Plastics, Packaging & Paper

Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited, a public listed Company was incorporated in March 1927 as Rhodesia Printing and Publishing Company Limited.The company traces its origins back to 1981, which is when the Herald was founded. On 30 May 1980, the Company changed its name from the Rhodesia Printing and Publishing Company Limited to Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited, commonly known as Zimpapers.The company was registered on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange on 15 October 1951.The company's core business is newspaper publishing and commercial printing.Newspaper PublishingThe Newspaper Division is made up of 3 branches: Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare. The company publishes seven newspaper titles and three magazines.The Herald  1891The Manica Post  1893Chronicle 1894Sunday News 1930The Sunday Mail 1935Kwayedza 1986New Farme 2002Trends 2003Zimbabwean Travel 2003uMthunywa 2004Commercial PrintingThe Commercial Printing Division is made up of three branches: National Printing and Packaging (Natprint), Typocrafters and BoldAds.The division is responsible for commercial printing, paper packaging, printing of books, continous stationery and security documents. BoldAds produces diaries and calendars and offers origination services.Subsidiary CompaniesBelow are Zimpapers' subsidiary companies (trading and non-trading).Herald Investments LimitedNational Printing and Packaging (Pvt) LtdBeatrice Road Enterprises (Pvt) LtdTypoflex (Pvt) LtdB& D Directories (Pvt) LtdDouglas Road Enterprises (Pvt) LtdDirectories of Zimbabwe (Pvt) LtdTypocrafters (Pvt) LtdPublications Central Africa (Pvt) LtdIndependent Newspapers (Pvt) LtdCitizen Press (Pvt) LtdA C Braby (Pvt) Limited

William Smith & Gourock, with over 40 years experience, are the leading manufacturers of tarpaulins and tents in the region.The modern, flexible PVC coating line has expanded the range of products available to our customers and includes PVC coated polyester ranging from 180 grams per square metre to 1,200 grams per square metre  transfer coated products (stretch cloth) in various designs and types  bookbinding  shoe lining and coated fabric for protective clothing and rainwear.All the above materials can be supplied in sheeting form or can be converted to customers' requirements. Unlike other manufacturers who can only print on the surface of their products, WS&G are the only manufacturers able to offer printing as part of the coating process, enabling customers to embed their logo, name or other design into the finished product. Pvc products are approved by the Standards Association of Zimbabwe.The tentage range stretches from large marquees in canvas or Pvc for private functions or the military, to a light-weight backpack tent.Flags for Africa! WS&G manufacture and print virtually every type and size of flag or banner to international standards.All products can be made to specific customer requirements. WS&G has received ISO 9002 certification.

Cut Rag Processors (Pvt) Ltd was founded in 2000 as the first independent manufacturer of cigarettes and cutrag tobacco in Zimbabwe, for both export and local markets. Actual cigarette production began in 2001 with our now regionally popular brand, Remington Gold. The production of a second brand Oxford began in early 2003.The Management team at Cut Rag Processors cumulatively has over 100 years' worth of tobacco knowledge and expertise amoung them. This highly dynamic team is exceptionally fluent on any tobacco matters, ranging from tobacco purchasing through to cigarette manufacture.The labour pool also consists of skilled and semi-skilled personnel with experience drawn from several spheres of the cigarette making industry

