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Leading Flexible Packaging Manufacturer in Southern Africa
Gundle manufactures flexible polyethylene packaging film that protects South Africa’s most demanding loads – from cement bagged in Gauteng to beverages shipped across the SADC region, our films keep product secure and free of contaminants from the production line to the customer.
50 Years of Flexible Plastics Excellence.
Flexible Plastic Packaging Manufactured in South Africa.
We offer a total flexible packaging solution built on state-of-the-art extrusion, printing and bag-making equipment. For more than 50 years, manufacturers who cannot afford packaging failure have relied on Gundle film to perform the same way on every roll, every run, every season.
What does Gundle manufacture?
Our range covers the full spectrum of primary, secondary and tertiary flexible packaging for the construction, chemical, industrial, agricultural, food and beverage industries. We are a preferred supplier to South Africa’s heavy-duty sacks market, serving the agricultural and chemical industries.
Built for your needs
Cement, beverage and alcobev, dairy and milling, snacks and confectionery, poultry and pet food, leisure and bedding, and general industrial, each sector packs differently. We match film grade and specification with the machinery equipment of the customer to incorporate exactly how a product is filled, stacked and shipped.
- FSSC 22000 Food Safety Packaging Certification
- SABS ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
- BEE Level 1 Certification
- EPR Compliance through Polyco Membership Certification
Manufacturing Responsibly
- Gundle operates an on-site recycling facility capable of recycling all products manufactured, making Gundle a zero environmental impact plastic producer.
- All waste generated during the production process is recycled and used in non-food contact products by request from the customer.” produced by Gundle are non-single use products.
- No single use products are manufactured.
- Gundle actively participates in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gundle a manufacturer or a reseller?
Gundle is a manufacturer and distributor of its own manufactured products. We extrude, print and convert polyethylene polymers in Gauteng, meaning we engineer flexible film to your specific line and application while we control quality of the finished product.
What certifications does Gundle hold?
- FSSC 22000 Food Safety Packaging Certification
- SABS ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
- BEE Level 1 Certification
- EPR Compliance through Polyco Membership Certification
Where is Gundle based?
Gundle Plastics manufactures in Germiston, Gauteng, Industries East, and distributes across South Africa, Eswatini and Mozambique.
Is Gundle environmentally responsible?
Yes. Gundle runs a low-waste operation capable of recycling all waste produced in the production process, engineers film to provide more efficiency for the customer and is a member of Polyco, South Africa’s Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for plastic recycling.
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