Jacques Human · Managing Director · Kamboo · LabelExpo Barcelona 2025
In this interview from LabelExpo 2025 in Barcelona, Wayne Beckett from Inkish speaks with Jacques Human, Managing Director of Kamboo, the new South African distributor for Weigang. Jacques shares how the partnership began only three months ago and how his team has already sold their first Weigang machine, which will be installed in Cape Town in January. He explains the challenges of the South African market, where currency fluctuations and economic disparities make it hard to find the right balance between quality and price, and why Weigang stood out as the perfect fit after visiting their world-class manufacturing facility in China.
Jacques discusses overcoming the stigma sometimes associated with Chinese OEMs by emphasizing Weigang’s use of high-quality European components from brands like Siemens, which have strong local support in South Africa. He notes that while European presses are still considered the “Rolls-Royce” of the industry, Weigang offers comparable quality at a significantly lower price point, making them an attractive alternative without being the cheapest option. The first machine in Cape Town will serve as a showroom unit for potential customers, and Jacques is confident this installation will help build trust and accelerate Weigang’s growth in the region.
Thu September 18th
Spring Xu · Global Sales Director · Weigan...
Wayne Beckett from Inkish interviews Spring Xu, International Sales Director for Weigang, at LabelExpo 2025 in Barcelona. Spring explains that Weigang has exhibited at LabelExpo Europe since 2009 and is presenting four machines this year: an intermittent offset machine for adhesive labels, a flexo press for medium to long runs, including packaging, and two digital presses for very short runs. The company’s goal is to offer complete printing solutions covering everything from short to long runs. She notes that Weigang uses high-end components from top brands like Rexroth, CMS, Yaskawa, and Schneider, and is looking to expand its global network of sales agents and service centers. For potential agents, she emphasizes the importance of understanding both the technology and the market to ensure customer success and repeat business. Spring highlights that Weigang focuses on high-end machines, has been in the industry since 1996, holds over 60% market share in offset machines in China, and has CE certification through TÜV for the EU market. Spring says the first day of the show exceeded expectations with strong visitor interest, helped by their prime location at the front of the hall. She explains that LabelExpo is a key global platform for meeting partners, current users, and potential buyers. Weigang’s main selling points are high quality, stable performance, and competitive pricing. She adds that while LabelExpo is their most important global event, they also attend various local shows worldwide. She concludes by saying she hopes day two will bring even more orders and interest.