Two months left to enter the prestigious awards for the Printing, Packaging and Signage industries in Southern Africa.

Print plays an essential part in conveying the story of a brand to its respective audience. Much as there is oftentimes the perception that the only requirement is to simply is click a button and the job comes out of the other end of the machine, specialist printers, packaging manufacturers and signage companies will tell you otherwise - they are well aware that it requires effort and attention to detail.  

Ultimately, their actual task is to be brand custodians, through transforming intangible concepts and designs into tactile works of art that will captivate and delight the brand’s audience; to help shape the way that people perceive and relate with it; and to ultimately forge a meaningful connection with the brand as well as with their respective clients. Some will go the extra mile to achieve the highest quality, which then determines the difference between a job well done and attaining excellence.

The GAPP Awards is a celebration of the contribution that print in all its forms, makes to the economy, to communication and to everyday life in Southern Africa. The competition looks at it in all its forms – be it print, packaging or signage - with the aim of promoting quality and creating a sense of pride within the industry. The Awards is a broad-spectrum competition that addresses all these sectors, while incorporating all of the different methods and technologies of print involved in the production of the final product, including the “Design For Print” category, which looks at the design element from the context of how it pertains to the printed final product. 

An important aspect of any competition is the process of determining the winners. While the criteria for all sixty categories serve as a guideline, the physical process of judging the entries requires knowledgeable, experienced and impartial judges. Judges are selected from all sectors of the industry in sufficient quantities to ensure a fair process resulting in winners, who are deserving of a trophy. If the judges’ scores determine that no winner is declared, then so be it; awards are not presented for the sake of it – they are earned and ultimately, deserved.

Entries are submitted to the judges anonymously, with all identifying information and marks removed. They are allocated a random number and become the only manner in which they are identified by the judges. The panel of judges are not given access to any information pertaining to the entry, other than the technical details regarding the job if it is deemed pertinent or required for the judging process. Motivations are permitted, which will also be presented to the judges. 

The entries are judged against a set of criteria specific to each type of print production or category. In order to foster the desire to produce improved levels of quality and thus to “up your game”, a minimum of 80% is required in order to be eligible to win a Gold Award. All winners receive certificates and the top three winners in each category receive a custom-designed, handmade trophy. 

With the closing date for entries being 31 October, time is running out for members of the industry to create their own legacy and demonstrate that they are amongst the crème de la crème of print in the Southern African region, through having reached the “Pinnacle of Excellence”.

For more information and to enter visit www.thegappawards.co.za.

Time is running out!

On 12 October, The Printing, Packaging and Signage Industry came together at a glittering function held at the Centre Court at Emperors Palace to celebrate print quality in all sectors of the industry.

Winners were presented with custom-designed and handcrafted Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies representing the strength of the industry in the solid metal base and the beauty that it creates in the laser-engraved crystal top. The finalists in each category also received certificates while the runners up received Winning Achiever certificates.  

More than 800 entries ranging across 53 categories were received into The GAPP Awards 2018 from more than 135 companies, making this the largest print competition in the world.  

In the Litho Sheetfed – Single Sheet category:

• The Gold Award was won by Multiprint Litho for Anglo Mining Indaba Pack.
• The Silver Award was won by Process Litho for Q-10.
• The Bronze Award was won by Mortimer Offset for Christmas Cards and Envelope. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to: Business Print for The Collector Poster and, USS Graphics for Kisses. 

In the Litho Sheetfed – Annual Reports Category:

• The Gold Award was presented to House of Print for Sappi Annual Integrated Report.
• The Silver Award was presented to Mortimer Offset for Sappi Brochures.
• The Bronze Award was presented to Shereno Printers for Vaal University Annual Report. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to: Ren-Form for Anglo Gold Ashanti and, Corpnet Excellence for The American International School of Johannesburg Annual Report. 

In the Litho Sheetfed – Magazines category:

• The Gold Award was won by Precigraph Limited (Mauritius) for Yours Only 18.
• The Silver Award was won by Business Print for The Collector Magazine.
• The Bronze Award was won by CTP Printers Cape Town for Kruger Magazine Autumn 2018. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Paarl Media – Heatset KZN for Prestige Magazine and, CTP Printers Cape Town for The 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture. 

