the 3/4 handling unit to provide full automation, handling multiple sheets with high registration. The loader can be moved away from the machine to allow access to the print bed.

FULLY AUTOMATIC HANDLING FOR CORRUGATED BOARDThe fully automatic handling system is designed for difficult materials like unconditioned corrugated board. Vacuum-to-vacuum transfer ensures precision handling, from the robotic arm pickup, to placement on the print bed and stacking of printed board. When combined with Uvijet inks for corrugated board, this system enables Onset to be used for cost-effective production of corrugated displays.

FUJIFILM SOUTH AFRICA (+27 11) 430 5400 www.fujifilm.co.za

ONSET SCALEABLE ARCHITECTURE ALLOWS OWNERS TO KEEP PACE WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS AND MAXIMISE THEIR RETURN ON INVESTMENT.

PRINTSHOP DENVER EXPANDS OFFERINGS WITH NEW FUJIFILM ONSET R50I

Printshop Denver, an associated company to the USS Graphics group, has purchased a Fujifilm Onset R50i. Initially a litho operation, the purchase is part of Printshop Denver's plan to expand its offering to the digital market of Point of Sale and Point of Purchase, including the corrugated market and anything involving construction such as free standing display units and other POP items.

'The success of the Inca Onset R40i installed at our Cape Town facility in early 2015 illustrated to us that this is where we want to be in terms of machinery, as it fits in with both our short and long term vision of where and how we want to tackle the market,' said Louis Burger, Managing Director at USS Graphics.

Louis Burger, Managing Director at USS Graphics.

Fujifilm South Africa are committed to building a long-term partnership with the USS Graphics group and have managed to do so for several years in the lithography side of the business in terms of plates. 'The good service provided by them helped us to choose them as one of our main suppliers in the digital arm of the business,' said Burger. 'No machine installation and integration is seamless, but Fujifilm SA has been available to help at all hours, every day of the week when required which has allowed us to gain priceless insight and knowledge on the machine, from both a technical and a selling perspective. This gives us great peace of mind knowing there are qualified engineers countrywide available to us 24/7.'


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BY CHARLES MULLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PACKAGING SA

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THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY:

OPPORTUNITY

OR CRISIS?

Are we concerned about the future of the packaging sector? We face a growing amount of challenges and our future remains increasingly unpredictable. Can we rely on the government's National Development Plan (NDP) to grow our business and sector?

Yesterday things were simpler, we were production, not market driven. An example is Henry Ford, who said, 'you can have any colour car you want as long as it's black'. Now we ask customers what they want. We also relied on tariff and duties to protect our industry and we had insignificant international competition.

Today's buyers are more professional, discerning and demanding. There are also greater demands on manufacturers, whereas in the past it was a less competitive environment. People weren't worried about being efficient, but if you're not efficient today, your business is doomed.

There was inefficient domestic competition and less emphasis on pricing and we relied heavily on personal selling - there were long lead times and customers were generally sympathetic and gave you a 'second chance'.

TODAY'S CHALLENGES INCLUDE:

• Political instability and security concerns. • Poor business confidence. • Fluctuating exchange rates. • Global and domestic recession. • Expensive cost of capital.• Increased legislation and compliance costs. South African companies

have to comply with various taxes, including VAT, FICA, CIPC regulations, labour issues, toll roads, etc.

• Unfavourable trade policies. There are a variety of incentives in place but not enough to really stimulate local manufacturing.

• Shortage of skills and poor productivity. • Lack of entrepreneurship. The government is not doing enough to

encourage entrepreneurship and to make it simple for people to start businesses. It is almost impossible to start a business with considerations such as taxes, legislation and registering for VAT.

• Aggressive international competition. • Electricity issues.• Diminishing economies of scale. Our volumes tend to be low yet we are

benchmarked against products that are mass produced. Consumers are

also fussy - we're a country with a great deal of choices but we produce low volumes so we are too small to be competitive.

• Less personal influence with the emergence of e-tendering and e-procurement. There's often no opportunity to engage with people to sell your service as tenders are now done on computers. Often the business that offers the lowest price is chosen, without consideration given to great service, etc.

• Efficient domestic competition. • Faultless quality and service expectation. • Pricing and margin distress. • Lack of R&D, because it's unaffordable, and that impacts our ability to

be innovative. • Much more discerning customers. • Shareholder pressure resulting in businesses becoming increasingly

short-term focussed.

THE NDP OBJECTIVES FOR 2030 INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Annual GDP will grow from less than 2% today to 5.4%.• Our economy will be three times larger than in 2013.• Unemployment will fall from 25% to 6%.• South Africans will earn more than twice the present level of R50K

per annum. • Trade with our regional neighbours will increase from 15% to 30% of

total trade. • Agricultural land will increase from 1.5 to 2 million hectares. An

additional one million jobs will be created in this sector. • Installed electricity capacity will increase from 44 to 73KMW and more

than 90% of South Africa will have access to electricity. • University enrollment will increase by 70%. • Average life expectancy will be more than 70 years.

The plan is intended to grow our economy and give the consumer increased wealth and spending power. Successful implementation would no doubt significantly increase our annual per capita consumption of packaging from around 65kg to much higher. However, its becoming increasingly unlikely that


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we can rely on the successful implementation on the NDP. Some good news is that the International Monetary Fund projects that Africa will be the world's fastest growing region from now to 2020.

The question is: are we experiencing a crisis, and if so, what do we need to do differently in order to grow and survive? The industry needs to understand the drivers, be more innovative, identify opportunities and threats and adapt accordingly, and invest properly.

10 OF THE KEY DRIVERS ARE:

1. CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS• People are living a lot longer - 'ageing baby boomers'. • Single parent families are common and people are having fewer children. • There is a rapidly emerging black middle class.• We need to consider the impact of millennials, who are increasingly

aware of world trends.

2. SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENTThis has to be part of every businesses' agenda as those that ignore this are unlikely to survive. Products are often over-packaged, including too much secondary packaging and with the growing concern about packaging waste, the key element is to do more with less.

There is a multitude of legislation in existence and more is coming, so it is important to reduce your carbon footprint and real action is required with this, not 'greenwashing'.

3. CONVENIENCEIt's all about time, or simply the lack of it. People want their food 'On-the-Go', and the packaging needs to change accordingly. We are seeing more single serve or portion meals that are quick to prepare and are microwave friendly. Consumers can now buy, cook and serve a meal in the same packaging.

4. BEATING THE COUNTERFEITERS Every successful brand is at risk and will be copied. You need to ensure that packaging is as difficult to copy as possible, using overt and covert technologies, like barcodes/special markings that can only be seen under UV or Infrared light.

5. BIODEGRADABLE AND BIO-BASED POLYMERS• Markets and consumers are looking for eco-friendly alternatives to

ordinary plastics. • Fossil fuels (oil) resources are finite. • There are alternatives to conventional feedstocks. • There is a growing demand for biodegradable plastics. • The demand is forecast to grow at 29% per annum over the next five years.• These materials still have recycling limitations.

6. TAMPER EVIDENCE There is no legislation that forces companies, such as those who manufacture baby food, to have tamper-evident packaging but it is critical as brands can be destroyed through tampering and sabotage. A prominent example is the brand Tylenol, where the product was laced with potassium cyanide. Due to lack of tamper evident packaging, the packs were opened without detection, the product laced with poison and the product put back on the shop shelf.

7. DIGITAL PRINTING This opens up a multitude of opportunities for packaging as it allows for customised or individually personalised packs that have great consumer impact. It gives designers flexibility in that designs, names, fonts, etc. can be quickly changed and stored on a computer. A famous example is the Coca-Cola campaign, which allowed consumers to choose a bottle with their names printed on.

Digital printing is also an eco-friendly process as no harmful solvents are used and it provides quick turnaround times with no mess and changing of plates.

8. POUCHES• Flexible pouches are forecast to grow faster than any other form of

packaging and stand-up pouches with spouts will take market share away from glass and plastic containers.

• Significant in-bound logistics advantages. • 360 degree decoration possibilities. • Extended shelf life opportunities. • However, there are recycling concerns.

9. TACKLING FOOD WASTEAccording to the CSIR, approximately 10m tonnes per annum is wasted in South Africa at an estimated cost of around R60 billion and around one third of all food produced worldwide is wasted. Packaging can help reduce this by:• Preserving the contents and reducing damage between 'farm and fork'.• Preventing contamination from dirt, spillage, etc.• Protecting from climatic conditions, ie, water and heat. • Minimising theft and pilferage. • The emergence of ethylene inhibitors, anti-microbial and anti-fungal

additives and other shelf-extension technologies, most of which can be incorporated into the packaging.

10. INNOVATIONWe have seen the emergence of innovative, smart, active and intelligent packaging such as e-packaging, odour absorbers, temperature responsive packages, flavour releasers, physical damage indicators, freshness/ripeness indicators, self heating containers, active pharmaceutical reminders, bio-active packaging and moisture control/indicators.

Packaging must activate the emotions - it needs to delight and appeal to all the senses. Most importantly, it must grab the consumer's attention. It's worth remembering that packaging is an important factor driving decisions to purchase - 41% of respondents said packaging is an important attribute, while 36% said they tried new brands because the packaging enticed them. However, only 10% of consumers are completely satisfied with the packaging they come across. Source: MeadWestvaco 2014.

Today, companies are harnessing smartphone technology, such as with e-packaging in tamper evidence where a thin printed electronic film tag adheres to the side of the container and extends through to the closure. It sends a signal to a smart phone should the seal be broken. It can also be used for imparting messages to the consumer. KFC Canada released a limited edition 'memories' bucket that contains a blue-tooth enabled printer embedded in the base of the bucket. Users can link their smartphones to the bucket and print a photo of their choice.

