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N Antalis news on paper Antalis news on paper Antalis news on paper • People News • Digital News • Print News • December 2015 • 27th EDITION • IN THIS ISSUE | A n ta l i s ’ M e g a S ta n d at F ES PA / A F R I C A P R INT 2 0 1 5 | A C u r i o u s M at t e r | Rugby World Cup Poster | F u l l H o u s e at t h e L o e r i e s “May the peak be with you!” I It has been a while since we last published our Antattler newsletter. This is for no reason other than we believed it appropriate to scale back from a quarterly to a halfyearly. 2015 has been a busy year and although the industry has come under renewed stresses and strain, not all of which are of our own doing, with very little changing in the macro-economy to encourage business to improve, never mind grow. Load shedding has become a way of life for most of us, privately and in business, despite some recent progress in stabilising power supply. This coupled with the recent collapse of the rand has presented some new challenges as our costs are escalating, given that almost every consumable our industry uses every day is imported. Times are tough and the light at the end of the tunnel might just have moved a little further away. From a local paper supply perspective the decision by Sappi to dispose of their paper machines at Enstra (Springs) brings to an end an nearly 80 year era. While the new owners of PM2 at Enstra plan to continue supplying a small range of papers, by and large, this marks the end of commodity print-paper product manufacture by Sappi, and in particular, uncoated woodfree papers in sheets. (Mondi continues to manufacture, but supplies only on reels.) Therefore the printing industry’s dependence has fallen further on imported products; be they mainstream uncoated, coated or, of course, specialty papers – all of which are now at the mercy of the rand. Global paper prices have not seen any major escalation over the past year, but producers are pushing for increases in both Europe and the United States of America (USA) in the coming months. Against this backdrop prices in South Africa have moved substantially by over 10% so far this year, with another increase likely before the end of the year should the rand remain at its current weaker levels. The real challenges facing the paper and print industries remain ever-present in the face of advancing technology, social media and perhaps more so, an emerging generation (or generations) that don’t make the time to read from paper. And they don’t have to – it’s all in the palm of their hands, wherever they go. Next time you’re out to dinner, take a look around you and you will see people absorbed by their screens. Chat by Raymond Waldeck “Two Sides”, an initiative started in the UK about three years ago and to which Printing SA has aligned themselves, is an organisation committed to promoting the use of paper, and challenging the many misleading, even false claims against paper and print many companies adopt to promote their products and services. For example, my bank imposes a levy to continue providing me with a printed and mailed statement every month. Had it not been for the SA Post Office fiasco I might have challenged this more vigorously! Two Sides is concerned with the incorrect and damaging impressions being made as digital communication channels are promoted as the “greener” alternative to printed media. Their mission is to encourage clients, in the environmental context at least, to re-think their preference for electronic communication, as it has not been proven that the electronic option results in a lower carbon footprint. In reality all channels have an environmental impact, but print remains a vital and effective element of the modern marketing and communication mix. Martyn Eustace, Director Two Sides, makes the following point: “Considering all the environmental costs of electronic communication, print and paper may well be the most environmentally sustainable way to communicate.” That said, the misnomers regarding the paper industry are plentiful, with hacking down forests being the most common, but what the general public may not know is paper-makers are arguably the most responsible forest managers in the world. Only 11% of harvested trees are used in the manufacture of paper. The wider uses of harvested timber are in the construction, energy and mining industries. Foresters also replant as much as four times more trees than are harvested. For example in Europe the area of forest cover has grown by 30% since 1950 and has been increasing at a rate of 1,5 million football pitches every year. I realise I might be preaching to the converted, but my request is we support the motives of Two Sides. It is a worthwhile, and perhaps the only globally coordinated, initiative that is committed to the sustainability of this industry in any real meaningful and visible way. We need to embrace it and optimise the opportunities it will present – “green-washing” is fine, but for the right reasons and with the right information, which is very often not the case for the paper and print industry. Moving on, the FESPA exhibition has come and gone. Thank you to all our clients, customers and friends for visiting our stand. The VUTEk H1625 display and demo created a great deal of interest which, we are pleased to advise has already resulted in a successful sale. Much interest, too, was shown in the Esko Kongsberg XN 24 digital finishing and cutting table, which has also been sold. Antalis will have a presence at Drupa 2016 and will not exhibit at FESPA Africa 2016. Traditional “peak” season and the New Year is upon us, with many of us holding thumbs that it will bring some relief to the strained conditions in which we currently find ourselves. We thank you for your ongoing and valued support. “May the peak be with you!” Best regards d Raymon NEW{S}NEW{S}NEW{S}NEW{S}N Full house for Loeries’ Creative Use of Paper O One Gold, a Silver and three Bronze Loeries were awarded in the Creative Use of Paper category, sponsored by Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd, at the Loerie Awards. Held in late August in Durban, the Loeries Awards are part of a year-round focus on creative inspiration. The Awards showcase and award the best locally and in the Middle East in the creative economy. This year Loeries introduced a separate category under Communication and Design for the Creative Use of Paper award. It was rewarding to see five Loeries awarded in this category. The past 30 years have seen Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd involved in the creative world of visual