In the Litho Sheetfed – Books category:

• The Gold Award went to Mylotype for Discover Africa’s Wonder.
• The Silver Award went to Multiprint Litho for 100 Years of Anglo American.
• The Bronze Award went to Multiprint Litho for Eskort Centenary Recipe Book. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to: Multiprint Litho for Krugerrand Golden Jubilee Coffee Table Book, Apple Print & Packaging for Echoes of the Wild and Templer Industries for Maboneng: Developing a Neighbourhood Economy. 

In the Litho Sheetfed – Brochures category:

• The Gold Award was won by Precigraph Limited (Mauritius) for Timeless Moments – Russian.
• The Silver Award was won by CTP Printers Cape Town for Douglas Jones Tile Product Catalogue.
• The Bronze Award was won by Atlas Printers for UFS H2 Activation Recipe Books. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to: Mylotype for Toyota CHR Brochures, Precigraph Limited (Mauritius) for Secret Private Villa Resort, Business Print for Image Hair Brochure, Oranje Print and Packaging for Boran Journal and Imprimerie et Papeterie Commerciale Ltee (Mauritius) for LUX Brochure. 

In the Litho Sheetfed – Stationery category:

• The Gold Award was presented to Business Print for Kenesis Web Development Folder.
• The Silver Award was presented to Colour Display Print for Lauriana Protea Stationery range.
• The Bronze Award was presented to Process Litho for Folders Summerhill. 
• A Winning Achiever Award was presented to Multiprint Litho for Thrive Folder. 

In the Litho Sheetfed – Calendars category:

• NO Gold Award was presented in this category.
• The Silver Award went to Shereno Printers for Portraits of Wildlife.
• The Bronze Award went to Shereno Printers for Beneath the Waves. 
• A Winning Achiever Award was presented to Colour Display Print for N3TC Calendar. 

In the Litho Sheetfed – Packaging category:

• The Gold Award was won by Printafoil for Scottish Leader Facetted Carton Gift Pack.
• The Silver Award was won by Colourtone Aries for Singleton.
• The Bronze Award was won by Masterpack, a division of Bidvest Paperplus for Tome Newtrin NDNA 8 Twin Pack. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Shereno Printers for Chacha Box and, Precigraph Limited (Mauritius) for Penny Blue XO. 

In the Heatset Webfed – Magazines category:

• The Gold Award went to CTP Printers Cape Town for Gay Pages – Winter 2018.
• The Silver Award went to CTP Printers Cape Town for Getaway – May 2018.
• The Bronze Award went to CTP Printers Cape Town for Go Namibia 2018 Travel Guide. 
• Winning Achiever Awards are presented to: Paarl Media – Heatset Gauteng for Amrod and, Paarl Media – Heatset Gauteng for SA Home Owner. 

In the Heatset Webfed – Brochures category:

• The Gold Award was presented to Paarl Media – Heatset Gauteng for Justine.
• The Silver Award was presented to Paarl Media – Heatset Gauteng for Wanted Jewellery.
• The Bronze Award was presented to Paarl Media – Heatset Gauteng for Hair Health & Beauty printed on a manroland Rotoman using Kodak and Agfa plates, Day blankets, Continental inks and printed on UPM Ultra H. 
• A Winning Achiever Award is presented to Paarl Media – Heatset Gauteng for Real Estate May 2018. 

In the Coldset Litho Webfed category:

• The Gold Award went to CTP Newspapers Cape Town for The Ultimate Beef Experience.
• The Silver Award went to Caxton Printers for Sunday Times.
• The Bronze Award went to Paarl Media Coldset Gauteng for China Daily (African Weekly). 
• Winning Achiever Awards went to Caxton Printers for City Press and, Paarl Media Coldset Gauteng for Siyaya Cash n Carry Best Buy – June 2018. 