There is also intelligent packaging that contains light emitting devices that signal when best before labels have reached their expiration date as well as freshness indicators where the carton changes colour as shelf life is reached or as the products start to go off. Temperature indicators and special bottle coatings whose super slippery surface allows for the complete emptying of bottles are also innovative.

To minimise the impact of the crisis in packaging, the industry needs to understand the drivers; innovate; stay informed on global trends and technologies; foster international alliances with 'best in class' manufacturers and experts; create value in shifting away from a cost driven mentality to a benefit driven offering; make use of state incentives such as Department of Trade and Industry and Industrial Development Corporation grants and loans; train, develop and up-skill people and invest wisely. So ask yourself: will you identify the opportunities that arise or will you disappear into oblivion?

PACKAGING SA (+27 12) 001 1914 [email protected]

www.packagingsa.co.za


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This is big corporate stuff and a far remove from the lives of the average graphics professional. However the Renewable Energy Buyers’ Principles together have combined revenues of over R14 trillion ($1 trillion), so their intentions and efforts certainly do impact the little people. The motivation to procure renewable energy is mostly about money and leveraging such things as renewable energy credits from governments and local power purchase agreements. But still it can make a difference.

Governments make it easier for big corporates to incorporate renewables in their energy mix in order to bring them closer to GHG emissions reductions targets. Renewable energy targets get tighter with the passing of the years, however they are helping at least to improve environmental impacts, if not by very much. Probably a much bigger driver than financial incentives and altruism, is the desire to reduce costs and demonstrate climate change leadership.

It’s tempting to be a bit cynical about this sort of work. It seems to be too easy, too much a box ticking exercise, and in many cases for the contributors to Eco Forum survey, it is. However the companies have reported useful information, data that may be helpful for the average printing company considering a shift to renewables, with or without financial inducements. According to the report, wind power is the top source of renewable energy and the one with the shortest payback period. Those of you living in sunnier climes may question this, however companies investing in wind power are getting a return on their investment in under six years. That said, the price of solar photovoltaic panels has collapsed of late, making them extremely attractive as a power source, whatever the megacorps’ experience.

Graphics companies around the world, even in gloomy, grey places like Sweden and the UK should be looking into renewables. The investment into solar is easier and relatively inexpensive, and the return pretty swift. It may not be as fast as the return on a wind power investment, but it is likely to be cheaper and less risky in the first place. What are you waiting for?

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MAKING A DIFFERENCEBY LAUREL BRUNNER

WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY

A generous handful of graphics companies are off the grid when it comes to energy. They generally rely on solar power and biomass burners for their electricity and as such are in the vanguard. However, they are not alone. A report jointly authored by the World Wildlife Fund and the Corporate Eco Fund takes a closer look at corporate renewable energy procurement. The work is based on an in depth survey of 37 Corporate Eco Forum members and signatories to the Renewable Energy Buyers’ Principles, representing various industries.

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PRINT’S TRANSCENDENCE OF TIMEUNITES CUSTOMERS WITH YOUR DIGITAL STORY

BY VAUGHAN PATTERSON, PRODUCT MARKETING OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR PRODUCTION PRINT AT RICOH SA

Print is being integrated with digital in ways we never would have thought possible. One such way is through printed circuits. Brands can literally print an electronic circuit in a magazine for a novel form of advertising. There are examples of outdoorsy brands that have printed torches so people can rip a page from a magazine and light up the trail. It’s gimmicky but it’s novel and stands out like a lighthouse on a remote and storm-tossed shoreline to paraphrase bad novels.

Another example of how that’s been used is connecting buttons to speakers. So you can put a button on a magazine page, connected to a printed circuit that, when pressed, activates the circuit so a speaker placed by a reader in a marked location on the page, plays whatever audio track has been pre-recorded. One sporting organisation has used it to replay selections of recorded commentaries from past matches, reliving glory moments, specific players and season highlights. Again, it’s gimmicky, but it’s also novel and it gets noticed. And it’s a cleverly personal way to connect with fans and lure them into the digital realm of far richer content and many more potential points of engagement. These new opportunities go well beyond print advertising of old. In the old days your creative team came up with the ad which their people then placed on your behalf – if you had budget. If not, a desperate ad salesperson and a sympathetic magazine would force their designers into overtime on your behalf and you’d fork over a few thousand rand then wait for the phone to ring. But the new opportunities go beyond that. They require some constructive thought by educated and experienced people followed by more than a dash of effort, some honesty, meaningful engagement with complete strangers, and a consistency borne of dedication, dependability, and a smattering of reliability. People know that it’s easier to slap together a promotional e-mail and spam it out to hundreds, thousands or even millions of people. But we know that it’s a lot harder, takes longer, and costs a lot more to put out a piece of personalised print, particularly one with good quality creative work and some innovative design that goes beyond mere pictures to include new technologies such as printed circuits, food, or even plants. Yes, you can now print your ad on a piece of paper a reader can push into a potting box or soil bed that will grow into the bush, plant, or tree of your seed’s particular genetic design. A company that’s prepared to go to those lengths to communicate with you sends the unwritten message very loud indeed: 'You’re worth the effort,' then whispers: 'So am I.' Now, we’ve all been stuck at a party or in an office at some point in our lives listening to some bore drone on about how brilliant they are. You know the type: 'Anyway, enough about me,' they say as you finally think they’re giving you a chance to contribute meaningfully to a conversation: 'What do you think about