imaging. Its partnership with the Loeries forms a very important part of this, especially the Creative Use of Paper Award. “The Awards serves to remind just how creative paper can be and by doing so, the results it can yield for agencies and their clients,” says Caroline Coughlan, Marketing Manager, Antalis. Gold was awarded to Havas Worldwide for Ubci Groupe Bnp Paribas. The campaign produced recycled boxes and note pads for students. The Silver Loerie was presented to Jupiter Drawing Room, South Africa, for the Cape Town Design Indaba Banner for its client Interactive Africa. The 3D design was printed on Xanita Board which is officially distributed by Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd. The Banner was illustrated by Carla Kreaser and Sarah Gregg-Mcdonald and Alwine Nolte assisted on design. The Agency also won a Bronze Loerie for its Cape Town Design Indaba postcards printed on Ivory Board, for Interactive Africa for the Design Indaba. Another Bronze Loerie was awarded to 360eight, a solutions-based integrated advertising agency for Paper Art for Trudon (publishers of the Yellow Pages). Y&R SA’s Night Tours for Johannesburg Zoo posters took the final Bronze Loerie. Its beautifully crafted posters allow the shape of the animals head to appear when you shine a light onto to it. The paper used for the project was Curious Matter Goya White 380gsm and the posters were die-cut. Antalis to distribute A At recently held launches in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sappi announced a partnership to distribute Sappi’s Atelier™ Folding Box Board (FBB). Michael Rushworth, Product Manager Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd, who welcomed the guests at the launches, says Antalis is thrilled to partner with Sappi on Atelier™. “Sappi and Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd have a long history of partnering on particular products, such as Magno and Masuga. With Atelier™ we believe that we have a grade that will set the benchmark for FBBs in South Africa. The grade fits exceptionally well into our offering of cost effective, quality products.” Atelier™ is a GC1 FBB with high bulk, an ultra silky smooth coating and a really white reverse side, with a lick of coating. Available from 220gsm to 350gsm, with a bulk 1,72. This allows you to reduce grammage without sacrificing stiffness and thickness. “Sappi have shown that they are no longer just an art paper manufacturer, but that they have grown into a first rate packaging board producer,” says Rushworth. "While there exist other products that play in the same field as Atelier™, its quality and yield, makes it unique and competitive,” he adds. Antalis also undertook their own trials and market research with their customers. “Our trials determined that the paper produces an exceptional print quality and runnability, with great rigidity and foldability. We have no doubt that this board will set the standard for excellence in this market. This product will add a perception of quality to any packaging or graphical board print job.” As Lars Scheidwieler, Product Group Manager for Rigid Packaging at Sappi, stated in his presentation, this multi-ply board supplies ultimate brightness, purity and class. This product was his brain child and this was reflected in the passion he showed when presenting the product. Atelier™ took three years of research and development to ensure it met market requirements. It is produced at Sappi’s Maastricht Mill, Netherlands. As can be deduced from its name, which means workshop or studio, especially for artists and designers, the product is a convergence of ideals and craftsmanship. Antalis and Sappi At the Durban launch, held at Three Cities Square Bout ique Hotel and Spa, Tracy and Rodney Samouilhan (Pine Hulse town Printers), Chris Mitchell (Easi-Bind) Paper for a good cause Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd donated paper (90gsm Cartridge and 250gsm Hi-Q Matt) through Mortimer Offset for Little Eden Society for the Care of Persons with Mental Handicap (Little Eden Society) 2015 Annual Report. “We are the happy beneficiaries of your donation,” says Nichollette Muthige, Public Relations and Communication Officer at Little Eden Society. Little Eden Society was established in 1967 and is licensed with the Department of Health and is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (001-827 NPO). It is a special place that cares for children and adults ranging from the ages of four to over 60 years that need to be protected, cared for and most of all loved. Statistically, the average age of its residents is 24 years, but the level of mental functioning is that of a one year old or younger. It is a permanent home to 300 residents with profound intellectual disability, the majority of whom were previously abandoned and therefore do not have any family to supply emotional or financial support. CSR Report arrives Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce the arrival of its first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. The Report explains the Antalis Worldwide CSR Policy and its four pillars: •C orporate Governance: this elaborates on the CSR policy and related reporting and processes and networks •N atural Resources – enhancing product traceability (FSC®) and better management of energy consumption and efficiency as well as improving water consumption and water discharge • People – ensuring a safe and healthy work environment and developing diversity and a skills policy • Product offer – our ECO-responsible product range and the Antalis Green Star System. To find out more ‘Just ask Antalis’ NEW{S}NEW{S}NEW{S}NEW{S}N new unique FBB A Curious Matter have a history of bringing innovative and creative products to the South African market and Atelier™ is yet another example of this. Antalis will stock Atelier™ and they will be promoting the grade for both Packaging and Graphic uses. Atelier™ can be used for packaging of beauty products, pharmaceuticals, confectionery, luxury foods and drinks, toys and almost any other application on carton work you can think of. Not only will it enhance your packaging – Atelier™ can be used for point of sale material, folders, book covers, promotions, business cards, shopping bags and much more. Your representative can tell you more about pricing, printing, creasing and die-cutting specifications – for samples ‘Just ask Antalis’ I event collateral to luxury packaging through stationery and edition,” says Coughlan. In March this year Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd introduced Curious Matter in South Africa. Launches took