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Close of 2 Nov 2026, in ZAc
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About Bowler Metcalf
Its shares trade on JSE under the ticker BCF.JO. It has been listed since 1 July 1992. In the fiscal year to 30 June 2026, it reported revenue of ZAR 952.9m and net income of ZAR 137.0m. At that date it held total assets of ZAR 1.13bn and shareholders' equity of ZAR 963.6m.
Bowler Metcalf Ltd. manufactures and packages plastic products. The company is headquartered in Cape Town, Western Cape. The firm's segments include Plastic Packaging and Property Investment. The Plastic Packaging segment specializes in the manufacture of rigid plastic packaging for the toiletry, cosmetic, household, pharmaceutical and food markets, focusing on customized solutions rather than the large volumes, standards market. The firm's Property Investment segment is engaged in property owning. The firm's modes of manufacture include injection and blow molding (polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polystyrene (PP)), extrusion (tubes and laminated tubes) together with printing and decorating capabilities, and injection stretch blow molding (polyethylene terephthalate (PET)). The company has a research and development facility in Ottery, Cape Town. The firm's manufacturing plants are situated in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Listed since
- 1 Jul 1992
- Employees
- 837
- Website
- bowlermetcalf.co.za ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Michael BrainChairman of the Board, since 2021ZAR 608,000
- Paul SassChief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Executive DirectorZAR 1.7m
- Grant BohlerChief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2011ZAR 807,000
- Mr. Andre SeptemberCompany Secretary
- Mr. Sarah SonnenbergLead Independent Director
- Sarah GillettNon-Executive Director
- Ms. Deborah Van DuynNon-Executive Director
- Mr. Brian FrostNon-Executive Independent Director, since 2021
- Finlay MacGillivrayNon-Executive Independent Director
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 0
- Environment
- 0
- Social
- 0
- Governance
- 0
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Manufactures rigid plastic packaging for multiple markets including toiletry, cosmetic, household, pharmaceutical, and food sectors.
- Offers customized solutions rather than focusing on large-volume standard markets.
- Operates manufacturing plants in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban with diverse production capabilities.
Weaknesses
- Relies on specific manufacturing processes such as injection and blow molding for PVC, HDPE, and PP materials.
- Focuses on niche markets rather than broad market segments.
- Has a limited number of manufacturing locations across South Africa.
Opportunities
- Expands into property investment segment for additional revenue streams.
- Leverages research and development facility in Ottery for innovation.
- Grows in the plastic packaging market by targeting customized solutions.
Threats
- Dependent on specific materials like PVC, HDPE, and PP which may face regulatory challenges.
- Competes in a market with potential for standardization reducing the need for customized solutions.
- Operates in a single country (South Africa) with limited international presence.
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