Shave & Gibson’s story began in 1981 when brothers-in-law, Alan Gibson and Neville Shave, purchased a small company called Group Print & Packaging which laid the company’s foundations. In 1995, the group acquired Stradprint, which has grown into the security printing division. In 2005, the group was acquired by its current chairman, Simon Downes.
From the beginning, our business has revolved around customer satisfaction, innovation, production quality and continued technological advancement.
View our milestones over the 40 years
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The beginning
Brothers in-law Alan Gibson and Neville Shave purchase a small company called Group Print and Packaging.
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Africard
Shave & Gibson Security Printing acquire Africard, the largest manufacturer of credit and security cards in SA.
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Stradprint
The security and cheque printing business Stradprint is acquired by Shave & Gibson.
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Africard sold
Africard sold to Altech.
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Current Era
The company is acquired by its current Chairman and Group CEO, Simon Downes.
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Census
Shave & Gibson Security printing is chosen to print the 2011 Census papers for South Africa.
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FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council)
S&G is certified to operate under the FSC® accreditation.
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35 years
In the same year the company turned 35 years old, it received a fresh new corporate identity.
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earthpak™
Shave & Gibson launches a new brand within the company; earthpak™. A sustainable packaging solution.
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Counterpoint
Shave & Gibson Packaging (Pty) Ltd acquire a majority interest in Counterpoint Trading (Pty) Ltd, a leading manufacturer of paper bags, industrial wipes and related products.
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40 years
The year Shave & Gibson turns 40. Established in 1981, S&G has now been operating for four decades in the African market.
Our people are the mainstay of our success.
The group is committed to employee development and growth where promotion from within is always our first priority. We continually encourage and support an entrepreneurial spirit, corporate pride and mutual respect.
