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ABOUT FLEXOTHENE

Manufacturing Excellence Since 1971

For more than 50 years, Flexothene has been at the forefront of flexible packaging innovation in Southern Africa.

Our commitment to quality, our people and continuous investment in technology enables us to deliver packaging solutions that protect products, elevate brands and create value – every time.

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50+
Years of Manufacturing
Excellence
15,000m²
State-of-the-art Manufacturing Facility
250+
Dedicated & Esteemed Employees
1000+
Customers Across Africa
ISO 9001
Quality Management System Certified
ISO 22000
Food Safety Management System Certified
OUR STORY

A Legacy of Experience and Reliability

Founded in 1971, Flexothene started with a clear purpose: to manufacture high-quality, reliable packaging that empowers businesses and protects the products people rely on every day.

Over the decades, we have grown through innovation, partnership and a relentless focus on quality. Today, we are a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions with advanced extrusion, printing, lamination and conversion capabilities under one roof.

We continue to invest in technology, our people and sustainable practices to shape the future of packaging for generations to come.

OUR CAPABILITIES →
Flexothene head office and manufacturing facility exterior
OUR JOURNEY

More Than 50 Years of Milestones

1971
Flexothene is Founded
1997
Achieved ISO 9001 certification
2000s
Continuous investment in technology and capacity expansion
2010
Facility expansion and operational growth
2013
FSSC 22000 food safety accreditation
2018
First 5-layer co-extrusion line installed
2022
Installation of class leading German Flexo Printing press
Today
Continuing to invest in innovation and sustainability
OUR FACILITY

Continually Growing, Upgrading and Modernizing

Our 15,000m² facility is equipped with world-class machinery and infrastructure, ensuring we deliver the highest standards of quality, efficiency and sustainability.

Rooftop solar panel installation at the Flexothene facility
1 Megawatt Solar System

Powering a sustainable future.

Backup water storage tanks with reverse osmosis filtration
Backup Water Supply

Reverse Osmosis filtration for uninterrupted operations.

World-class printing and extrusion machinery on the factory floor
World-Class Machinery

Continuous investment in advanced technology and automation.

Exterior view of the state-of-the-art Flexothene manufacturing facility
State-of-the-art Facility

15,000m² of advanced manufacturing space in Durban, South Africa.

OUR VALUES

The Principles That Guide Us

Quality

We are committed to excellence in everything we do.

Integrity

We lead with trust through honest & transparent and accountable.

Innovation

We embrace new ideas and technologies to create better solutions.

Sustainability

We care for our planet and future generations in every decision.

Partnership

We value each other, our customers and communities we operate.

Continuous Improvement

We never stop learning, evolving and improving.

Let’s build the future of packaging together.

Talk to our team about your packaging challenges. We’re here to help you achieve more.