place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. The paper, part of the highly innovative Curious Collection, from Arjowiggins Creative Papers, is an exciting part of the multi-sensory Curious Collection brand. It has a pallet of six rich matt and homogenous colours: • three lights (Ibizenca Sand, Andina Grey and Goya White) for multiple applications, • one deep pure intense black (Black Truffle) for high-end uses, and • two beautiful deep colours (Désirée Red and Adiron Blue). Each paper has been carefully honed, aesthetically and physically, to have resonance in lifestyle-oriented markets – from food and drink, beauty and cosmetics, to luxury goods and engaging environments. Described as a “gloriously tactile ‘avant-garde’ paper”, and an “intriguing patented paper”, it is a one-of-the-kind, indescribable texture, which makes it very addictive to touch. Caroline Coughlan, Marketing Manager, Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd says it is the startling texture of the paper with its rich matt, ultra-pigmented homogenous surface that makes Curious Matter such an intriguing paper. “This makes the paper both surprising and revolutionary… and will spark everyone’s creativity. By your second touch, it will evoke creative thoughts of how it can be transformed. This paper inspires to create,” she says. Its robust nature and four weights (125, 135, 270 and 380gsm) make it an ideal partner for all applications where an eye-catching, contemporary look and irresistible feel will make a difference. From food and drink and beauty and cosmetics, to luxury goods and engaging Environments; there is one stock of Curious Matter fitting your needs, aesthetically and physically. For your own swatch or A5 paper sample set, 'Just Ask Antalis" Jerome Noyelle, Brand Manager at Arjowiggins Creative Papers in France, calls the paper is a “tactile experience like no other”. “When someone touches the paper for the first time, most of the time they feel intrigued and sometimes they even hesitate before touching the paper again.” It is already used by numerous international brands, from TV broadcasters through design magazines, to museum catalogues and luxury end-users. “Curious Matter is an ideal partner for high impact and consistent communication from Lars Scheidweiler (Sappi), Caroline Coughlan and Michael Rushworth (Antalis) Lynn Higgs, Stewart Butler and Zelda Taylor (Masterpak) The Johannesburg launch held at The Mark Siddall (Sappi ), Livon ne Nefdt and Calyn Kilder Candice Bondi Laura Schutte and Lester Rose (Investec), Design ) (Nicework) and Shaun Hill (Shaun Hill Natalie Le Touze and Sally Meiring (Remata) Venue, Melrose Arch (iKind Media) mbe, Anthony Reu n Hotel. Ian Harrico ch held at the Radisso ) nsa (Ha The Cape Town laun m Gom rdie Kohler and Rob Chris Tuckniss, Geo terink, Gloria Weedon and Claude Hadebe Straight A's for Double A Paper Double A Paper was granted the Outstanding Establishment Award on Occupational Safety, Health and Environment 2015 at the recent 29th National Safety Week on Advanced Economy through Safe and Healthy Workers held in Bangkok at the International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Charnvit Jarusombathi, Senior Executive Vice President, Double A Paper accepted the three different awards on behalf of Double A Paper from General Surasak Kanjanarat. This is the fifth year that Double A Paper has received this award which is proof of its commitment to sustaining the environment, providing its employees with healthcare and a secure work place. Mike Huxtable and Greg Fripp Genee Clarke and Glynn Clarke (Printcoza), (Betelgeuse) Melony Mackrill (Woolworths) Vasnashree Govender (Colo Edlyn Flowers and Elsabe Jardim (The Deckle Edge) and Julie Moss (Secret Diaries) rs), Craig Smith, Kate Woo dall (Ideaology) NEW{S}NEW{S}NEW{S}NEW{S}N Packing more solutions Rugby World Cup Poster – Stick to the game Plan F In August Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd launched a poster featuring the Rugby World Cup inviting clients to Stick with their team in the Rugby challenge 2015. Of course the theme was ’In the Land of the Roses’ which was beautifully illustrated by Sunshine Gun. Added was a card printed on YUPOTako® with kiss-cut circular flags for all the participating countries to add to the pools. These non-adhesive stickers can be moved around the poster as the counties positions change. These, together with t-shirts, were presented to printers for events they would host during the Rugby World Cup. Riaan Bester, who was appointed General Manager Packaging Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd in June this year, says Antalis offers the market a range of packaging solutions. “We offer protective packaging for food safety and tamper proof bags (or security bags) as well as medical and evidence bags, although these are a very niche part of our business.” The poster was printed by ColourPress and featured three spot colours – silver metallic red and black – as well an UV varnish. The poster was also embossed. All of these features promoted the benefits of Hi-Q Titan. For more information ‘Just ask Antalis’ Antalis launch HP Indigo digital range Antalis launched the HP Indigo range of digital papers. The range includes certified digital creative papers, self adhesives, graphical boards, recycled papers and coated papers such as Cocoon 100% recycled papers and Invercote digital range, Raflatac (self adhesive), YUPOTako® XAD 1058, and Hi-Q Titan Gloss and Silk. From the Arjowiggins digital range – Conqueror, Curious Collection, Keaykolour, Rives, and Pop‘Set’ are part of the range. For your own digital range chart 'Just Ask Antalis' Hanley Bester (Bidvest Data ) Gerald Basson (Tandym ) Four years ago Antalis began offering its existing customers packaging solutions in the segments it traditionally serves. Since last year this offering evolved to include new customers in non-traditional segments, including the industrial and retail sectors. Janine Gallant, Sharque Edw ards, Shavon April, Ashraf Japtha, Celeste Afonso, Ikeraam Alexander and Reza Moulana Packaging is a growing market he says. “All products for consumers need packaging.” He adds that it is a sector that is continuously innovating and evolving. “There is a big push to be greener and to reduce the cost of packaging, which will result in lighter but stronger packaging. These are two key drivers for Antalis.” Previously with the Bidvest Group, Bester has experience of the retail sector, specifically packaging handling, development and distribution. New Visual Communication Coala Swatch Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd