Boxes For Africa

What Boxes For Africa does

Boxes for Africa is a division of CTP Limited, a South African packaging conglomerate, and operates a corrugated packaging manufacturing facility from 8 Reuben Kaye Road, Parow Industrial, Cape Town, 7493. The company designs and produces corrugated boxes and packaging components for five primary South African verticals: Beverage, Agricultural, Motor, FMCG, and Pharmaceutical. Its product portfolio comprises five lines: Regular Slotted Cartons (RSC), Die Cut boxes, Pads, Inserts, and Specialised Corrugated Boxes, all manufactured from D-flute, B-flute, C-flute, or double wall board substrates with up to three-colour printing capability.

The underlying technology is conventional corrugated conversion — substrate selection across multiple flute types and board constructions, with customisable specifications and die-cut shaping. The company's revenue model is one-time project-based sale of corrugated packaging, priced through a quote-based system with no publicly disclosed pricing. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on dedicated sales representatives and internal sales representatives who guide customers through specification, quoting, and delivery. The company holds B-BBEE Level 1 Value Added Vendor certification at group level, which provides procurement advantage in South African enterprise and government deals.

The business operates as a single-site, single-country (South Africa) regional manufacturer, with all production concentrated in Cape Town. Geographic scope is Western Cape/South Africa with no claim of international footprint. There is no evidence of digital channels, e-commerce, software products, or recurring revenue streams. Community partnerships include PSFA (school feeding), FoodBank SA, and Women against Rape. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership changes are disclosed in the source data.

Name

Boxes For Africa

Legal name

Boxes for Africa

Website

https://boxesforafrica.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Boxes for Africa is a Cape Town-based corrugated packaging manufacturer and division of CTP Limited, producing RSC cartons, die-cut boxes, pads, inserts, and specialised corrugated boxes for South African Beverage, Agricultural, Motor, FMCG, and Pharmaceutical customers through a sales-led, quote-based model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads) (IMALACAA)

Keywords

• Corrugated packaging
• Carton manufacturing
• Industrial packaging
• Custom boxes
• Protective packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corrugated Packaging Products: One-time sale of corrugated packaging products including RSC cartons, die cut boxes, pads, inserts, and specialised boxes. Sales are conducted through direct sales representatives with no pricing publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Boxes for Africa manufactures and sells custom corrugated packaging products, including Regular Slotted Cartons (RSC), Die Cut boxes, Pads, Inserts, and Specialised Corrugated Boxes, constructed from D-flute, B-flute, C-flute or double wall board with up to 3-colour printing. The products serve South African industries including Beverage, Agricultural, Motor, FMCG, and Pharmaceutical sectors for product storage, transport and protection needs.

Product overview

Boxes for Africa, a division of CTP Limited, is a corrugated packaging manufacturer offering five distinct product lines: RSC (Regular Slotted Cartons), Die Cut boxes, Pads, Inserts, and Specialised Corrugated Boxes. All products are constructed from D-flute, B-flute, C-flute or double wall board substrates, with up to 3-colour printing capability available across the range. The portfolio spans standard packaging styles (RSC) through custom die-cut solutions and specialised designs for industries including Beverage, Agricultural, Motor, FMCG, and Pharmaceutical.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RSC (Regular Slotted Cartons) Regular slotted cartons are the most common box style, favoured for content versatility. Can be printed in up to 3 colours and are constructed from D-flute, B-flute, C-flute or double wall board for businesses across multiple industries.
• Die Cut Cartons Creatively made corrugated boxes cut into a shape of choice, printed in up to 3 colours and constructed from D-flute, B-flute, C-flute or double wall board. Designed for customers requiring custom-shaped packaging solutions.
• Pads Corrugated insert pads used to stabilise products and evenly distribute product weight during transport. Available in D-flute, B-flute, C-flute or double wall board constructions for businesses requiring product stabilisation during distribution.
• Inserts Extensive range of insert sizes and styles providing product protection and visually pleasing product exhibition. Available in D-flute, B-flute, C-flute and double wall board constructions for businesses requiring protective packaging for fragile or premium products.
• Specialised Corrugated Boxes Custom corrugated boxes made to specifications in a chosen style, printed in up to 3 colours. Offers range of substrates including D-flute, B-flute, C-flute and double wall board constructions. Serves Beverage, Agricultural, Motor, FMCG, and Pharmaceutical industries requiring custom-designed packaging solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 852 children fed two meals daily through PSFA partnership

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA)minorOthersCTP's packaging divisions including Boxes for Africa sponsor five schools, ensuring approximately 852 children are fed two wholesome meals a day. This community initiative addresses childhood hunger in the Western Cape.
• FoodBank SAminorOthersBoxes for Africa participates in annual Mandela Day food parcel preparation in partnership with FoodBank SA. The initiative addresses food insecurity affecting approximately 14 million South Africans.
• Women against Rape (WAR)minorOthersPartnership supporting the global 16 Days of Activism campaign against violence towards women and children. Boxes for Africa prepares comfort packages and educational kits for surrounding communities.
• CTP LimitedcoreOthersBoxes for Africa is a division of CTP Limited, a major packaging company. This corporate structure provides operational backing and group-level B-BBEE certification.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Sappi Limited: South African-headquartered paper and packaging supplier producing coated paperboard and containerboard grades. Adjacent comparable as a domestic upstream supplier into the same corrugated packaging value chain.
• Mondi Limited: Global paper and packaging group with corrugated operations in southern Africa. Comparable as a vertically integrated player in containerboard and corrugated packaging, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• International Paper: Largest global pulp and paper producer with corrugated packaging operations. Comparable as an upstream and downstream corrugated packaging player, though with significantly larger geographic and product diversification.
• Mpact Limited: JSE-listed paper and packaging group with a substantial corrugated and recycling business. Comparable as a South African corrugated and paperboard packaging incumbent competing for the same FMCG, agricultural, and industrial customers.
• Graphic Packaging: Global paperboard packaging manufacturer focused on folding cartons and food/beverage packaging. Comparable as a paper-based packaging manufacturer serving beverage and FMCG customers, though primarily focused on folding cartons rather than corrugated.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global corrugated packaging leader with operations across multiple continents. Comparable at a category level as a corrugated packaging incumbent, though operating with vastly greater scale, geographic reach, and integrated paperboard production.
• Westrock Company: Major global player in paper and packaging including corrugated containers. Comparable at a category level as a corrugated packaging incumbent serving FMCG and industrial customers, primarily operating outside South Africa.
• Nampak: Africa's largest packaging group operating across paper, plastics, metals, and glass. Directly comparable as a large South African-based packaging manufacturer serving similar FMCG, beverage, and industrial verticals at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Corruseal Group: South African corrugated packaging manufacturer producing boxes, sheets, and die-cuts for industrial and FMCG customers. Direct comparable in product mix, flute offering, and customer base within the South African market.
• CTP Limited: Parent company and packaging conglomerate in South Africa with multiple packaging divisions. Direct comparator as the umbrella group and operator of Boxes for Africa, with shared customers, substrates, and go-to-market in the Western Cape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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