As a pioneer and leader in digital enhancement foil stamping technology, Guangzhou SAPA Precision Machinery Co., LTD. (DMS SAPA) has been dedicated to digital enhancement equipment for 11 years. Today, the digital enhancement equipment manufacturer has become a trailblazer in providing integrated digital enhancement system solutions that have earned the trust of numerous renowned brands such as L’Oréal, P&G, and Unicharm. In this exclusive SPECIAL FEATURE INTERVIEW with the Director, Lily Yang, discover how the company provides advanced digital embellishment to drive innovation in packaging, branding, and redefine product appeal. Excerpt:
WITH YOUR WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE IN HIGH-END EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, MODIFICATION, AND UPGRADE, WHAT TRENDS SHOULD WE WATCH OUT FOR IN THIS SECTOR?
The Printing Industry is currently moving toward intelligent, digital, and sustainable production — a direction fully aligned with our company’s focus on digitalization and intelligence. Every DMS device features a modular design that integrates seamlessly with intelligent production systems such as Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and supports on-demand configuration and upgrades. This adaptability meets the needs of short-run and customized orders while offering clients tailored technical upgrade pathways.
LAST YEAR, DMS MADE A SUCCESSFUL INDUSTRY EXHIBITION DEBUT IN WEST AFRICA THROUGH YOUR EXCLUSIVE PARTNER IN NIGERIA, ANKAN GRAPHICS, AT PROPAK WEST AFRICA. TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE?
Through our exclusive partner in Nigeria, Ankan Graphics, we successfully demonstrated the versatile application solutions of DMS digital foil stamping equipment at PROPAK West Africa exhibition. The West African market showed significant demand for cost-effective and easy-to-operate foil stamping solutions. Our participation has laid a solid foundation for deepening regional cooperation.
ACQUIRING BRAND-NEW PRESSES CAN BE HIGHLY CAPITAL-INTENSIVE, AMONG OTHER FACTORS, FOR A SMALL/MEDIUM-SCALE PRINT & ALLIED BUSINESS. DOES DMS SAPA HAVE PRE-OWNED MACHINES, AND HOW CAN INVESTORS FROM THIS PART OF THE WORLD ACQUIRE THEM?
We understand the capital constraints faced by small and medium-sized enterprises. Compared to traditional printing equipment, the investment cost for DMS digital UV foil stamping equipment remains relatively low. We provide high-value DMS digital foil stamping devices and, together with Ankan Graphics, offer flexible financing solutions for West African investors to lower the barrier to initial investment.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE AFRICAN MARKETS THIS YEAR, ESPECIALLY NIGERIA AND OTHER WEST AFRICAN MARKETS?
In 2026, we will deepen our collaboration with Ankan Graphics to conduct technical training, pilot projects, and localized service network development in Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and other West African countries. This initiative aims to promote the adoption of digital UV foil stamping technology across the region.
WILL THERE BE SPECIALS, PROMOS, OR DISCOUNTS THAT YOU WILL BE OFFERING TO YOUR CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS AT PROPAK WEST AFRICA 2026?
We will join forces with Ankan Graphics to launch customized equipment models tailored for the West African market and showcase the latest digital foil stamping solutions. On-site orders will enjoy exclusive business benefits and long-term service support.
“The Printing Industry is currently moving toward intelligent, digital, and sustainable production”.
WHAT ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE TO OPERATORS IN HANDLING THEIR MACHINES, NOT JUST DMS SAPA, SO THAT THE MACHINES CAN STAND THE TEST OF TIME?
My advice is that they should perform regular preventive maintenance and system calibration. We provide professional executable maintenance manuals. They should also use original factory parts and adhere to environmental temperature and humidity standards. In addition to that, they should also utilize digital monitoring systems for early fault detection. There should also be continuous operators’ training (we offer multilingual training modules).
WITH ANKAN GRAPHICS LTD AS YOUR PARTNER, WHAT ASSURANCE ARE YOU GIVING YOUR CUSTOMERS TO GUARANTEE YOUR COMMITMENT TO THEIR SERVICE, SPARE, AND OTHER TECHNICAL NEEDS ANYTIME, ANY DAY?
Ankan Graphics serves as our exclusive partner in West Africa, responsible for localized technical support, spare parts inventory, and rapid response. DMS provides remote diagnostic support and global warranty services to ensure uninterrupted production for our clients.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
About GUANGZHOU SAPA PRECISION MACHINERY CO., LTD
Guangzhou SAPA Precision Machinery Co., LTD. is a research and development enterprise specializing in innovative automation equipment and high-end digital embellishment and hot stamping technology.
* Ankan Graphics LTD & DMS SAPA – join forces to launch customized equipment models tailored for the West African market
DMS Core Products & Applications:
– Roll-fed Digital embellishment machines: Specializing in labels (cosmetic products/shrink sleeve /wine labels, etc.) and flexible packaging, driving added value and product appeal.
– Sheet-fed embellishment machines: Empowering high-end visual impact for industries such as alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, gaming & animation, as well as cultural and gift packaging.
DMS equipment has rich features, such as Spot UV, 3D embossing, cast cure, hologram, Braille, and other brilliant features that can be achieved without plate-making. Integrating hot stamping and cold stamping with high efficiency, high stability, high quality, and low cost, a perfect match for traditional printing, digital printing and other processing techniques. As a pioneer in the digital embellishment technologies in China, DMS provides brand owners and printing companies with all -in- one digital post-press solutions.