launched its new Coala Swatch for the Sign and Display Industry at FESPA/AFRICA PRINT 2015, which included the Sign Africa Expo. dse and Jody Voskuil (Han sa Print ) Niel du Toit (Rotolabel), Anil Kumar (Arjowiggins) and Debb ie Jones (Antalis) First OHSAS certification surveillance audit Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd recently had its first surveillance audit for the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS) certification. At the same time the company launched its 10 Golden Rules for Health and Safety (H&S). The H&S drive included a continuation of the revamp of Antalis' personal protective clothing (PPC), ensuring staff are safe and that the Antalis brand maintains visibility. (Below: Durban warehouse staff proudly showing their new digs) To receive your own swatch set ‘Just ask Antalis’ Thabiet Orrie, Mymoena Aren Exclusively from Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd, the Coala range of media is used for Wide and Grand Format digital printing. It includes Self Adhesives, a top quality range of PVC Materials, a range of printable paper-backed textured vinyl wall coverings for Decorative use for commercial and interior design applications. A range of highly versatile Poster and Photo Papers. A range of excellent quality PVC Substrates for UV, Solvent and ECO-Solvent or screen printing for Banners. A range of translucent lightweight Films for indoor and outdoors for banners, POP and exhibition displays – these are all suitable for the complete range of EFI printers, select Epson printers and a variety of other digital printing machines. NEW{S}NEW{S}NEW{S}NEW{S} PLATE AND PRESS As technology continues to rapidly innovate the printing and packaging industry leading to a number of developments, one of the most important being in printing plates. © 2013 DuPont. All rights reserved. The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™ and Cyrel® are trademarks or registered trademarks of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd, the local distributor of the Kodak range of plates and the Vulcan range of blankets manufactured by Trelleborg, has for many years offered a range of printing plates that covers all press types and applications. HIGHEST SPEED AND QU IN THE FINEST DETAIL. ALITY Faster, more precise and sustaina ble: DuPont™ Cyrel®. Take a closer look and see a new quality: Cyrel® FAST DFR, dimension of print a next-generation high durome ter digital, flexoplate for package a plate capable of holding the printers requiring highest screen rulings, fine detail and the widest tonal clean-printing plate suitable range. A long-running, for most ink types and substrat es. Cyrel® FAST DFR is well suited to digital workflow and DigiFlo both, standard w. Look closer! For higher quality at high-speed. www.cyrel.eu Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd Johannesburg Botswana Phone: +27 (0) 11 688 6000 Phone: + 267 391 2139 Bloemfontein Cape Town Phone: +27 (0) 051 447 8681 Phone: +27 (0) 21 959 9600 Durban Phone: +27 (0) 31 714 4000 Port Elizabeth Phone: +27 (0) 041 486 2020 Pretoria Phone: +27 (0) 12 379 0060 www.antalis.co.za [email protected] Flexographic Solutions Flexographic printing may have been perceived as rudimentary in quality, but this is certainly not the case today. Ben Britz, Product Manager Plate and Press Antalis, manages the full product offering for this portfolio. Since his entry into the industry in 1991, he has often seen customer uncertainty of which plate is best suited for specific requirements. So, Antalis recently launched its Kodak Sonora plate guide. For your own guide – ‘Just ask Antalis’. He added that more and more customers are moving toward process free plates. “The Kodak Sonora plate is a major development – offering customers a significant saving compared to current digital offset plates. It removes the need for a plate processing unit and combines savings of all the elements associated with processing plates,” he says. Customers can save on chemicals and the associated disposal cost thereof, water, electricity, manpower, on the lessor physical space required for the processing equipment and all other related maintenance costs. Kodak was the first of the plate manufacturers to launch a commercially viable process free plate to the market. Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd has completed a number of successful equipment installations in the local market in all sectors. “This is proving to be a very successful plate solution for customers in both web, offset and sheet-fed markets. This, coupled with our technical and after sales support, makes Antalis a force to be reckoned with,” he says. This is according to Kevin Tucker, National Sales Manager Flexographic, Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Appointed in March this year, he says over the past decade flexographic printing’s quality has improved and this has enabled it to compete with Gravure printing. “Add to this it's cost effectiveness, it is no surprise that it is taking over the market.” Antalis flexing with the Internationals He says the growth in this area of packaging is particularly in food packaging. “This is due to the growth in population in the world, especially in Africa and the need for lower cost packaging.” The name covers a diverse range of system solutions for industrial and professional applications, close to 300 products for consumers. “Antalis will specialise in the Flexographic segment supplying high quality print consumable solutions such as flexographic plate mounting tape and roll splicing tape that deliver consistent results," says Kevin Tucker, National Sales Manager Flexographic, Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd. He adds that Flexographic Printing is a great solution for packaging because of its wide variety of printing applications – ranging from printing on corrugated, plastic, and many other materials, for example cereal boxes to labels and toothpaste packaging. For more information and samples contact Kevin Tucker or ‘Just ask Antalis’. “The flexographic printing process also give you an almost complete product at the end of the process as it includes lamination, varnish, die-cutting, foiling and embossing, etc. – all processes that previously would be done after the printing process was completed.” Antalis sells the first EFI H1625 LED “And improvements in the field keep coming. In the third quarter of 2015 we launched 'Du Pont Easy Plate technology as well as Cyrel Easy Plate with 'flat-top-dot' technology built into it. This means a better image with improved quality without the