WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1995 by Dean Gianni, Packaging World is a well-established supplier of specialised flexible packaging solutions, including reels, bags, and pouches.
Headquartered in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, the business supports hundreds of customers and is recognised for its quality products, reliability, innovation, and agility.
Over the years, Packaging World has evolved from a flexible packaging brokerage into a leading flexible packaging manufacturer. Since investing in our first slitting machine in 2004, we have continuously expanded our capabilities and advanced our technologies. In 2025, a Southern Hemisphere first, we installed the Alphaflex Printing Press — reinforcing our commitment to innovation and world-class manufacturing.
Our commitment to customers is driven by both the advanced machinery we invest in and the skilled workforce of more than 250 people behind it. Together, they enable us to deliver flexible packaging solutions with consistency, precision, and performance.
In 2026, RMB Corvest and Alito Fund II acquired a majority shareholding in Packaging World, marking a significant milestone in the company’s 31-year growth journey. The partnership reflects a shared vision for continued growth, innovation, and long-term value creation within the flexible packaging industry.
We pride ourselves on more than just high-quality output — we pioneer packaging solutions that push boundaries. As the first in South Africa to offer slider zippers, paper-feel print finishes, and laser perforation for MAP, we’re known for taking bold steps ahead of the curve.
Our investment in state-of-the-art flexographic printing and laminating technology means we can offer exceptional clarity, shelf appeal, and functionality.
Whether it’s extending shelf life with custom perforation patterns, developing 100% recyclable doypacks, or enabling fast prototyping through digital mock-ups, we’re constantly innovating to give your product a competitive edge.
FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING
Bringing Brands to Life in Print
Our flexographic printing capabilities deliver sharp, consistent results across a wide range of flexible substrates.
Using advanced central impression, gearless presses, we achieve high-resolution output with precise colour control – ensuring string brand impact at scale.
LAMINATING
Built to Protect What Matters
Our laminating solutions are engineered to enhance protection, performance and sustainability.
With both solvent-based and solvent-free options available, we deliver excellent bond strength, clarity and barrier properties suited to food-safe and recyclable structures.
LASER PERFORATION & MACROPUNCHING
Controlled atmosphere starts here
Our laser perforation technology enables controlled breathability for fresh products, while macro punching offers larger defined airflow openings where required.
These capabilities support product integrity, visibility, and compatibility across vertical and horizontal form fill and seal processes.
BAGGING & POUCHMAKING
Form, Function and Flexibility in Every Pack
We provide versatile bagging and pouching solutions for food, produce and consumer goods applications. Our bagging and pouching lines handle multiple materials and formats, delivering reliable seals, consistent output and packaging suited to everyday use.
SLITTING
Tailored Widths, Consistent Results
From roll conversion to finished formats, our slitting capabilities support precision and versatility. We produce accurately slit durable reels, designed for consistent performance at high speed form, fill and seal production lines.
PACKAGING MOCKUPS
From Concept to Shelf with Confidence
Bring your packaging to life before production. Our high quality packaging mock ups allow you to visualise the final product, evaluate design and shelf appeal, and make informed decisions with confidence – saving time, reducing risk and ensuring the finished pack meets your expectations.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is embedded within this commitment to excellence. We continually refine our processes to reduce energy consumption, minimise waste, and optimise material usage without compromising performance. By integrating responsible sourcing, recyclable and reusable material options, and efficient production methodologies, we help our partners lower their environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of durability and functionality.
Our approach balances innovation with accountability — ensuring that every solution we produce is not only technically superior, but also aligned with long-term environmental responsibility and the evolving sustainability expectations of the industries we serve.
DESIGNED RESPONSIBLY
- It reduces food waste by extending shelf life
- It’s lightweight, cutting emissions in transport
- It uses fewer raw resources than many alternatives
- It’s increasingly recyclable and recoverable
