40 years
The year Shave & Gibson turns 40. Established in 1981, S&G has now been operating for four decades in the African market.
Census
Shave & Gibson Security printing is chosen to print the 2011 Census papers for South Africa.
FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council)
S&G is certified to operate under the FSC® accreditation.
earthpak™
Shave & Gibson launches a new brand within the company; earthpak™. A sustainable packaging solution.
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.
Africard sold
Africard sold to Altech.
Africard
Shave & Gibson Security Printing acquire Africard, the largest manufacturer of credit and security cards in SA.
35 years
In the same year the company turned 35 years old, it received a fresh new corporate identity.
Current Era
The company is acquired by its current Chairman and Group CEO, Simon Downes.
Stradprint
The security and cheque printing business Stradprint is acquired by Shave & Gibson.