me?' Only the narcissist loves the narcissist. As for the rest of us, we more willingly give our attention when we think others genuinely care about us. People who care will listen because your opinions matter to them. They won’t care if you’re constantly yelling stuff at them that has absolutely no bearing on their lives. Nor will they care if you constantly yell at them and never give them an opportunity to reply. Sending them a handwritten letter covering topics of their interest is a pretty neat way to tell them you care. Who wouldn’t want that? And printing a communication that considers their interests, even if you are trying to convince them that your running shoes are better for them, or your holiday destination is what their soul craves, or that your car will pamper them from A to B like mollycoddled royalty, they will pay attention because you have taken the time to know that's what they’re interested in in the first place and followed up with a premium and personal missive. Tie that into a digital channel that gives them the opportunity to reply (and let them know you’re listening – then actually listen) and you make manifest the winning formula. It’s simple even if it isn’t easy, cheap, or quick. But then your brand isn’t easy, cheap or quick, is it? We love print, even in our deeply digital world, because it speaks of old world traditions, a time in which we believe ethics were generally better, things we made were better quality, people were better and nicer and kinder to one another, the world was a better place and, although things may have moved slower, they were executed with care and attention. We crave those things because they are everywhere scarce. Print connects our fingertips and our eyes to transcend the boundaries of time in a capsule of nostalgia romanticising the past into a more glamorous version of its true self. As marketers trying to reach people with the message: 'You are important to us and we want to offer you a better life' there is no need to create the effect anew; you can simply employ it through the power of print. That is a robust bridge to connect your customers’ emotions with the promise of your brand and offer them a deeper view into your world of product or service where people actually matter.

RICOH SOUTH AFRICA (+27 11) 723 5000 [email protected], www.ricoh.co.za


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DRAFT REGULATIONS TO CONTROL THE PRINTING INDUSTRY’S

BY TINA COSTAS (DIRECTOR) AND MARAIS DE VAAL (CANDIDATE ATTORNEY), NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) promulgated draft regulations on 4 November 2016 that propose to regulate printing as a 'controlled emitter' in terms of section 23 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (NEM:AQA). The regulations will require certain owners or operators to comply with emission limits, submit emissions reports and install abatement equipment to ensure that organic solvents that are heated and released to the atmosphere as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) comply with the emission limits set for VOCs and nitrogen oxide.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE DRAFT REGULATIONS

When the DEA first published the draft list of s 21 activities in July 2009 in terms of NEM: AQA, the notice included printing as a listed activity. A memorandum was submitted to the DEA objecting on a number of procedural and substantive grounds to the inclusion of the printing industry in the draft notice. The memorandum was reviewed and considered by the DEA and the printing sector was excluded from the final notice (s 21 Notice), which was published on the 31 March 2010. During 2012, the DEA published a draft amendment to the s 21 Notice which again sought to include the printing industry as a listed activity. As a result, Printing SA commissioned air quality and emissions experts WardKarlson Consulting Group (WKC Group) and attorneys Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc (NRFSA) to undertake a technical study and legal review of the draft regulations. The results from the detailed combined study were submitted to the DEA and these results were used to inform certain conclusions regarding the proposed regulation of the printing industry in terms of s 21 of NEM:AQA.

Some of the important findings of the study include the following: • The proposed description of the activity 'printing works'; • The proposed threshold level of solvent use that will trigger the

requirement to comply with the emission limits; • The proposed VOC and NOx emission limits;• The proposed compliance timeframes; and• The cost to comply with the requirements.

The DEA initially intended to regulate the printing industry as a listed activity in terms of s 21 of the NEM: AQA. However during a meeting with all relevant stakeholders the DEA advised that the printing industry would be regulated in terms of section 23 of the NEM:AQA as a controlled emitter.

The outcomes of Printing SA’s engagement with DEA is that agreement has been reached on the description of printing industry activities; the requirement

for the owner of a printing industry activity to develop a solvent consumption plan; the requirement for facilities with VOC abatement to achieve 90% availability of the abatement equipment; and the special arrangements that apply to the replacement and expansion of printing facilities. These outcomes are reflected in the draft section 23 notice.

COMPARISON BETWEEN A 'CONTROLLED EMITTER' AND 'LISTED ACTIVITY'

The following similarities apply to activities that are listed in terms of s 21 of the NEM:AQA and activities that are regulated as controlled emitters in terms of s 23:• Prescribed emission limits must be complied with.• Abatement equipment must be installed to meet the prescribed emission

standards.• Emissions must be monitored and reported on in the prescribed format.• It is an offence to fail to obtain an atmospheric emission licence (AEL)

for an s 21 listed activity, or to fail to comply with the prescribed limits. A person cannot apply for exemption if an activity is listed in s 21 or is declared as a controlled emitter.