need for expensive work flows or equipment.” For more information on this exciting technology – 'Just Ask Antalis'. DuPont’s DSP plate or (Surface Engineered Plate) has a chemically treated surface which allows for a higher ink density and smoother ink lay-down for improved quality, while Esko, the supplier for CTP systems, also has its CDI (Cyrel Digital Imager) that allows for high quality digital flexographic plates, which before were only achievable in offset or gravure. Esko also offer high definition output (HD and Full HD), giving a superior image quality print. Antalis is proud to announce its recent partnering with tesa® SE, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of self-adhesive product and system solutions in the print and paper market. In August Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd was appointed the national distributor for the tesa® brand in South Africa. Since 1941, the name tesa® has been the umbrella brand used for all self-adhesive products manufactured by our group of companies. “It also offers full work flow solutions, which include 3D proofing solutions such as Esko Studio. This offers a 3D proof, allowing customers to realistically view their product. For example packaging, such as a bottle with a label around it, or a folding box. Esko also provide specific plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop that allow for automated corrections of designs for the Flexographic print process," he elaborates. Antalis is committed to the Flexographic industry and regularly support the FTASA Awards that honour flexographic printers in South Africa for excellence in print. Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd recently sold its first EFI H1625 LED, a Wide Format Inkjet Printer known as the all-in-one printer NEW{S}NEW{S}NEW{S}NEW{S} Antalis runner up best Mega Stand at FESPA/AFRICA PRINT 2015 A Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd was the runner up in the Best Mega Stand at FESPA/AFRICA PRINT 2015 that included the Sign Africa Expo. Held at the end of July, at Gallagher Estate, in Midrand, Gauteng, the show is the perfect opportunity for Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd, to demonstrate exactly why it is the leading paper merchant and supplier to the printing industry in South Africa as David James, Marketing and Purchasing Director, Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd, explains. “Apart from giving us the opportunity to showcase our machines and demonstrate our people’s expertise and service, it is also important for us to exhibit our products and services in even seemingly difficult market conditions.” with the Xan Opale Lumex wall The impressive 3m alis stand the highly visible Ant The stand not only showcased world-class machines and technology, but highlighted the company’s service and support to the industry. Together the two allow Antalis to offer its customers a long term solution for their business, says Raymond Waldeck, Managing Director, Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd. “Today’s printing equipment quality is excellent so together with our service and support Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd offers its customers a long term solution for their business.” ita Board display dom inating “As part of our long term solution offering, our customers know that our technician will be there when there is a problem with their machine on a Friday late afternoon and they have a job that needs to be done by Monday morning,” he adds. The stand also emphasised our Visual Communication Media offering used in sign and display industry. A significant growth segment in the industry, Antalis’ Visual Communication offering includes technology, equipment, consumables and a selection of substrates for Wide Format printers from major global brands through our network of branches and modern warehouses all over the country. Also launched at the exhibition was our Coala range which is a range of large format media in vinyl, poster paper, wallpaper and canvas that prints on the full range of EFI Printers, a range of Epson printers as well as other digital machines, exclusive from Antalis. Hi-Q Titan Rug Yupo in front of our Andre Soterio from kers ko® country flag stic OTa YUP our h wit challenge The a.berger range of textile based media using “Samba” were displayed in our magnificent light boxes, our staircase wall and striking decorated balustrade showed off the luxury of Lumex from 3A Composites. by World Cup Poster We also launched our Rugby World Cup Poster printed on Hi-Q Titan 300gsm with YUPOTako® non adhesive stickers with the participating countries flags for our clients to follow the rugby through the tournament. These were pre-printed and die-cut on the Esko Kongsberg XN 24 digital finishing and cutting table on the stand. Digital printing and finishing solutions from EFI, Esko and EPSON were exhibited on the stand. EFI’s all-in-one H1625 LED Wide Format Inkjet Printer was revealed at the show, while the Esko Kongsberg XN 24 digital finishing and cutting table highlighted its exceptional digital cutting and finishing capabilities. The EPSON T3200 series machine and the EPSON SC-S Surecolour 30610 1,6m ECO-Solvent printer showed the beautiful quality printing on the stand. The EPSON 30610 is perfect for signage and printing solutions and is a high quality four colour CMYK printer. It produces everything from posters, signs, banners, backlit panels and POS to vehicle wraps, wallpaper and exhibition displays. Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd is proud to announce that four Epson printers were sold. André Schwarz from a.berger in front of the Samba light box display Antalis will have a presence at Drupa 2016 and will not exhibit at FESPA Africa 2016. eco the EPSON SC-S Sur Antalis showcased printer 1,6m ECO-Solvent lour 30610 finishing ed the spectacular Antalis demonstrat 24 digital Esko Kongsberg XN capabilities of the table finishing and cutting (Pty) Ltd’s brand Antalis South Africa displayed at FESPA Antalis exhibited the EFI all-in-one H1625 LED Wide Format Ink jet Printer In the beginning there was paper! Plain sheets of paper. As always, Antalis supplies the paper you use. The paper you print your documents on – your reams, reels and flat sheets. In fact, Antalis, as one of the largest paper distributors of traditional and digital printing papers offers so much more. Our ‘Easy to use… Easy to choose’ range of office papers and our range of environmentally friendly packaging boards and specialty papers make us your partner of choice. However, Antalis does more! Through our highly qualified specialist, we offer outstanding consulting advice and unmatched service as the leading supplier of technology, equipment and consumables. Antalis offers a comprehensive range of papers and boards for every need as well as solutions for visual communication, packaging and logistics. Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd operates through sales and warehousing facilities throughout Southern Africa and combines an export arm that services Africa. This broad-based coverage ensures optimum, top class service with the shortest possible response times. For any and all your print, office and graphic requirements. Visit us at www.antalis.co.za or ‘Just ask Antalis’ partners STAFF NEWS STAFF NEWS Who’s doing what, where? Movers and Shakers TRANSFERS Appointments Promotions welcome Head Office Simona Marchese was appointed Director Human Resources, in March 2015. Simona, who says she felt comfortable at Antalis from day one, says that she is looking forward to making a contribution to the company. She has 14 years’ experience in the management of Human Resources and Industrial Relations in large multi-national FMCG and manufacturing organisations, Simona Marchese a BCom Honours in Advanced HR Management and Labour Relations. She has also lectured HR Management, Industrial Relations and Business Management at the University of the Witwatersrand and has published a book on Employment Equity. Gerhard joined Antalis at the beginning of October 2015 as Executive Operations Manager, reporting to Raymond Waldeck Managing Director. He previously managed the Retail and Commercial operations of Bridgestone South Africa. For him service delivery is a key differentiator in customer satisfaction. His challenge, he says, is to deliver great service Gerhard Viljoen while being cost efficient and maintaining the core capacity to support the growth strategy of Antalis. He has been married for 32 years and has two sons. He loves the outdoors and enjoys bass, rock and surf fishing. He processes his own meat to make different products and enjoys experimenting with his 22-braai collection. Katia joined Antalis as a Senior HR Officer in March 2015, reporting to Simona Marchese, Director Human Resources. Before joining Antalis, she was HR Officer at Imsofer Manufacturing a Division of Ferrero and before that she also worked in HR at Gold Katia Ribeiro Fields. Spending time with her one year old baby girl and family is one of her favourite things. She also loves music and dancing. Ben Britz joined Antalis in March 2015 as Business Channel Manager, Plate and Press. Following the promotion of Trevor Guercio to the position of General Manager for the Western Cape, Ben was appointed to this position with the responsibility of managing Antalis’ full product offering for this portfolio. Ben’s experience in Ben Britz this sector extends back to 1991. He says the changes in printing plates is one of the most important in the industry. Ben loves entertaining friends and family, is an avid golfer and enjoys the outdoors, especially camping with his wife and two daughters. Head Office Gary has taken up a new challenge within Antalis in June 2015 – that of National General Manager Equipment. He will be driving sales for Kodak CTP, Prinergy Workflow Solutions, EFI VUTEk UV Gary Campbell printers, Esko CDI’s, the Esko Kongsberg digital finishing and cutting table and Software Solutions. With many years’ experience in the industry, he is looking forward to assisting Antalis customers with equipment solutions and technology to meet the new challenges in the printing industry. He has two granddaughters who are very special to him as well as a grandson on the way. He enjoys training and showing his German Shepherd dogs, with the occasional fishing trip when time permits. Roy started his new position in February 2015 as National Key Accounts Manager, reporting to Nick Gillings, Director Sales. Roy joined Antalis 28 years ago as a Sales Representative. Roy, an avid golfer, spends much of Roy Bromilow his spare time enjoying this activity with customers. He says he is enjoying the challenges of his current job and the people he works with. He is married with two beautiful daughters. Jani joined Antalis in October 2015 as Senior Packaging Manager, reporting to Riaan Bester, General Manager, Packaging. Previously she worked at Neocoat. She says she is looking forward Adriana Janet Coertzen to tackling the challenges in her work head on. She is married and has a daughter of two and half years old. With many years of retail sector experience, specifically packaging handling, development and distribution, Riaan was the perfect choice for the position of General Manager, Riaan Bester Packaging. He took up his position in June 2015, reporting to Nick Gillings, Director Sales. His main focus is the expansion of the Antalis packaging portfolio and to ensure that Antalis is at the forefront of the move from paper-based printing to packaging printing and production. Jaco Moller Jaco joined Antalis as Packaging Sales Representative, Gauteng, September 2015, reporting to Riaan Bester, General Manager Packaging. Jaco worked at Sprint Packaging for four years. He is interested in art and music and has two children. Head Office Sharon was appointed Paper Consultant, Johannesburg in February 2015, reporting to Caroline Coughlan, Marketing Manager. Her Industrial Design background gives her an unique Sharon Styger insight into Antalis’ paper products and she hopes to continue as well as grow new relationships with clients. She loves anything creative, with a particular passion for furniture design. Animals are also a big love of hers, especially dogs. Claire joined Antalis in September 2015 as Human Resources Administrator, reporting to Simona Marchese, Director Human Resources. Previously Claire worked at the CTI Education Group in Bedfordview Claire Rutenberg as an Academic Administrator for over six years. She is very excited about working at Antalis, in particular about the launch of WeConnect and meeting everyone during the training sessions. She loves animals and reading and her biggest dream is to visit Ireland and Japan. Kevin was promoted to Sales Manager Flexographic in February 2015. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in flexographic printing and is excited to be assisting Kevin Tucker customers with this product offering on a national level. Two years prior, he was a Flexographic Sales Representative, Johannesburg. He reports to Riaan Bester, General Manager Packaging. He is an avid gardener. Carolyn worked at Reception until May 2015 when she was appointed Administrator, Commercial Department, reporting to Rene Digovich and Frank Jansen. Previously she worked at Standard Bank, Carolyn Gonzalez Fox Street, downtown Joburg before becoming a full time mom to her two children, a son and daughter. Happily married for 26 years, loves going to the movies and theatre and enjoys scrap booking as well as listening to music. She supports her son’s band whenever she can. Yvonne has worked at Antalis for over 33 years. In March 2015 she moved to the Human Resources Department as Senior HR Administrator, reporting to Simona Marchese, Director Human Resources. Yvonne Meyer For her, life is all about family and especially her grandson. She also adores her cats and enjoys cultivating orchids. Johan transferred from Marketing to Sales in May 2015 as Commercial Pricing Manager, reporting to Nick Gillings, Director Sales. Kenneth was appointed Paper Junxion Clerk in March 2015, reporting to Caroline Coughlan, Marketing Manager. He came with seven years’ experience in various positions at Antalis’ warehouse. Tshepo Kenneth Seshoka Kenneth enjoys outings with his two wonderful sons, aged two and seven – he loves music! Felicia was appointed Call Centre/ Administrator, Gauteng in July 2015, reporting to Louis van Rensburg. She previously worked at RG Auto Security and says she is enjoying Felicia de Meyer her new position and the challenges that come with it. To relax she enjoys being outdoors. Alwyn joined the EXCOM Committee in April 2015, following his promotion at the beginning of the year to National IT Manager for Antalis, reporting to Neelesh Kalidas, Financial Director. He joined Antalis 20 years ago after completing Alwyn Miller his studies as an Operator, progressing to the help desk and then to Programmer. He loves what he does and as a result feels as if he has not worked a day in his life. He says the Antalis IT team are all experts in their field and together they have achieved amazing results. This is a challenging time for IT as the company is upgrading its network, but the results will be worth it, he adds. Gauteng Head Office Lucinda has been with Antalis for three years. Before moving to Finance as Cash Book Clerk in March 2015, she was the Admin Assistant in HR. She reports to Arno le Roux, Financial Manager. Having been married for Lucinda Reis just over a year, she loves spending time with family and relaxing at home with her husband and beautiful daughter. Johan Oosthuizen Western Cape Gauteng Louis was promoted to Service Manager, Johannesburg in June 2015, reporting to Ago Abrantes, General Manager Service. Louis joined Antalis in 2007, starting in the Service Division Louis van Rensburg in spares. He has been married for 22 years. As a family they enjoy camping. He is passionate about fishing and whenever possible prefers fishing in the ocean. Maria transferred to National Spares Manager in June 2015, reporting to Ago Abrantes, General Manager, Service. She has been with Antalis since 2006 as Administrative Manager. Problem-solving Maria de Abreu and challenges that require trouble shooting is her thing. Currently she is centralising service spares to Johannesburg as well as identifying obsolete spares. Maria loves going to gym in her spare time. Marcel was appointed Technician, Western Cape August 2015, reporting to Trevor Guercio, General Manager Western Cape and Ago Abrantes General Manager Service. He is married Marcel Taljaard with a beautiful daughter and enjoys outdoor and sporting activities. Angelo was appointed Regional Sales Manager, Western Cape, November 2015, reporting to Trevor Guercio, General Manager, Western Cape. He is ex Kolock, where he worked as Sales Marketing Angelo Colison manager for 15 years. Born and bred in Cape Town he is married with two daughters – 19 months and seven years. He has two energetic Labrador dogs and his favourite pastime is to braai with family and friends. Yvette was appointed Stock/ Call Centre Coordinator, Western Cape, reporting to Trevor Guercio, General Manager, Western Cape. She has been with Antalis for 26 years and moved to this Yvette Petersen position in June 2015. She enjoys music festivals, food markets and good Cape wine. Matt was appointed Senior Sales Representative Packaging, KwaZulu-Natal in March 2015, reporting to Riaan Bester, General Manager Packaging. He has worked in Packaging for Matthew Carr many years and is confident that the Packaging Division under the Antalis flag will grow. “We are in for some great times on the packaging side of the business.” His motto – nothing ventured, nothing gained. Matt is engaged to the mother of his two children and they are planning to tie the knot early in 2016. Jesse was appointed Service Technician, KwaZulu-Natal in September 2015, reporting to Nolan Reabow. He says he has been familiarising himself with the systems, software, implementations, Jesse Packaree servers, support of the CTP/CTF in the customer print environments as per the existing roll out and set up of the software that Antalis supports. He describes himself as intelligent and highly skilled – driven by passion and the love for IT and technology. He strives to be a reliable, responsible and trustworthy individual in life. He loves playing cricket. Nolan was promoted to Service Manager, KwaZulu-Natal in March 2015, reporting to Ago Abrantes. He started his career at Antalis in 2007. Nolan is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Nolan Reabow Latter Day Saints. In his spare time he enjoys surfing and mountain biking. He is happily married to an incredible woman Kathleen and they have a darling 15 month old daughter named Holly. Amarin was transferred to KwaZulu-Natal in March 2015 as Senior Software Support Technician/ Technical Sales Flexographic, reporting to Mike Atkinson. Before joining Antalis Amirin Naidoo in 2006 he was with Hirt & Carter, Fishwicks and Clickrite. He is married with two boys, enjoys movies, DIY activities around the house and spending time outdoors with his family. KwaZulu-Natal Mandla, Despatch Supervisor KwaZulu-Natal, reporting to Vernon Naik, joined Antalis as Fix Pick Puller in 1997 and in 2006, after obtaining his license, became a Driver. Mandla Eliote Dlomo In March 2015, his application for the Dispatch Supervisor position was successful. Aside from his passion for work, he is a semi-professional soccer player and has played for North Mead soccer team for over 35 years in KwaZulu-Natal. Free state Botswana Chris joined Antalis as General Manager Botswana in November 2015, reporting to Nick Gillings, Director Sales. Chris is a family man. He has two daughters and a son. Previously