Impact

Technology enabled

The impact our people deliver in our operation is powered by top-tier enterprise-grade technology. The combination of capable and empowered people with 21st century technology ensures that we drive brand impact that delivers growth. Neuron, our intelligence platform integrates Business Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence capabilities, delivering actionable insights at every touchpoint across our business.

We offer data impact through various channels, including traditional dashboarding, mobile experiences, or interactive chat interfaces, ensuring that critical information is readily available. Clients have the option to access data through API interfaces, empowering them to leverage their preferred dashboarding and analytic tools for a tailored experience. Experience our transformative software for yourself.

Purpose-powered

Impact
Is Our Purpose

We aspire to be an impact-centric business, placing our commitment to positive change at our core. This begins with creating in-store impact for our clients, which enables us to fulfil our greater purpose of developing our people’s potential. Our goal is to contribute to building a brighter future for our employees, their communities, and our country.

Through consistent dedication and meaningful actions, we aim to drive progress and foster hope across all levels of our business and beyond.

Building for better is a recurring theme within our business and externally, across a spectrum of initiatives we sponsor and drive.

Success Stories:
Exceptional Execution

Back To School Impact

To maximise our stationary clients brand presence in the narrow window between

Brand Activation Acceleration

To support a major school brand activation and sampling drive for an

Data-share drives critical NPD Deadlines

To maximise our stationary clients brand presence in the narrow window between

On Pack Promotion Amplification

To support a client’s “50 days of Sharing” campaign to boost consumer

IMPACT, since 1976

Building on our Past, Innovating for the Future

1976

Mervyn Haywood starts Pack ‘n Stack (Pty) Ltd. as a small regional business in Krugersdorp in the North-West of South Africa. The business began with two men and a truck.

1980’s

A reputation for reliability sees the business rapidly expand clients and territories.

1990’s

Expansion continues. Clients demanding a national service drives regional agency relationships and alliances begin to take shape.

2000

A national business is formed under the Pack ‘n Stack (Pty) Ltd. Banner.

2005

A benchmark year when 25% ownership of the business is transferred into a Staff Trust. A significant milestone that shapes a unique and enduring culture of commitment and pride.

2010 – 2015

Category diversity grows from food, groceries, personal care and snacking to include general merchandise, OTC medication and beverages.

2013

The CA&S Group purchases a majority shareholding in Pack ‘n Stack (Pty) Ltd.

2015

The business undergoes major re-branding and begins to build a digital footprint.

2017

Pack ‘n Stack (Pty) Ltd., now migrated to PnS enters the hardware channel, establishes a dedicated division for a leading global food business and commences its first pilot project for a retailer.

2019

PnS acquires a large competitor business, significantly enhancing scale and capacity. The PnS Group is born.

2020

The PnS Group expands its service offering into Retail Support Solutions acquiring a stake in a specialist POS logistics management business and establishing a JV with a leading Brand Activation business.

2021 - 2022

PnS acquires a leading Wholesale specialist service business and wins a large milling client. Investment in people and technology accelerates. The business is awarded Top Employer status by the Global Top Employer Institute, which it sustains.

2022

The CA&S group, with dual listings on the Botswana and Cape Town exchanges moves its South African listing to the main JSE Board.

2023

The PnS Group acquires a pharmacy specialist business and wins a major global liquor client, building on the solid growth trajectory of the business. Neuron is implemented, and the digitisation of the business accelerated.

2024

After almost five decades, the group is committed to looking ahead, remaining future-fit and a trusted execution partner for our clients and customers. By embracing ongoing advances in technology and artificial intelligence, we will continue to deliver on client expectations, ensuring dynamic delivery and lasting impact in the years to come.

2025

For the fifth year in a row, PnS has earned Top Employer status from the Global Top Employer Institute, underscoring our dedication to creating an outstanding workplace. The acquisition of Omnify Solutions marks a key milestone as we launch PnS Digital Commerce, expanding our capabilities to deliver end-to-end eCommerce brand management and seamless omnichannel experiences.