In the Packaging Labels – Paper category:

• The Gold Award was won by Multi-Color Corporation Paarl for Lothian Vineyards Riesling.
• The Silver Award was won by Boland Printers for BOSS Dog Food.
• The Bronze Award was won by GM Graphix for Parrot Gourmet Treat. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to SA Litho Label Printers for Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Wine – Body Label, Multi-Color Corporation Paarl for Silverthorn The Genie. 

In the Packaging Labels – In-mould category:

• The Gold Award was won by Ren-Flex for the Coca-cola Cooler Box.
• The Silver Award was won by Ren-Flex for Double Cream Plain Yoghurt.
• The Bronze Award was won by Universal Labels for Meisterclub – Citrus/ Sriracha Rub.  
• No Winning Achiever Awards were presented. 

In the Flexible Packaging Process category:

• The Gold Award went to ITB Plastics for 1.5kg Dr Hahnz.
• The Silver Award went to New Era Labels for 400ml Dawn Cocoa Butter.
• The Bronze Award went to New Era Labels for 400g Koro Krunch. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to New Era Labels for 200ml Dawn Special Musk, Tropic Plastic & Packaging Industry for Carlsberg 6 x 330ml Bottles Shrink and, Multi-Color Corporation – Knorr Salad Dressing Sleeve Range. 

In the Flexible Packaging Linework category:

• The Gold Award was won by GM Graphix for Pink Happiness Little Secrets.
• The Silver Award was won by ITB Plastics for Ultra Dog 4kg.
• No Winning Achiever or Bronze Awards are presented.

In the Liquid Packaging category:

• The Gold Award was presented to Tetra Pak SA for Ceres Delight Cocopine.
• The Silver Award was presented to Nampak Liquid Cartons for Woolworths Squeezed 7 pressed Mixed Berry 100% Fruit Juice Blend.
• The Bronze Award was presented to Nampak Liquid Cartons for Woolworths Squeezed 7 pressed Mango 100% Fruit Juice Blend. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Nampak Liquid Cartons for Stiletto Vodka & Berry and, Nampak Liquid Cartons for Stiletto Vodka & Blueberry. 

In the Flexo Printing – Labels Process category:

• The Gold Award went to Uniprint for Handy Andy 500ml with micro crystals.
• The Silver Award went to Multi-Color Corporation Paarl for Scattered EarthBush Vine Cinsault.
• The Bronze Award went to Uniprint for Vaseline Ricky Rick. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to New Era Labels for 750ml Sunlight Extra Nature and, New Era Labels for 750ml Sunlight Anti Bacterial. 

In the Flexo Printing – Labels Linework category:

• The Gold Award was won by New Era Labels for 250ml Stylin Froz Fro Softener.
• The Silver Award was won by Rotolabels for Saffron by Spice Route.
• The Bronze Award was won by Multi-Color Corporation Paarl for Bonita Cabernet Sauvignon. 
• Winning Achiever awards were presented to Multi-Color Corporation Paarl for Olive Brook Sweet Spot Red and, Universal Labels for Spa Body Wash. 

In the Flexo Printing – Corrugated / Flute Post Print category:

• The Gold Award was presented to Golden Era Printers for 3 Litre Drostdy Hof Natural Sweet Red.
• The Silver Award was presented to Golden Era Printers for 3 Litre Drostdy Hof Natural Sweet White.
• The Bronze Award was presented to Golden Era Printers for 5 Litre Drostdy Hof Premier Grand Cru. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Golden Era Printers for 3 Litre Drostdy Hof Natural Sweet Rose and, Golden Era Printers for 5 Litre Drostdy Hof Extra Light White. 

In the Flexo Printing – Paper/ Board Coated category:

• The Gold Award went to Golden Era Printers for 1kg Ellis Brown.
• The Silver Award went to Sign & Seal Labels for Mirari Gin.
• The Bronze Award went to Golden Era Printers for 1kg Kellogg's All Bran. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Taurus Packaging for 8kg Happy Tail Pawtastic Steak and, Golden Era Printers for 350g Kellogg’s Coco Pops Chocos. 

