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Think about the last box you opened.

If it closed cleanly, folded perfectly, and looked sharp, you trusted the product inside.
If it didn’t, the brand felt weaker immediately.

That moment is not chance. It’s the result of systems working properly.

Packtech Tooling, based in Cape Town and led by Kim Naran, sits at the start of that system. They build the precision tools that packaging manufacturers rely on to cut, fold, and shape materials consistently at scale.

Many South Africans will recognise the sound of a plastic ride-on scooter rattling down a driveway.

For years, those memories were created by Blomo Plastics, a family-run manufacturer based in Springs, Gauteng.

Founded by Fritz Strydom Senior, Blomo is the kind of business built through determination and practical engineering. In the early days Fritz worked his day job while building his own blow-moulding machine at night. To finance the business, he even sold his house.

That commitment paid off.

Over the years, Blomo Plastics manufactured close to two million of South Africa’s iconic black ride-on toys.

But like many established businesses, success brought its own challenges.

From Street Food Inspiration to a Growing Brand: The Soul Souvlaki Story

Across South Africa, many of the most interesting businesses start with a simple observation: customers want an experience that feels good, reliable and worth coming back for.

That insight sits at the heart of Soul Souvlaki, a modern casual Greek dining brand founded by Dino Vlachos.

The story begins with a setback.

A previous business venture had gone wrong, leaving Dino under pressure and back at square one. To reset, he travelled to Greece with his partner to regain perspective.