The people behind each tub and lid
Plastic Factory runs on a small group of specialists who know the details that matter in injection moulding. They work with polypropylene and HDPE containers, lids, tamper seals and matching pack sizes, so the finished product fits the way local packing lines actually run.
Each person has a clear part in the process, from early material selection through to dispatch. That helps keep orders practical for packers in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth, where storage space, handling and transport can differ quite a bit.
Thabo Letsoalo on the direction of the business
Thabo Letsoalo leads the business from the Alrode base and keeps the wider picture in view. He pays close attention to how moulded packaging has to work in real operations, not just on paper, and that includes fit, handling, stacking, and what happens when a line is running hard.
He also keeps the team focused on practical packaging choices for South African businesses that need dependable tubs and containers. That means considering food-safe materials, tamper control, colour options, and the demands of regional delivery across busy routes and warehouse schedules.
Sales, planning and the first technical questions
Naledi Sauls works closely with customers who need help matching a container to a product, fill volume or sealing method. Her work often starts with pack size planning, lid development or colour matching guidance, then moves into the details that shape a clean, workable specification.
When a project needs more than a standard off-the-shelf format, Naledi helps shape the brief around the packer's needs. She keeps the conversation grounded in material choice, product use and practical line fit, which saves time later on the floor.
- Custom tub design for new fills or revised pack sizes
- Lid development for secure closure and handling
- Tamper seal design where product control matters
- Material selection for food, pharmaceutical or cosmetic use
Production that respects the mould and the material
Johan Kekana manages production, where the detail work becomes physical. Injection moulding needs controlled settings, stable material flow and close attention to how the mould performs over time, especially when the same item has to repeat cleanly across a full stock run.
He also oversees trial production runs and mould development, which are important when a new container shape or lid needs testing before larger quantities are made. In practice, that means checking how the item packs, stacks and seals, and whether it behaves properly during handling or transport in warm inland conditions and coastal humidity.
Quality checks that suit local packing lines
Ayesha Oosthuizen handles quality coordination and watches the details that can trip up a packing line. Her work supports line fit checks, secondary packing advice and ongoing product updates, so the finished container stays practical after the moulding stage is done.
She is also involved when customers need confirmation that a proposed tub or lid will work with their current process. That can include checking closure feel, seal placement, stacking behaviour and the consistency of the moulded finish, all of which matter when product protection and presentation sit side by side.
- Line fit checks for packing rooms and filling equipment
- Secondary packing advice for storage and dispatch
- Ongoing product updates for changing pack requirements
- Support for stock run planning and repeat production
Dispatch and customer support that keep orders moving
Sibusiso Hartnick looks after dispatch, where timing, packing and route planning all matter. He coordinates containers and tubs leaving the Alrode base for Alberton, Germiston, Boksburg and further afield, making sure orders are packed neatly and grouped for the right destination.
Carla Naidoo leads customer support and keeps the enquiry process steady for businesses that need product information, stock guidance or help with a new specification. She works with the rest of the team so the customer sees one clear process, not a string of disconnected answers.
Together, they handle the daily movement of orders with a practical approach that suits packaging supply. That includes keeping track of different tub sizes, matching lids, tamper seals and the small details that help a box arrive ready for the next stage.