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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

At this year’s Labelexpo Europe, LEONHARD KURZ presented innovative Thermal Transfer Ribbon (TTR) solutions that do much more than just label. In Barcelona, the focus was on practical applications, with real-life examples from three key industries: food, pharmaceuticals, and spirits. The thin-film specialist demonstrated how the holistic approach of the Thermal Transfer (R)evolution proves [...]

KURZ will be exhibiting at Labelexpo Europe 2025, taking place from 16 to 19 September at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. Visit Booth 3D73 in Hall 3 to explore their full spectrum of label embellishment solutions, live demonstrations and sustainable finishing innovations. Under the motto “re:think what’s possible”, KURZ will showcase system solutions that [...]

Eye-catching design, elegant finishes, and premium materials are crucial in capturing the attention of consumers in a very competitive marketplace. Synchron Markings represents KURZ in southern Africa, bringing to the region world-leading surface decoration solutions tailored specifically for the cosmetics industry. The art of packaging in cosmetics The visual and tactile qualities of cosmetic [...]

The Raafontuur wine label proves that packaging can be just as expressive as the product it represents. The creation of the label was a deeply collaborative process, carefully crafted to reflect the heart and soul behind the brand. Designed by the talented team at Bravo Design, the project was guided by the vision of Brenden [...]

The packaging industry is influenced by shifting consumer expectations, sustainability demands and design innovation. LEONHARD KURZ, a global expert in surface finishing, is leading the way as it has recently unveiled its latest trend-driven packaging concept, ‘60° - Creative Boxes to Inspire’ at LUXE PACK Monaco. This groundbreaking approach showcases how state-of-the-art finishing techniques, [...]