our
story

Back in 1973, Edgar Ortelee gathered his young family and left the Netherlands for an African adventure. They happily settled in South Africa, where a decade later, Edgar became the first authorised Xerox dealer in the country. The company, Cape Office Machines (COM) operated from Stellenbosch, and opened Comprint, a printing business, in 1983.

Edgar’s brother, Jac Ortelee, took over the reigns in 1993 and changed the trading name to Econoprint.

More than three decades later, and now called Comprint, we remain a proudly-owned family business. Run by Saskia, Edgar’s daughter, the legacy of innovation and exceptional customer care continues.

meet
our team

SASKIA ORTELEE
Director

At Comprint since 2015.

Best thing about Comprint? It’s difficult to pin down one thing, but my team rock! Not only are they incredibly passionate and good at what they do, they are just lovely human beings. I love the history – love the fact that we have walked a road with our long-standing clients. So, our team rocks! Our clients rock!

Three things on your bucket list: In no particular order – hug an orang-utan, buy a fixer-upper in the Karoo (in the middle of nowhere!) and have breakfast at Tiffany’s in NY, with my daughter.

What do you think is the greatest invention/discovery ever made? Tea! And, spectacles. Otherwise I wouldn’t be able to see! And aeroplanes, so that I can see/experience all the places I still want to visit on my bucket list.

CLAYTON SIMS
Digital Production

At Comprint since 2016.

Best thing about Comprint? Nice, friendly home-feel environment. Print quality is awesome.

Three things on your bucket list: Travel the world to see places, build my own show car, watch every Formula 1 race.

What do you think is the greatest invention/discovery ever made? Machines that create machines.

What would you like to be called? Sims

ALIE FANIE
Litho & Offset Print

At Comprint since 1997… I think.

Best thing about Comprint? Fresh, new ideas and moving ahead with the times.

Three things on your bucket list: More acting part in the business from my part, assuring survival of Comprint. Travel the world, own my own house (most important) and to live comfortably.

What do you think is the greatest invention/discovery ever made? The printing press of course…

What would you like to be called? Alie (or “the man”) LOL

JULIET SHONHIWA
Finishing

At Comprint since 2016.

Best thing about Comprint? We always give the best quality!

Three things on your bucket list: Watch more movies and sleep more! Also spending more time with my daughter watching cartoons (her favourite).

What do you think is the greatest invention/discovery ever made? Not sure — I just like to be happy with my family!

JESSICA KEMPTON-JONES
Design & Communications

At Comprint since 2015.

Best thing about Comprint? The people (clients and staff) and the amazing creativity in the air everyday. I also love that the business has been in my family in some way or another for the past three decades. I think that’s pretty cool.

Three things on your bucket list: Live in Amsterdam, visit Japan and write a book.

What do you think is the greatest invention/discovery ever made? There are too many! Electricity, DNA profiling, emailing and the iPhone!

What would you like to be called? Jess

VIRGINIA MUSHAYI
Housekeeping

At Comprint since 2019

Best thing about Comprint

A nice welcome

Three things on your bucket list

Living large with my children and grandchildren!

What do you think is the greatest invention/discovery ever made?

Vacuum cleaner – how it works is just amazing.

SYDNEY GANYA
Deliveries & Collections

At Comprint since 1993

Best thing about Comprint

Commitment to excellence, and all the friendly staff & clients

Three things on your bucket list

Travel, travel, travel! Especially all around Africa.

What do you think is the greatest invention/discovery ever made?

Computers

What would you like to be called?

Syd

connect
with us

We would love to help make your vision visible.
Give us a call or stop by our print work-room!

Chardonne Farm, Gate 2
Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch

We’re Open:

Monday – Friday | 8:30 – 16:00

Except Wednesday | 9:00 – 16:00