2024.10.20, Columbia customer visited KC
• There is a certain market demand for roller printing machines in South America. The local clothing manufacturing industry is relatively developed, and there is a continuous demand for efficient and stable printing equipment to meet the needs of large-scale production.
• With the improvement of environmental awareness, energy-saving and environmentally friendly roller printing machines are more popular. For example, oil-conduction thermal transfer roller printing machines have the advantages of low energy consumption and no pollution compared to traditional equipment, which is in line with the local market's pursuit of environmental protection.
• Labor costs are relatively low in some parts of South America, but there is still interest in equipment that improves production efficiency and reduces labor dependence, which provides market space for roller printing machines with a higher degree of automation.
South American laser cutting machine market
• The demand for laser cutting machines is growing in South America's industrial development. Industries such as automobile manufacturing and mechanical processing require high-precision and high-efficiency cutting equipment to improve production quality and efficiency.
• In the field of clothing processing, laser cutting machines can be used to cut fabrics, cut printed patterns, etc., and can achieve precise cutting and complex pattern processing, increasing the added value of clothing production.
• Some local companies are increasingly aware of and accept advanced technologies and equipment, and are willing to invest in the introduction of high-performance laser cutting machines to enhance their competitiveness. In recent years, KC series roller transfer machines and laser cutting machines have seen significant market growth in South American countries such as Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Chile.
2023.05.30, Algeria customer visited KC
Market demand
• The development of Algeria's food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries has created a large demand for bottle screen printing machines. For example, beverage bottles need to be printed with brand logos and patterns, cosmetic bottles need to be printed with exquisite appearance to attract consumers, and pharmaceutical bottles need to be printed with product instructions and other information.
• With the country's economic growth and consumption upgrade, the requirements for product packaging beauty and personalization have increased, prompting companies to increase investment in bottle screen printing machines to enhance product competitiveness.
Market status
• Bottle screen printing machines of internationally renowned brands have a certain market share in Algeria due to their advanced technology, high precision, and strong stability, but the price is relatively high. The bottle screen printing machines produced in China have gradually gained recognition from local customers with their high cost-effectiveness. For example, more than 50 products of KC Printing Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. have been exported to Algeria and other regions.
• Some local small enterprises or workshops have limited funds and have a large demand for low-end, simple-to-operate, affordable semi-automatic bottle screen printing machines; while large enterprises or enterprises with high requirements for production efficiency and printing quality tend to purchase fully automatic, high-precision bottle screen printing machines.
Development trend
• With the development of technology, Algerian customers have higher requirements for the automation and intelligence of bottle screen printing machines. For example, equipment with functions such as automatic loading and unloading, accurate color registration, fault diagnosis and early warning are more popular to improve production efficiency and product quality stability.
• With the increase of environmental awareness, customers are more concerned about the environmental performance of equipment. For example, screen printers for bottles that use environmentally friendly inks, low energy consumption, and low noise will be more competitive in the market.
• With the increase of demand for personalized customization, screen printers for bottles that can achieve fast plate change, multi-color printing, and special effect printing can meet the personalized customization needs of different customers, such as printing three-dimensional effects, fluorescent effects, and other patterns and texts on bottles.
2023.03.25 Greece customers visited KC
• Greece's clothing, home textile and other industries are relatively developed, and there is a large demand for ribbons. For example, in the field of clothing, ribbons can be used to make collars, cuffs, belts and other parts of clothing to increase the beauty and functionality of clothing; in the field of home textiles, they can be used to decorate curtains, bedding, etc.
• With the development of Greece's tourism industry, the demand for ribbons in related tourist souvenirs, sports and outdoor products industries is also increasing, such as backpack straps, tent straps, etc.
• Greek consumers have high requirements for product quality and design, so high-quality, personalized ribbons are more popular, such as ribbons with special textures, bright colors, and environmentally friendly materials.
• Since local ribbon manufacturers in Greece need to use silk screen printing to print various patterns and texts on the ribbons to meet the personalized needs of different customers, there is a certain demand for ribbon silk screen printing machines.
• Ribbon silk screen printing machines that can achieve high-precision, multi-color printing, are easy to operate, and have strong stability are more popular with Greek customers, such as fully automatic servo-controlled ribbon silk screen printing machines, which can improve printing accuracy and production efficiency and reduce labor costs and errors.