In the Flexo Printing – Paper / Board Uncoated category:

• The Gold Award was won by SA Labels for Dulux Membrane.
• The Silver Award was won by Sign & Seal Labels for Cape Gin.
• The Bronze Award was won by Sacks Packaging for 2.5kg Pick n Pay Cake Flour. 
• A Winning Achiever Award is presented to Sacks Packaging for 2.5kg Woolworths Super Maize Meal. 

In the Gravure Printing – Publications category:

• The Gold Award went to CTP Gravure Durban for Rooi Rose Magazine.
• The Silver Award went to PaarMedia – Heatset Cape for Homechoice – June 2018.
• Two Bronze Awards were presented in this category. The first to Paarl Media – Heatset Cape for Musica Entertainer – June 2018 and the second to CTP Gravure Durban for Food Lovers Market. 
• A Winning Achiever Award was presented to CTP Gravure Durban for Woman & Home Magazine. 

In the Gravure Printing – Packaging category:

• The Gold Award went to MCC Label Johannesburg South Africa for Hunters Edge Apple Cider.
• The Silver Award went to Constantia Afripack Flexibles for Nestle Hot Pouch.
• The Bronze Award went to Constantia Afripack Flexibles for Cadbury Bar to Block Promotion. 
• No Winning Achiever Awards are presented. 

In the Large Format – Rigid Substrate category:

• The Gold Award was presented to Sharpline Signs & Graphics for Supa Drift Trophy.
• The Silver Award was presented to Fusion Digital for Early Man.
• The Bronze Award was presented to Sharpline Signs & Graphics for Guardians of The Galaxy – Posterplate. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Sharpline Signs & Graphics for Reef – Promo Boards and, Fusion Digital for Lap of Luxury. 

In the Large Format – Point of sale category:

• The Gold Award was won by Bidvest Soho for Samsung Galaxy S9.
• The Silver Award was won by 180 Degree Digital Print for Clarins Point of Sale Cosmetic Stand.
• The Bronze Award was won by Atlas Printers for Rama Roots. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Sharpline Signs & Graphics for Sika Man Display and, Harrogate Plastics for Pfizer Centrum Shelf mounted Dispenser. 

In the Large Format – Paper Substrate category:

• The Gold Award went to Sharpline Signs & Graphics for Key Opel Isuzu.
• The Silver Award went to Branded Petal for Giorgio Armani Si Passione.
• The Bronze Award went to Fusion Digital for Toyota Dakar. 
• Winning Achiever Awards are presented to Sharpline Signs & Graphics for Key / Isuzu muX Poster and, Branded Petal for Lorinda Baby Room. 

In the Large Format – Interior Décor category:

• Two Gold Awards were presented. The first Gold Award was presented to Print Monkey for PF Carnival Cycling and, the second Gold Award was presented to Expert Promotions for Antique Table Revival.
• The Silver Award was presented to Shereno Printers for Harley Davidson Wallpaper.
• The Bronze Award was presented to Shereno Printers for Bamboo Wallpaper. 
• A Winning Achiever Award was presented to Expert Promotions for Ideas Wardrobe Revival. 

In the Large Format – Flexible Substrate category:

• The Gold Award was won by Sharpline Signs & Graphics for Maybelline.
• The Silver Award was won by Branded Petal for Castle Lager Foos Ball Table.
• The Bronze Award was won by Branded Petal for Antonio Banderas. 
• Winning Achiever Awards are presented to Branded Petal for Jameson Foos Ball Table. 

In the Large Format – Billboards category:

• The Gold Award went to Ad Outpost for Nicktoons.
• The Silver Award went to Ad Outpost for Vinolia.
• The Bronze Award went to Sublime Digital for Nissan. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Ad Outpost for BlueWave Software and, Ad Outpost for Climatec. 

In the Large Format – Alternate Substrates category:

• The Gold Award was won by Harrogate Plastics for Decorative Printed Skins.
• The Silver Award was won by Harrogate Plastics for Woodoc Brochure Stand.
• The Bronze Award was won by Bidvest Soho for Glass Printing – Interior Walls. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Bidvest Soho for Paint Tin Cover Wraps and, Tygan Digital & Signage for Beepy Box. 

