Nampak (National Amalgamated Packaging) is a
South Africa
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n company, based in
Johannesburg
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, that specializes in the manufacturing and design of
packaging
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.
Nampak is the largest diversified packaging company in Africa. The company produces packaging in glass, paper, metals, and plastic.
The company's subsidiary, BevCan, is one of the largest producers of
aluminium cans in Africa. The subsidiary, DivFood, is one of the largest producers of metal
cans for
canning
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,
aerosols
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, and metal containers in Africa. Currently, the company is focused on expanding operations into the rest of Africa.
In 2018, the company announced that it was selling its glass packaging division.
See also
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Economy of South Africa
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