South African Business is a unique guide to business and investment in South Africa. In addition to an up-to-date economic overview of the country, analyses of the main industrial sectors, plus profiles of the nine provincial economies, the 2017 edition of South African Business includes special features on key topical issues such as skills development and education, renewable energy and the REIPPPP programme, and trade with Africa.
PROFILE Novus Holdings
PROFILE Novus Holdings Leading innovation and progress in printing and manufacturing. Through operational expansion, diversification and investment in cutting-edge technology, Novus Holdings has become the most comprehensive commercial printing and manufacturing operation in South Africa. Previously known as the Paarl Media Group, Novus Holdings operates a nationwide network of specialised plants with its headquarters based in Cape Town. With a rich heritage built on 100 years of combined experience, the Group services the African continent with print production of short- to long-run magazines, retail inserts, catalogues, books, newspapers, commercial work, wet glue labels, self-adhesive labels, educational materials, as well as digital and securitised printing (ballot papers, examination papers, census forms) and tissue products. Novus Holdings is committed to making a sustainable difference in the communities in which it operates, as well as driving skills development and transformation within the industry. The Group continuously invests in and implements environmentally responsible practices to reduce, re-use and recycle, while still delivering superior products. The resilience of Novus Holdings’ business can be attritbuted to its long-standing customer base, diversified product offerings, outstanding service and ability to innovate and offer unique propositions to the market as the landscape changes. Capital expenditure in excess of R3-billion has been spent since 2000 to ensure that the Group’s facilities are equipped with modern global technology, perfectly positioning Novus Holdings as a single source for all printing requirements. Continued extension and diversification of product offerings Novus Holdings is always committed to pursuing opportunities that are synergistic to its inherent core strengths and has growth potential in line with its diversification strategy and the expanding needs of its customers. The Group’s diversification process includes a firstclass print-on-packaging and labelling division, as well as a tissue division that produces domestic tissue paper through the effective use of waste paper from the printing operations. CONTACT INFO Tel: +27 21 550 2500 Physical address: 10 Freedom Way, Milnerton, 7441 Postal address: PO Box 37014, Chempet, 7442 Email: info@novus.holdings Website: www.novus.holdings SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS 2017 46
