Machinery
Injection, stretch blow and blow moulding machines, thermoforming and packaging systems, extrusion and recycling lines.
Brands: AOKI, ARBURG, ILLIG, Uniloy, RRPlast, W. Müller
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Since 1962 · Johannesburg · Durban · Cape Town
Plastics & packaging machinery suppliers in South Africa
Hestico is a leading equipment and servicing supplier to the plastics and packaging industry, dedicated to providing the best machinery at competitive prices, backed by professional customer service.
Brands we represent
About Hestico
Suppliers of a wide range of plastic processing equipment
If you are looking for the best supplier of top-quality equipment in the plastics and packaging industries, look no further than Hestico. Established in South Africa in 1962, our service area now extends beyond our borders to include the rest of Africa.
Our highly qualified and experienced teams, based in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, are waiting to assist you. We are committed to offering professional and efficient service to all our customers.
We bring the most modern machinery to the African market through exclusive agreements with leading manufacturers of processing equipment for the plastics and packaging industries.
Our success lies in your success, so we offer unsurpassed customer support, training and after-sales service.
More about usEstablished in South Africa
1962
64 years of supplying the plastics and packaging industries.
1962Established in South Africa
3Offices: Johannesburg, Durban & Cape Town
20International brands
22Articles on our blog
Machinery & equipment
Everything for your plastics and packaging line
Machines, ancillary equipment and mould components from leading international manufacturers.
Ancillary Equipment
Blenders and dryers, loaders, granulators, magnets, temperature control, ultrasonic welding, robots and melt sensors.
Brands: Maguire, RINCO, Yann Bang, Kaifeng, Tria, Dynisco, Abiman, Flowise, Regloplas
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DME and SLD mould components, Gammaflux hot runner controllers, Coratex purging and Diprofil polishing.
Brands: Coratex, Diprofil, DME, Gammaflux, SLD
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Support long after the sale
Our success lies in your success – training, maintenance, spares and repairs from our own teams.
Training
Hestico provides comprehensive training on all machinery and equipment purchased from us.
Maintenance contracts
Ask us about our bi-monthly maintenance contracts for hassle-free maintenance and reporting. They include three hours of machine maintenance, a report on the state of your equipment and bi-annual machine servicing, including spares.
Full range of spares
Hestico stocks an extensive range of spares for all makes of equipment as part of our after-sales service.
Electrical repairs and backup
Electrical repairs and backup for plastics processing machinery and equipment.
Machine rebuilding, repairs and backup
We refurbish and repair all plastics processing machinery and equipment – including blow moulding, packaging and injection moulding machines – and refurbish second-hand plastics machinery.
Your equipment partner
Your plastic processing and packaging equipment partner
As your premier plastic moulding supplier, Hestico offers a comprehensive product line that includes the latest in plastic processing technology. Whether you need blow moulding machines, injection moulding equipment or any other plastic manufacturing machinery, you can count on us for high-quality solutions that fit your production needs.
Hestico also stands out among packaging equipment suppliers by giving you access to a suite of machines that are integral to the packaging process. From filling and sealing to labelling and wrapping, we make sure your packaging line is equipped with reliable and efficient equipment.
For businesses looking for an injection moulding machine supplier with a reputation for excellence, Hestico not only supplies premium machinery but also gives you peace of mind through our maintenance and support services.
Choose Hestico and benefit from our deep-rooted expertise as your partner in the plastics and packaging industries.
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Blog
Latest articles
What Plastic Processing Equipment Suppliers Should Offer Beyond the Machine
Buying a machine is the easy part. Living with it for the next ten or fifteen years is where the real test starts. The supplier you choose will influence your uptime, scr…
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Reducing Waste and Downtime with Dynisco Pressure Sensors
Pressure inside a plastics line is easy to overlook because you cannot see it, but it has a direct impact on quality, scrap and uptime. When melt pressure drifts, you sta…
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The Difference a Good Plastic Moulding Supplier Can Make to Your Bottom Line
The right plastic moulding supplier does more than just deliver products in plastics manufacturing. The quality of their work, their timing and their level of support can…
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Questions customers ask us
What does Hestico supply?
Hestico supplies and services equipment for the plastics and packaging industries: injection moulding, stretch blow moulding and blow moulding machines, thermoforming and packaging systems, extrusion and recycling machinery, ancillary equipment (blenders, dryers, loaders, granulators, chillers and temperature controllers, ultrasonic welding, robots, melt sensors) and mould and die components.
Where are Hestico’s offices?
Hestico has three offices in South Africa: the head office at 96 10th Road, Kew, Johannesburg (+27 11 786 5228), an office at 2 Albizia Place, Maxmead, Pinetown, Durban (+27 31 467 0414) and an office at Freeway Park, Cnr Berkley & Upper Camp Street, Cape Town (+27 21 510 8322).
Does Hestico supply equipment outside South Africa?
Yes. Hestico was established in South Africa in 1962 and its service area now includes the rest of Africa.
Which brands does Hestico supply?
Machinery from ARBURG, AOKI, ILLIG, Uniloy, RRPlast and W. Müller; ancillary equipment from Maguire, RINCO, Yann Bang, Kaifeng, Tria, Dynisco, Abiman, Flowise and Regloplas; and mould and die components from Coratex, Diprofil, DME, Gammaflux and SLD.
Is an ARBURG injection moulding machine available in South Africa?
Yes. Hestico supplies ARBURG injection moulding machines for plastics, LSR, rubber, ceramics and powder metal injection moulding, with training, spares and maintenance from our South African teams.
Do you train our operators?
Yes. Hestico provides comprehensive training on all machinery and equipment bought from us.
What is included in a Hestico maintenance contract?
Our bi-monthly maintenance contracts include three hours of machine maintenance, a report on the state of your equipment and bi-annual machine servicing, including spares.
Can you repair or refurbish older machines?
Yes. We refurbish and repair plastics processing machinery and equipment, including blow moulding, packaging and injection moulding machines, and we stock spares for all makes of equipment.
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Get in touch
Contact Hestico for all your supply, parts and servicing needs in the plastics and packaging industries. With extensive knowledge and experience, our friendly teams are ready to help keep your machinery in top condition and running smoothly.
Johannesburg Head Office
Juanita Stiehler Brits
+27 11 786 5228+27 11 885 1693juanita.sb@hestico.co.za96 10th Road, Kew, Johannesburg, 2090, South Africa
Durban Office
Craig Knight
+27 31 467 0414+27 31 467 0410craig.k@hestico.co.za2 Albizia Place, Maxmead, Pinetown, Durban, 3610, South Africa
Cape Town Office
William Johnstone
+27 21 510 8322+27 21 511 4706william.j@hestico.co.zaUnit 10, Freeway Park, Cnr Berkley & Upper Camp Street, Cape Town, South Africa