Continental Compounders compounder of the month


Head offi ce location: Durban, South Africa Date founded: 2005


Managing Director: George Dimond Ownership: Privately owned


No. of employees: 130 Sales 2014: $40 million


Plant Location: Durban, South Africa


Production 2014: 30,000 tonnes Profi le:


Continental Compounders is in its 10th year of compounding PVC and has grown to become the largest PVC compounder in Sub Saharan Africa. During 2012/2013 the company installed three new compounding lines, increasing annual production capacity to over 30,000 tonnes. The company exports to more than 25 countries. Some 30% of production is sold via its agent for Africa, Paris- based Snetor Chimie.


Product Line: Continental Compounders is a manufacturer of rigid and fl exible PVC, TPE compounds and masterbatches for the cable, footwear, moulding and extrusion industries. The company’s factory features seven twin-screw extruders and seven batch mixers. It is currently investing in the manufacture of speciality compounds, including PA and PP.


Product Strengths: Continental Compounders has extensive compounding experience combined with strong customer service and procurement strategy. With its specialised technical service laboratory for product testing and new product development, the company is able to supply quality products to both local and international customers.


To be considered for ‘Compounder of the Month’ contact Karla Vittova at kv@amiplastics.com Forthcoming features


The next issues of Compounding World magazine will have special reports on the following subjects: July


June PVC stabilizers, lubricants and impact modifi ers Improving and testing weather resistance Compounding bioplastics


Antimicrobials & biocides Screenchangers & melt fi ltration Colour measurement


Editorial submissions should be sent to Andy Beevers: abe@amiplastics.com


For information on advertising in these issues, please contact Claire Bishop: claire@amimagazines.com Tel: +44 (0) 1732 605976


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