Sustainable and flexible packaging solutions

We dedicate our time to producing the most technology advanced film, to offer quality and exceptional service to all our valued customers and to maintaining the goal of global solutions for sustainable and green packaging.

Becoming a Leader in the Flexible Packing Industry

We dedicate our time to producing the most technology advanced film, to offer quality and exceptional service to all our valued customers and to maintaining the goal of global solutions forsustainable and green packaging.

Our Mission

With over 40 years of experience in the manufacturing of flexible packaging in Southern Africa, Sun Plastics runs on the SMART philosophy (Specific,Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time bound). The company dedicates it’s time to producing the most technologically advanced materials; to offering exceptional service to all its valued customers; and to maintaining the goal of global solutions for sustainable and green packaging. Additionally, onsite labs have the ability to conduct various tests, such as bond and seal strength, to ensure all customers receive only the highest quality product by BRC global standards.

Sun Plastics Capabilities

Our World-class Facility

1 | Extrusion

Our 7-Layer blown film line has the capacity to produce high performance barrier films. Through an automatic gauge control and gravimetric resin feeding system from Plast-Control Germany, high production speeds and outputs, as well as highly trained staff, we are able to offer a wide range of extrusion capabilities.

Layers: mono to 7 layer
Barrier properties (OTR & WVTR): as per customer’s requirements
Width: 1000mm – 2000mm lay flat
Gauge: 30µ – 250µ
Extruded materials: EVOH, PP, Surlyn, Appeal, Nucrel, PA, LD, LLDPE

2 | Printing & Lamination

The Sun Plastics factory is home to world Class CI print facilities and plate sourcing; the latest technology in printing including an examination table, a plate washing machine and Falcon plate mounting. Our 7-layer CO-extruded lamination films are also available in a wide range of configurations (e.g., various sealing types and anti-fog properties).

Maximum width: 1300mm lay flat
Maximum colours: 1 to 10 colours
Lamination: Nordmeccanica solventless lamination

3 | Conversion

An extensive range of bag and pouch conversion facilities.

  • Bottom & side seal LDPE bags
  • Vacuum bags for barrier packaging
  • Printed and Laminated pouches
  • Center seal and K sealed bags
  • Spin/lapped sealed bags
  • Customized bags (4 finger punch, header seal, banana punch, patch handle)

The Industries We Service

Sun Plastics’ conversion capabilities, expertise and technology enables us to offer a wide range of high-quality, multi-layer materials across several key industries.

Cheese and Dairy

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Biodegradable

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Meat, Poultry and Fish

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Spices and Dried Goods

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Fruit and Veg

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Bulk Packaging for Export

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Our Vision

As a modern, forward-thinking company, the focus is not only on premium quality but also on product
innovation and development. Therefore, the value gained from a continuous R&D programme is significant;
Sun Plastics can offer the most efficient and cost-effective material constructions, while addressing the
environmental concerns surrounding plastic production and waste management. The vision for the company
is to become the leader in bio-adaptable or ‘full-circle’ materials, while improving the quality and efficacy of
barrier film within the Southern African market.