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appeared to be coincidence soon revealed a market
gap for a scalable, low complexity, high potential
business. From that moment, Plastimed was born.
Today, the company is a nationally respected
manufacturer of plastic bottles, jars, containers, and
closures, serving a growing portfolio of brands that rely
on quality and consistency.
Packaging Innovation at Its Core
Plastimed’s mission is simple: to bring ideas to life
through innovative, high quality packaging. The
company has invested in state of the art ERP systems
and advanced production technologies to deliver
exceptional products with fast turnaround times.
Its capabilities include blow moulding, injection
moulding, injection blow moulding, and inhouse tool
and die manufacturing. are supplied to other recycling and manufacturing
Its product range covers injection moulded jars, thick businesses, an initiative that inspired the creation of
walled cosmetic jars, and an extensive selection of Polymers S.A.
blow moulded bottles. To enhance branding, Plastimed By focusing on product design, material selection,
offers five colour silkscreen printing, labelling, pad and waste management, Plastimed contributes
printing, and textured finishes. This comprehensive directly to the circular economy. Recycled PET and
approach positions Plastimed as a partner of choice for HDPE reduce demand for virgin materials, saving
startups and established brands alike. energy and lowering carbon emissions. While
Equally important, the company plays a transformative recycled materials pose challenges, such as colour
role in supporting small entrepreneurs. By providing deviations and tighter production tolerances,
accessible, quality packaging solutions, Plastimed Plastimed remains committed to sustainable
helps microenterprises scale into sustainable ventures, innovation.
generating meaningful economic ripple effects across Empowering Communities and Igniting Economies
KwaZulu-Natal and beyond.
Plastimed’s impact goes far beyond its factory
Powered by People, Built on Values floor. Its packaging solutions help entrepreneurs
Behind Plastimed’s growth is a team driven by bring products to market, driving job creation
expertise, dedication, and shared purpose. The and fostering local economic growth. Many small
company’s core values of integrity, honesty, customer businesses, some starting with as little as R100, have
focus, innovation, and teamwork are evident in every grown into thriving enterprises thanks to accessible,
interaction. reliable packaging.
A Level 3 BroadBased Black Economic Empowerment “When you empower one business, you uplift a
contributor, Plastimed embraces diversity and community. When you empower many, you ignite an
transformation as key pillars of its business. Many economy,” says Rishaad. This philosophy underpins
of its longserving employees reflect the company’s Plastimed’s role as more than a manufacturer; it is a
belief that investing in people is central to success. platform for resilience, opportunity, and transformation.
“Customer relationships are everything to us,” says Looking Ahead
Rishaad. “People deal with people, and we always From its first unplanned bottle sale to its current

strive to deliver quality products on time; with national reach, Plastimed’s story is proof that vision,
a smile.” grit, and adaptability can turn the simplest beginnings
Leading the Way in Sustainable Plastics into a legacy of impact.
As a plastic moulding company and contract As the company looks to the future, its focus remains
manufacturer, Plastimed recognises its responsibility clear: to revolutionise the packaging industry while
to reduce the environmental impact of its industry. driving positive environmental and social change;
The company integrates recycled plastics into the one bottle, one entrepreneur, and one resilient step
production of nonfood items, while surplus materials at a time.

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