Plastic&Chemical Trading (P&CT)

Founded in 1989 by Roger Cockram, a veteran in the South African plastics industry. The company was initially established as a raw material trading operation that serviced the South African plastics industry.

Mission Statement

At Plastic & Chemical Trading, our mission is to be a trusted technical partner for the South African manufacturing industry. We strive to deliver world-class solutions in plastics and chemicals, emphasising sustainable practices, innovation, and comprehensive customer support. Through expert consultation, efficient processes, and after-sales service, we aim to help our clients maximise their productivity and reduce costs.

Vision Statement

We envision becoming the leading provider of advanced plastic and chemical solutions in Africa, fostering sustainable development and strengthening our customers’ market positions with advanced technology and reliable service.

  • 1989

    Founded by Roger Cockram, a veteran in the South African plastics industry. The company was initially established as a raw material trading operation that serviced the South African plastics industry.

  • 1996

    KraussMaffei, a respected brand in machinery visited South Africa in search of a new agent to represent the brand.

  • 1998

    The development of the local automotive industry was a golden opportunity as the company focussed on KraussMaffei’s strength as a partner to the global car industry.

  • 1998

    First Bucket IML production cells installed for the production of 20l, 5l and 1l PP paint containers.

  • 1999

    Complete Preform and Blowing plant installed to supply the bottles for Valpre.

  • 1999

    First Sepro Robot installed in the Automotive Industry.

  • 2001

    Sale of the first 4000ton KraussMaffei machine in the automotive industry.

  • 2002

    Heuft Systemtechnik approached Plastic &Chemical Trading to reassert position as the local leader in quality inspection for bottling and food processing industries.

  • 2004

    Sales of the first Dynac mass flow accumulators in the Southern African market.

  • 2007

    First thermosetting polyester injection moulding press for the automotive industry.

  • 2008

    Plastic & Chemical Trading appointed agents for KraussMaffei Berstorff.

    The first steps in the development of the Lasher Eccobarrel.

  • 2009

    First machine sold to a bottle crate manufacturer. First large order for robotic grippers.

  • 2010

    First installation of a multilayer PVC pipe extrusion line.

  • 2012

    Agreement signed with Specialised Lubricants, the first installed line and the start of the partnership with Tetrapak for the supply of line lubrication.

  • 2016

    100th Sepro Robot installed in Southern Africa.

Injection Moulding

We strive to be experts in the field of injection molding, combining our experience with that of international associates to offer world-class solutions.

Packaging Hall

As regional Heuft representatives, we are the leading suppliers of quality inspection technology in packaging halls for the beverage, food and pharmaceutical industries.

Extrusion Plant

KraussMaffei Berstorff, acknowledged world leader offers a technical partnership that can ensure you use the least possible material, energy and time to make your extruded product.

Thermoforming

Since the 1950’s Kiefel has been a leading pioneer in using heated plastic sheet to create usable products such as car interiors, medical essentials and packaging.

Reaction Injection Moulding

As a system provider, we provide molds and trimmer technology as well as process and system solutions for manufacturing innovative components made from polyurethane or other reactive materials.

PET Preform Systems

Our solutions for PET preform production, are an amalgamation of the best-in-class equipment, for design, moulding, cooling and material handling.

We are much more than your technical supply partner.

We aim to be a strong and valuable technical supply partner through sound consultation, timeous process development and comprehensive after sales support. In turn, assisting our customers in reaching maximum production levels.

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