Future 50: Packtech Tooling - Precision engineering learnt from the factory floor

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Packtech Tooling, based in Cape Town and led by Kim Naran, sits at the start of that system.

Packtech Tooling, a specialised manufacturing business based in Cape Town, has built a strong reputation within South Africa’s printing and packaging sector.

Founded by Werner Weber, the company supplies precision tooling to the printing, packaging and narrow web label industries across South Africa and parts of the African continent.

Today, the business is headed by Managing Director Kim Naran, whose leadership reflects decades of hands-on industry experience.
24 Mar 3AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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