T-Shirts South Africa exhibited at the recently held FESPA Africa And Sign Africa Expo, which ran during September at Gallagher Convention Centre.

The company specialise in T-shirts, hoodies, caps, merchandising, branding, screen printing and embroidery. Visitors to the expo could learn more about the company’s services and see their product range.

The event was sponsored by Platinum sponsors Roland DG South Africa and Stixo Signage Supplies.

CHINA DIRECT SOURCING
+27 11 452 3103
info@tshirts-johannesburg.co.za
https://tshirtssouthafrica.com

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, Ghana. Visitors could see new products and business opportunities in the world of 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.

Exhibitors had positive feedback about the event:

‘It was a really good event. Decision makers and technically-savvy people came through, and it was a really refreshing show,’ said Gary Stockenstroom, Canon South Africa.

‘Overall it was a really good show. We had lots of traffic over the three days. We saw lots of customers from across the border, such as Namibia, Zambia and Botswana. It was great meeting some of our clients who are using our products, and getting to engage with them. It was great to see the same faces that we see every year and to connect with everyone. The launch of the new ‘Girls Who Print’ was also one of the highlights. We had a fun stand and we had lots of fun with customers. I think we’ll definitely be back next year supporting our distributors,’ said Illisna O’Reilly, NUtec Digital Ink.

‘It was a great show and the foot count was amazing. The leads were also of great quality. Members that we interacted with during the show told us that they’re feeling optimistic about what the future holds. We’re very happy and we met with FESPA and we’re going to continue to do big things with FESPA. The show is a great platform for the industry,’ said Abisha Katerere, Printing SA.

‘It was great and we had a great turnout. We had the ‘Mini Me’ campaign, which showed workflow automation. And of course we did it in a fun way to try and have an interactive session with customers,’ said John Panton, ColorFlow Solutions.

‘The show was awesome, we had a lot of interest about the machines we had on our stand and it was nice to see colleagues from other companies, but also see what other businesses are doing and the new technologies that are coming out,’ said Kitty Mhlongo, Kemtek.

‘This year’s show was a success. We saw a number of up-and-coming companies that want to learn how to do wrapping and get into the mix. We  also saw a nice mix of existing companies looking for new products to offer their clientele. I hope we educated people about some new techniques and new products in the market. We’re looking forward to coming back next year,’ said Richard Wood, Wrapssys.

‘This was the first time we exhibited – what a wonderful experience. The main objective of exhibiting was to get more leads to grow our company and we did that,’ said Jilly Cupido, Central Crossing.

‘We had a great show, it was very busy. It’s almost as if the sales increase each year. It was 10 out of 10,’ said Nardus Mouton, Gencotech.

‘The show was phenomenal. It was our first show and it was way more than what we expected. It also exposed us to quite a few of the SADC countries – we had a lot of interest from visitors in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. We brought some nice, unique and innovative POS items to the market and that piqued visitors’ interest,’ said Garry Babich, Hookei SA.

Judges visited each stand at the expo and judged the stands according to criteria based on design, staff friendliness and professionalism. The results are as follows:

Sign Africa Small Shell Scheme:

Winner: LBY Africa.
Second: ColorFlow Solutions.
Third: Nantong Weiduo Display Equipment Manufacture Co.

Sign Africa Small Custom Stand:

Winner: Haining Jinmao Warp Knitting Co., Ltd.
Second: Lamin8 Films.

Sign Africa Medium Custom Stand:

Winner: ORAFOL South Africa.
Second: Titanjet.
Third: National Screen & Digital Supplies.

Sign Africa Large Shell Scheme:

Winner: Rexx Screen & Digital Supplies.

Sign Africa And FESPA Africa Best Large Custom Stand: 

Winner: iPlastics.
Second: CNC Professional Machines and Engineering and Kolok.
Third: Maizey Plastics.

Sign Africa Best Mega Custom Stand:

Winner: Stixo Signage Supplies.
Second: Roland DG stand and Roland Speedwrap stand.

FESPA Africa Best Mega Custom Stand:

Winner: Mimaki.
Second: Allrich.
Third: Chemosol.

Africa Print Small Custom Stand:

Winner: Central Crossing.
Second: KYOCERA Document Solutions South Africa.
Third: XL Solutions and ZK Digimax.

Africa Print Small Shell Scheme:

Winner: Guangzhou Yinghe Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd.

Africa Print Medium Custom Stand:

Winner: Printing SA.
Second: Agfa.

Africa Print Large Custom Stand:

Winner: Canon South Africa.
Second: NUtec Digital Ink.
Third: Fortune Africa.

Africa Print Mega Custom Stand:

Winner: Sign-Tronic.
Second: Kemtek Imaging Systems.
Third: Ghongzheng South Africa.

Modern Marketing Small Shell Scheme:

Winner: Headwear 24/Twentyfour Store.
Third: Vantage Digital.

Modern Marketing Small Custom Stand:

Winner: Gawk.
Second: Edge Signage & Shopfitting Supplies.
Third: Signbox.

Modern Marketing Medium Custom Stand:

Winner: Skyco Media Solutions.
Second: Intexma and Curv Signage.

FESPA AFRICA EXPO
+27 11 568 1894
www.fespaafrica.com

Project Rhino will once again be co-located with Rexx Screen & Digital Supplies’ stand at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, which runs from 11-13 September at Gallagher Convention Centre. Project Rhino will sell merchandise at the expo to raise funds for this charitable cause.

