Company Overview
Griffin Ink is a privately owned South African printing ink manufacturer established in 2017 by Clayton Conway and Raymond Lovett.
Built from the ground up through determination, technical expertise, and a deep respect for the craft of ink manufacturing, Griffin Ink has grown from humble beginnings into a high-capacity production operation serving the flexible packagingindustry.
What began with small-scale ink production has developed into a 1,500 m² manufacturing facility with a production capacity exceeding 50 tons of ink per month. This growth has been driven by hands-on leadership, strong technical knowledge, and a consistent commitment to customer service.
Today, Griffin Ink partners with converters and printers across the packaging and printing sectors, delivering reliable ink solutions that support efficient production and consistent print quality.
Experience & Leadership
Griffin Ink is led by industry professionals with decades of combined experience in the printing ink sector.
Raymond Lovett brings more than 43 years of industry knowledge and technical expertise.
Clayton Conway contributes over 25 years of hands-on experience in printing ink manufacturing and supply.
As a privately owned and operated business, Griffin Ink benefits from direct leadership involvement in daily operations. This hands-on approach allows for efficient decision-making, close attention to product quality, and a high level ofaccountability throughout the organisation.
The leadership team works closely with customers to understand their production processes and provide practical, reliable ink solutions tailored to their specific printing requirements.
Direct access to experienced
Industry leadership
Fast and responsive
decision-making
Tailored ink solutions
developed around customer
printing processes
Competitive pricing supported by
efficient manufacturing operations
A strong commitment to
long-term customer partnerships
Quality, consistency,
and reliability
At Griffin Ink
Service is not an add-on.
- It is central to how we support our customers
and contribute to their production success.
Meet the Team
Clayton Conway
Director
Co-founder with more than 25 years of industry experience. Actively involved in operations and customer solutions, providing practical technical insight to ensure optimal ink performance.
Ray Lovett
Director
Co-founder with over 43 years of experience in the printing ink industry. Provides technical leadership and works closely with customers to support reliable production outcomes.
Jenni Lovett
Office Manager
Oversees administrative operations and ensures efficient coordination across the business.
Owen Govender
Technical Sales
Works directly with customers to provide technical guidance and ensure the correct ink solutions are supplied for each application.
Derrick Conway
Fleet Manager
Manages logistics and fleet operations to support dependable delivery and service.
Shannon Axelrod
Accounts
Responsible for financial administration and company accounting