RAP was formed in 1988 as a specialised pump company supplying SAR pumps which subsequently has become EMSAR.  The company was founded by Rino and Andrea Protti having realised the potential for a medium sized niche player in the packaging industry.  We have subsequently progressed to a full spectrum of primary packaging supplying the Perfumery, Cosmetics, Toiletry, Pharmaceutical, Household, Beverage and Cleaning Industry.  Rap offers a one stop shopping opportunity for all packaging required in the above industries, drawing its capabilities from both importing and locally producing products which compliment each other.

Historical Overview:

1988
  The company was started by Rino and Andrea Protti, with the Emsar agency, selling Atomising and Dispensing pumps.
1992
  Started importing other components to compliment the pump business.
1997
  Started producing certain pump components, by means of Injection Moulding, and introduced local assembly of pumps for versatility personalisation.
1998
  RMB Corvest acquired a share holding in Rap.
1999
  Acquired Decorpac for its decorations and agency strength.
2000
  Purchased BCR Plastics, which had 3 Blow Moulding machines.
2001
  The first Rapid store (trade counter) opened in Johannesburg.
2003
  The second Rapid store opened in Cape Town.
2003
  Opened a warehouse and office in Cape Town.
2004
  Opened a sales office in Durban.
2005
  Started production of Co-polyester and today is the largest Co-polyester user in the Cosmetic Industry.
2007
  Opened our own warehouse in Durban and our third Rapid Store.
2007
  Moved our Sales & Marketing department to our new office in Morningside, Johannesburg.
2009
  Rap is sold to Beige Holdings and Rap Factory is incorporated into the Crystalpack Klipriver factory.
2010
  Rap Marketing and the Bramley Store moved to the new Longmeadow site.