What Mpact Plastic Containers does

Mpact Plastic Containers is the rigid plastics division of Mpact Operations and the leading supplier of injection-moulded plastic containers in Southern Africa. It manufactures crates, bins, trays, pallets, and materials handling equipment at three South African plants in Atlantis (Western Cape), Brits (North West), and Castleview (Gauteng), and operates a recycling plant in Brits. The company's largest technical asset is two 5500T Engel Duo injection moulding machines — the largest of their kind in the southern hemisphere — which enable production of large-volume containers such as the trademarked Jumbo Bins® line that competitors cannot easily replicate. Its product range spans agricultural crates (banana, berry, pineapple, citrus, punnet), meat and fish trays, poultry equipment, bakery trays, wheelie bins (140L and 240L), stack-nest and folding crates, pallets, and dollies, certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, and SANS 1494 standards.

The company sells primarily through transactional one-time purchases of physical units, with individual product pricing ranging from approximately R 82 to over R 4,000 and bulk orders priced on quote via a direct sales team. Go-to-market is sales-led with field and email sales for enterprise and bulk orders, a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront for smaller orders (the company has publicly stated it is no longer selling online and directs customers to contact sales), and self-pickup at the three plant locations. A commercial office in Valencia, Spain serves customers across European and broader African markets. Customer segments span six verticals — agriculture, food processing, retail, waste management, automotive/industrial, and logistics/warehousing — with a circular-economy value proposition centered on reusable, 100% recyclable, multi-trip containers averaging 10+ year lifespan and a 34,000+ ton landfill-diversion record.

Mpact Plastic Containers is a subsidiary of Mpact Operations within Mpact Limited, a public company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange under ticker MPACT. The legal operating entity is Mpact Plastic Containers Castleview Pty Ltd, and the company holds a B-BBEE verification certificate relevant to South African public and enterprise procurement.

Name

Mpact Plastic Containers

Legal name

Mpact Plastic Containers Castleview Pty Ltd

Website

https://mpcsa.co.za

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mpact Plastic Containers is the leading Southern African manufacturer of injection-moulded rigid plastic containers, crates, bins, and pallets, serving agriculture, food processing, retail, and waste management customers across Africa and Europe from three South African plants and a Spanish commercial office.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Containers

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Returnable/Reusable Plastic Packaging (RPCs, Crates, Totes) Manufacturing (IMANAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE), Rigid Food Containers (Cups, Trays, Clamshells) (IMALAAAD), Plastic Recycling Equipment & Technology Providers (Sorting, Washing, Extrusion) (EUAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Plastic container manufacturing
• Returnable transit containers
• Industrial plastic bins
• Injection moulded crates
• Rigid plastic packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Brits

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Plastic Container Sales: The company generates revenue through the sale of plastic containers including crates, trays, bins, pallets, and related rigid plastic containers. Products are sold as one-time purchases with prices ranging from approximately R 82 to over R 4,000 depending on product type and specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mpact Plastic Containers manufactures and sells rigid plastic containers through injection moulding, including Jumbo Bins, Wheelie Bins, agricultural crates, attached lid containers, stack and stack-nest crates, folding crates, meat and fish trays, poultry equipment, pallets, and materials handling dollies. The company serves agricultural, food processing, retail, waste management, automotive, logistics, and warehousing customers across Southern Africa and internationally, with a recycling plant supporting circular economy solutions.

