What we are seeing in South African print: which machines are going in where, what the media is doing, and how to choose between the options.
Advice · 6 May 2026
HP Latex Vinyl Sticker Printing Machines In today’s competitive print and signage industry, vinyl sticker production demands more than just speed—it requires exceptional quality, durability, and cost-efficiency. Whether you’re producing decals, labels, vehicle graphics, or promotional stickers, the
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Advice · 29 April 2026
The Future of Large Format Printing Trends Is Already Here The world of large format printing trends is evolving rapidly—and businesses that don’t keep up risk falling behind. From textile printing and soft signage to interior décor, customers are demanding faster turnaround times, better print qual
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Advice · 22 April 2026
Are Your Current Textile Printing Machines Limiting Your Growth? If you’re in textile printing, you’ve probably felt the pressure. Customers want faster turnaround times, perfect colours consistency, and eco-friendly production—all while expecting competitive pricing. That’s a tough balance to maint
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Advice · 15 April 2026
Why Print Automation Software? Running a print shop today? You already know – it’s not as simple as it used to be. Deadlines are tighter. Customers expect faster turnaround. And juggling multiple jobs, machines, and workflows can feel like controlled chaos. The real question is: Are your systems hel
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News · 22 October 2025
Writing On The Wall has been a loyal Midcomp customer for nearly 20 years The company specialises in a range of services from large format digital printing, lithography, screen printing processes, timber craftsmanship, event management, fabrication, shop-fitting, and much more. Aside from a large ra
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News · 20 October 2025
HP Announces New HP Latex FS Series HP has announced its newest model in the HP Latex FS Series The HP Latex FS70 W printer is the most productive ever made and features enhanced flexibility and scalability. The machine delivers stunning print quality in 3.2m, uses HP Latex water-based ink technolog
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News · 6 September 2025
Midcomp Consumables will introduce a new range of eco-conscious consumables, PVC foam sheets and vinyls that adhere to the strictest international environmental standards BIOND Eco-Conscious Consumables BIOND are bio-based, carbon-neutral films that transform the way print companies create environme
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News · 26 August 2025
Midcomp has brought a new level of speed, versatility, and profitability to South African print – installing the country’s first HP Latex R530 at SignMax This milestone marks a significant step forward for print service providers (PSPs) looking to expand capabilities, improve efficiency, and unlock
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Advice · 25 August 2025
South Africa’s SignMax Creates a series of stunning wall graphics applications for a range of clients. South African signage and branding business SignMax recently used Drytac’s Polar Grip white polymeric self-adhesive vinyl and ReTac Textures embossed wallcovering film to complete several striking
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News · 20 August 2025
Carbon Cutting Simplified with the Zünd G3 L2500 Digital Flatbed Cutter Blackstone Tek, a leading manufacturer of carbon fibre wheels, has reported an exponential increase in productivity following the installation of a Zünd G3 L2500 Digital Flatbed Cutter, purchased from Midcomp. The G3 is fast, co
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News · 8 July 2025
Christian Harder and Christian Casazza, Durst with Rob Makinson, Midcomp and Markus Gleissner, Durst. Midcomp has been appointed as the sole distributor for Durst in South Africa Durst SA will be incorporated into Midcomp and they will offer the full range of Durst products, from graphics, sign, dis
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News · 8 July 2025
Midcomp becomes Durst Partner in South Africa With industrial-scale ambition and a laser focus on technical depth, Midcomp and Durst are powering up to deliver next-level digital print technology to the South African market – and beyond. It started with a call that Midcomp CEO Rob Makinson wasn’t ex
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