The Project Rhino stand will be sponsored by Rexx, Expo Guys, Exhibition Building Solutions and Sign Africa.

Project Rhino was launched on World Rhino Day, 22 September 2011. It is a rhino-focused association that brings together a provincial government conservation body, private and community-owned reserves, rhino owners, leading conservation NGOs and anti-poaching security specialists in the common aim of fighting wildlife crime.

The Rexx team empowered Project Rhino with its very own pop-up business by donating a brand new heat press, giving them the opportunity to host a stand at markets, schools or other events, and print T-shirts for the public on-demand, giving the NGO an opportunity to raise the much needed funds to keep their conservation projects running.

Since partnering with Project Rhino five years ago, Rexx has contributed significantly to their work and together they are committed to continue supporting conservation and a sustainable environment for all.

At the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Johannesburg Expo, Rexx will support Project Rhino to increase its selection of merchandise to reach a much broader audience, including everything from water bottles, cooler boxes, camping coffee cups, rulers, lunch boxes and diaries.

FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, taking place from 11-13 September 2024 at Gallagher Convention Centre from 9am-5pm, is sponsored by Stixo and Roland. Entrance is free, please register online.

PROJECT RHINO
http://www.projectrhinokzn.org

Personalisation and customisation is increasingly important in a world where people want to stand out and post their unique products all over social media.

According to this report, the global custom T-shirt printing market is ‘expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1% from 2023 to 2030’ and ‘the growing use of customised T-shirts as a branding tool is expected to be a major contributor to market growth over the forecast period’.

Barron states that, ‘Unlike a fleeting print advert or social media campaign, branded merchandise has longevity for many months, and if selected thoughtfully, plays a functional role in the lives of recipients too.’

The FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo will feature solutions to help you create unique and memorable solutions for maximum brand exposure. The event will be held from 11-13 September 2024 at Gallagher Convention Centre.

See how to personalise various promotional products, create eye-catching T-shirts and unique tote bags, cellphone covers, water bottles and more. The expo will also feature solutions in wide format, vehicle wrapping, textile printing, laser cutting and engraving, displays, garment printing, screen and pad printing, and other cutting edge technology.

Entrance to the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, taking place from 11-13 September 2024 at Gallagher Convention Centre from 9am-5pm, is free, please register online.

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SIGN AFRICA EXPO
+27 11 568 1894
www.signafricaexpo.com

PI Printers highlighted its B2B print on demand service at the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, held at Gallagher Convention Centre from 13-15 September 2023.

PI Printers, the fulfilment agent, and using their website backend, provides an online business service for customers to have a similar website with their brand on it.

The customer’s customer buys a T-shirt, based on whatever they want and pre-approve, and it gets drop-shipped directly to them. PI Printers’ customers who use the service get commission.

The event was sponsored by Platinum sponsors Roland DG South Africa and Stixo Signage Supplies.

PI PRINTERS
+27 11 786 3737
info@piprinters.com
www.piprinters.com

Rexx Screen & Digital Supplies will exhibit its world-class range of technology with samples at the upcoming FESPA Africa and Sign Africa Expo, taking place from 13-15 September at the Gallagher Convention Centre.

Visitors can see the revolutionary RexxDTF technology solutions from commercial A4 and A3 desktop roll fed manual solutions through to industrial high output solutions, including powder recirculation systems, from entry level to mass production. Rexx will showcase RexxUVDTF technology and its applications for the first time.

The Rexx-T range of world class quality premium blank apparel and RexxPress quality heat press range from entry level to high production will also be on the stand for visitors to see, touch and enjoy.

Kornit solutions on show will include the Kornit Presto Max XDI roll-to-roll technology samples, including white and colour-on-dark backgrounds – single step solution; as well as Kornit Atlas Max XDI Technology samples, including new lenticular technology and 3D prints on garments.

Other Solutions On Display:

SEF Transfer films including the new Xcut range, as well as industrial durability films for workwear and many other special effects.

Screen printing equipment and consumables: aluminium screens, coating troughs, emulsion, cleaning systems, as well as Plastisol and water-based Inks. Rexx will also have special show offers on their products.

REXX has empowered their conservation partner of many years, Project Rhino, with a pop-up on demand empowerment booth. Many beautiful Rhino printed T-shirts will be available to purchase. Project Rhino was launched on World Rhino Day, 22 September 2011. It is a rhino-focused association that brings together a provincial government conservation body, private and community-owned reserves, rhino owners, leading conservation NGOs and anti-poaching security specialists in the common aim of fighting wildlife crime. Visit them at the booth to support this worthy cause.

Entrance to the event, which takes place from 9am-5pm, is free, please register online. The event is sponsored by Platinum sponsors Roland DG South Africa and Stixo Signage Supplies. The event is co-located with Africa Print, Sign Africa, Modern Marketing, and Graphics, Print & Sign.

LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR  REXX SCREEN AND DIGITAL SUPPLIES Tel: +27 21 510 5665 / +27 10 597 3441 Email: mustapha@rexxscreendigital.co.za (Cape Town) / laetitia@rexxscreendigital.co.za (Johannesburg) Website: http://www.rexxscreendigital.co.za