In the Large Format – Vehicle Branding category:

• The Gold Award went to IM Design Factory for All Metal.
• The Silver Award went to Wrap-my-ride for American Star.
• The Bronze Award went to Sharpline Signs & Graphics for Dezzi Drifting Car Wrap. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Sharpline Signs and Graphics for Gibson Tyretech Wrap and, Wrap-my-ride for VET. 

In the Large Format – XXL Prints category:

• The Gold Award was presented to Screenline for BMW Billboard.
• The Silver Award was presented to Sharpline Signs & Graphics for Overwatch Promo Banner.
• The Bronze Award was presented to Print Monkey for Barclays. 
• A Winning Achiever award was presented to Print Monkey for We Buy Cars. 

In the Large Format – Textile Printing category:

• No Gold Award was presented in this category.
• The Silver Award was won by Shereno Printers for Comrade Marathon T-shirts.
• The Bronze Award was won by Fusion Digital for Toyota Dakar. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Tygan Digital & Signage for Beanbag Mini and, Shereno Printers for Brics Welcome Set. 

In the Large Format – Fine Art Reproductions category:

• No Silver or Gold Awards were presented in this category.
• A Bronze Award was presented to Expert Promotions for Snow Cranes. 
• A Winning Achiever Award was presented to Expert Promotions for Here’s Looking at You. 

In the Large Format – Non Printed Products category:

• The Gold Award was won by NGS Signs for Wildcoast Sun Pylon.
• The Silver Award was won by Sharpline Signs & Graphics for Espolon Tequila.
• The Bronze Award was won by Lutge Signs Africa for Supabets 3D Multi Sign. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Lutge Signs Africa for Suspended Ceiling Lightbox and, Sign-A-rama Midrand for Lightbox 3D. 

In the Digital Printing – Packaging Paper / Board category:

• The Gold Award went to ElegantFoil for Jessica’s 16th Birthday Invitation.
• The Silver Award went to Colourtone Aries for STAB Knives.
• The Bronze Award went to Print on Demand for Johnny Walker Green label Gift Box. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Sign and Seal Labels for Diemersfontein Freshly Ground and, Easi-Bind for Free Range Sleeve. 

In the Digital Printing – Packaging Film category:

• The Gold Award was won by Didget Printing for Pick n Pay Nut and Dried Fruit Range.
• The Silver Award was won Ren-Flex for Epic Dips.
• The Bronze Award was won by Didget Printing for Oh My Goodness. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Didget Printing for PVM Energy Bars and, Didget Printing for Living Herbs. 

In the Digital Printing – Single Sheet category:

• The Gold Award went to Multiprint Litho for ABSA Agenda Invites.
• The Silver Award went to Easi-Bind for Robertsons Incentive Trade Presenter.
• The Bronze Award went to Shereno Printers – Mitesh and Poonan Wedding Invite. 
• Winning Achiever Awards are presented to Color in Mail for The Sun Met Exclusive voucher and, Apple Print & Packaging for International Shotokan Karate Federation. 

In the Digital Printing – Magazines category:

• The Gold Award was presented to Multiprint Litho for HD Media Catalogue.
• The Silver Award was presented to Ren-Form for Socio-Economic Impact of Gambling in SA.
• The Bronze Award was presented to Minit Print for Tribe Magazine. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Multiprint Litho for Kigali Heights Brochure and, Salty Print for Perfect Destinations Maldives Brochure. 

In the Digital Printing – Stationery category:

• The Gold Award went to Shereno Printers for Lago Puccini Menu.
• The Silver Award went to Multiprint Litho for The Silver Birch Main Menu.
• The Bronze Award went to Shereno Printers for Tumullus Restaurant. 
• A Winning Achiever Award went to Multiprint Litho for Yellowwood Folder.  

