July 2023
Printing SA’s new chairman announced
We are proud to share that our S&G chairman, Simon Downes has been announced as Printing SA's next president of the board. "Printing SA is honoured to have such an accomplished scholar, entrepreneur and social activist to head up its board, and to have someone who will take the [...]
June 2023
New Printing SA KZN Regional Chairman
We are proud to share that our packaging MD, Richard Downes has been elected as the Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee for the Printing SA KZN chamber. He will share and lead with his vast knowledge of the printing and packaging industry for the period 2023 - 2025. [...]
December 2022
Group News 2022
“Another annus horribilis survived…. Wow! We Durbanites have really had enough challenges thrown our way – so many more than others around the country. As the saying goes: what doesn’t destroy you makes you stronger. We have seen off the following disasters and threats over the past year or [...]
November 2022
Gold Pack Awards 2022
The annual Gold Pack Awards evening was held on 09 November in Johannesburg. The Gold Pack Awards is the showcase for the South African packaging industry and from its inception in 1973 it has grown into an event of considerable importance and prestige. The competition for medals is fierce, [...]
December 2021
Group News – December 2021
“Happy birthday to the entire S&G family. We also wish to celebrate this auspicious anniversary with our customers; suppliers and other business partners - you have been as integral a part of our success as anyone. We thank you for your support over the past 4 decades.” View PDF [...]
September 2021
Counterpoint acquisition
It is with great excitement that I announce that, with effect from 1 September 2021, Shave & Gibson Packaging (Pty) Ltd has acquired the complete paper bag and wrap business from Counterpoint (Pty) Ltd. Shave & Gibson has been a majority shareholder of Counterpoint since 2019. These combined businesses [...]