Printing SA was at the recently held Flexographic Technical Association of South Africa (FTASA) Print Excellence Awards, citing the occasion as another showcase of how the industry continues to achieve excellence in flexographic printing, and emphasising that the future has never looked brighter.
MC for the day, Abisha Katerere, head of business development and marketing at Printing SA, kept the audience entertained. Printing SA will continue to drive these collaborations, in celebration of the future of this vibrant sector.
Since its establishment in 1995 during an inaugural meeting in Cape Town, FTASA has consistently grown and evolved. Over the years, FTASA has proudly represented the majority of companies in the flexo industry, fostering steady growth with a current membership of 94 companies and individuals who share a passion for advancing flexography.
Gold winners included:
Labels self-adhesive (line/tone): Diemersdal Sauvignon Rosé 2024. Printer: MCC Label Paarl.
Labels self-adhesive (process): Oxygin. Printer: MCC Label Paarl.
Paper bags and sacks uncoated (process): Bar Be Quick Instant Light Charcoal Two-Pack. Printer: Taurus Packaging.
Flexible packaging narrow web (shrinkable): Spar Signature Selection – Creamy Mayonnaise 375g. Printer: Advanced Flexibles.
Flexible packaging medium web (process): Polana Pasta Elbows 3kg. Printer: ITB Plastics.
Flexible packaging medium web (shrinkable): Glade Air Freshener 180ml. Printer: All4Labels South Africa.
Flexible packaging wide web (line/tone): Danone Inkomazi Medium Cream Maas 1.8kg. Printer: MCC Label Durban.
Flexible packaging wide web (process): Nescafé Classic 230g. Printer: CTP Flexibles.
Aluminium foil direct print: Lactalis Momo Morango / Fraise / Strawberry Dairy Snack. Printer: Aluminium Foil Converters (division of Bidvest Paperplus).
Innovation award (joint gold): MCC Oriental Lady. Printer: MCC Label Paarl; and Freshmark Baby Potatoes Crème Fraiche and Chives. Printer: Peninsula Packaging.
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