Overview

TRISTAR PLASTICS
– Aeroton
Tristar Plastics specialises in pallet stabilisation
and related products for the industrial packaging
sector. It manufactures high-quality shrink and
stretch film products, specifically for blue-chip
companies in the cement, brewing, milling, retail
and mining industries.
Tristar’s market success is maintained through
developing integrated partnerships with customers
in order to provide effective packaging solutions.
PACK-LINE HOLDINGS
– East London
With a well-deserved reputation as a “one-stop
packaging shop” , Pack-Line Holdings specialises
in the manufacture of extruded film products –
in both reel form and bags – for the industrial,
agricultural and funeral sectors. In addition to the
extrusion of virgin polymers, this company also uses
recycled material for certain packaging applications.
BARRIER FILM
CONVERTERS
– Durban
Barrier Film Converters specialises in the
manufacture of co-extruded barrier films for use in
vacuum bag and pouch production as well as rollstock
thermoformable films for semi-automated
packaging in the meat, cheese and allied food
industries.
Co-extruded barrier films have many applications
in the industrial market, including packaging
of explosives, detergents, chemicals, paint and
solvents. The company also manufactures highbarrier
films for the wine and allied industries,
ranging from bag-in-box liners to bulk liners for
shipping containers. The recent installation of
a state-of-the-art five-layer cast line will open
opportunities through better quality control and
product innovation.
Key product lines include shrink film and tubing for
an assortment of applications – from prepacked
fruit and vegetables to clothing, linen and
confectionery products.
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