he worked at Fedex Botswana as Country Manager. He is vastly experienced, having worked in the Oil, FMCG and Transport and Logistics industries for the past 15 years. He is a ‘people’s person’ and is looking forward to working at Antalis. He enjoys reading and travelling as well as jogging or walking in his spare time. Chayce was appointed Sales Representative, Free State and Northern Cape in October 2015, reporting to Ivan Weiss. Chayce has worked with Antalis for four years and always noted its phenomenal service. He is very happy with his decision to join the Antalis Team. He is married to Diana and they have two sons, Jayden, (five) and Zach (two), who he lives for. The family loves camping together and he is a total gadget geek! Chayce Strydom Chris Mapelaga KWAZULU-NATAL Jabu Mbatha JOHANNESBURG Emmanuel Malema Moses Mothupi Despatch Clerk Receiving Clerk Bulk Puller A warm Antalis welcome to all Labour Broker Employees who were appointed permanent staff in July 2015. FREE STATE Jefrey Vuyisile Mandleni Motanyane Majoro Masokela western CAPE Brian Dickenson Cecil Carrington Levendal Deon Albert Karel Joseph Deon Jansen Devon Dean Smith Emanuel Albert Oliver Gidiyon John Jordaan Jaftha Joubert James Beziek Jason Manho Jeremy Abraham Arendse John Jagger Naiem Julius Solomon Arendse Trevor Keith Hendricks KWAZULU-NATAL Andile Patrick Ncube Aubrey Xolani Cele Bandile Nkomeni Driver Code 10 Driver Code 10 Driver Picker Driver Picker/Van Assistant/Wrapper Van Assistant Van Assistant Driver Van Assistant Picker Picker Driver Picker Picker Driver General Worker General Assistant Driver Forklift Driver/Receiving and Bulk Assistant Blessing Mthokozisi Khumalo Driver Cedrick Mkhize Driver Hezekia Bukokwakhe Mncwango General Assistant Linash Naidoo Puller/Turret Truck Operator Mthobisi Cyril Ngcobo General Assistant Mzomuhle S’fiso Majola General Assistant Nkosingiphile Praise-Lord Gasa Puller/Turret Truck Operator Raven Ramsamy Pick and Drop/Marshalling Assistant Rickey Matthew Naidu Pick and Drop/Marshalling Assistant/ Turret Truck Operator Sibusiso Christopher Shezi General Assistant Siphamandla Elvis Khanyile Driver Siyabonga Starnic Mjuqu Forklift Driver/Receiving and Bulk Assistant Steven Mpofu Assistant Driver Tjatjie Samuel Mathibeli Driver Zowakha Joseph Bhengu Driver JOHANNESBURG Alfred Maboyi Driver Americo Thomas Simango Forklift Driver Bongani Mchunu Cleaner Bongani Mpalweni Marshall/Clerk Collin Matome Maabelwana Pick and Drop Clerk Dumisani Willie Nkosi Express Delivery Service Clerk Eruston Mukhari Driver Jacob Molifi Moitsheki Driver Jeremia Khehia Mthembu Van Assistant Josiah Lesejane Mereyotlhe Driver Kennedy Roderick Driver Lebogane Evans Ramaremela Van Assistant Malematja Nicolas Moseamedi Turret Truck Operator/Picker Maleme Cedric Phosa Van Assistant Mathata Patrick Fhaheani Low Rise Pickers Mduduzi Joseph Mthabela Low Rise Picker Moosa Thomas Sebatana Marshall/Clerk Moses Gumede All/Forklift Driver Motlatso Mercyval Matlakanya Despatch Clerk Moyahabo Paul Phosa Express Deliver Service Clerk Mpolaeng Tryver Ramphenyane Marshall/Clerk Mzukiseni Atwell Sibutha Van Assistant Nelson Calton Maeko Marshall Clerk Nelson Hlongwane Driver Norman Mlambo Van Assistant Ntobelo Ngodwana Van Assistant Pheneas Mlindeni Mdlalose Van Assistant Raymond Mofokeng Van Assistant Rector Selowa Van Assistant Refilwe Doctor Matswiki Van Assistant Sipho Mthembu Van Assistant Taboelija Mpoposhe Nkosiane Express Delivery Service Clerk Thogwa Joel Mutholini Van Assistant Thomas Rammalo Driver Tshepo Prince Malehopo Wrapper Vincent Mavikela Stock Transfer Clerk Vincent Mbongeleni Ndlovu Low Rise Picker Zakhele Shabangu Driver PORT ELIZABETH Fundile Jernett Matinise Driver Lindisipho Swanda General Worker Ludwe Eddo Solomon Driver Lundi Wilfred Maseti General Worker Malusi Bosman Driver PRETORIA Alfred Asser Motubatse Picker/Wrapper Dumisani Paul Gumede Driver Gostoph Given Mashigo Driver/Van Assistant Harry Mkhulu Milanzi Skilled Cutter Joel Mateka Makua Picker Joseph Zenzile Rakale Marshall Mapuki Piet Kabene Driver Mindira Naidoo Filing Clerk Paane Elias Magoro Receiving Clerk Petrus Puane Picker Solly Mahlangu Driver STAFF NEWS STAFF NEWS Who’s doing what, where? Movers and Shakers Years service Malagia Ndou Beryl Billett Brian Goliath Greg Densham Mandy Beeston Sharief September 25 30 Years service Years service Nelson Naidoo 30 35 40 Years service Years service Long Service Solly Mokwena Frank Dlepu Allister Patterson Alwyn Miller Ebrahim Abrahams Fiona Teubes Johannes Ramakgola Patrick Carollissen Sharque Edwards Vernon Naik Clement Tsiu Debbie Jones Edith Moyakhe Elpheus Gasa Connie Muchabaki Martha Mogase Masego Balopi Mike McLean Moses Motshwane Patrick Moodien Petrus Peters Sanjay Sewpersad Thandi Sikhosana Warren Rigney Wellington Chiliza Nadine Scott Simon Garland Thapelo Maotsela Wayne Prezens Wesley Hendricks Adelia Strydom Les Pillay Mervin Bowman Mandi Monnery Patrick Zwane Rene Digovich Solly Kganyago Wendy Wood 10 Years service 15 Years service 20 Years service Allister Arkeldien 5 Years service Vusi Nkosi Nalanie Kirchner Oratile Molapisi RETIREMENTS To all our retirees, we thank you for your years of service and wish you well for in the future. Jordan Tshabalala – 31 March 2015 Martin Gossman – 31 August 2015 Peter Abrahams – 31 November 2015 Moses Badiroang – 31 December 2015 Alfred Maboyi – 31 December 2015 Frank Jansen (1970-1974/1977-2015). In 1970 Frank joined the then Alex Pirie but left after four years, only to return in 1977. In the years to follow he saw a number of company name changes from Wiggins Teape, to First Paper House, to Graphtec, to Arjowiggins Merchants and finally to Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd. In his 42 years Frank has also moved from Frances Alexander Sarah Modise Nolan Reabow Deidre Cupps Births his initial Sales Representative role, through managing an Agency and then into Marketing, a Director at First Paper, until heading up to being Purchasing. During all these years he maintained a firm grip on the changing trends in paper supply while growing his expertise, after 2005, to include graphics products. As a result, Frank has been a source of reference on any- and everything paper for most of Antalis at some point. He says he is looking forward to spending more time with this wife Pat, touring games parks and taking extended coastal breaks with his family. Antalis and everyone who has known Frank in his 42 years wish him well and thank him for his dedication to the company. At the end of July 2015 Deidre and Ricardo Cupps welcomed their baby boy “Matthew Joel” into the world. Frank Jansen