Product overview

Mpact Plastic Containers is a leading manufacturer of plastic containers in Southern Africa, offering a comprehensive portfolio of injection-moulded returnable transit containers, waste management bins, and materials handling equipment. The product range centers on Jumbo Bins (registered trademark), Wheelie Bins (140L and 240L), and multi-trip rigid plastic containers including attached lid containers, stack crates, stack-nest crates, folding crates, and pallets. Specialized product lines serve key industry verticals: agricultural crates (banana, berry, pineapple, citrus, punnet, and general crates), meat and fish trays (meat trays, fish boxes, freezer trays, Haverhill containers), poultry equipment (egg setter trays, day-old chick crates, hatching baskets, chicken coops, poultry freezer crates), and bakery trays (bun trays in deep and shallow formats). Materials handling includes various dollies (eco, heavy-duty, hygiene, hybrid), drying racks, and shopping baskets. The portfolio emphasizes circular economy principles through reusable, recyclable products with a recycling plant in Brits. Manufacturing facilities in Atlantis (Western Cape), Brits (North West), and Castleview (Gauteng) produce products certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, and SANS 1494 standards. A commercial office in Valencia, Spain extends service to European markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jumbo Bins Large-volume returnable transit containers available in 2-way and 4-way entry, vented and solid configurations, including 1210, shallow, and Euro versions for agricultural and industrial applications.
• Wheelie Bins (140L and 240L) Wheeled waste bins in 140L (60kg max load) and 240L (100kg max load, 200mm wheel size) capacities, made from HDPE, suitable for waste management and municipal applications.
• Attached Lid Containers Stackable and nestable attached lid containers (6.4L, 55L, 70L) made from impact modified polypropylene, featuring tamper-proof designs with integrated security and flat base for conveyors.
• Agricultural Crates Multi-purpose agricultural crates (including banana, berry, pineapple, citrus, punnet, lightweight, and general crates) from 8L to 76L capacity, made from food-grade polypropylene or HDPE for harvesting, packing, and export of produce.
• Stack Crates Standard stack crates in 600x400mm footprints with heights from 75mm to 200mm, made from polypropylene with stain-resistant easy-clean surfaces, available in grey or black colours.
• Stack Nest Crates Stack-nest crates (SN series) with 18L to 33.8L capacity and 70kg to 200kg load capacities, designed for efficient return logistics with 50% nest height.
• Folding Crates Space-saving folding crates ranging from 11L to 46L capacity, with collapse ratios up to 5:1 for efficient return transit, including lightweight and retail variants with RFID/barcode traceability options.
• Meat Trays Meat trays (22L, 37L, 52L) made from virgin food-grade material with HACCP compliance, designed for meat processing and storage with easy-clean hygienic surfaces and roller conveyor compatibility.
• Fish Boxes Fish boxes (35L shallow and 55L standard) designed for the fish and seafood industry with stackable design and 33% nest height for efficient storage.
• Plastic Pallets Plastic pallets in 1200x1000mm format, including nestable (75% nest height) and stacking variants (4000kg static / 1000kg dynamic load), designed for automated storage systems.
• Poultry Equipment and Crates Poultry equipment including day-old chick crates (80-100 chicks), chicken coops (up to 12 birds), 132-hole egg setter trays, hatching baskets, and freezer-safe poultry crates for the poultry industry.
• Bakery Trays Bakery trays in deep (37L) and shallow (28L) formats, designed for baking industry with superior ventilation for cooling and cross-stacking capability.
• Materials Handling Dollies and Drying Racks Materials handling dollies (eco, heavy-duty, hygiene, hybrid) with 100kg to 500kg load capacities, plus open and vented drying racks for industrial and food processing environments.
• Composter Large-scale composting container with 150 litre capacity for storing and recycling organic waste, featuring rodent deterrent design and producing garden nutrients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34,000 tons of plastic diverted from landfills through recycling initiatives
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Orbis Corporation (Menasha Corporation): North American leader in reusable plastic containers, pallets, and bulk bins with pooling and purchase models. Directly competes in the same returnable plastic container space serving agriculture, food, and retail supply chains.
• Bekuplast: European manufacturer of returnable transport packaging (RTP) including stackable containers, folding crates, and pallets. Comparable product technologies and end-market focus in agriculture and food processing.
• IPL Plastics: Specialist manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging including containers, crates, and bulk bins for food, agriculture, and consumer goods. Comparable product portfolio and customer base to Mpact Plastic Containers.
• Schoeller Allibert: European-headquartered returnable plastic packaging (RPC) and crate manufacturer with a global footprint. Directly comparable to Mpact Plastic Containers in product line (crates, pallets, containers) and reusable/returnable transit container business model.

Broad incumbents

• CHEP (Brambles): Global pooling leader for pallets and containers, with significant reusable plastic container exposure. Serves many of the same agricultural and retail supply chains, though focused on pooling rather than sale.
• Nefab Group: Global industrial packaging provider with reusable plastic containers, pallets, and engineered packaging solutions. Adjacent competitor in industrial and export packaging markets.
• SSI Schaefer: Global intralogistics and plastic container manufacturer offering bins, totes, and stackable containers. Broader portfolio but overlapping product categories with Mpact's RPC and materials handling solutions.
• Mauser Packaging Solutions: Global industrial packaging manufacturer with rigid plastic containers, drums, and IBCs. Comparable in industrial plastic container manufacturing and circular economy / reconditioning services.

Emerging players

• Logismata (Lindner): Specialist in returnable plastic packaging systems including beverage crates and RPCs. Comparable in circular economy and reusable packaging manufacturing, though smaller and more focused geographically.

Regional players

• Nampak Plastics: South African packaging manufacturer with rigid plastic and container products serving FMCG, food, and industrial markets. Direct regional competitor to Mpact Plastic Containers in the South African market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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