The main differences between a person carrying on a listed activity and a controlled emitter are the following:• If an activity is listed in s 21, that person must obtain an AEL before

commencing the activity. There are a number of costs associated with obtaining the AEL and complying with the conditions set out in the AEL.

• In terms of the s 21 Notice, it is possible for application to be made for the postponement of the compliance time-frames for existing plants for a period not exceeding five years.

• Under the National Air Quality Framework 2012 (and NEM:AQA), there is no similar process that allows an applicant whose processes are regulated as a controlled emitter, to apply for postponement to the compliance time frames. This presents significant challenges to the printing industry.

IMPACT ON AIR QUALITY


FEATUREHOW WILL THE SECTION 23 DRAFT REGULATION REGULATE THE PRINTING INDUSTRY?

Printing activities are described as: 'Printing, coating and lamination processes using gravure, flexography, rotary screen printing, heat set lithography, varnishing and printing systems that incorporate elements of these technologies.'

The regulations will apply to the operator or owner of an existing or new printing industry activity in operation anywhere in the country where organic solvent consumption equals or exceeds 25 tonnes per year. New printing industry activities will be required to comply with the requirements immediately on implementation of the regulations, while existing printing industry activities must comply within five years of implementation of the regulations. No exemption from the regulations will be permitted and postponement for compliance will not be possible.

THE OPERATOR OR OWNER OF A PRINTING ACTIVITY WILL HAVE TO:

• Comply with the emission limits for VOC’s and NOx.• Submit a first emissions report within 12 months of the implementation

of the regulations and thereafter at least one emissions report annually. The report must include information on how measurements were carried out, equipment used, calibration certificates and any other information for validation of the emission results.

• Achieve 90% availability of VOC abatement equipment during operations.• Prepare and submit a Solvent Consumption Plan to record total solvent

consumption on an annual basis.

Provision is made for the modification of existing facilities. Where the replacement of existing appliances results in an increase in operating capacity of not more than 20%, compliance with existing printing industry activity limits must be achieved within five years. Where the expansion of existing facilities result in an increase in operating capacity of more than 20%, compliance with new printing industry activity limits must be achieved within five years.

CONCLUSION

The draft regulations will, in our view, impose excessive economic impacts on the printing industry, without achieving significant improvements in air quality, or human health and well-being. Further comments on the draft regulations have been submitted by Printing SA and the printing industry, within the period allowed for public comment, about the following:

• A longer time frame for compliance is proposed, as this would alleviate economic pressure on the printing sector.

• An alternative, higher solvent consumption threshold is proposed, on the basis that the scientific evidence to date shows that the current level will not bring about a tangible improvement in air quality.

• Clarity is sought whether the solvent consumption refers to a facility operating a listed appliance, or whether this refers to consumption of solvent by the listed appliance. We believe it is imperative that the regulation refers to the latter, not the former.

A recommendation that deviates from the DEA’s approach to regulating VOC emissions, but that would alleviate the economic burden on existing printing facilities to implement costly abatement of VOC emissions, would be to apply a tax on those organic solvents that contribute to secondary pollutant formation.

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT SOUTH AFRICA INC (+27 31) 582 5663 [email protected]

www.nortonrosefulbright.com

PRINTING SA (+27 11) 287 1160 [email protected] www.printingsa.org


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THE RELEVANCE OFPRINT

A book store was most likely one of the first places you went last season for year-end and Christmas presents. The reasons are obvious: a book is a quality gift that ages gracefully and, if well chosen, holds appeal even hours of pleasure beyond the initial delight of unwrapping it. This is an interesting realisation in our digitally advancing times.

According to research by Good e-Reader, e-book sales dipped by 20% in the first half of 2016. We have also seen industry giant, Amazon, expanding its book-selling empire with the very thing that it once tried to destroy: bookstores. ‘What is intriguing is how and why print-is-dead themes persist in spite of evidence to the contrary. While print is under tremendous pressure in the developed world, there is still an increased demand for printed products in developing markets in order to advance literacy, education, and democracy. In sub-Saharan Africa, digital has grown alongside print and the need for printed ballots and school collateral is unlikely to end soon,’ said Peter Metcalfe, Group Executive of Marketing and Sales at Novus Holdings.

