SOUTH AFRICA – Mauser Packaging Solutions, a global leader in industrial packaging, has acquired a plastic drum manufacturing business in Pinetown, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.
This facility, previously owned by Nampak Products Ltd and then sold to Eliptotime PTY Ltd, was officially acquired by Mauser on August 1, 2024.
The acquisition allows Mauser to expand its production capabilities and footprint in South Africa.
With this new addition, Mauser now operates five manufacturing and reconditioning facilities in the region, enhancing its ability to deliver comprehensive packaging solutions and services.
“This investment highlights our commitment to growing our presence in South Africa and advancing our customer relationships through superior, sustainable packaging solutions,” said Michael Steubing, President of Mauser’s International Packaging Business Unit.
Peter Lucht, Mauser’s General Manager in South Africa, added, “We are excited to enhance our plastic drum capacity and product range with this acquisition. It strengthens our ability to ensure a reliable supply and offers an expanded portfolio to meet our customers’ needs.”
The newly acquired site produces UN-certified tight-head and open-head plastic drums suitable for industries including petrochemical, lubricant, ethanol, chemical, coatings, mining, and food.
The facility holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, demonstrating a commitment to quality management and environmental responsibility.
The site also manufactures Mauser’s Infinity Series products, which provide sustainable packaging solutions by incorporating post-consumer resin (PCR) to reduce carbon emissions and landfill waste.
Mauser’s Recolene® PCR material, produced in-house from collected industrial packaging, supports the company’s sustainability goals by minimizing waste, conserving raw materials, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition to plastic drum production, Mauser Packaging Solutions manufactures intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and offers reconditioning services for both.
The company maintained a level 4 Contributor B-BBEE Status and was the first reconditioner in South Africa to achieve ISO 45001 compliance, the occupational health and safety management standard.
In May, the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, BWAY Corporation, completed acquisition of newly issued shares representing 100% of the voting shares of Taenza, S.A. de C.V.), a manufacturer of tin-steel general line, sanitary, aerosol cans, and steel pails based in Mexico (“Taenza”).
“We are happy to welcome Taenza to our Mauser family,” said Mark Burgess, Chief Executive Officer, Mauser Packaging Solutions at the time.
“Taenza’s legacy manufacturing capability and strong local presence in the Mexican markets combined with Mauser’s global network will enable us to make the Taenza business, and Mauser, more successful in the future.”
The transaction is expected to complement Mauser’s existing business and provide numerous key strategic benefits, including growth opportunities in the Mexican paint, sanitary, and specialty markets and additional manufacturing locations, capacity, and capabilities.
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