Tropic Plastic & Packaging

Founded in 1963 in Durban, Tropic Plastic & Packaging Industry (Pty) Ltd has grown into one of South Africa’s leading manufacturers of flexible packaging. From humble family-owned beginnings, Tropic has evolved into a modern, technology-driven business trusted by top brands across food, beverage, retail, and industrial sectors. Our core expertise lies in the manufacture of high-quality polyethylene films, shrink wraps, laminated bags, and custom flexible packaging solutions. With advanced multi-layer co-extrusion lines, 10-colour flexographic printing, bag converting, slitting, and solventless lamination, we deliver products that meet international standards of performance and compliance. We are proud to hold FSSC certification, ensuring our packaging solutions meet the highest food safety requirements. Beyond compliance, we are committed to ESG principles and sustainable practices, from waste reduction to innovative materials that support circular economy goals. Backed by strategic investment from Nedbank Private Equity (NPE) and the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC), Tropic is on a growth trajectory that combines capacity expansion, modernisation, and market leadership. At Tropic, we believe packaging is more than protection, it’s a partnership. Our promise is to deliver reliable, innovative, and sustainable solutions that empower our customers’ success.