Modern façade design demands more than just visual impact. Today’s specifiers, architects, project owners and installers are increasingly looking for architectural façade mesh and membrane solutions that balance innovation, cost efficiency, aesthetics, durability and long-term performance. Whether for new construction or renovation projects, façade materials must perform technically while also supporting sustainability targets and [...]

Counterfeiting is quickly becoming a reality for many brand owners posing both a financial and reputational risk on organisations. As well-funded organised crime increases across global borders, the sophistication of counterfeiters is reaching levels equivalent to the standards of the original product. Although the contents and quality of most counterfeit products remains substandard, the [...]

Explore how global trends shape the future of packaging design with KURZ’s “60° Creative Boxes to Inspire” series. From 2021 to 2025, each collection reflects evolving social, cultural and technological influences, offering brands fresh inspiration through innovative finishes, colours and embellishment techniques that bring packaging to life.

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 [...]