• With the improvement of environmental awareness, the demand for environmentally friendly ribbon screen printers in the Greek market is also increasing. Such equipment uses environmentally friendly inks and energy-saving technologies in the printing process, which meets local environmental protection requirements and sustainable development trends.
In recent years, many Greek ribbon production factories have visited China to inspect the production and manufacturing process of KC brand fully automatic ribbon screen printers.
USA customer 2017
The snowboard winter sports market in the United States is very active, which makes it have a large demand for screen printing machines and thermal transfer technology:
US Snowboard Winter Sports Market
• Scale and Participation: The United States is one of the important markets for skiing. More than 78 million people participate in skiing in North America alone each year, and with the increase of young population and disposable income, the number of skiing participants is on the rise.
• Market characteristics: American culture tends to be individualistic, and people are keen on adventure sports. Skiing, as the protagonist of winter adventure sports, is very popular. At the same time, the snowboard market presents product demands at different price levels, including entry-level snowboards priced at $100-300 for beginners and enthusiasts, mid-range snowboards priced at $300-600 with more advanced technology and performance, and high-end snowboards priced at $600 or even over $1,000 for professional skiers and advanced enthusiasts.
• Consumption trends: On the one hand, the number of female skiers has increased, and the market demand for female skiing has grown rapidly; on the other hand, consumers have higher requirements for the personalization and aesthetics of snowboards, and their attention to product quality and performance is also increasing.
Demand for screen printing machines
• Snowboard production link: During the manufacturing process of snowboards, screen printing machines can be used to print various patterns, logos and texts on the surface of snowboards, such as brand trademarks, artistic patterns, personalized designs, etc., to meet consumers' needs for the aesthetics and personalization of snowboards.
• Market demand characteristics: The scale of the US snowboard market and the diverse consumer demand have prompted snowboard manufacturers to need efficient and high-precision screen printing machines to improve production efficiency and printing quality in order to cope with market competition and consumers' personalized customization requirements.
• Equipment type requirements: Large screen printers can meet the screen printing processing needs of large-sized items such as skis. At the same time, with the development of technology, screen printers with high automation, high printing accuracy, multi-color printing and fast plate change are more popular in the market.
Demand for thermal transfer
• Snowboard manufacturing application: Thermal transfer technology can transfer pre-printed patterns to the surface of snowboards through heat pressing and other methods, which can present colorful, rich layers and high firmness. Compared with traditional screen printing, it has more advantages in some special effects and color performance.
• Market advantage manifestation: The improvement of product quality and appearance requirements in the US snowboard market has made the high-quality printing effect of thermal transfer technology receive more attention. Its characteristics of being suitable for mass production also meet the large-scale production needs of the snowboard market, which helps to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product consistency and stability.
• Technological development promotion: With the continuous advancement of thermal transfer technology, such as the improvement of the automation of thermal transfer equipment and the optimization of the performance of transfer materials, snowboard manufacturers will use thermal transfer technology more widely to meet the market's demand for high-quality and diversified snowboards.
Kenya customer 2017
Kenya's cosmetics market is developing rapidly, which has created a certain demand for screen printing machines:
Kenya cosmetics market
• Market size and growth: Kenya is one of the countries with the largest cosmetics market in sub-Saharan Africa. Its total market size will exceed US$450 million in 2023, and the prospects in the next few years are optimistic. It is expected that by 2025, the size of the Kenyan cosmetics market will increase for the first time. Jumped to $1 billion.
• Consumption characteristics: Due to the influence of geographical environment, there is a huge demand for basic skin care products such as sun protection and moisturizing. At the same time, consumers prefer brightly colored cosmetics and have high requirements for the personalized and beautiful appearance of cosmetics to show their individuality.
• Sales channels: The booming development of online e-commerce has led to a significant increase in cosmetics sales, with more and more consumers choosing to purchase cosmetics online.
Kenya’s demand for screen printing machines
• Cosmetic packaging printing needs: Screen printing machines can be used for printing cosmetic packaging, such as printing brand logos, product names, patterns, etc. on bottles, boxes, etc., to improve product recognition and attractiveness and meet the market’s demand for cosmetic packaging to be beautiful. degree and personalization requirements.