A survey conducted by Novus Holdings in 2014 found that an overwhelming 97% of respondents have fond memories of a book they read when they were young. Many noted that their childhood books had been kept as a memento or had been passed on to their own children. Respondents also said that they still prefer reading printed books to their children. ‘Print has tangible and emotional appeal to its readers and users. On a practical level, printed books are more convenient in that you can almost take them anywhere with you without the need for a cable to charge it or the power to do so,’ added Metcalfe. Following the release of the Codex Group’s April 2016 survey of 4992 book purchasers, which showed that e-book units had fallen 3.5% over the previous

year, Codex president Peter Hildick-Smith gave two likely causes. Firstly, e-book devices have not delivered the quality long-form reading experience needed to supplant print; and, secondly, a new consumer phenomenon ‘digital fatigue’ has begun to emerge. The survey also highlighted that most book buyers spend up to five hours daily on a screen and would choose to reduce their screen time if they possibly could. A study by US linguistics professor Naomi Baron revealed that 92% of a group of 300 tertiary-level students from various countries preferred to do their ‘serious reading’ from a real book with ‘actual ink printed on a physical page’; and this, despite 50% of the group owning a tablet or e-reader, and an even greater proportion owning a smartphone which supports e-reading material. Metcalfe concluded, ‘South African print companies are well placed to offer the experience, reach and state-of-the-art technology to keep print effective. Digital adoption has been a slower process than envisaged and has not replaced or displaced print. The debate is simply no longer about which format is better, digital versus print, but rather digital and print - there is place for both.’

NOVUS HOLDINGS (+27 21) 550 2500

[email protected] www.novus.holdings

BY NOVUS HOLDINGS


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In his opening keynote speech at the conference, EFI CEO Guy Gecht addressed artificial intelligence and the impact the next wave of advanced technology is having. Some ERP and MIS workflow products developed by EFI, for example, learn to be more efficient as they track business's operations. 'As with the developments we have all seen with personal computers and mobile technology, artificial intelligence promises to create more opportunities,' said Gecht. 'In print, it can drive preventive diagnostics and predictive maintenance, which helps our customers improve their top and bottom lines.'

Jeff Jacobson, the new CEO of Xerox, was featured in Gecht's 'fireside chat'. Xerox recently completed the separation of Conduent Incorporated, creating two market-leading, publicly-traded companies. Jacobson said the successful completion of the separation sharpens the company's market focus and commitment to its customers.

He also said that his aim was to create 'a culture of winning' at Xerox and believed in focusing on customer relationships and mobilising and energising employees. His leadership advice included: 'commitment, accountability and

playing to win. You need to get the best player in every position'.

EFI Connect's workflow sessions focused on the advancements of the industry's largest software portfolio with version 5 of EFI's six Productivity Suites - the Commercial Print Suite, the Midmarket Print Suite, the Packaging Suite, the Quick Print Suite, the Publication Print Suite and the Corrugated Packaging Suite. The event featured the new Fiery NX server and NX Station for fast RIPing and streamlined cut-sheet production automation; Fiery DFE products for wide and superwide format inkjet proofing and production; and Fiery Workflow Suite offerings that boost productivity with best-in-class tools for document imposition, assembly, late-stage editing, visual make-ready, prepress automation and more. The newest version of EFI Fiery Navigator™ simplifies the process of analysing daily digital print operations and long-term trends, delivering actionable business intelligence in a customisable, visual dashboard while providing device management capabilities. Fiery products shown at Connect provide top

quality without compromise in digital production printing to the most rigorous production demands. EFI Fiery technology continued its advanced colour leadership by recently becoming one of the first offerings in the industry to successfully handle all 48 test patches in the new Ghent Workgroup PDF Output Suite version 5.0 - a critical test factor and de facto standard for determining quality printing of PDF documents.

Packaging is a major focus for EFI. There is much excitement about the release of the Nozomi C18000 press, targeted at digital printing for packaging. The press was introduced at drupa 2016 and will help corrugated manufacturers and brands access a wide colour gamut and broader design options in corrugated board work with fast turnaround times, all while maintaining low production costs. It was announced at the event that the first press will be installed at a company in Spain during early March.

Besides packaging, other solutions in the pipeline that will allow customers to branch out into new markets include the EFI Cubik series, which will address the building materials market and can print on wood, concrete, metal, glass and natural stones.

EFI www.efi.com

BY MEGGAN MCCARTHY

EFI CEO Guy Gecht and Jeff Jacobson, CEO of Xerox.

Attendees at the 2017 EFI Connect Conference, which took place at the Wynn in Las Vegas from 17-20 January, were introduced to new versions of print MIS/ERP software suites and Fiery digital production products. EFI unveiled version 5 of its Productivity Suite end-to-end workflow offerings. The company also highlighted its next-generation EFI Fiery® digital front end (DFE) production technologies that deliver uncompromising quality and productivity in digital print production.

EFI CONNECT ATTENDEES GAIN NEW INSIGHTS INTODIGITAL PRODUCTION WORKFLOWS


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Andy Paparozzi, chief economist at Idealliance.

Rob Franco and Niki Long, Graphix Supply World.


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THOBELA TAKES PRINTING INTO NEW ERA

Steve Thobela, CEO of Printing SA, said that in South Africa, very little is known about the printing and packaging industry and its role in our daily lives. He believes the promotion of this industry can add much value to the economy of this country and that would help alleviate the many social and economic challenges that we face.

