Thermal Transfer Ribbons Online Store

Thermal Transfer Ribbons Spec Systems launches its new online Thermal Transfer Ribbon Store, where end users can purchase directly from the manufacturer. Spec Systems is a barcode printer [...]

Full Colour Digital Label Printing

Full Colour Digital Label Printing High quality long and short run labels. Variable data Digital Labels manufactured on state of the art Xeikon Digital presses which use-toner electrophotography [...]

Spec Systems New Rotocon RSCI330

Spec Systems adds Inspection rewinding Spec Systems ,  a turnkey auto ID solutions provider that’s making increasing inroads into the colour self-adhesive label market, located in [...]

Phezulu Packaging & Phakamani Foundation

On 11 August 2016 we conducted a site visit to the Empangeni branch of the Phakamani Foundation (47% shareholder in PheZulu Packaging). We were fortunate enough to meet the local team who really [...]

Vintners Surf Classic

South African winemakers in search of the perfect wave – when not working on their perfect blends! The Vintners Classic is an annual surf contest held at Stilbaai, South Africa. The competition [...]

Spec Systems New Bobst MX2

Spec Systems adds BOBST Flexographic label machine Spec Systems , located in Robertsham , South of Johannesburg has chosen to add a BOBST MX2 Narrow Web flexographic label machine as part [...]

Digital vs Flexographic Labels Printing

In the past the common choice for label and sticker printing was flexographic or flexo printing technology. There is now a new kid on the block Digital Label printing. These are two [...]

SLOW WIRELESS MAKES FOR SLOW BUSINESS: IT’S TIME TO RETHINK

The latest Wi-Fi standard is 802.11ac. It’s a game-changer, a step ahead, a paradigm shifter – call it what you will. The point is, it’s another example of technology making giant leaps forward, [...]

WHY DO PRINTERS USE CMYK

Before I get into the technical explanation, I will first explain the basics that are good to know if you are involved in the printing and media industry. Most printers use CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, [...]

GENERATION Z – BUILDING A PRINTER PRODUCT FAMILY FOR TOMORROW

Several years ago, we started on a programme to build the next generation of printers. Informed by the constant feedback we get from you, our customers (thank you!), we wanted to build a family [...]