and reliability are the cornerstones of success. Durban based Plastimed has emerged as a South African leader, providing world class plastic packaging solutions to sectors as diverse as personal care, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, and automotive. From humble beginnings to national recognition, Plastimed’s journey is a story of vision, resilience, and impact.

From a Chance Sale to a Market Leader
The company was founded by Mohammed Rishaad Joosab, whose entrepreneurial journey began at
just 19 while he was pursuing a BCom in Business Management and Marketing. Rishaad’s early ventures
ranged from selling golf shirts and shoes in Durban’s streets to running a gas delivery business and bottling
his own hot sauce. These experiences taught him vital lessons about cash flow, resilience, and spotting
opportunities where others see none.

The spark that ignited Plastimed came almost by accident. A customer walked into his small workspace
and asked to buy spare plastic bottles. He sold what he had, and the same request came again and again. What appeared to be coincidence soon revealed a market gap for a scalable, low complexity, high potential
business. From that moment, Plastimed was born.

Today, the company is a nationally respected manufacturer of plastic bottles, jars, containers, and
closures, serving a growing portfolio of brands that rely on quality and consistency.

Packaging Innovation at Its Core
Plastimed’s mission is simple: to bring ideas to life through innovative, high quality packaging. The
company has invested in state of the art ERP systems and advanced production technologies to deliver
exceptional products with fast turnaround times.

Its capabilities include blow moulding, injection moulding, injection blow moulding, and inhouse tool
and die manufacturing. Its product range covers injection moulded jars, thick walled cosmetic jars, and an extensive selection of blow moulded bottles. To enhance branding, Plastimed offers five colour silkscreen printing, labelling, pad printing, and textured finishes. This comprehensive approach positions Plastimed as a partner of choice for startups and established brands alike.

Equally important, the company plays a transformative role in supporting small entrepreneurs. By providing
accessible, quality packaging solutions, Plastimed helps microenterprises scale into sustainable ventures,
generating meaningful economic ripple effects across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond.

Powered by People, Built on Values
Behind Plastimed’s growth is a team driven by expertise, dedication, and shared purpose. The
company’s core values of integrity, honesty, customer focus, innovation, and teamwork are evident in every
interaction.

A Level 3 BroadBased Black Economic Empowerment contributor, Plastimed embraces diversity and
transformation as key pillars of its business. Many of its longserving employees reflect the company’s
belief that investing in people is central to success.

“Customer relationships are everything to us,” says Rishaad. “People deal with people, and we always
strive to deliver quality products on time; with a smile.”

Leading the Way in Sustainable Plastics
As a plastic moulding company and contract manufacturer, Plastimed recognises its responsibility
to reduce the environmental impact of its industry. The company integrates recycled plastics into the
production of nonfood items, while surplus materials are supplied to other recycling and manufacturing
businesses, an initiative that inspired the creation of Polymers S.A.

By focusing on product design, material selection, and waste management, Plastimed contributes
directly to the circular economy. Recycled PET and HDPE reduce demand for virgin materials, saving
energy and lowering carbon emissions. While recycled materials pose challenges, such as colour
deviations and tighter production tolerances, Plastimed remains committed to sustainable innovation.

Empowering Communities and Igniting Economies Plastimed’s impact goes far beyond its factory
floor. Its packaging solutions help entrepreneurs bring products to market, driving job creation
and fostering local economic growth. Many small businesses, some starting with as little as R100, have
grown into thriving enterprises thanks to accessible, reliable packaging.

“When you empower one business, you uplift a community. When you empower many, you ignite an
economy,” says Rishaad. This philosophy underpins Plastimed’s role as more than a manufacturer; it is a
platform for resilience, opportunity, and transformation.

Looking Ahead
From its first unplanned bottle sale to its current national reach, Plastimed’s story is proof that vision,
grit, and adaptability can turn the simplest beginnings into a legacy of impact. As the company looks to the future, its focus remains clear: to revolutionise the packaging industry while driving positive environmental and social change; one bottle, one entrepreneur, and one resilient step at a time.