Welpac Marks 38 Years as South African Packaging Supplier

Meyerton, Gauteng, South Africa — September 22, 2026 — Welpac, a packaging supplies company based in Meyerton, continues to operate across South Africa’s industrial and commercial sectors with a product range spanning corrugated boxes, protective materials, tapes, and bulk packaging solutions. Established in 1988, the company maintains its headquarters and distribution facility in Sybrand Van Niekerk Park, Meyerton, serving customers in manufacturing, logistics, retail distribution, and agriculture.

Company Background and Operational Footprint

Welpac was founded in 1988 and has operated from its Meyerton base for more than three decades, supplying packaging materials to businesses across Gauteng and all nine South African provinces. The company’s facility is located at 15 Tom Muller Avenue, Sybrand Van Niekerk Park, Meyerton, 1961, where it maintains inventory and coordinates nationwide deliveries.

The business holds Level 2 B-BBEE status, reflecting its classification as an enterprise that is at least 51 per cent Black-owned. Welpac’s operational model emphasizes same-day delivery for orders placed within South Africa, with distribution coverage extending to Cape Town and other major urban centers.

Product Range and Service Offerings

Welpac’s catalogue encompasses more than 15 product categories, including:

• Corrugated Packaging — Plain and printed boxes manufactured to customer specifications, alongside corrugated board (corroboard) for layering, separation, and protective applications.
• Protective Materials — Bubble wrap for cushioning fragile items, pallet wrap for securing loads, shrink sheeting for weather protection, and Airothene lightweight protective sheeting.
• Adhesive Products — Plain and printed adhesive tapes including masking tape, buff tape, clear tape, duct tape, and gaffer tape, as well as adhesive labels for product marking and branding.
• Bulk and Industrial Packaging — Steel and plastic buckets in various sizes, polywoven bags, bulk bags for heavy-duty transport, builders sheeting, kraft paper, and paper bags manufactured to specification.

The company provides customized technical turnkey projects relating to packing lines, offering tailored packaging solutions rather than standardized options. Welpac’s product range supports applications in e-commerce fulfillment, fragile item protection, industrial storage, and retail packaging.

Market Context and Industry Trends

The South African packaging industry has continued to outperform the country’s GDP growth rate, driven by population growth, urbanization, rising income levels, and expansion in e-commerce, beauty, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage sectors. The rigid packaging market is expected to witness sustained expansion through 2035, supported by growth in modern retail, packaged goods consumption, and recycled content circularity initiatives.

The flexible packaging market reached USD 2.96 billion in 2026 and is projected to grow at a 3.24 per cent compound annual growth rate through 2031, with bioplastics and compostable formats advancing at a 5.56 per cent CAGR. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations have accelerated adoption of recyclable and recycled-content packaging, with collection and recycling targets for plastic packaging increased by 50 per cent compared to 2021 levels.

The paper packaging market is forecast to grow from 1.42 million tons in 2025 to 1.92 million tons by 2031 at a 5.17 per cent CAGR, with major operators including Sappi Limited, Mondi plc, Nampak Limited, Mpact Limited, and Corruseal Holdings. The sustainable packaging segment reached USD 3.42 billion in 2025 and is projected to expand at a 6.45 per cent CAGR to USD 4.98 billion by 2031.

Recent Developments

In March 2026, Welpac announced a sharpened focus on resilient, locally supported, and sustainability-conscious packaging solutions as South African manufacturers and distributors adapted to changing supply chains and regulatory pressures. The company’s broad product range, regional footprint, and Level 2 B-BBEE status positioned it as a procurement partner in a sector where reliability, transformation, and environmental considerations increasingly shape purchasing decisions.

Welpac has maintained continuous operations since 1988, with documented activity in specialized packaging solutions for fragile items including artwork, antiques, musical instruments, and electrical equipment. The company’s customer reviews exceed 100 verified testimonials, with reported client satisfaction rates above 95 per cent.

 

Media Contact

• Organization: Welpac
• Contact Person: Welpac Communications
• Email: welpac@mweb.co.za
• Phone: +27 16 362 2135
• Address: 15 Tom Muller Avenue, Sybrand Van Niekerk Park, Meyerton, 1961, Gauteng, South Africa

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