What is a Paper?
Paper is a thin sheet material produced by mechanically or chemically processing cellulose fibres derived from wood, rags, grasses, or other vegetable sources in water, draining the water through a fine mesh leaving the fibre evenly distributed on the surface, followed by pressing and drying.
Although the paper was originally made in single sheets by hand, almost all is now made on large machines—some making reels 10 metres wide, running at 2,000 metres per minute and up to 600,000 tonnes a year.
Paper Suppliers In South Africa
Peters Papers is South Africa’s largest paper merchant, offering an unrivalled range of paper and packaging products – supported by an expert sales team to ensure you get the perfect product for your requirements.
Others Suppliers
Peters Papers (PTY) LTD
Address: 1 Keerom Rd, Heriotdale, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 677 9000
Papercor Holdings Pty Ltd
Address: 394 Southern Klipriviersberg Rd, Steeledale, Johannesburg, 2197, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 613 7990
West Coast Paper Traders (Pty) Ltd
Address: The Coach House, 117 Hatfield St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 21 461 7807
Kalideck (Pty) Ltd
Address: 2 John St, Selby South, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 688 6000
SOUTH AFRICAN PAPER MILLS Pty Ltd
Address: 159 Bluff Rd, Jacobs, Durban, 4052, South Africa
Hours: Open now
Phone: +27 31 451 9600
A4 Paper Suppliers
Address: 255 Chamberlain Rd, East, Durban, 4060, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 81 004 0353
Papersmith & Son (Pty) Ltd
Address: 59 Trump St, West, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 11 240 6900
Conquest Paper Northern Gauteng Branch
Address: Hermanstad, Pretoria, 0082, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 12 377 1203
Papersmith & Son (Pty) Ltd
Address: Creation Park, Unit 12, Computer Rd, Marconi Beam, Cape Town, 7447, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 510 8672
Who manufactures paper in South Africa?
Sappi Limited
The Manufacture of Paper and Related Products
The local pulp and paper market is dominated by Sappi Limited and the Mondi Group, which are both vertically integrated with significant forest plantations and manufacturing facilities.
Does South Africa produce paper?
The pulp and paper sector is a vital contributor to South Africa’s economy and society. From toilet tissue and cereal boxes in the home to boxes for export oranges, paper is essential in every facet of life. Along with forestry, the sector also provides an environmental service.
What is paper made of in South Africa?
In South Africa, paper is made from the wood of commercial timber plantations and recycled paper, along with a small amount of bagasse (sugar cane processing waste.) Timber plantations have been established through afforestation – tree planting – and cover 1.2 million hectares (1% of South Africa’s land cover).
Is there a paper shortage in South Africa?
With the increasing popularity of online shopping and paper packaging in general, the demand for paper packing will continue to increase through 2022, which will most likely add to the pressure of the supply shortage currently experienced,”