Thobela mentioned that a trade organisation that not only represents the interests of the printing and packaging Industry at large but also ensures that it is sustainable when it comes to the triple bottom-line with stakeholders growing financially as well as caring for others and the environment. Whether he is lobbying government, engaging with members or non-government organisations or working with the organisation’s staff, Thobela is all too aware of his role in making Printing SA’s vision a reality. Having joined Printing SA in January 2014, he was appointed CEO a year later. He took the helm at a time when the industry was grappling with challenges that will continue for some time to come. ‘The pace at which technological developments are happening in the printing and packaging industry has increased more in recent years than during the past decade or two. Companies and even individuals who have not adapted fast enough rapidly become the dinosaurs of the industry. ‘On the other hand, technology has helped to open doors to markets in the rest of the continent, if not the world. Buyers of print can now purchase from anywhere in the world and ship in the completed product. We can either sit and mope about this or we can begin to strategise as an industry as to how we can grow our markets,’ he said. Already strides have been made in the right direction under his watch. Research intended to underpin a wider industry growth strategy was completed at the end of last year. ‘I believe in changing lives. This industry did that for me 27 years ago when I first joined as an apprentice at the Pretoria News. I grew up in the dusty village of Winterveldt on the Northern

outskirts of Pretoria with limited opportunities but yet, through the industry, I have made it to this point. In this role, I have the opportunity to inspire the industry to change many more lives,’ he shared. Thobela joined the industry completely by chance as an apprentice typographer in a trade that was known in the industry at the time as composition theory. This has since been replaced by electronic origination.

Thobela completed a one-year certificate in Agricultural Management at Funda Mlimi Agricultural Training Centre after matriculating at Tswaing High School in Winterveldt. He went on to do his Technical Training N1 at Manu Technical College and N2 and N3 at Pretoria Wes Technical College. This overlapped with his studies for his Christian Ministry Diploma at Port Elizabeth Bible College. Even during his earliest days, his academic and leadership abilities came to the fore and he won an award for the 2nd best apprentice in the country for his National Certificate N2 and was elected the regional chairman of the Media Workers Association of South Africa (Mwasa). Over the years, he has worked in the print production departments of the Pretoria News, Perskor, the Sowetan and The Newspaper Printing Company (TNPC) before becoming Operations Manager of Independent Newspapers in the Western Cape. It wasn’t an easy path and he experienced, first hand, the fallout as print has gone digital.

Thobela recalled the pain of being retrenched from the Pretoria news 22 years ago. ‘My trade, composition theory, became redundant when computers entered the industry. I could not

understand the short-sightedness of an employer who introduced me to a trade that became redundant just two years after I qualified! It made me very angry and, of course, I blamed it on apartheid. ‘But now, with the benefit of hindsight, I understand that I was a victim of technological development. The impact of this could not have been fully understood by the captains of industry at the time as there was no precedent. The lesson learnt is to remain relevant or, even better, influence the market and encourage others to. I took on my current role as I saw it as a perfect way to do exactly that.’ After completing his Christian Ministry Diploma, Thobela founded and pastored the Grace Berean Church Soshanguve, the Grace Berean Church Montana in Cape Town and the Grace Berean Church Tshepisong in Krugersdorp. He also continued his studies, obtaining his Business Management Certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Newport University through the South African study centre Executive Education. He has also recently completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Regenesys Business School. In addition, he served for four and half years as the founding General Manager of one of three of Nelson Mandela’s official charity organisations, The Mandela Rhodes Foundation in Cape Town. At around that time, he was also appointed on the board of Oxford University Press. Prior to joining Printing SA on a full time basis, Thobela served as Director Print Production at the University of South Africa, Unisa. His role as CEO of Printing SA comes with many, many meetings, and plenty of challenges. He explained that, whereas most company heads deal mainly with boards, shareholders and senior executives that report directly to him or her, the CEO of an organisation such as this reports to a board and, through them, to members who are small, medium and large companies and institutions. Often, these members have different, and even opposing, expectations. With a limited permanent staff, a great deal of important work is done through professional contract staff or consultants and committees consisting of volunteers from member organisations. ‘This, of course, affects how quick the organisation can react to situations and poses a serious challenge for me as CEO. But it is an approach that cannot be done away with as it is most effective in terms of managing operational cost and decision making processes for a body that directs the whole industry,’ he explained.

www.printingsa.org

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PRINTING SA AND PHOMOLONG SECONDARY SCHOOL CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL PRINT DAY

Now in its second year, Printing SA celebrated International Day of Print and encouraged all members of their organisation as well as the local youth to participate in the global 24-hour celebration.

