Antalis Southern Africa

Antalis Southern Africa has been operating in its current Sectorised structure since 1 January 2006. This was the result of an
evolution that took several decades and the union of 3 exceptional companies, First Paper, Haddons and First
Graphics, with over 270 years of experience, all now united under the banner of Antalis. Our Southern African operations are
part of the international Antalis Group, a leading European distributor of papers and packaging products, ranking
#4 worldwide, with sales of € 3.2 billion in 2008 In total 6,800 employees serve more than 230,000 print and business
customers worldwide across 55 countries. The Group is 100% owned by Sequana, listed on the Premier Marche of Paris Stock
Exchange. Antalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd has a 20% Black Empowerment Equity stakeholder Pacific Heights (Pty) Ltd, while the Antalis South Africa Employees Trust holds a further 5.1%. Empowerdex has rated Antalis South Africa as a level 7 contributor.

Antalis Southern Africa offers a full-circle service solution for all our customer's graphics supply needs. We provide the most comprehensive range of papers and board available in South Africa from mills all over the world as well as graphic equipment and consumables to the Printing and Allied industries in Southern Africa.

Antalis Southern Africa as an organisation with international clout and strength which means enhanced financial stability and serious bargaining power with international and local suppliers when it comes to product availability and price.

Our Business scope

3 Sales Sectors :

PRINT.

The PRINT Sector offer a comprehensive range of coated, uncoated and carbonless papers, as well as fines, text and covers, along with envelopes and packaging boards to meet the needs of printers, graphic designers, publishers and communication agencies. We are committed to working with Mills who have FSC accreditations which means our products come from well managed and sustainable forests run according to strict environmental social and economic standards.

From our Antalis Print Sector you'll get service. You'll get selection. You'll get the smartest paper or board solution perfectly suited to your needs or print requirements.

OFFICE.

The OFFICE Sector offers more than copier paper. It is a total paper solution through our Easy to choose.... Easy to Use….. Paper Solutions.  We endeavour to meet the ongoing needs of the office paper market in Southern Africa through servicing resellers, stationers, superstore retailers and OEMs.  Our range of papers allow the consumers to be more discerning, more creative and deliver an improved end-product from their office equipment.  

GRAPHICS.

The GRAPHICS Sector you'll get more than paper. You'll experience the technology that brings paper to life, keeping up with the ever- changing world of print providing leading technology equipment and consumables. Our customer support is second to none. We boast a team of highly qualified specialist with many years of experience in the Graphics' industry. Our team provides outstanding consulting advice and unmatched service. Whether you are a large, established print shop or a smaller innovative start-up shop, we can provide exactly what you need for the ultimate in production capabilities.

Our presence in South Africa and into Africa

Servicing the industry with just under 500 professionals.

• Antalis operates through sales and warehousing operations in all 8 major centers across Southern Africa.
• Antalis also has a significant operation in Botswana.
• Our Export Division services Africa while our global network incorporates the Indian Ocean Islands of Mauritius & Reunion.

Leading the Southern African Market.

We are one of the leading Paper Merchants in Southern Africa with top brands like Hi-Q Titan Plus, Phoenix, Kodak, Cyrel.

• 200,000 invoices processed per annum.
• 800 deliveries per day throughout Southern Africa with our fleet travelling nearly 2 million kilometres per annum.
• Comprehensive range of products.
• Selling over 80,000 tons of paper per annum.

Our Strategy

• To supply value added product ranges and innovative services for our Business-to-Business customers, based on optimised sales channels and supply chain organisations.
• To provide our customers with a large range of environmentally friendly and recycled papers, in line with our commitment to sustainable growth.

Customer Focus

Antalis Southern Africa strives to be the customer's choice for the supply of quality product and service offerings. From printers, publishers and advertising agencies to major corporations and public administrations, our customers are at the heart of our strategy. Anticipating our customers needs and developing comprehensive product ranges and services are constant drivers for our people.