South Africa’s premier specialist packaging group is doubling down on growth, capital investment, and market leadership across the continent
Since its founding in 1935, Cape Bag Group (CBG) has evolved from a modest bag trading and manufacturing operation in the Western Cape into one of South Africa’s most established packaging conglomerates. Today, the group comprises Cape Bag (Pty) Ltd, Cape Twines & Packaging (CTP), and Cape Bulk Bags (Pty) Ltd (CBB), collectively serving the agricultural, chemical, industrial, commodity, construction, and mining sectors both locally and across Sub-Saharan Africa.
What sets CBG apart is not simply its heritage, but the group’s unwavering commitment to reinvestment, innovation, and strategic growth. Over the past three years, the business has accelerated its trajectory expanding manufacturing capacity, strengthening its product offering, and deepening its footprint in key markets.
“Ninety years is a milestone we’re immensely proud of, but for us it’s not about looking back, it’s about what comes next. We’ve invested significantly in our people, our production capabilities, and our capacity to serve customers across the continent. The next chapter for Cape Bag Group will be our strongest yet.” Robin Uys, Group Managing Director, Cape Bag Group
Cape Twines & Packaging: The Backbone of the Group’s Trading Division
Established in 1969, Cape Twines & Packaging (CTP) has built a formidable reputation as South Africa’s largest importer of hessian and jute seaming twine. The division trades and manufactures a comprehensive range of products from industrial and agricultural bags, canvas, and hessian fabric to shoppers, sacks, jute, webbing, twines, and ropes offering over 1,000 packaging products to customers across local, national, and international markets. CTP’s strength lies in its ability to supply reliably at scale, making it an indispensable partner for businesses in agriculture, fishing, chemicals, construction, mining, and beyond.
Cape Bag: Continued Growth Through Capital Investment
Cape Bag (Pty) Ltd, the group’s flagship woven polypropylene bag manufacturer, has experienced sustained growth over the past five years. Extensive capital expenditure has been directed toward improving manufacturing efficiencies and elevating product quality. These upgrades ensure that Cape Bag continues to deliver products whether standard off-the-shelf bags or fully customised solutions that meet the exacting demands of South Africa’s most critical industries. The result is a leaner, more competitive operation well-positioned to serve customers with short lead times and consistently high-quality output.
Cape Bulk Bags: A Strategic Pillar with 25+ Years of Expertise
Cape Bulk Bags (CBB) holds a position of particular strategic importance within the group. With more than 25 years of bulk bag manufacturing experience, CBB has grown into a leading producer of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs), serving major corporations across agriculture, commodities, chemicals, and mining. The company’s entire production process is conducted in-house, giving CBB full control over quality and consistency with delivery turnaround times that outpace the competition.
The division continues to receive ongoing investment to strengthen its competitive position, with upgrades to production capacity and efficiency that ensure it can meet growing demand while maintaining the rigorous standards its customers depend on.
Looking Ahead: Growth Across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa
Cape Bag Group’s ambitions extend well beyond its Cape Town base. The group is firmly focused on expanding its reach across South Africa and deeper into Sub-Saharan Africa, where demand for quality packaging solutions continues to rise. CBG actively participates in key local and international trade shows, using these platforms to forge new partnerships, stay at the forefront of industry trends, and demonstrate its commitment to continuous improvement.
With 90 years of expertise, a diversified group structure, and a clear commitment to investing in its people, processes, and products, Cape Bag Group is poised for its strongest chapter yet. For businesses seeking a reliable, quality-driven packaging partner with deep roots and a forward-looking vision, CBG stands ready.