In the Digital Printing – Books category:

• The Gold Award was won by 24HourPhotobooks for Izilwane Zasendle.
• The Silver Award was won by Multiprint Litho for Anke Diffuser.
• The Bronze Award was won by Shereno Printers for Africa With Love. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Business Print for UP Arts and, Apple Print & Packaging for Tirhani Auctioneers. 

In the Digital Printing – Labels category:

• The Gold Award was won by Universal Labels for Mampoer Liqueur Bottle Label.
• The Silver Award was won by Universal Labels for Mampoer Liqueur Canister Label.
• The Bronze Award was won by Universal Labels for Henleys Handcrafted Gin. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Ren-Flex for Bat Skins and, Label and Print Technologies for Natures Fresh. 

In the Variable Data Printing category:

• The Gold Award was presented to SA Litho Label Printers for Amarula – Name Them Save Them.
• The Silver Award was presented to Color-in-Mail for Stay and Play.
• The Bronze Award was presented to Color-in-Mail for Sun Just 4 You. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Multiprint Litho for SAB Provident Fund Campaign and, Minit Print for Tribe Magazine. 

In the Screen Printing category:

• The Gold Award went to Shereno Printers for Nelson Mandela Foundation T-shirt.
• The Silver Award went to Sign & Seal Labels for Alexanderfontein.
• The Bronze Award went to USS Graphics for Thousand Mile Stare. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Screenline for MTN Correx Boards and, Screenline for PVC Table Cloths. 

In the 3D Printing category:

• The Gold Award was won by Rapid 3D JV for PlayDeco.
• The Silver Award was won by Berg 3D Printing for Marmite Babushka Dolls.
• The Bronze Award was won by Berg 3D Printing for Rock Drill Nozzle. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Rapid 3D JV for Wildlife Tracker and, Go Digital Print Service (Mauritius) – 3D Printed Braille Signage. 

In the Functional Printing category:

• The Gold Award was presented to Shereno Printers for Vukuzenzele Books.
• The Silver Award was presented to Ren-Form for Moçambique Sign and Seal Cards.
• The Bronze Award was presented to Swanman Print for Proudly South African – Locally Produced. 
• A Winning Achiever Award was presented to Swanman Print for The After Math 11 August Ticket. 

In the Fusion of Techniques category:

• The Gold Award went to Multiprint Litho for KFC Supper Time Bucket.
• Silver Award went to Atlas Printers for Magnum Chocolate Special Edition Box.
• The Bronze Award went to Mailtronic Direct Marketing for Preshan & Meera’s Wedding Invitation. 
• A Winning Achiever Award went to Salty Print for Nguni Passport. 

In the Special Techniques and Finishes category:

• The Gold Award was won by Colourtone Aries for Omo – Dirt is Good.
• The Silver Award was won by Pro-Touch Dies for ABSA Private Clients Credit Card Box.
• The Bronze Award was won by Easi-Bind for Mosaic Manufacturing. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Atlas Printers for Axe Speaker Gift Pack and, Spec Systems for Sarah’s Creek . 

In the Folding & Finishing category:

• The Gold Award went to Harrogate Plastics for Allura Sample Cover Sleeve.
• The Silver Award went to Harrogate Plastics for Vanilla Bean Coffee Shop Serviette Holders.
• The Bronze Award went to Evans Promotions for Sentinel Book. 
• A Winning Achiever Award went to Pro-Touch Dies for Tastic Trade Presenter. 

In the Self-Promotion category:

• The Gold Award was presented to Pro-Touch Dies for Eiffel Tower cut.
• The Silver Award was presented to Pro-Touch Dies for Pro-Touch Group Welcome Pack.
• Two Bronze Awards were presented. The first to Minit Print for Hot Choc Box and the second to Minit Print for Minit Print Sample Catalogue. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Ren-Form for 2018 Ren-Form Calendar, Ren-Form for 2017 Ren-Form Calendar and, 24HourPhotoBooks for 24HourPhotoBooks 2019 Calendar. 

