Printing SA Annual Report 2024/2025

Andrew Wassink Regional Manager: KwaZulu-Natal

Kwa-Zulu Natal Chamber

Executive Summary The KwaZulu-Natal Chamber navigated 2024 amidst challenges posed by a tough economic climate, declining TT training, and macroeconomic pressures. Despite these challenges, some members reinvested and enhanced their manufacturing capabilities to align with global standards and secure long-term sustainability. Regional Executive Committee The REC re-elected Suhail Agjee (Impress Printers) and Riasha Naidu (Unistar Inks) for 2024-2026. Richard Downes (Shave & Gibson) and Mike Parkinson (DBC Packaging) continued in their roles as Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively.

The elected Regional Executive Committee of the KZN Chamber for 2024-26: 1. Richard Downes- Shave & Gibson *Chairman 2. Mike Parkinson - DBC Packaging *Vice Chairman 3. Garth Currie - Triumph Cores 4. Kuben Pillay - Nu-print 5. Poonam Harry - Harrys Printers 6. Chris Mitchell - Elibee International 7. Grant Hubbard - Shave & Gibson - Security Print 8. Gerald Chotu - ALL4labels 9. Riasha Naidu - Unistar Inks (non-voting member) 10.Suhail Agjee - Impress Printers

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