• Need to improve production efficiency: As the cosmetics market in Kenya continues to expand, cosmetics manufacturers need to improve production efficiency to meet market demand. Therefore, there is a greater demand for screen printing machines that can achieve automated and high-speed printing to improve production efficiency and reduce production costs.
• Equipment performance and quality requirements: In order to ensure the stability and consistency of printing quality, cosmetics manufacturers have higher performance and quality requirements for screen printing machines, such as high printing accuracy, good color reproduction, and strong equipment stability, to ensure The printing effect of cosmetic packaging meets brand standards.
• Technical service and support requirements: Since the screen printing machine is a professional equipment, it requires professional technicians to operate and maintain it. Therefore, when Kenyan customers purchase screen printing machines, in addition to paying attention to the performance and quality of the equipment itself, they also have certain requirements for the supplier's technical service and support capabilities, hoping to receive timely and effective technical support and after-sales service.
KC Printing Machinery Technology’s various semi-automatic screen printing machines and fully automatic screen printing machines have received good market feedback in Kenya.
Bangladesh customers
Clothing printing machine market in Bangladesh
• Scale and growth: Bangladesh is one of the world's important clothing exporters, and the development of the clothing industry has driven the demand for clothing printing machine market. With the continuous upgrading of the clothing industry and the increasing demand of consumers for personalized and fashionable clothing, the clothing printing machine market has shown a steady growth trend.
• Product type: Common clothing printing machines on the market include digital printing machines, screen printing machines, thermal transfer printing machines, etc. Among them, digital printing machines are favored by more and more clothing companies because they can achieve high-precision, multi-color, and personalized printing effects; screen printing machines still occupy a certain share in the low-end and mid-end market due to their low cost and strong adaptability; thermal transfer printing machines are suitable for mass production and can quickly transfer patterns to clothing to improve production efficiency.
• Brand competition: International brands and Chinese brands compete fiercely in the Bangladeshi market. International brands such as Japan's Roland and the United States' Epson occupy the high-end market with their advanced technology and high-quality products; Chinese brands such as KC and LC have gained a certain share in the low-end and mid-to-high-end markets with their cost-effective advantages.
Screen printing market in Bangladesh
• Market size: The screen printing market in Bangladesh is large and growing. Screen printing technology is widely used in clothing, textiles, advertising, packaging and other fields, providing a broad space for the development of the screen printing market.
• Application areas: In the field of clothing, screen printing can be used to make various patterns and logos, such as T-shirts, shirts, sportswear, etc.; in the field of textiles, it can be used to print sheets, curtains, towels, etc.; in the field of advertising and packaging, it can be used to make posters, leaflets, packaging boxes, etc.
• Development trend: With the improvement of environmental awareness, the application of environmentally friendly screen printing materials and processes will become a future development trend. At the same time, the application of digital technology in the field of screen printing will continue to be promoted to improve the production efficiency and quality of screen printing.
Bangladeshi customers
• Purchasing characteristics: When purchasing clothing printing machines and screen printing equipment, Bangladeshi customers pay attention to the cost-effectiveness and quality stability of the products. Since Bangladesh's clothing industry is mainly export-oriented, customers have high requirements for the production efficiency and printing quality of the equipment to meet the needs of large-scale production and the international market. In addition, customers are also more concerned about the after-sales service and technical support of the equipment, hoping to get timely and effective help.
• Culture and business habits: Bangladesh is a country with unique culture and business habits. In business dealings, it is crucial to establish good interpersonal relationships. Bangladeshi customers are usually more hospitable and pay attention to etiquette and respect. When communicating with them, pay attention to language expression and cultural differences to avoid misunderstandings that affect cooperation. In addition, the business decision-making process in Bangladesh is relatively long, and it is necessary to communicate with customers patiently and carefully, answer their questions, and establish a trusting relationship.
• Market potential: Bangladesh has a large population and a rapidly developing economy, and the clothing market and related industries have great development potential. With the Bangladeshi government's emphasis on infrastructure construction and manufacturing, and the deepening of economic and trade cooperation between China and Bangladesh, China's clothing printing machines and screen printing equipment have broad development prospects in the Bangladeshi market.