In the Innovation category:

• The Gold Award was won by Colourtone Aries for Omo – Dirt is Good.
• The Silver Award went to Minit Print for Fabbri SA St Patrick’s Day.
• The Bronze Award went to Atlas Printers for Vaseline Lip Therapy Presentation Tin. 
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Screenline for Bottle Cap and, Atlas Printers for Sunlight Extra Presentation Box. 

In the Environmentally Sound category:

• The Gold Award was won by Universal Labels for Reel Gardening.
• The Silver Award was won by Multiprint Litho for &Beyond Review Booklet.
• The Bronze Award was won by Screenline for Environmental Backlit Print. 
• No Winning Achiever Awards were presented. 

In the Design for Print Category:

• The Gold Award went to MullenLowe for Il Libretto Note Book.
• The Silver Award went to MullenLowe for Connect Evolve 2018.
• The Bronze Award went to MullenLowe for Peri Thread Book.
• Winning Achiever Awards were presented to Minit Print for Minit Print Blue Catalogue, Typo Colour Printing Specialists for ABSA Credit Card Box, The Papershop for SA Bullion Brand Collateral, South African Reserve Bank for SA Mint 2017 Annual Report and House of Print for Dainfern College 20 Year Coffee Table Book.

Magra cc has for many years been a leader in transparent plastic packaging solutions, offering a product of the highest calibre with a very strict process to provide customers with the best product every time. Whilst custom design and manufacturing are their specialities, they also have a factory shop with a wide range of transparent plastic packaging options available to the public but, are taking things one step further.Magra is offering it’s customers a new method of browsing their factory shop without leaving the comfort of their office or home, through an exciting new online factory catalog, which initially would have launched at the end of September 2017 but has been changed to February 2018.

The new online platform provides customers with a platform to view the entire range of packaging options in one place packed with information about the product such as weight, dimensions, uses and more. The shop will provide customers with a lifestyle view and drawing of each of the company's products so that customers can choose a custom off-the-shelf package that will suit their required use.To make things even easier, Magra have provided customers with a single-click online enquiry form, making it easy to get hold of a sales consultant to discuss packaging requirements or simply place an order. Now their range of PVC lid and base, board, conicals, tubes and more can be easily ordered without ever leaving your office or home. This is a step forward for the business that feels it's not quite ready for a full-fledged online shop as relationship is a key factor for Magra in their business and they enjoy having face-to-face or at least verbal contact with their customers in the purchase process to add that extra touch of customer service that many businesses have lost with the rise of digital platforms.

Corporate customers or customers with a specialised requirement can contact a sales specialist on 021 448 1399 where your requirements can be discussed and a quote put together to meet your exact packaging needs. To find out more about Magra cc and their new online factory shop, visit their site at www.magrapackaging.co.za or call at 021 448 1399 to speak to a friendly and experienced sales consultant who can give you the best assistance and advice before you buy.

The newly formed Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) tasked specifically with looking after the interests and recycling of steel, tin plate and aluminium packaging, MetPac-SA, says metal packaging is arguably one of the most reliable and versatile types of packaging used in South Africa and the world today. 

Multiple benefits

“Metal packaging comes in a wide range of sizes – from a small can for tomato concentrate, to a steel drum for bulk tomato transport, and everything in-between. Despite holding a relatively small share of the total packaging market, factors such as innovation, new introductions and significant promotional activity are driving the ever-increasing demand for cans,” says Delanie Bezuidenhout, CEO of MetPac-SA. 

Bezuidenhout advocates that metal and aluminium cans are becoming increasingly popular as a packaging option, owing to the multitude of sizes, shapes and printing designs can be manufactured to individual customer requirements. “Innovation sells packaging and packaging sells products. The lightness of aluminium packaging helps to save resources during filling, product transportation, storage and the transportation of scrap at the end of a product’s life. Thanks to its unique attributes, cans act as food warehouses that have unrivalled shelf lives. They are able to protect their contents over many months, with no refrigeration, and therefore helps to save food, energy and prevent wastage. Furthermore, metal and aluminium cans are unbreakable, impact-resistant and puncture-resistant and able to withstand extreme temperatures and pressure,” she says. 

