MEA | African Excellence Awards 2025 17 Headquartered in both the Western Cape and Hamburg, Germany, ROTOCON is a family-owned business specialising in label printing and packaging solutions. Since opening its doors more than 15 years ago, the company has grown to encompass branches in the South African cities of Johannesburg and Durban, and it has recently expanded into Asia. This growth is underpinned by the more than 85 years of combined experience at the helm, positioning ROTOCON as the go-to choice for tailored, turnkey solutions in the fields of label printing and packaging. ROTOCON is managed by the quartet of business owner Michael Aengenvoort and his three sons, Marco, Pascal, and Patrick. All three of these second-generation industry experts completed their engineering studies in Europe, before cutting their teeth in labelling and narrow web printing. The result is a quartet with an unrivalled knowledge of label printing and finishing machines – as well as accessories and consumables – leading to the company representing several premier brands in South Africa. In fact, ROTOCON is today the official South African representative for an impressive 15 international partners within the printing and packaging industry: Anytron, Domino, DYM Machinery, Erhardt+Leimer, EyeC, MPS, Pantec GS Systems, Phoseon Technology, Rheintacho, Rosas Maschinenbau, Rotocontrol EMT, SCREEN, UV Ray, VICUT, and Wink. All of these brands deliver top-of-theline systems and guarantee the best results, with this portfolio serving as the basis of ROTOCON’s leading status. Beyond distribution, ROTOCON adds value through a choice selection of principles sourced from the core values of quality, excellence, ethics, and reputation. The result is a comprehensive approach inclusive of ongoing consultation, 24/7 technical support, and even robust advisory services to help its clients exceed the expectations of their customers. All of this feeds into the company’s overarching goal: to nurture an improved understanding of the printing environment and recommend optimal solutions. Alongside the solutions of its partners, ROTOCON also delivers a range of equipment in its own right, this through its CHROME and ECOLINE lines. Covering a number of printing and finishing machines, an ultrasonic anilox roller cleaner, and an entry-level platemounter, ROTOCON’s proprietary technology has received acclaim across international markets. This is thanks to its use of modular upgrade and customisation options, with the German precision behind these solutions resulting in incomparable efficiency. ROTOCON also builds solid rotary dies, print cylinders, and other such essential tooling and consumables from its sleek facility in Johannesburg. A cutting-edge hub, ROTOCON’s location in South Africa’s largest city boasts high-precision machinery and advanced CAD software. The company is also weaving sustainable practices into every layer of its operation here, from using eco-friendly materials through to minimising waste. “From advanced flexo and digital label-printing presses to precision-finishing systems and ancillary equipment, ROTOCON delivers an extensive product range designed to meet – and surpass – every print and label requirement.” Despite its manufacturing prowess, ROTOCON is much more than just its equipment. As a company representative tells us: “It’s a culture of collaboration, trust, and long-term relationships that defines ROTOCON.” This highlights that the company’s success is down to more than just a select few, with it instead being the result of a deeply collaborative effort. From sales and service to logistics and administration, every member of this team reflects the ethos that machinery is nothing without the people behind it. On the back of the strengths inherent across both its people and its solutions, ROTOCON is incredibly excited about the bright future it has ahead of it – especially given its recent partnership with HS Machinery. Having signed an official agreement to drive innovation within the printing and finishing industry earlier this year, both companies share a vision for a better future, one where German engineering excellence combines with cost-effective production in China to usher in the future of turnkey label production. Remarkably, ROTOCON’s commitment to the future of this space doesn’t end here, and it can be seen further through the Student WineLabel Design competition it holds, as well as through the WineLand & ROTOCON 30 Under 30 Awards. Both initiatives showcase a company passionate about putting its full weight behind the next generation of talent in the printing and packaging industry – an unnegotiable for ROTOCON. Celebrated with a duo of well-deserved awards in this programme, ROTOCON is a beacon of dedication and trust when it comes to label printing and packaging solutions, and a company that is more than just a family business, but a wholly united force. Contact: Banie Stafford Company: ROTOCON Web Address: https://rotocon.world/ Best Label Printing & Converting Equipment Partner 2025 – South Africa & Client Service Excellence Award 2025
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