Future 50: Wipe-it - From a small operation to a national tissue manufacturer

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What began as a small operation supplying paper products has grown into a business serving organisations across South Africa.

Today, the company is headed up by Gerbrandt van Niekerk, continuing the development of the family-founded enterprise.

In its early years, the business focused on sourcing and converting paper products while building relationships with customers.

As demand increased, Wipe-it expanded its operations and broadened its product offering to include toilet paper, hand towels and related hygiene products for commercial use.
14 Apr 3AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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