PRESS COVERAGE

S&G introduces paper-based meal trays

Packaging manufacturer Shave & Gibson proudly unveils its latest breakthrough: paper based meal trays designed to redefine sustainable and convenience-based packaging solutions.

Cold foil eagle has landed

The Cold-Foiling Eagle Has Landed

Cold foiling is hotter news than ever at Shave & Gibson packaging, with the installation of a fully automatic eco-eagle system that, according to Managing Director Richard Downes, looks set to become the gift that keeps on delivering.

New Printing SA Chairman

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 organisation to new heights under his leadership.” – Printing SA

Shave & Gibson’s 40th anniversary

40 YEARS OF PACKAGING PIONEERING

Our 40th anniversary special edition with PACKAGING & Print Media (PPM)

Most innovative packaging winner

When great wine and packaging come together

Congratulations to The Grape Grinder team for winning the most innovative packaging at the recent Michaelangelo International Wine and Spirits awards ceremony.

A BOBST first in South Africa for Shave & Gibson

Leading South Africa-based folding carton manufacturer, Shave & Gibson (S&G), has secured an industry first, with the recent arrival of a BOBST Visioncut 145PER die-cutter.

Based in Durban, Shave & Gibson were able to secure this new machine from Bobst, which is the first in the world in this format.

Added capacity for Shave & Gibson Packaging

AS usual, Shave & Gibson (S&G) is bucking the trend. In concert with many other packaging converters, the Durban-based producer of folding cartons has bravely kept going, manufacturing the packaging needed to ensure ongoing deliveries of essential food products during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Best in SA packaging shine at Gold Pack Awards 2019

The winners of this year’s IPSA Gold Pack Awards, the premier showcase for the South African packaging industry, was announced at Inanda Club in Sandton on 30 October. Dating back to 1973, the annual event celebrates local companies in the packaging industry that are driving innovation and professionalism.

FoodStuff South Africa: All the Food Winners

Gold, Silver and Bronze awards as well as the ultimate Gold Pack Trophy – were announced at the awards ceremony on 30 October 2019. The top trophy this year went to Shave & Gibson for an innovative wine bag-in-box for Fairview Wines.

Gold Pack Awards 2019 – Fairview triumphs!

The Institute of packaging SA’s Gold Pack Awards are the showcase for the local packaging industry – here is news of the 2019 beverage winners, with Fairview Wines’s novel rendition of bag-in-box wine taking the top prize for converter, Shave & Gibson.

New eco-friendly packaging brand aims to replace plastic

DURBAN-based Shave & Gibson Packaging has launched a new brand within the company, Earthpak, with the stated aim of replacing plastic, polystyrene and metal food trays and cartons.

Top beverage winners in SA’s 2017 Packaging Oscars

The IPSA Gold Pack Awards are a prestigious biennial event showcasing the best of SA’s packaging industry. The 2017 winners were announced at a banquet in Gauteng on November 22, with some great beverage concepts among them.

Investment at Shave & Gibson

Shave & Gibson, one of South Africa’s leading privately owned manufacturers of litho printed cartons and E-flute boxes for the FMCG, beverage and industrial markets in the Republic, has installed Vetaphone corona treatment technology on a 1500mm sheeter at its plant in Mobeni, an industrial suburb of Durban in Kwa-Zulu Natal.

Shave & Gibson

It’s 30 years since the name Shave & Gibson started to make its mark as one of South Africa’s principal packaging converters. Today, it counts among leading independents when it comes to production of folding cartons and laminated boxes. In addition, the company’s security printing division is the largest cheque and security printer in Africa.

Simonsig scoops packaging design trophy for Brut Rosé gift box

Cap Classique pioneer, Simonsig, has scooped a 2009 Gold Pack Trophy for its limited release, designer box which showcases the estate’s proudly South African, Pinotage driven Méthode Cap Classique – Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé.