Expert guides, industry news and practical advice from Flexweb's packaging specialists — helping South African manufacturers make better packaging decisions.
Imported packaging costs SA brands more than unit price suggests: port delays, rand volatility, high MOQs and long lead times. Why local supply wins.
Read article →Local flexible packaging in South Africa: shorter lead times, rand pricing, supply resilience and sustainability pressures favour domestic manufacturers.
Read article →How barrier films protect South African products: OTR, WVTR and aroma barriers, common PET/EVOH/Alu structures and how to specify shelf life.
Read article →What SA brands need to know about sustainable flexible packaging: EPR rules, mono-material structures, recycling infrastructure and local production advantages.
Read article →Compare stand-up pouches and traditional flat bags for SA food, FMCG and personal care brands: cost, shelf impact and production line fit.
Read article →Core equipment for printed flexible packaging in South Africa: film extrusion, printing, lamination, slitting and pouch conversion on one local line.
Read article →New materials in food-safe flexible packaging: high-performance barrier polymers, recyclable mono-material structures and functional coatings for SA brands.
Read article →IBC liner bags and drum liners for SA industrial buyers: specifications, material grades, fitments, chemical compatibility and supplier selection.
Read article →What your flexible packaging supplier needs for an accurate quote, and how to compare quotes from multiple suppliers on equal terms.
Read article →Recyclable structures, mono-material laminates and EPR compliance for SA brands — a practical guide without greenwashing your flexible packaging spec.
Read article →How Flexweb delivers consistent, food-safe packaging: quality systems, in-house testing and process controls from film extrusion to finished pouches.
Read article →LDPE, LLDPE, OPA, barrier films explained. Expert guide to choosing the right flexible packaging film for food, pharma and industrial applications in South Afr…
Read article →South Africa's EPR rules are reshaping packaging procurement. What buyers need to know, which films qualify as recyclable and how to stay compliant.
Read article →Latest printing and lamination tech for SA flexible packaging: digital print, solvent-free lamination, smart packaging features and automation trends.
Read article →Roll-form films vs pre-formed pouches for SA manufacturers: compare cost, speed, flexibility and quality to choose the right packaging format.
Read article →BRC Global Standard and HACCP certification for SA food packaging buyers: why they matter, what they cover and how to verify supplier credentials.
Read article →Specify barrier films for SA's warm, humid climate. OTR and WVTR values explained with practical guidance for food and pharmaceutical packaging buyers.
Read article →How SA brands cut lead times on printed pouches, barrier films and laminates with local manufacturers. Specs, approvals and supply chain planning tips.
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