FESPA Africa and Sign Africa expo organisers Practical Publishing have announced an exciting 2025 calendar, with events to be hosted in Polokwane, Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. Visitors to the 2025 FESPA Africa and Sign Africa events can embrace the future by seeing the latest opportunities in wide format digital printing, vehicle wrapping, textile [...]
The FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, held last week at Gallagher Convention Centre, attracted 5274 visitors from 38 countries. The event was sponsored by Platinum sponsors Roland DG South Africa and Stixo Signage Supplies. The top countries with visitors outside of South Africa included: Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Congo, [...]
You can use laser machines for precise engraving, marking and cutting, and to make personalised gifts and decor from a very wide variety of materials. According to EpilogLaser, the earning potential with a laser engraving system is significant. ‘There are three basic engraving categories; however, you can offer an array of products within each [...]
Attend the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo in Johannesburg to see cutting-edge solutions in wide format digital printing, vehicle wrapping, textile printing, signage, laser engraving, display, direct-to-film (DTF) printing, garment printing, screen and pad printing, and other cutting edge technology. The event is taking place from 11-13 September at Gallagher Convention Centre, 9am-5pm. [...]
According to Mordor Intelligence, ‘The laser marking market size is estimated at USD 3.91 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 5.18 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.80% during the forecast period (2024-2029).’ Material preparation and the correct choice of materials is important. There are diverse wood types, for [...]
Direct To Film (DTF) printing has taken off in a very big way, largely due to its benefits, which include wash durability and stretchability, print-on-demand capabilities and ease of use. Even when stretched, the print does not crack. The wash durability on DTF prints is also excellent, with about 60 plus washes before you [...]
The FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, held from 13-15 September at Gallagher Convention Centre, was bustling with many returning visitors per day, while exhibitors set social media alight with their stand videos and pictures. Bells were ringing on stands with sales being made, and the overall feedback illustrated an extremely good looking expo [...]
Signage comes in many different shapes and sizes. As an age-old method of communication, signage is important not only for way finding purposes, but to make people aware of your brand. According to María José García, FLAAR Reports/DPI Insights Magazine, ‘Advertising is everything for a business: it can be the piece of the puzzle that can [...]
Trotec Laser South Africa will showcase its laser cutting and engraving technology at the FESPA Africa Expo, which will run from 13-15 September at the Gallagher Convention Centre, from 9am-5pm. Rayjet 50 Use the Rayjet to process plastic, glass, stone, awards, executive gifts, wooden products, signs and crafts. These applications only scratch the surface [...]
According to Trotec Laser, since wood is a natural material, the laser user has to consider various characteristics such as density and resin content during processing. The more uniform the colouring and grain of the wood, the better and more even the laser engraving. Soft Woods These types of woods, such as balsa wood or [...]
