NMK Tissue Manufacturing in it for the long haul

NMK Tissue Manufacturing is a manufacturer and distributor of tissue paper products, cleaning materials, chemicals and equipment, operating from Richards Bay’s Alton industrial area.

Company owner Michael Konanani is not only a qualified town planner and technician, but also a man with a clear vision of where he wants to take his business, judging from the vigorous strides that the company has made over the last two years.

The NMK Tissue Manufacturing team consists of six employees who all make a great contribution to excellent all-round service delivery.

The company provides products and services to the professional, commercial, industrial, as well as domestic cleaning industries, while its target market is government institutions, industrial companies and the general public.

Konanani said he invested in two machines to ensure efficient labour and quality products, particularly for tissue paper. With the Automated Tissue Machine and Automated Cutting Machine, NMK Tissue Manufacturing is able to manufacture products such as toilet tissue, paper towels and facial tissues.

One jumbo roll, once manufactured, produces over 2 000 toilet rolls, said Konanani. Other products produced by the company are brooms, mops and cleaning detergents.

To ensure successful manufacturing, the company purchases raw material from reputable suppliers and agents. For quality practices NMK Tissue Manufacturing goes the extra mile in an effort to seek external advice on Industry best practice.

NMK Tissue Manufacturing understands its responsibility towards the environment by producing environmentally-friendly products and upholding the principles of recycling all its packing materials. The company also works closely with its employees, suppliers and customers to protect and improve the environment’s conditions.

The company aims to continuously adhere to its environmental policy through a systematic approach for environmental management across the business, having regard for sustainability, by preventing pollution, and improving environmental performance.

One of the advances the company has made since its inception is expanding the site for a more conducive manufacturing space, as Konanani is not only a hands-on boss, but also passionate about the growth of his business.

He also plans to go into selling to the retail market. However, to branch into this market, Konanani is doing research to maintain the standard quality of his products and services, as he said, “If you lose them once, it’s difficult to get them back.”