Welcome to Shave & Gibson

Packaging & printing specialists

About us

Since opening our doors in 1981, Shave & Gibson has grown into one of South Africa’s largest and, most respected privately-owned manufacturers of folding carton packaging and high-security print solutions.

For over four decades, our award-winning reputation has been built on the simple promises of:

In a fast-evolving market, we lead from the front — investing in world-class technology, pioneering sustainable alternatives, and designing smart, functional, and beautiful packaging that connects products to people.

What Drives Us?

At Shave & Gibson, we do more than printing and packaging — we create value, build trust, and solve problems. Our business is guided by four core principles:

Innovation

We push boundaries. Our innovation centre and in-house design team constantly explore smarter, faster, greener ways to package products and safeguard brands.

Quality without compromise

We demand the best because our customers deserve the best. Every product we deliver meets the highest standards for performance, durability, and presentation.

Service delivery that excels

We pride ourselves on delivering on time in full, every time — with the flexibility to adapt to your business needs. Our customer-first mindset ensures fast, flexible, and dependable service on every job, every time.

Sustainable solutions that matter

We are redefining a sustainable offering for consistency and lasting value. We deliver this through high-quality sustainable materials and a commitment to fair, stable pricing for the long term. All our initiatives, from responsible sourcing to recyclable packaging, are part of this transparent vision, giving you quality you can trust.

Why choose Shave & Gibson?

Over 44 years of proven packaging and print expertise
Full in-house capabilities — from concept to delivery
Specialists in folding carton and paper bag packaging, Print Secure® solutions, and point-of-sale displays
State-of-the-art facility
Sustainability-focused innovation

OUR PRODUCTS

PACKAGING

BAGS

PACKAGING

CARTONS

earthpak™

SECURITY PRINTING

sg displays

Certified. Trusted. Proven.

Our manufacturing facility operates to the highest international standards, ensuring total product integrity and customer confidence. We are proudly certified for:

FSSC 22000
(Direct and indirect food-contact packaging)
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
FSC® Chain of Custody Certification
(Ensuring responsible, sustainably sourced materials)
Print Secure® Solutions
(Trusted by leading financial institutions, retailers, and public sector organisations for high-security, specialised print applications)
BBBEE
(Broad-based black economic empowerment)
Pharmaceutical Packaging Production

We uphold global best practices in food safety, hygiene, product traceability, and quality control — delivering packaging and security print solutions that protect your product, your brand, and your reputation.