• Attractive effects for cosmetic packaging

    In the world of product presentation, appearances matter. It is widely recognised that customers not only focus on the contents of a product but also pay significant attention to its packaging. Companies that invest in attractive packaging designs gain a distinct advantage over their competitors. Whether it's the timeless allure of silver and gold, [...]

  • The Mash Tun branding is intended to appeal to a younger demographic than traditional whisky drinkers

    The Mash Tun holds a crucial role in every distillery, where malt, water, and heat harmonise, creating a blend that epitomises the dedication, hard work, and innovative spirit of the James Sedgwick Distillery. However, the Mash Tun itself is not just a whisky—it is a whisky-based spirit aperitif infused with additional flavourants, offering mixability, [...]

  • Foiling on this wine bottle label adds a perception of luxury

    Packaging plays a crucial role in the marketing and preservation of products. With increasing competition in the market, businesses must find ways to make their products stand out. One way to achieve this is by incorporating foiling and hot stamping on the packaging. Synchron Markings provides these services to businesses looking to enhance their [...]

  • Synchron Markings at Propak East Africa

    Synchron Markings’ sales and marketing manager, Phumzile Dlamini attended Propak East Africa this year, which was held from 14 – 16 March at the Sarit Exhibition Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. This show is East Africa’s leading exhibition & conference for the packaging, printing, food-processing and plastics industries. Dlamini answered some questions about her experience [...]

  • Whisky packaging design

    To stay ahead in the market, top brands must adapt to change. Three Ships Whisky, as a leader in its class, has set the standard in South Africa. In response to the challenge of modernising the brand, while retaining its classic elements, packaging experts, Just Design crafted a fresh, contemporary look. The outcome lives [...]

  • Eye-catching design made using Baier hot stamping machine and Kurz foils

    As a subsidiary of the KURZ-Group, a global leader in hot stamping foils, BAIER is part of a unique network of three leading companies in the hot stamping sector. They are capable of serving a diverse range of markets, including graphics and healthcare, with high-quality machines that are both flexible and easy to operate. [...]

  • Kurz Box No 2 incorporates four design trends for packaging

    Brand trust and long-term customer loyalty are the pillars of a successful company. Packaging design plays a decisive role in the overall brand experience. The design team at KURZ knows that design doesn't just mean creating visual incentives at the POS, but it also conveys credibility and acts as a brand ambassador between the [...]

  • Kurz Distrorun for single image and continuous label designs

    Efficient, sustainable, and commercially viable: Without sacrificing design, the KURZ DISTORUN® cold transfer module, available locally through Synchron Markings, reduces costs and saves resources. The film-saving device allows for the reuse of free surfaces on transfer products that have already undergone processing and can be used to produce single-image and continuous designs. Easy expansion [...]