Growing market share 

“Although the market share for metal packaging has traditionally been relatively small (216.8 tonnes of 3 490.1 tonnes, according to the latest stats available to Packaging SA) we believe it is poised for growth as South Africans are increasingly choosing cans as the packaging material of choice when it comes to both their drinking, food and general packaging preferences. Beverage cans today are among the lightest beverage packages, while at the same time being extremely robust and protective of their contents. Today, cans can be produced with a wall thickness of 0.097 mm – as thin as a human hair”, she says.

Safety throughout the supply chain

Metal or aluminium cans offer brand owners a proven safety and sustainability record and excellent performance through the supply chain. Because metal cans are designed to meet the demands of our modern lifestyles, they are unbreakable and reduces the risk of leaking or tearing during transportation. “The lightness of aluminium packaging helps to save resources during filling, product transportation, storage and the transportation of scrap at the end of a product’s life. The weight of aluminium cans has been dramatically reduced over the years thanks to technological innovations. Sixty years ago, the first beverage can weighed more than 80 grams. Today a 330 ml aluminium can only weighs about 13 grams – helping us reduce our carbon footprint from manufacturing through to the supply chain, transportation and recycling process (cradle to cradle),” Bezuidenhout says.

Recycling of cans 

Metal cans and packaging have high recycling value and are one of the most recycled packaging materials worldwide. 74 % of metal packaging is recycled in Europe, and an estimated 72 % for beverage cans in South Africa – ranking us amongst the best in the world in used beverage can recovery. 

“Metals are natural elements that maintain their physical properties forever. When metal products reach the end of their useful life, the materials are simply collected and recycled, again and again, with no loss of their inherent properties. In other words, once metal enters the material-to-material loop, in which it is recycled again and again, it will always be available for future generations,” Bezuidenhout explains.

Conclusion

“The lightness of aluminium packaging helps to save resources during filling, product transportation, storage and the transportation of scrap at the end of a product’s life. Metal offers premium packaging solutions that are able to meet a wide range of market needs, and are proven to be safe and convenient. MetPac-SA is excited to promote the versatility of metals through an ongoing marketing campaign, increase the market share of the industry and protect the interest of its members through stakeholder involvement. We will actively be encouraging more role players to become members in to ensure the local metals packaging industry has a strong voice when matters that directly impact its present and future business interests, are raised”.

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Priority Corporation, a new marketing company has opened its doors in Cape Town South Africa and Lesotho. The company’s specialty is on helping SME’s to launch and market new and existing products inland and across borders.

Priority Corporation is a group of street smart professionals with concentrated backgrounds in marketing gathered from serving Non-Governmental Organisation’s and independent Blue Chip Companies. The wealth of expertise provided by the team is complemented by latest innovative infrastructure, a nationwide and international footprint and a network of power agents across every major distribution channel.

The results of our Current SME’s Sales and Marketing Review indicates that 67% of SME’s do not market themselves and the very same alludes that the absence of marketing is the reason for sluggish growth and incurring losses instead of profits. Priority Corporation has been incorporated to address this problem which is causing closure of SME’s daily or keeping the remainder as Small Businesses without growth forever.

Priority Corporation Managing Director, Zwelithini Matsoso Says, “SME’s lose focus on what put them in the business in the first place which is selling and generating income and marketing is the area in which they need to capitalize on to make sales and revenues, marketing is like sowing a 5Kg of maize seeds in order to harvest 10 silos.” “We therefore work with brand developers, manufacturers, and retail outlets to ensure smooth transition from product packaging, product launch, product distribution, to consumer purchase all under one roof, this is the entire ecosystem that a brand requires to succeed.”

Matsoso Continues to say “As we built the brands and help them be cash generating machines for their owners, it is equally important that the bottom line performance can render sustainable brands, those which will be able to generate money even after decades not once off. We are even happier that we will be providing all our services at a reasonable amount for all SME’s, but most importantly we will be taking small business out of being small businesses to being global and legacy businesses not forgetting Batho Pele (People first)in our service offering.” Says Matsoso.

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