Radical Investments (Pty) Ltd Trading as FLO-TEK PIPES & IRRIGATION was started in the year 1998. The promoters of the company are some of the leading businessmen and consultants of Botswana. The idea behind floating such a company is to manufacture P.V.C Pipes, HDPE Pipes and Rotomoulded Tanks in market that is having great growth potential. The company has started manufacturing PVC Pipes in 1998, Rotational moulded products in July 2003 and HDPE Pipes in June 2004. FLO-TEK PIPES & IRRIGATION has grown leaps and bounds during the years since its inception. We are now one of the leading manufactures of uPVC Pipes and Rotomoulded Products in Southern Africa having a turnover of more than BWP 45 million. We manufacture ring and plain socket pipes for water and sewer reticulation to supply in Botswana and for exporting to South africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Angola and Tanzania. The new projects of Rotational Moulding and HDPE Pipes have started commercial production.PRODUCTS CAPACITY & PRODUCT RANGEThe company has installed production capacity of 3,500 metric tons per annum with two twin-screw extruders manufactured by Kabra Extrusion Technik Ltd. in collaboration with Battenfeld, Geramny and inline belling machine from SICA, Italy. FLO-TEK PIPES & IRRIGATION produces water reticulation pressure pipes ranging from sizes 50mm to 250mm. Our sewer pipe range includes 100mm to 250mm.We also manufacture cable ducts according to BTC specification. Our casing pipes range is manufactured as per DIN 4925 Standards from 2" to 10" (63mm to 280mm) nominal diameter. Plumbing pipes are as per ASTM D 1785 from sizes 1/2" to 3" Schedule 40 & 80 are also included in our product range. In Rotational moulding we manufacture Water tanks sizes ranging from 500 liter to 15000 liter, Sewer tanks, Septic tanks and various products as per the market requirement. The production capacity for Rotational moulding division with two machines is 900 metric tons per annum. We can manufacture HDPE Pipes from 20mm to 110mm in our machinery and our annual production capacity is above 400 metric tons per annum.2. QUALITY STANDARDSFLO-TEK PIPES & IRRIGATION is an approved manufacturer of South African Bureau of Standards(SABS). We are a certified manufacturer of SABS 791 for PVC Sewer pipes, SABS 996-1 for PVC Pressure pipes, SABS 967 for PVC Soil, wate and Vent Pipes and SABS-ISO-4427 for HDPE Pipes.3. QUALITY CONTROLOur Quality Control laboratory is fully equipped to test the pipes as per SABS 996, SABS 967 & SABS 791. All the measuring instruments used are calibrated by recognized institutes to ensure the correct test results. We are also in process of setting in house calibration facility. All our raw material received is accompanied with manufacturers test certificates.4. OUR HUMAN RESOURCESHuman Resources are one of the most valueable assets of a company. We have a work force of nearly 100 citizen employeesand 8 expatriates. We have given extensive training to our employees in all aspects of manufacturing and quality control. We have a number of personnel trained specifically for the various machine operations, mixing of compaunds, quality control etc.5. OUR RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERSBasic raw materials and additives for the manufacture of uPVC Pipes are supplied by ISO 9001 companies like Sasol Polymers, associated Additives etc. Our other major suppliers include Wayne Rubber, Chemserve, Idwala Carbonates etc. who are all SABS approved manufacturers.6. OUR VALUABLE CUSTOMERSFLO-TEK PIPES & IRRIGATION enjoys a wide range of customers varying from Government Departments, Parastatals, Multi-national Construction Companies, Building Material Suppliers etc. Department of Water affaris, Botswana Telecommunications Corporation, Water Utilities Corporation, Sladden International, Grinaker-Whyle, Mark Construction, China Civil Engineering, Murray & Roberts, Consolidated Contrators company, Bulders World, etc are to name a few. We are currently supplying to China State for Gabane Project, China Jinagsu for Mahalapye Project and MAK Pty Ltd. for Palapye Project. We are also exporting to countries like South Africa and Zambia. We have valuable customers like Water Technology Plastic Industries in South Africa.

