Kim Naran worked her way up from being a cleaner to becoming Managing Director of Packtech Tooling, a specialist tooling supplier to Africa’s printing, packaging, narrow web label and related industries. She shares her inspiring career journey and tips for success. Your career path involved you starting as a cleaner and eventually becoming Managing Director. What skills/mindset got you to [...]
Social media use remains extremely high. Back in 2019, industry voices were already asking whether a ‘digital backlash’ was on the horizon as people began to question the impact of constant screens and social media on their own lives and their children’s education. Six years later, the picture is clearer: a mass exodus from social media or digital tools has [...]
John Tschohl, founder and president of the Service Quality Institute, says that performance reviews not only help employees by identifying their strengths and weaknesses, they help managers build winning teams. As a manager, or an employee, performance reviews are critical to your success. Essentially, they are road maps, letting you know where you are today and what you need to [...]
Poonam Harry is the Director of Harry’s Printers, a company with a 96-year history. She discusses the key to business longevity, how to keep your team inspired, as well as prioritising mental well-being in the workplace. How do you stay motivated in the workplace? I ensure that I always remember my ‘why’: the reason for doing what I do. In [...]
Sibusisiwe Zethu Buthelezi, Director of Human Scale Printers, shares her leadership principles, advice for printing businesses to ensure their longevity, and how women can transform the industry. What are the leadership principles that ensure both yours and your team’s success? I believe leadership starts with setting the tone: being consistent, transparent, and leading by example. Coming from an auditing and [...]
AI is advancing at a pace that is almost too incredible to believe. In order to stay up to speed on developments, Gerald Yapp, Creative Director of In-Detail Advertising, subscribes to dozens of YouTube channels and social media accounts. These videos all start with a similar preamble: ‘AI never sleeps’ or ‘You won’t believe what happened in AI last week’. [...]
Graphics, Print and Sign Expo organisers Practical Publishing have announced the 2026 dates, with events to be hosted in Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. The events are proudly sponsored by platinum sponsors Roland DG South Africa and Stixo Signage Supplies. Visitors to the 2026 events can experience opportunities in start-up business solutions including those of graphics, signage, digital printing, [...]
Teresa Adinolfi, Managing Director at Redfern, a company with decades of experience in labelling, printing and distribution, discusses her career highlights, the key to business success, as well as industry developments and changes. How did you get into the printing industry and what are your career highlights? Adinolfi’s passion for paper started when she was a toddler. ‘My Mom would [...]
Visitors could learn more about XL Solutions’ (XLS) extensive ink range at the Graphics, Print and Sign Expo. The event took place from 9-11 September at Gallagher Convention Centre. The company’s team of experienced technicians ensures that the user’s printing operations run smoothly and efficiently, minimising downtime and maximising productivity. XLS has proudly positioned itself as a specialist large format [...]
Locor, in partnership with Source Printing, exhibited at the Graphics, Print and Sign Expo. The event was held from 9-11 September at the Gallagher Convention Centre. The stand featured its best-selling equipment. Visitors complimented the quality, speed and performance of the machines that were exhibited. The company’s A3 UV DTF printer is ideal for UV transfer stickers, crystal labels and [...]
