Moulding the Future. Sustainably.
MCG Industries is a proudly South African manufacturer of various injection moulded crates, wheelie bins, various containers, pallets and specialized products that has been serving the market for over 50 years. We serve diverse markets that include beer, soft drinks, agriculture, dairy, bread, baked goods, meat, fish and poultry. We also have a range of seats designed for auditoriums and stadiums.
50000+
Customers Served
3000+
Tons Recycled in 2025
50+
Years In Business
30+
Industries Catered For
MCG has the ability to assist customers with their packaging requirements from concept, through the design and development phase right up to product realisation.
Crate Manufacturing Facility
Our crate manufacturing facility has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, a globally recognised quality framework which helps us consistently provide products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. This framework has also been implemented in our other manufacturing facilities to ensure MCG delivers premium, quality products to all our customers.
Heavy Industries Facility
Our Heavy Industries division is conveniently located in Isando, close to major logistics and distribution hubs in Gauteng. Our wheelie bins and pallets are manufactured here to SABS and other global standards. We carry out stringent quality and safety measures to maintain the expected calibre of products that MCG clients have been experiencing for decades.
Memberships and Accreditations
Member of Polyco (The Polyolefin Recycling Company), a non-profit industry body formed by polyolefin converters themselves to promote the collection and recycling of post-consumer polyolefin packaging containers.
ISO 9001:2015 accredited at our Malvern plant and SANS 1494:2023 accredited at our Isando plant.
Member of Plastics SA, a federation that promotes plastics in South Africa, including environmental initiatives that benefit the industry and society.
The Management Team
Selwyn Grimsley
Chief Executive Officer
Selwyn has in excess of 30 years’ experience in Finance, Operations and General Management in service retail, FMCG and manufacturing.
He has worked in the UK, Europe and South Africa and has experience of operating in key African markets.
In recent years he has excelled at business performance improvement. This has been achieved through seeking out competitive differentiators, promoting teamwork, driving efficiency improvement and enabling specialist management to execute on the agreed strategy.
Marneweck Geldenhuys
Chief Financial Officer
Marneweck is CIMA qualified and holds the ACMA and CGMA designations. He has more than a decade of experience in leadership and finance roles in the manufacturing, FMCG and high-volume retail industries. Working in South Africa and Angola brings valuable expertise in African markets to MCG.
He focusses on improving business performance through financial discipline, margin enhancement, working-capital optimisation and operational efficiency. He translates strategy into sustainable results through insight, teamwork and partnerships.
Shane Markow
Divisional Managing Director – Speciality Packaging
Shane Markow has close to 30 years’ experience in relevant production, technical and sales management experience.
He has worked for Toyota, Dow Automotive, Astrapack and numerous other companies including food and beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and industrial markets.
Shane has had extensive exposure to MCG’s existing customer base through his various roles and has a good understanding of the key sectors the Rigids and Flexibles business operates in.
Melony Zomero
Sales Executive
Melony brings over 20 years of commercial and sales leadership to the organisation. She is responsible for driving strategic revenue growth. Her performance-driven approach, coupled with a strong foundation in relationship management and operational alignment allows for sustainable business expansion.
Managing key accounts portfolios and strengthening the company’s market position across core industry segments, her leadership is grounded in accountability and strategic thinking, reinforcing MCG Industries position as a trusted and competitive industry partner.
Ives Mbuilu
SHERQ Executive
With two decades of hands-on experience in the plastics industry and a deep understanding of operational efficiency, Ives helps to foster a culture of continuous growth and improvement.
Ives started his career in 2002 at the Astrapak group of companies. His various roles led him to be appointed general manager of Cinqplast. He joined the Gundle Group in 2012 as a factory manager as well as consulting for various companies in the FMCG and plastic sector. He started an engineering firm in 2013, specialising in systems integration, telecoms and data centres. He is also a part-time university lecturer in quantitative techniques and quality management.
He speaks five languages and holds various qualifications including a degree in operations management. He is currently working towards an MSC in Project Management.
Taschke Grobler
HR & Payroll Manager
Taschke is an HR & Payroll Manager with over seven years of experience in the plastics manufacturing sector, specialising in payroll, labour relations, and operational HR.
Known for her practical, results-driven approach, she brings strong expertise in payroll governance, compliance, and aligning HR practices with business needs.
Taschke has progressed through the ranks into management and remains focused on driving efficiency, strengthening people practices, and delivering sustainable organisational performance.
Hannes Swanepoel
Factory Manager
Hannes Swanepoel is an experienced factory manager with over 32 years of expertise in plastics manufacturing.
With extensive knowledge of Injection moulding, Blow moulding, IBM, ISBM, and Compression moulding, he has built a strong reputation for driving operational efficiency, improving production performance, and leading high-performing teams in demanding industrial environments.