The Ren-Flex team includes MD Patrick Munyembate, print manager Dwayen du Sart and technical director Vijay Gramoney
employed by FIMA. Critical product issues experienced before will be avoided by implementing the experience gained over the years, including but not limited to static, film densities and product behaviour in different environments. Ren-Form has since its establishment in 1989 been a highly successful printer of commercial forms that has since evolved into the digital print-on-demand and highly sophisticated security printing areas. Due to Ren-Form’s revolutionary and technological vision, it was only a natural migration to apply technological excellence onto different substrates and markets, added Naudé. As the first IML products rolled off the
production line, quality in print, finished size and presentation was noted as impressive. End users, injection moulders and graphic designers will be excited to meet the team and expand on their current capabilities. • REN-FLEX, PHONE 011 499 1207. • PARENT COMPANY REN-FORM ALSO PRINT LABELS AND TICKETS FOR AIRLINES, THE LOTTO AND PRODUCTS FOR A VARIETY OF SA’S TOP BRANDS, INCLUDING MTN AND STANDARD BANK.
www.ren-form.co.za
Schober die-cutter for the production of the IML products; IML label films are typically about 60 microns thick
Attempt to refloat Petzetakis MEMBERS of the international management team of Petzetakis group of Greece held a press conference at PlasticsSA in Midrand in June at which they outlined a strategy to revive Petzetakis Africa. The focus of the event appeared to be to map out a course to appease creditors. Activity at the Petzetakis plant, which had been one of the biggest pipe manufacturing businesses in southern Africa, has been at a standstill since February 2011, and staff have departed. Dr Mohamed Hammound of Concritech of Australia, which has since bought a stake in Petzetakis, led the presentation. Concritech is involved in major international construction work, including several projects in the Middle East. George Petzetakis, chairman and CEO of Petzetakis in Greece, was also present. vehicles for the trip. According to Lanxess representative for South Africa, Dr KarlRudolf Gassen, the initiative is one that Lanxess South Africa is privileged to support as it responds to a tangible socioeconomic need in the country. www.lanxess.com
Dr Mohamed Hammoud, group MD of Concritech (Australia); George Petzetakis, CEO of AG Petzetakis group of Greece; attorney Kevin van Huyssteen; and Aris Sarlis, sales manager at Petzetakis in Greece AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2012
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