Welcome to Plastic Conversion Equipment South Africa (PCESA)

Plastic Conversion Equipment South Africa (PCESA) was established in 2020 by Tymica Varrie, inspired by her grandfather Tony Varrie, the founder of Plasquip. Tymica founded PCESA with the vision of continuing the family legacy of supporting the plastics industry in South Africa.

Headquartered in Durban—strategically located near the country’s main port of entry—PCESA also has a presence in Johannesburg, PE, Cape Town, Botswana and Harare. We supply capital equipment and provide expert technical support to the plastics manufacturing sector across the region.

Our Technical Division is led by Mark Varrie, who brings over 38 years of experience in the plastics industry. Starting as a toolmaker in 1982, Mark has trained with leading machine manufacturers in Europe and continuously integrates the latest global technologies into local operations. His expertise is instrumental in advising on plant design, energy efficiency, and technological advancements.

Our team of skilled technicians offers in-field support, maintenance, and commissioning of equipment—without reliance on overseas technicians. We maintain a broad inventory of critical spare parts through partnerships with local stockists and are committed to developing future talent through hands-on training of young technicians.

Over the years, PCESA has built a strong network of reliable suppliers, enabling us to deliver a comprehensive range of high-quality equipment and services to the South African plastics industry