Category Archives: News Updates

End Year Closing Dates 2014

Dear Customer, DECEMBER/JANUARY ARRANGEMENTS Once again we thank you most sincerely for your support through 2014. The business environment in South Africa remains challenging and in these times customer loyalty is especially valued.  Kindly note our arrangements for the December/January holiday period. On Friday 5h December we will be closing early at 12h30 for a […]

Double Chamber Vacuum Machines

  New Container of Heat Sealers, Continous Band Sealers and Vacuum Packers Just unpacked the new improved DZ500 & gas flush Double Chamber Vacuum Machines. These machines feature better finishes on the machine body, a digital control panel, simplified elctronics, easier access for servicing, easier lid adjustment and an external main switch for safety. THERE […]

PRODUCE PACKAGING AUTOMATION – AT FOWLER FARMS

In 2010, an Automac A33 automatic wrapping machine, supplied and commissioned by PACKIT, was installed at Fowler Farms in the Dargle area of KZN, to pack its range of fresh produce. “It’s a challenge to automatically wrap trays containing spherical products such as lettuce, cauliflower and broccoli,” explains Packit’s MD, Hugh Bosman. “Our A33, manufactured […]

Dec – Jan Newsletter

 DECEMBER JANUARY NEWSLETTER JOHANNESBURG EXPANDS The Johannesburg branch has moved across Hammer Avenue into larger premises in Strijdom Business Park. This allows greater stock holding and improved customer service. In addition, Dale Edwards has re-joined Packit and his experience and product knowledge will add value to customers businesses. GENERAL MANAGER APPOINTMENT We are please to […]

We Have MOVED!

WE HAVE OFFICIALLY MOVED! Our Johannesburg branch has moved from Micro Industrial Park across the road to Unit B6, Strijdom Industrial Park in Hammer Avenue. We now have bigger premises which will mean bigger stock holdings and continuity of supply. We also now have a better Cash and Carry Shop for the convenience of customers […]

40th Birthday

In May we celebrate 40 years of service to businesses in South Africa.This would not be possible were it not for the fantastic support we have had from customers and suppliers. Thank you very much! To reward our customers we have a number of SUPERB SPECIALS on: Tape Bubblewrap Midi & Mini Carrier Bags Palletwrap Parts Boxes Selected cartons and […]

March News

Packit’s March News Johannesburg Branch Loads of customers have been trying to call our Johannesburg branch only to find the telephone just rings and rings. We apologise for this – it was a Telkom fault which took days to fix. We know the calls were to take advantage of great prices on rubber bands which […]

PACKIT SPENDS TIME WITH THE SHINE KIDS CLUB

Shine Kidz Club is a year round after School enrichment programme for children from Maitland Garden Village. The Programme ensures that children are off the streets, learning new skills and enjoying activities in a fun and safe environment. Packit Social Responsibility As part of its social responsibility, PACKIT is involved with Camp Sonshine, and again […]

DISTRIBUTORS WANTED

Packit would like to appoint distributors to market it’s machine ranges. These include heat sealers, vacuum packers, continuous band sealers, form fill seal machines, packaging aids and pallet wrappers, as well as automatic tray wrappers and top seal machines. Take a look at our Packaging Machines Ideally prospective distributors will be involved in packaging and […]