Ghana customers
Ghana is called the Republic of Ghana. It is located in western Africa, on the northern shore of the Gulf of Guinea, bordering the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea to the south, Cote d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to the east. It has a rich indigenous culture. Each ethnic group has a unique cultural attribute. Cultural heritage is closely related to religion and the chieftain system. Tourism is an important part of Ghana's service industry. There are scenic spots such as Kakum National Park, Cape Coast Castle, and Mole National Park in the country.
Ghana Customers
• Culture and etiquette: Ghanaians are hospitable. When they meet familiar foreign friends, they will hug and gently pat the other person's back with their right hand, and then shake hands and talk. They have a strong sense of time and are used to keeping appointments on time. In addition, Ghanaians are taboo to use their left hand to make gestures. In communication, you need to pay attention to respecting their cultural customs.
• Purchasing characteristics: Ghanaian customers pay attention to product quality and price, and are more interested in products with high cost performance. In terms of payment methods, L/C letters of credit or 30% prepaid T/T are often used. After the goods are shipped, the seller will fax the remaining amount to the buyer after receiving the ocean bill of lading, and the buyer will then remit the money by wire.
• Preferences and taboos: Ghanaian customers are more interested in Chinese gifts such as tea, ceramics, and silk scarves. In business dealings, understanding and respecting their preferences and taboos will help establish a good cooperative relationship.
Ghana Printing Market
• Market size and development trend: With the growth of Ghana's economy, the demand for printing market continues to increase, especially in the clothing, textile, advertising, packaging and other industries. The Ghanaian government actively promotes the development of the textile and garment industry and has established the Ghana Garment Manufacturers Association, which will further promote the prosperity of the printing market.
• Application areas: In the field of clothing and textiles, printing technology is used to make various fabrics with African patterns, such as batik cloth, fancy printed cloth, etc., to meet the needs of local and surrounding markets; in the advertising industry, printing can make various promotional posters, banners, etc.; in the packaging field, it can be used for packaging and printing of food, beverages, daily necessities and other products.
• Equipment and technology requirements: At present, Ghana's printing equipment and technology are relatively backward, and most of them need to rely on imports. With the development of the market, the demand for advanced digital printing machines, screen printing machines and other equipment as well as environmentally friendly printing materials and processes will continue to increase in order to improve production efficiency, reduce costs and reduce environmental pollution.
KC series manual printing machines, pad printing machines and thermal transfer machines have certain sales in Ghana
Morocco, Tunis, canada customers
American guests came here specially to learn about the production process of pad printing machines, screen printing machines and hot stamping machines in detail. In the production area of pad printing machines, workers operate the machines attentively and skillfully. The polishing of each part and the connection of each process are all professional and meticulous. We moved to the production workshop of the screen printing machine. The strict assembly process of the workers won praise from American customers. From the complex mechanical structure to the fine quality inspection, every step embodies the wisdom and hard work of the workers. At the production site of the hot stamping machine, American customers witnessed the unique charm of the hot stamping process. The perfect combination of high temperature and pressure makes the surface of the material instantly glow with brilliant light.
The following is the demand for pad printers and screen printers in the US market:
Demand for pad printers
• Large market size: The US manufacturing industry is well developed, and there is a continuous demand for pad printers in many industries such as automobiles, electronics, and consumer goods, such as logos on auto parts and pattern and text printing on electronic product shells, which has promoted the stable development of the pad printer market.
• High requirements for precision and efficiency: US companies focus on production quality and efficiency. In the production of precision parts such as medical devices and electronic products, high-precision and high-efficiency pad printers are required to ensure the clarity and accuracy of patterns and texts to meet the needs of large-scale production.
• Growing demand for automation and intelligence: With the rise in labor costs and the development of automation technology, US companies tend to use pad printers with high automation and intelligence to reduce labor costs and improve production stability and consistency. Pad printers with automatic loading and unloading functions are more popular.
• Environmental performance is of concern: The US has strict environmental regulations. When choosing pad printers, companies tend to use environmentally friendly equipment, such as pad printers with environmentally friendly inks and low volatile organic compound emissions to meet environmental protection requirements.
