Visual impact and premium finishing are essential for your product’s packaging and must be taken into account once you design it and it goes for printing. However, as substrates and coatings become more complex, achieving flawless hot stamping results has become increasingly challenging. Issues such as gassing, air entrapment and inconsistent coverage are common [...]

At the close of each year, LEONHARD KURZ makes a statement that goes beyond a seasonal greeting. Known globally as the market leader in thin-film technology and surface embellishment, KURZ continues to push creative and technical boundaries while remaining firmly rooted in the traditions that define its corporate values. Two of these traditions, the [...]

The LEONHARD KURZ Wall Calendar 2026 is a great example of why we’re proud to represent KURZ in South Africa. It’s not just a calendar, it’s a compact “finishing demo” that shows how metallic effects, embossing and texture can transform print into something people keep, display, and talk about. Designed as an A1 collector [...]

The Global Scale of Counterfeiting One of the easiest businesses to start globally is a counterfeiting business. There is no R&D required, no product development, no marketing and very limited setup and distribution costs. It is illegal and unethical, yet for organised crime syndicates and unscrupulous entrepreneurs, the barriers to entry are minimal. The [...]

Bayer is the world’s largest producer of seeds and crop protection products. Through consistent product protection the company safeguards quality, effectiveness and trust. These three factors form the foundation of sustainable agriculture and secure global food supply. Customer: Bayer Solution: TRUSTSEAL® Industry: Agriculture Main target: Stop Counterfeiting The Challenge Counterfeit seeds and counterfeit crop [...]

Discover the 2025 “60° creative boxes to inspire” series by KURZ, unveiling four powerful packaging design trends that translate global uncertainty into resilient, innovative surface finishes.

For years, Defender by Serge Ferrari has set the gold standard in anti-theft mesh technology for truck tarpaulins and high-security applications. Designed and manufactured in France, Defender’s superior performance and longevity have made it the most trusted security mesh worldwide - offering unparalleled strength and flexibility. However, with its success has come imitation. In [...]

Luxurious Jar Refining and Elegant Outer Packaging for Cosmetic Products In the cosmetics industry, packaging is a decisive factor in brand perception. Under the motto ‘Design and Sustainability meets Technology,’ KURZ, supplied locally by Synchron Markings, has developed a packaging concept that combines design aesthetics with material awareness and production efficiency in a luxurious [...]