SMITHS PLASTICS COMPANY HISTORY

 

Below is a chronological listing of key points in the history of Smiths Plastics (PTY) LTD.

1979 Purchased Injex Plastics 1995 Decision to pursue in trim part mouldings 1998 Started supply of 48 trim components on E46 1999 Awarded Ford Rocam Cam cover (200K/yr) 2001 Awarded 70 tools on Toyota Corolla 558N 2001 Smiths Plastics structured as a subsidiary to Smiths Man 2002 Started Gas injection moulding 2002 Started Colour and soft touch painting (Aisin) 2003 Awarded 104 tools for 692N/IMV 2003 Finalist 2002 supplier of the year category Trim components 2004 Structured as an autonomous Metair Company 2004 Started Chrome Plating on Plastic 2005 Purchased Barlows Property 2005 Project Management Award - TSAM 2006 Expansion to moulding plant 2007 Awarded 145 Tools for 133L COROLLA 2007 Won the TSA co-operation award. One of 10 finalist for supplier of the year.