CANDLELIGHT BAGS: A CASE STUDY OF FAMILY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Candlelight Bags and Covers cc is a family owned and operated business based in Jacobs, Durban, South Africa. The original founders are Devan Naicker and Patty Naicker. Since its inception in 1994, the company has grown from concentrating on upholstery to the repairing of FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container) thereafter becoming a prevalent FIBC and sling manufacturer in South
Africa. The product range covers Unipak Slings, Paraweb Slings and Woven Polypropylene Bulk Bags (FIBC) such as Conductive Bags, Conventional Bags, Omega Bags, Coated or Uncoated Bags, U Panel Bags, Daffel Bags, 4 Panel Bags and Liquid Bags. The fabric utilized is high tenacity woven polypropylene which comes in various GSM (gram per square meter), which is dependent on the
density of the product being placed within the bag. The webbing (loops) also has various applications depending on the workload limit. Economical and durable, woven polypropylene bags offer packaging for grains and other dry goods common in the agricultural, construction, chemical, mining and consumer goods industries. Woven polypropylene bags come in a variety of sizes, colours and
styles with custom printing capabilities. Candlelight Bags currently employees 47 employees.