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50 Years of Flexible Plastics Excellence
Industrial Flexible Packaging, Manufactured in South Africa
Gundle Plastics manufactures the flexible polyethylene packaging that protects South Africa’s most demanding industrial loads. From the cement bagged in Gauteng to the beverages shipped across the SADC region, our films keep product secure, clean and on the pallet — from the production line to the customer.
Precision Plastics. Proven Performance.
Southern Africa's Market Leader in Flexible Plastic Manufacturing
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 Plastics manufacture?
Our range covers the full spectrum of industrial flexible packaging; pallet stabilisation, automated bagging, primary product packaging, and protective films for storage and transit. We are also one of the top three suppliers to South Africa’s heavy-duty sacks market, serving the fertiliser and chemical industries.
- Stretch hoods and pallet shrouds for unitised load stability
- FFS film and heavy-duty bagtube for automated bagging lines
- Pallet wrap, refuse bags, printed bags and agricultural films
- Food-grade milk sheeting and cereal liners for the food and dairy sector
Built for your industry
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, gauge and format to exactly how your product is filled, stacked and shipped.
Manufacturing Responsibly
Gundle operates an on-site recycling facility, maintains rigorous
environmental controls and complies with SABS, SANS and ISO standards,
because sustainable manufacturing is not just good practice, it’s good business.
- Construction
HDPE dam liners, canal lining, landfill & tailings dam membranes
- ISO & SABS Compliant
Products meet SANS 952, SANS 1526 and int
- PPE & Workforce Safety
Rigorous health and safety standards across
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gundle Plastics a manufacturer or a reseller?
Gundle is a manufacturer. We extrude, print and convert our own polyethylene film in Germiston, which means we control quality from raw material to finished roll and can engineer film to your specific line and application.
What certifications does Gundle Plastics hold?
Gundle is ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management and FSSC 22000 certified for food safety, is SABS approved, and is a member of Polyco for plastic recycling. The company is also 100% black-owned and B-BBEE certified.
Where is Gundle Plastics based?
Gundle Plastics manufactures in Germiston, Gauteng, at 884 Linton Jones Street, Industries East, and distributes across South Africa, Eswatini and Mozambique.
Is Gundle Plastics environmentally responsible?
Yes. Gundle runs a low-waste operation that recycles production material, engineers film to use less plastic per pallet, and is a member of Polyco, South Africa’s producer-responsibility organisation for plastic recycling.
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