INDUSTRY NEWS
INDUSTRY NEWS
Kemtek Hosts HP Indigo VIP Open House Event
Kemtek Imaging Systems hosted an HP Indigo VIP open house event at its Johannesburg premises on 23 January . HP Indigo representatives shared current market trends and some of the latest innovations from HP Indigo with clients .
HP Indigo business development manager ( commercial ) Tamir Hativa spoke about how the success of Indigo commercial printers rests upon a deep understanding of brands and consumer needs , coupled with consistent innovation and creativity . He emphasised that HP Indigo constantly strive to provide customers with unique capabilities , or ’ super powers ’.
HP Indigo business development manager ( labels and packaging ) Riki Tzirin discussed market trends in today ’ s labels and packaging environment , which includes an increasing demand for faster time-tomarket , shorter runs and cost savings .
Tzirin mentioned that brands are becoming more reluctant to keep ‘ doing the same thing forever ’, which is why HP Indigo are becoming more responsive to the needs of a brand ’ s campaigns and limited editions . HP Indigo are constantly having to stay abreast of their clients ' new marketing strategies , design different machines for different market needs and get their clients ' ideas to market while still relevant .
Understanding market trends is what influences HP Indigo ’ s decision making in quality , creativity , security , as well as choice and versatility of materials .
HP Indigo country manager Alon Shacham explained that HP Indigo are experiencing an increased growth in market share mostly due to constant reinvention , while being driven by competition at the same time .
Shacham also emphasised the importance of HP PrintOS , a print production operating system with web and mobile apps that helps the user get more out of HP presses and printers , simplifying production .
Kemtek ’ s digital business development manager Wendy McLoughlin spoke about the company ’ s business development proposition , which includes helping customers understand their clients ' needs , as well as bringing print service providers together by hosting workshops and seminars , and
identifying ideas .
McLoughlin also demonstrated on two different machines , the HP Indigo 7900 Digital Press for commercial print applications , as well as the HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press for label and packaging applications . A wide range of other samples were also on display , produced by HP Indigo ’ s 12000 , 5900 and 20000 machines .
Rapid 3D , a division of Kemtek , showcased two 3D printing machines : the Onyx Series ( B ) Markforged and Zortex .
Another open house event was hosted in Cape Town at FNB Portside on 25 January .
www . kemtek . co . za
DEVELOP South Africa Treats Top Dealers To Mexican Getaway
Marc Pillay , CEO at DEVELOP South Africa , commented , ‘ The local DEVELOP dealer incentive trip has been instituted as an annual tradition for the past six years . Our dealers put in a lot of hard work over the year , and this is the company ’ s way of showing appreciation for their commitment and dedication .
DEVELOP South Africa recently treated 15 of its top performing dealers to a week-long holiday in Cancun , Mexico .
One of the major highlights of the trip included a tour of the Chichen Itza Pyramids , one of the Seven Wonders of the World .
' DEVELOP South Africa ’ s business has grown significantly through local business partnerships and it is wonderful to get our dealers and their partners together in one space . Not only is it an opportunity for a much needed break for all , but also a chance to interact with one another away from the business environment .’
www . develop . co . za
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