What if packaging is part of the environmental solution?

What if packaging is part of the environmental solution

Every World Environment Day, the spotlight falls on the actions needed to protect our planet. Conversations often focus on reducing waste, conserving resources and rethinking the products we use every day. Packaging frequently finds itself at the centre of these discussions, often cast as the environmental villain.  Yet what if the story is more nuanced than that?  The truth … Read more

Water, water everywhere but nothing to drink

safe water storage solutions

South Africa is a water-scarce country, yet millions of litres of water move through our dams, pipelines and municipalities every single day. The real challenge is not always whether water exists but whether people can access clean, safe drinking water when they need it most. Across the country, aging infrastructure, prolonged droughts, climate change, service delivery failures and intermittent water interruptions continue … Read more

AI Can’t Replace Experience: The Critical Role of Setters in Plastics Manufacturing

Skilled setters in plastics manufacturing

In an era where artificial intelligence promises speed, efficiency, and automation, one question continues to surface across the manufacturing sector: can AI truly replace skilled artisans? In plastics manufacturing, the answer is clear – it cannot. Behind every high-performing production line is a skilled machine setter who understands not just the machine, but the material, … Read more

The Hanger that Keeps Giving – 5 to 8 Year Lifespan

The hanger that keeps giving – 5 to 8 year lifespan

In a fast-moving retail environment, every detail influences how a product performs on the floor, including the hanger. At Visconti Hangers, we design durable garment hangers that go beyond basic functionality. We engineer durable, reusable plastic hangers that perform consistently, enhance visual merchandising, and maximise return on investment. For retailers, wholesalers and brands searching for … Read more

Blowpack’s 210ℓ Tight Head Drum Wins Recycling Award

Blowpack’s 210ℓ Tight Head Drum Wins Recycle Product Award

Polyoak Packaging is proud to be recognised at the SAPRO Best Recycled Plastic Product’ awards, winning bronze in the rigid plastics category. Our 210ℓ Tight Head Drum with recycled content is manufactured in South Africa, in line with international standards. The 210ℓ drum, employs specialist multilayer extrusion technology, enabling the inclusion of Post-Consumer Recyclate (PCR) … Read more

Celebrating 10 years of community clean-up’s

Polyoak Cape Town Family Beach Clean-Up at Strandfontein Pavillion.  Polyoak Packaging launched its first Polyoak Clean-Up in 2014, where employees and their family volunteer to remove litter from the local communities in which it operates across South Africa. This year was extra special as Polyoak commemorated 10 years of clean-up’s with an impressive, record-breaking turnout … Read more