Demand for screen printers
• Widely used in various industries: The packaging, advertising, textile, ceramic and other industries in the United States have a strong demand for screen printing machines. For example, in the packaging industry, screen printing machines can be used to print various packaging boxes, labels, etc.; in the advertising industry, they can produce large outdoor advertisements, posters, etc.
• High demand for high-end equipment: The US market has high requirements for the printing accuracy, speed and stability of screen printing machines. High-end screen printing machines that can achieve multi-color printing and high-precision overprinting are more popular, such as fully automatic UV screen printing machines, which can improve printing quality and production efficiency and meet the printing needs of high-end products.
• Personalized customization needs drive technology upgrades: Consumers' increased demand for personalized products has prompted companies to need screen printing machines that can quickly switch printing patterns and colors to meet the production needs of small batches and multiple varieties, which has promoted the continuous upgrading of screen printing machines in technology and functions.
• High after-sales service requirements: American customers attach importance to the after-sales service of equipment, including equipment installation and commissioning, training, maintenance and timely technical support. Good after-sales service can improve customer satisfaction and loyalty, and promote the sales and market share of screen printing machines.
KC brand pad printers, screen printers, and hot stamping machines have a considerable market share in the United States and have received high praise from American customers.
Fully automatic curved screen printer for Russian customers:
High printing quality
The fully automatic curved screen printer can achieve high-precision printing, and the printed patterns and texts are clear, colorful, and have strong adhesion. For Russian customers in the packaging and printing of cosmetics, alcohol, food and other products, it can improve the appearance quality and brand image of the products.
High production efficiency
Its printing speed can reach thousands of times per hour, which can greatly improve production efficiency and meet the needs of Russian customers for large-scale production. The machine can run stably for a long time, reducing downtime and maintenance costs during the production process.
Wide applicability
Can Printing cylindrical, elliptical, square and other curved objects, suitable for substrates of different materials such as plastic, glass, ceramics, etc., can meet the printing needs of Russian customers for different products, such as various bottles, pipes, cups, etc.
Save labor costs
The machine has a high degree of automation and can automatically complete operations such as loading, printing, and unloading, reducing manual intervention, saving a lot of labor costs for Russian customers, and effectively reducing production costs when labor costs are high.
Technology development trend
With the continuous development of the Russian market, the demand for automation and intelligence of printing equipment is also increasing. The fully automatic curved screen printing machine represents the advanced level of printing technology, meets the pursuit of new technologies and new equipment by Russian customers, and helps them improve the automation and competitiveness of production.
Indonesia's clothing printing market:
• Indonesia is one of the world's important textile and clothing producers. The clothing industry is large in scale and has a strong demand for clothing printing. Businessmen are constantly looking for equipment that can achieve small-batch, customized printing. Manual printing machines just meet this demand. They can flexibly change patterns and colors to achieve various creative designs.
Low cost: Manual printing machines are relatively cheap and have a small initial investment, which is easier to afford for some smaller clothing companies or family workshops. And its maintenance cost is not high. It does not require complex technology and professional maintenance personnel, which reduces operating costs.
• Flexible operation: It can be flexibly adjusted according to different clothing styles, fabric materials and printing patterns, and can be used on clothing of various shapes and sizes.
Philippine customers and fully automatic pen screen printer:
Meet the needs of the stationery industry
The stationery industry in the Philippines is of a certain scale, with a large number of pen products. The fully automatic pen screen printer can accurately print brand logos, exquisite patterns and decorative elements on pen holders of various materials (such as plastic, wood, metal, etc.), which helps to improve the appearance of pen products, making them more attractive in market competition and meeting the diverse aesthetic and brand display needs of the local stationery market.
Efficient production advantages
It has a high degree of automation and can automatically complete the processes of pen loading, positioning, printing and unloading. It has a fast printing speed and can process a large number of pen holders in a short time. For Philippine customers with large-scale production needs, it can greatly improve production efficiency, effectively cope with production tasks when the order volume is large, and ensure on-time delivery.
Simple and flexible operation
Usually, the operation interface is friendly, which is convenient for staff to learn and master the use method. It can also adjust the corresponding parameters according to different pen holder specifications, printing content requirements, etc., and flexibly adapt to various production changes. It is very suitable for customers of different scales and production characteristics in the Philippines.
