WHO IS STIXO?

Founded in Johannesburg in 2017, Stixo has grown from a single operation as an importer, into a national distributor with branches in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, serving an extensive client base across Southern Africa, with systems in place to handle local as well as export sales . The business focuses exclusively on the materials behind visual communication, supplying digital print media, signage material, sign-making tools, rigid substrates, digital textiles, sublimation paper, tissue protection paper, branding equipment as well as small format sublimation supplies to printing, signage, branding, architecture and related companies.

Stixo’s team is built around recurring problems they see in the trade like stock outs, product failures and slow service amongst others. The operational focus is simple but demanding: keeping fast‑moving lines in stock, making sure products do what they are supposed to do once installed, and quick responses when customers need advice or material at short notice. Decisions about new product introductions, systems and infrastructure is measured by whether it will make our customers’ production days more predictable.

The goal is not to be the loudest name in the market, but it is to maintain consistency and efficiency in an industry that lives or dies on the importance of reliability, Stixo’s bet is clear; let the work, the numbers and the partners it serves speak louder than any slogan.

THE ROAD AHEAD…

Stixo was never built to stand still. As our customers’ businesses grow and the Southern African visual communication market matures, the mandate for us is clear: get closer to our clients, widen the solutions we can offer them and keep making it easier to do business with us.

The next phase of Stixo’s growth is about reach and depth. Geographically, we plan to expand our presence across South Africa so that more customers can access stock locally instead of waiting on inter‑city shipments. Any new branch will be designed to mirror the Stixo experience our Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town customers already know; a broad, relevant range of our products, backed by people who understand production realities.

None of that is possible without people and systems that can keep pace. We are investing in our team’s technical skills and industry knowledge so that advice from a Stixo salesperson is not just friendly, but valuable in production or on site. Internally, we are strengthening our procurement and stock management, tightening lead times and building more robust processes so that availability is not left to chance. The goal is to translate these behind‑the‑scenes improvements into proof that customers can feel in faster responses, fewer disappointments and smoother day‑to‑day interactions.

YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER

We are a truly passionate team at Stixo, with a solid foundation in place to keep up with the high demands of the industry and to be a market leader for quality visual communication material. We are aggressively involved within the industry and recognise the importance of keeping it alive and thriving.

Our service network has successfully expanded to the Western Cape province with the opening of a branch in the city of Cape Town in 2024, located in the business hub of Epping lndustria 2. We have further extended our national presence with the opening of our brand new Stixo Durban branch on 9 February 2026. Join us on this exciting new chapter and discover new opportunities with Stixo Signage Supplies.

Our partnerships with 3A Composites and Sawgrass, market leaders in their industries, offer premium quality extruded and cast acrylic sheets, and top-notch printers and inks, respectively. We have further strengthened our association with 3A Composites by becoming the official distributors of PERSPEX® Cast Acrylic in 2025 along with our sole distributorship of PERSPEX® XT and CRYLUX® from 2023. Our commitment to excellence compels us to invest fully and thus develop close business relationships with our suppliers. Our partnership with Sawgrass allows for a comprehensive supply of sublimation printers and inks, poised to make waves in the industry.