Summary

Experience the expertise of one of KwaZulu-Natal’s longest-standing and most reputable printing companies, providing a full range of services including litho and digital printing, premium signage, vehicle branding, embroidery, laser cutting, and promotional merchandise—all conveniently available in one place to fulfil every branding requirement.

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Fully describe the business's activities?

As one of the longest standing printing and signage businesses in KwaZulu-Natal, this business stands out as a rare provider of the complete range of printing and branding solutions.
A significant portion of its operations is dedicated to paper printing, utilizing lithographic presses for high-volume projects, as well as a variety of advanced digital and on-demand equipment to meet diverse client needs.
Additionally, the company offers an extensive array of signage services—both large and small—including vehicle branding, stickers, wallpaper, screen printing, embroidery, laser cutting, and promotional branding, to name just a few.

How does the business operate on a daily basis?

The business offers a full printing & signage solution: from consultation, on-site inspections, from design through to production and installation.
Signs
All signage - Chromadek/ACM/Light Boxes/Neon/LED/Moulded Perspex/Wayfinding & Safety Symbolic Signs.

Stickers
License Disks, Product Stickers, Water Bottle labels, Point of Sale, Bumper Stickers.

Vehicle Branding
Full Wraps, Colour change vinyl application, Vinyl Cut Lettering

Screen Printing and Branding
Silk Screen Printing of Security Boards, Estate Agent Boards, Street Pole Ads and Road Signs
Silk Screen Printing on Workwear, T-Shirts, Caps, Bags, Boxes Etc.
Embroidery & Iron-On Transfers
Supply of workwear and uniforms
Window Graphics & Contra-Vision
Wallpaper and Wall Art
Canvas Printing and Mounting
Branded Promotional Items and Corporate Gifts
Trophies & Brochure Holders
Name Badges & Resin Doming
Laser Cutting & Engraving
Banners & Flags
Number plates
Indoor and Outdoor Banners, Shark Fin, Telescopic, PVC, Roll Up, A-Frame, X- Frame and more.

General Printing
Up to A2 size. Business Cards, Letterheads, Envelopes, Complimentary Slips, Training Manuals, Product Catalogues, Certificates, Company Profiles etc.

Administration Books & Pads
Invoices, Delivery Notes, Purchase Orders, Job Cards, Quotation Books, Clock Cards etc.

Packaging and Marketing
Posters, Brochures, Leaflets, Inserts, Calendars, Desk Pads, Swing Tags, Header Cards etc.

Computer Forms - Custom Dot Matrix Printer Forms
Self-Adhesive Labels - Personalised and Plain labels.

What Advertising/Marketing is carried out?

Active Website, Facebook, Instagram

What competition exists?

Printing
Current owner purchased the main opposition printer in 2022.
There are four other printing businesses in the area operating A4 and A3 presses.

Signage
This is the largest signage company on the South Coast. There are probably 7-10 other signage companies operating but on a small scale.

There are a few new one-person businesses opening and closing, mostly social media designers who try to offer some services to their customers. Some services are offered to these companies but very selective so that they don’t become a threat.

How could the profitability of the business be improved?

The business is currently Level 4 BEE, so it is restricted in terms of business opportunities with Local Municipalities. An opportunity therefore exists for a purchaser who can provide the credentials to improve the BEE scorecard.
See “Opportunities” below.

Give a breakdown of staff/ functions/ length of service?

To be provided to qualified buyers.

Do any have management potential?

Already in management positions - Production Manager/Workshop Manager.
The company bookkeeper is highly respected by the staff and clients and could easily fulfil a management position.

How involved is the Owner in running the business?

100% currently but limited direct contact with clients. Mainly deal with the bigger clients over email. The owner is free to choose his hours and is able to work from home.

When does the current lease end?

The property belongs to the owner, so the business currently operates on a month-to-month basis. The owner is prepared to negotiate a suitable lease with the purchaser.
In fact, the owner is open to selling the property, so the new owner can consider purchasing it as part of a package deal.

What are the trading hours?

Monday to Friday: 07:45 to 16:30.
Closed on weekends and public holidays.

What are the main assets of the business?

An extensive Asset Register is available to approved buyers.
Assets are categorised as follows:
Vehicles
Reception
Accounts office
Sales office
CEO’s office
Archive room
Graphics office
Digital Print room
Signage Work room
Storage and inside kitchen
Paper Store
Staff Canteen
Fabrication Workshop
CNC Workshop
Signage Workshop
Screen Printing Workshop
Printing Workshop

Strengths?

Well established with a good track record.
Competent staff, mostly with long service.
The option to choose the work they take on.
Large assortment of equipment owned so that we don’t have to rely on other suppliers and also take on new trends without having to outsource.

Weaknesses?

Quoting and workflow planning needs updating.
CRM Software is outdated.
Social media footprint is small.

Opportunities?

BBBEE had not been explored and opportunities with local municipalities and larger companies being missed.
New products are coming to market all the time and this business does possess the equipment to take advantage of those opportunities.