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rgPRINTING SA PROVIDES HOPE FOR THE UNEMPLOYEDThe KZN Chamber of Printing SA recently hosted ten unemployed South Africans free of charge, as part of a skills development initiative with the aim of growing the printing industry. Geoff Warren, the Director of the KZN Chamber: Printing SA, contacted industry professionals during the year seeking CV’s of unemployed persons, in an effort to help provide a new skill set for their future. Ten students, ranging from age 17 to 35, were then chosen to participate in the two weeks of training, all of whom have a Matric certificate but without the finances to study further or unable to find a job. Through funding received from the FP&M SETA, Printing SA’s KZN Chamber was able to contract the services of Macquip & Screenwise, and provide each student with skills training as well as the equipment needed to begin their own business – that of a single colour single station table-top shirt printer, inks, screens, squeegees, as well as screen printing inks and consumables needed for a smoothly run process. ‘This course and the materials provided were developed in order to allow those without jobs to break into the printing industry and earn their own income, whether it is through running their own business or using their skills as an employee of a screen printing company. We at Printing SA also provided training on entrepreneurship in the second phase of the course,’ Warren said.

This annual celebration is aimed at highlighting the creativity, importance and power of print and paper, and was celebrated by both the trade and local school, Phomolong Secondary School in Thembisa, Kempton Park. Printing SA took the celebration a step further and for the first time, involved and formulated a specific skills transfer training course at Phomolong Secondary School aimed at encouraging these youth to ‘Think Ink’.

Forty of the school's top performing Maths and Physical Science learners from Grade 8 and 9 participated in an interactive screen printing course as well as materials to complete various tasks.

The top three learners were then each awarded prizes for outstanding work at a special assembly.

Warren added that the group of students selected this year were extremely eager to learn and all participants were hands on in ensuring they learnt all the details they could in the limited timeframe. 35-year-old Thulisile Dube, one of the female participants, was questioned about her involvement in the programme. She said, ‘This is truly a great opportunity for us. I have learnt so much and the practical nature of the course has allowed me to learn much quicker.

Through being shown how to screen print, I was even able to print my own T-Shirt at the end of the first phase of training. I feel like I now have so much to offer and am excited to start by putting my skills into practice.’


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FOLDKRAFTThis performance-engineered, direct food contact compliant and uncoated kraft paperboard runs exceptionally clean on press with minimal fibre picking. With its smooth surface, it gives a cleaner look and better print performance.

It has a special smooth 1/s print surface (the reverse side is much rougher for additional strength), to limit fibre pick when printing offset. Printing on an uncoated surface usually results in some fibre pick, but the special surface treatment helps to avoid this.

The product contains up to 15% recycled fibres to ensure environment/sustainability compliance and is made for carton conversion. It is very flat, unlike other liner boards that may be used for the same application. FoldKraft does not warp like other kraft materials.

Many companies use 1/s coated kraft backed boards and print on the uncoated kraft side for a natural looking packaging. With FoldKraft there will be no white on the inside, avoiding any complication with gluing the carton. FoldKraft is not coated so none of the weight/thickness is wasted on coating and a lower substance can be used.

This product can also be PE coated if this is required for food (if specified, food does not necessarily have to be in PE coated). The product is OK on its own for deep freeze and fridge applications and has a very high burst and tear strengths, with higher stiffness than most of the opposition.

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ROLAND SJ 740 13 DEC Prints 1850mm wide, can load 1900mm wide roll. In daily use and in good condition. Media take-up system and has a bulk ink system that saves money. R58000. Bryan (+27 11) 465 3391 Sandton

RAPIDOME 600 DOMING MACHINE 13 DEC Used Rapidome 600 machine. In excellent condition. R11500. John JANcobs +27 (0) 82 568 1909 Pretoria

ROLAND AJ 740I 13 DEC 1.85m solvent wide format printer with industrial capacity (max 85 square metres per hour) for banners, posters, coated fabrics, lined and unlined PVC/Mesh, gazebos, wallpaper, etc. Print only machine (no cut) with industrial motor driven tensioned feeder and take-up for rolls up to 100kg. R165000. Nick/Angelo (+27 31) 569 1612 Durban

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THE BACK PAGEWe want to feature really interesting photo's on The Back Page. This is a FREE opportunity for companies in the print industry to send us a photo and a fun caption for inclusion. Maybe you have a great view in the background with a printing machine busy in the front, antique equipment, staff dressed up for a fun event or some finishing equipment in action...We understand that you have your client's identities to protect and competitors you may not want to divulge anything to, so just be more creative with cropping your photo! E-mail high resolution jpeg files to [email protected]

Standing: Greg Densham, Diane Mac Greggor, Francis Masokela, Jodie Gravett, Adrian Urie, Louise McCulloch, Frances Alexander, Sharon Rushworth, Maureen Mokhuane, Patrik Zwane. Front: Sean Staley and Paula da Palma.

Antalis South Africa celebrated its move to new premises in Selby with a roof-wetting event held on 18 November 2016.

Nick Gillings, Michael Raddall, Gary Campbell and Ronnie Otto.

Charnia Yapp, Africa Print, and Raymond Waldeck being entertained by the Magician. Raymond Waldeck

Launch of the rejuvenated Antattler Your Antalis News on Paper.

The Practical Publishing team enjoys their year-end lunch together.

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