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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.

HP Pioneer Award

News · 19 May 2025

Midcomp Wins HP Pioneer Award FY24 for its PPU Programme

Midcomp has received the Middle East and Africa Contractual Go To Market (GTM) Pioneer Award FY24 from HP. The HP Pioneer award was received during the LFPro Channel Event 2025 at Port Aventura, Tarragona, Spain, during 9-11 April. ‘I am thrilled to congratulate Midcomp on receiving the prestigious

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The Seat Shop

News · 2 April 2025

The Seat Shop Expands Business Operations with Second Zünd Cutter

Repeat Zünd Digital Cutter Customer: The Seat Shop Zünd Customer: The Seat Shop’s first Zünd S3 cutter streamlined operations, but as orders increased, they took efficiency even further with a D3 and Mind software – keeping pace with growth while maintaining top quality. The Seat Shop, founded by Ma

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Polar Grip Air

Press Releases · 31 March 2025

Drytac Announces Global Availability of Polar Grip Air

Drytac Announces Global Availability of Polar Grip Air Self-Adhesive Vinyl Polar Grip Air – Drytac’s white polymeric self-adhesive vinyl with air release technology, was first rolled out in mid-2023, with the initial focus being on the North American market. However, following strong uptake over the

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Vehicle Graphics

News · 17 March 2025

Vehicle Graphics Solutions at Africa Wrap Expo 2025

Midcomp & Fineline Design Demonstrating Vehicle Graphics Solutions at Africa Wrap Expo Midcomp will exhibit its HP Latex 630W Print and Cut system, as well as its wide range of media, at the Africa Wrap vehicle graphics event. Fineline Design will partner with Midcomp to showcase HP Latex vehicle gr

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Fespa Foundation

News · 7 March 2025

FESPA Foundation to Channel the Power of Print for Positive Change

The FESPA Foundation, guided by its new slogan ‘Print For Good’, is a global initiative dedicated to transforming the specialty print and visual communications industry through sustainable practices, community support, and educational outreach. By diverting printed exhibition sample materials that w

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Drytac Floor Graphics

News · 17 February 2025

DRYTAC Showcasing Window & Floor Graphics

DRYTAC Showcasing Window & Floor Graphics Premier will transform its stand with Drytac products, showcasing a variety of materials on windows, walls, floors, and other surfaces for window and floor graphics. There will also be live application demonstrations of Drytac products in action. Attendees w

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Interior Graphics

News · 10 February 2025

Drytac Films Used for Eye-Catching Interior Graphics

ViziPrint Impress Clear from Drytac films is an optically clear versatile interior graphics solution for self-adhesive applications on glass and other smooth, flat surfaces. Digital printing business Berry & Homer, and parent fabrication and installation company Roe Fabricators, recently used Drytac

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Cutting Solutions

Advice · 3 February 2025

Zünd Presenting Cutting Solutions

Zünd Presenting Cutting Solutions in Paris From March 4th to 6th 2025, Zünd with Trade professionals will have the opportunity to see first-hand how seamlessly data management, cutting solutions & kitting work together in a digital workflow. Zünd will present a comprehensive set of solutions and tec

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Composites Innovation

News · 27 January 2025

Zünd Wins Innovation Award for Collaboration in Composites Innovation

FibreLINE is a high-speed preform system that significantly accelerates the production of composites innovation Zünd’s cutting system Q-Line plays a central role in this automated production cell. FibreLINE is used to produce composite aircraft structures such as wings and fuselage sections, as well

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Lamination Mistakes

Advice · 19 January 2025

Avoid Lamination Mistakes with these Top Tips

Avoid Lamination Mistakes with These Top Tips While not required in every application, lamination is one of the most widely used techniques to not only protect printed work but also add that extra special finish to make your graphics stand out to passers-by. Luigi Cristicini, Senior Technical Resear

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chepa

News · 16 January 2025

Chepa Boosts Creative Possibilities with New HP Stitch S500 Installation

Chepa Corporate Services recently upgraded its creative possibilities with the installation of an HP Stitch S500 dye-sub printer, supplied by Midcomp. The company also opted for Midcomp’s innovative Pay Per Use (PPU) programme, offering cost savings and operational peace of mind. A Comprehensive Dye

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Drytac ViziPrint

News · 10 December 2024

Drytac Media Selected for University Project

Drytac ViziPrint Media Selected For University Project Original article by Sign Africa Drytac ViziPrint Film is an optically clear and versatile solution for self-adhesive applications on glass and other smooth, flat surfaces. Canadian full-service printing company Still Creek Press recently used th

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