The Sign Africa and FESPA Africa Johannesburg Expo, where industry meets opportunity, is taking place from 8-10 September 2026. Experience trends in signage and sign systems, digital signage and LED displays, wayfinding, banners and display systems. Visitors can also see opportunities in: – Vehicle wrapping and paint protection films. – Textile, apparel and DTF printing. […]
Across plastics, packaging, medical, industrial, and promotional applications, manufacturers are increasingly focused not just on print quality but on how decoration can be automated, standardised, and integrated more tightly into production. Demand is being driven by the need to reduce manual labor, improve consistency across shifts, and build more scalable manufacturing workflows. Engineered Printing Solutions […]
Tiffany Marthezé, CEO at Phoenix Digital Print Concepts, discusses leadership principles, navigating tough times in business and why your moral compass shapes your company’s reputation. Which leadership principles ensure both yours and your team’s success? A core principle that I try to implement is continuous clear communication. Teams will invest in an idea and help […]
According to Mimaki, Direct‑to‑Film (DTF) and Direct‑to‑Garment (DTG) each offers its own benefits, and understanding these differences helps determine the most suitable production method for print service providers. What is DTF Printing? The process includes printing a design onto a specialist film followed by a hot‑melt adhesive powder being applied. The printed film is then […]
Liezle Barrie, National Sales Manager Consumables at Intamarket Graphics, says not all ACM signs are built the same. Walk through almost any shopping centre, business park or industrial area and you will see ACM everywhere. It has become one of the most popular materials in the signage industry, and for good reason. It is lightweight, […]
As South Africa continues to search for solutions to unemployment, entrepreneurship stands out as one of the most practical and powerful drivers for income and success. According to SA’s new Entrepreneur of the Year, Taryn Hunter Sharman, business success is possible if you are willing to embrace the realities of the journey. ‘Building a business […]
According to Arthur Charles van Wyk, Head of Marketing at Designer Signs, there is a conversation happening at the back end of signage projects across KwaZulu-Natal, and across South Africa’s other coastal centres, that rarely makes it into industry publications. It is the conversation between a client and a sign company that goes something like […]
The popular Roland Speedwrap Challenge was held at the Sign Africa Durban Expo from 27-28 May at the Durban ICC. Contestants had to wrap a car door in 10 minutes. Each winner won R250. Day 1 Brady Jones, Shaun Mugo, Stembiso Hlope, Joe Ann Dudley, Sbusiso Hlungwana, Nhlonipho Ngcobo, Skhumbuzo Mthethwa, Swami Shezi and Avendren […]
The FESPA Foundation received donations in the form of pencil cases and printed materials during the Sign Africa Durban expo. The event was held from 27-28 May. Among the companies who lent their support were NUtec Digital Ink, Visual Communications Supplies (VCS) and Sign-Tronic. The FESPA Foundation is dedicated to transforming the speciality print and […]
Visual Communications Supplies (Pty) Ltd (VCS) showcased Gongzheng printing equipment at the Sign Africa Durban Expo. The event took place from 27-28 May at the Durban ICC. The GZ AQ1602 eco-solvent 1.6m machine can produce banners, vehicle wraps, billboards, outdoor signage and more. It features an average production speed of 35sqm/hour, but it can also […]