We are a manufacturing company based in Malawi, manufacturing a range over 160 different plastic houseware products ranging from Basins, Buckets, Containers, Plates, etc. to large drums, stools and Plastic Chairs. Our prices are very competitive and our products are of international quality and standard.  Our company was incorporated in 1997 with an objective to produce good quality Plastic House wares, at affordable prices for the people of Malawi and its neighboring countries. Extensive research was undertaken prior to the implementation of our first production facility, and we have always used the latest technology in injection molding machinery and moulds to make the best quality in plastic-ware in this part of Africa.    Due to the extensive demand for plastic ware, we have always strived to fulfill the needs of the market by improving our range as the market demanded, and by maintaining the quality of our products. This, along with a hard-working and dynamic management has led to the growth of Arkay Plastics from a manufacturer of only eight items to over 160 different products today.   Our aim is to continue to use high-quality raw materials and efficient production techniques to manufacture a high-quality product at a low price. We will continue to pursue a strategy of progress and innovation to produce good quality, value for money plastic products for each and every household in this part of Africa.   Pioneering Products Plastics is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world and is making spectacular progress in developing countries. Plastics have been replacing many traditional materials and newer applications are being found every day. Due to its light-weight, variety of properties, easy printability and faster processing, plastics is rapidly replacing metals, glass, wood, and other conventional materials in different application areas such as packaging, household items, industrial components etc.  Analysis of the demand for plastic house ware in Malawi and neighbouring countries combined with research into plastic injection moulding technology led to the creation of Arkay Plastics Industry in Malawi. We were incorporated in 1997, and began production with only four injection moulding machines and a staff of 30. We began by processing a ton of material per day. Our first range of products – a container set, shopping basket and two large basins were an innovation and took the market by storm. Aggressive marketing and continuous investment into machinery led to our growth in Malawi. Our policy of maintaining high quality standards and dynamism in operations has led to increased demand of our products in neighbouring countries. By the new millennium, we had several machines and a wide variety of products catering to a diverse range of consumers. Investment was also made into a new factory and with this our foray into much larger machinery and plant to manufacture chairs and large drums. Demand for our brand has led to the establishment of factories in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Today we employ more than 1,000 people directly in 4 countries, and process more than 10,000 tons of material per annum.   Plastic products in particular, have strong markets in rural areas. Plastic items can be produced by a variety of processes like injection molding, Blow Molding, Extrusion and so on.   At Arkay we have endeavored to provide our customers with the best and most modern products in plastics, and we have been the first in Malawi to manufacture the following products:   Kumsika 2 Kumsika 2  is a flexible plastic shopping basket, and has been one of our best selling products from the beginning. Previously unavailable, it has made shopping a pleasure anywhere in Malawi. Kumsika 2 is a more rigid type cycle basket. Previously available imports were selling at twice our price or more. This product provides a convenient and affordable way to carry many things.   The Plastic Chair and Stool It was our dream, to make the finest chair in Africa, for Africa, and whilst many doubted that such a product, that would shine in its quality and design could ever be made in Malawi, we are proud to say that this dream has finally become a reality. After exhaustive research into the latest injection molding techniques and mould designs we decided to invest in a chair manufacturing plant with a 1000-ton injection molding machine and it's accessories. The product implementation took close to 15 months from idea to fruition.   In the year 2000 to install the new plant we acquired a second building for manufacturing premises and the whole project was officially launched by His Excellency, then President of Malawi, Dr. Bakili Muluzi. This occasion was historic for the company; and was a great encouragement for the management and staff of ARKAY. in August 2005 we had a visit at our new premises by His Excellency the State President Dr. Bingu wa Mutharika. This is another milestone for us and has encouraged us to continue our pursuit of excellence in the field of plastic house ware.   Our chairs are made from the best possible raw material to ensure lasting quality. They are excellent value for money and are of an attractive design with arm-rests to be both comfortable and stackable. Now in Malawi and in the SADC and PTA regions, thousands of people will be able to afford a chair for their home, office, farm, restaurant and so on. Today we are offering several designs of chairs, give a choice to the consumer on style and value.   The Plastic Drums To enable safe and clean storage of water and foodstuffs such as rice and maize flour, and to enhance healthy living for rural as well as urban populations, we designed the range of 30,40,50 and 60 Ltr. drums. Made from virgin materials, the drums are strong and conveniently sized. Like all ARKAY products, they are great value for money!   Crates Manufacturing Our company conducted extensive research into the technical know-how and the machine capacity to manufacture crates, Paint /chemical storage buckets, Bottle caps and other similar items for use in packaging.   We started by manufacturing general purpose crates and Bread Crates. Since 2005, we have been supplying plastic crates to Southern Bottlers Malawi, for storing and distribution of Carlsberg bottles. We have invested in the technical expertise to manufacture industrial items such as crates for Bottles, by sending our engineer to the Far East for training. In 2007 we also qualified to supply Coca-Cola Crates.   At present we have the capacity to manufacture between 4m000 to 4m500 crates per day in Blantyre, and between 1m800 to 2m200 crates per day in Maputo.    We also have the logistical capacity to deliver these crates to any destination in the region.   DISTRIBUTION NETWORK Malawi We already have an extensive distribution system in place in Malawi, and we can deliver anywhere in Malawi using our own trucks. We have a chain of factory shops throughout the country, stocking our full range of products.    Exports  We are registered exporters in Malawi, and therefore qualify under the Free Trade Area of COMESA established on 1st November 2000. We are also members of the PTA region and SADC in Africa. Our goods can therefore go duty-free to any country within COMESA, and at preferential rates of duty to any country within the SADC or PTA region.   We are also able to send our products duty-free to the following countries, due to the special trade agreements between our countries:   South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and UK We are already exporting regularly to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana, and are well geared to export efficiently and effectively to any other country.   We are able to offer delivered prices to any country, as we have well established relations with all major freight forwarders and transport companies. Should you require CFR prices to your country, please do not hesitate to contact us.   Depending on the type of goods ordered, one 40ft container of a range of our products would be worth about US$15,000 to US$18,000 FOB , however this can vary slightly depending on the product mix ordered.   Should you have some idea on what you would like to order, please feel free to e-mail us and we will gladly provide suggestions and let you know how much volume is involved. We will also help to formulate an order to maximize the space, therefore saving you money on freight costs. We can also make any colour(s) that u need.