Pakistani customers, ruler screen printer and rubber pad printer:
Ruler screen printer
• Stationery industry demand: Pakistan's stationery industry is relatively developed, and there is a great demand for the production and processing of stationery such as rulers. The ruler screen printer can print clear and accurate scales, logos and patterns on the surface of the ruler, improve the beauty and readability of the ruler, and meet the diversified needs of the stationery market.
• Improved production efficiency: The fully automatic ruler screen printer has the functions of automatic loading, printing, unloading, etc., which can achieve continuous and efficient production, greatly improve production efficiency, and help Pakistani stationery manufacturers to complete a large number of orders in a short time and enhance market competitiveness.
Eraser pad printer
• Eraser product decoration demand: In Pakistan, in addition to being used as stationery, rubber is often made into gifts and toys of various shapes. The pad printer can print exquisite patterns, texts or trademarks on the surface of the rubber, increasing the added value and ornamental value of the rubber and meeting the personalized needs of different customers.
• Applicable to a variety of rubber materials: The materials of rubber are diverse, including ordinary rubber, synthetic rubber, etc. The ink and printing process used by the pad printer can adapt to rubbers of different materials, ensuring good printing effects, firm adhesion of the pattern, and not easy to fall off.
Egyptian customers and fully automatic bottle screen printer:
Meet diverse packaging needs
• Egypt's food, beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and other industries are developing well, and the requirements for the personalization and aesthetics of product packaging are constantly increasing. The fully automatic bottle screen printer can print exquisite patterns and texts on bottles of different materials and shapes, such as glass perfume and cosmetic bottles, plastic beverage bottles, food bottles, etc., to enhance the attractiveness of the product.
Improve production efficiency
• The printing machine has a high degree of automation and can automatically complete a series of processes such as feeding, printing, drying, and unloading, which greatly reduces the manual operation links, improves production efficiency, and can meet the needs of Egyptian customers for large-scale production and effectively reduce production costs.
Ensure printing quality
• Equipped with advanced positioning systems and precise printing devices, it can achieve high-precision overprinting to ensure the clarity and accuracy of patterns and texts. Even on the curved and shaped bottle surface, it can ensure the stability of printing quality, making product packaging more refined and professional.
Syrian customers and roll-to-roll film screen printers:
• Wide range of applications: Syria's packaging, electronics, textile and other industries are developing rapidly. Roll-to-roll film screen printers can be used to print self-adhesive labels, transfer papers, electronic labels, membrane switches, etc. made of PET, PVC, PC and other film materials, which can meet the printing needs of different industries.
• Efficient production capacity: The printer has a high degree of automation and fast printing speed, which can effectively guarantee the delivery cycle of products, especially for large-scale production orders.
• Accurate printing quality: Equipped with functions such as automatic detection of color marks and electric eye alignment, it can achieve high-precision overprinting, and the printed patterns and texts are clear and accurate. For products that require fine printing, such as membrane switches and electronic labels for electronic products, it can ensure good printing effects.
Egyptian customers, bottle cap pad printer and fully automatic screen printer
From the perspective of bottle cap pad printer, Egypt's food, beverage, cosmetics and other industries have a large number of bottle caps that need to be printed. Pad printers can accurately print patterns, trademarks, text and other information on the surface of bottle caps. Its working principle is to dip the ink through the rubber head and then transfer the ink to the designated position of the bottle cap, which can achieve very fine printing effects, and is very advantageous for printing small-sized and complex-shaped bottle caps.
Fully automatic screen printers are also very important. In Egypt's manufacturing industry, screen printers are a good choice for some larger bottle caps or bottle caps that need special textures (such as frosted, fluorescent, etc.). The screen printer leaks ink through the mesh of the screen to form a pattern on the surface of the bottle cap. The fully automatic screen printer has the characteristics of a high degree of automation, which can automatically complete the processes of loading, positioning, printing, unloading, etc., greatly improving production efficiency.
Both machines help Egyptian customers improve the quality and efficiency of bottle cap printing, and in the market competition, they can better meet the needs of product packaging and enhance the attractiveness of products. It can also reduce labor costs because automated machines reduce dependence on manpower and can ensure the consistency and stability of product printing.
