Litho proves lucrative for Truepress agency - Kemtek Thanks to a Screen Truepress 344 direct imaging press installed by South African distributor Kemtek, a Johannesburg-based advertising agency with no previous printing experience has increased its annual turnover by 25 percent through expanding into lithographic production. 9 May 2008 11:28
HIFLEX and KBA found new company, KBA Complete GmbH - Printing Questions The HIFLEX Group has become the leading global MIS and Web2Print vendor, providing reality JDF connectivity and automation systems for the graphic arts industry. With numerous new customer installations in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, HIFLEX enjoys a continuous annual growth rate of more than 25%. 6 May 2008 16:09
National launch of the Making the Difference Through Design Competition - Sappi Woolworths, together with the Western Cape Education Department, Design Indaba and Sappi, launched the “Making the Difference Through Design” educational initiative in 2006. Initially piloted at some 120 schools in the Western Cape during the 2006 school year, ‘Making the Difference Through Design' has received accolades from curriculum developers, administrators and teachers and was rolled out nationally during 2007. 8 Apr 2008 16:21
Fire inspires March Pyro award winner As from 2008, Pyrotec is hosting the Pyro Inspirations Awards on a bi-monthly basis where a panel of judges representing various industries evaluates on-pack promotional labelling in terms of originality, impact and clever use of space. From seven finalists, Purple Hat's BIC Megalighter Fix-a-Form booklet label was announced as the winner for the March award. 3 Apr 2008 11:42
TABPI spins off new B2B editorial group in South Africa - TABPI CLEVELAND – TABPI is funding the creation of a new B2B professionals group, which will serve as the organisation's first Chapter outside of the United States. TABPI South Africa will operate independently out of a base in Johannesburg, and is being set up by joint co-ordinators Louise Marsland, editorial director of Bizcommunity.com and Natalia Thomson, managing editor at Now Media. 31 Mar 2008 10:28
Adobe licensing options made easier - Exell Technologies Ok, I am selling the Adobe range of products and for me to understand the licensing options and differences was not an easy task, which is why I have tried to simplify it. Below you will find a few paragraphs on the advantages of paper license, the options on paper license and then the difference between box product and paper product. At the end of the day if you run a business, whether it is a one-man show or a corporate setup, paper license is undoubtably the answer for you. 5 Mar 2008 12:38
Efficient software license management could save companies thousands - Exell Technologies Efficient software license management could save South African graphic arts and print companies thousands – if not millions – of rand. This is the view of Dewald Rosema of Exell Technologies, a Pretoria-based company that provides total IT solutions to the printing industry. 4 Mar 2008 14:05
Worldwide leading Hiflex MIS system now also available in South Africa - Exell Technologies The technology leading Hiflex MIS (Management Information System) will be featured at South African Print Expo 2007 in Johannesburg (Expo Centre, NASREC). From 13-16 March 2007, locally based workflow automation specialist Dewald Rosema from Exell Technologies provides detailed information about the benefits of Hiflex MIS System on his booth 7C1. 3 Mar 2008 14:35
Old products but new hope for all - Exell Technologies Over the past few years everybody has been going on about JDF this and JDF that. You must automate otherwise you won't make it in the next five to ten years. Now this is all well, good and very true. JDF is the future of production automation or streamlining your business, but let's face the facts. 29 Feb 2008 15:09
Interview with Dewald - Exell Technologies Hi Dewald, let's first get a bit of background about you! When and how did you first become involved in the printing industry? 28 Feb 2008 19:38
JDF in a nutshell - Exell Technologies Printers around the world have for years, been trying to find means of streamlining their processes, increasing efficiency and profitability. The development of JDF has now made this possible. 27 Feb 2008 17:02
Chicken or the egg - Who holds responsibility for pre-flight? - Exell Technologies The opportunities for online pre-flighting and digital eServices for printers. In this day and age, pre-flight is a fore-gone conclusion. Everyone does it throughout the workflow, including not only the creators, however also the repro/(and/or)publisher and printer. 22 Feb 2008 16:59
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Woolworths, together with the Western Cape Education Department, Design Indaba and Sappi, launched the “Making the Difference Through Design” educational initiative in 2006. Initially piloted at some 120 schools in the Western Cape during the 2006 school year, ‘Making the Difference Through Design' has received accolades from curriculum developers, administrators and teachers and was rolled out nationally during 2007. 8 Apr 2008 16:21
As from 2008, Pyrotec is hosting the Pyro Inspirations Awards on a bi-monthly basis where a panel of judges representing various industries evaluates on-pack promotional labelling in terms of originality, impact and clever use of space. From seven finalists, Purple Hat's BIC Megalighter Fix-a-Form booklet label was announced as the winner for the March award. 3 Apr 2008 11:42
The Paarl Media Group celebrated Leap Year along with some 400 clients and business associates at Nederburg on 29 February 2008. 19 Mar 2008 16:08
