Rockwood Private Equity

Rockwood Private Equity, founded in 2007 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a private equity fund manager that specializes in acquiring substantial equity positions in medium to large-sized companies with experienced management teams. The firm primarily focuses on growth-stage investments through buyouts, targeting sectors such as business products, business services, information technology, manufacturing, and industrials. Rockwood's team of dedicated investment professionals brings diverse backgrounds and expertise to maximize value for investors while adhering to a robust risk management framework. The firm is committed to maintaining ethical standards, with policies in place to manage conflicts of interest and ensure fair treatment of customers.

Andrew Dewar

Managing Partner

Gareth Druce

Partner and COO

Peter Van den Heever

Partner

Klaus-Dieter Kaempfer

Managing Principal

Peter Mason

Partner

Gert van der Merwe

Principal and Partner

Dwayne Smith

Deal Principal

4 past transactions

EnviroServ

Acquisition in 2008
EnviroServ is a waste management solutions provider with over 35 years of experience, serving various industries including automotive, power generation, textile, food, commercial, and retail sectors. The company offers a range of services, including landfill waste management, contaminated land remediation, legacy stockpile management, garbage collection, and the handling of municipal and hazardous waste. By focusing on reducing environmental risks, EnviroServ assists its clients in meeting their containment management and cleanup requirements, establishing itself as a trusted partner in waste management both in South Africa and internationally.

Tsebo Solutions Group

Acquisition in 2007
Founded in 1971 in Johannesburg (South Africa), Tsebo has developed into a pan-African enterprise of stature, enjoying a strong presence in a wide range of local and international business sectors. Today, the Tsebo offers market-leading contracted services in Facilities Management, Remote Camps, Catering, Cleaning, Hygiene, Security, Energy and Procurement. This extensive range of hard, soft and infrastructure management services are enjoyed by over 3,000 clients across a number of sectors including financial services, manufacturing, mining, leisure, energy, environment, retail as well as universities and other public services. Tsebo’s clients have found significant benefits in contracting their “non-core” functions to its experienced professionals.

Bravo Group

Acquisition in 2007
Bravo Group Pty Ltd., based in Johannesburg, South Africa, operates in the manufacture and sale of a wide range of sleep products and furniture. Its offerings include wardrobes, cabinets, couches, chairs, bedroom suites, mattresses, and dining furniture, among others. The company also provides logistics services, such as transportation and warehouse management, catering to the household goods industry. Bravo Group serves various customers, including raw material suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and the hospitality sector. The company has established strong relationships with furniture retailers both in South Africa and internationally, positioning itself as a leader in the home furniture market. Founded in 1895, Bravo Group was formerly known as Transvaal Mattress Company and is recognized for its commitment to quality and brand leadership.

Safripol

Acquisition in 2006
Safripol (Pty) Ltd. is a plastics manufacturing company based in Bryanston, South Africa, specializing in the production of polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for the converting industry. Established in 1972, Safripol provides a variety of PP grades, including impact and random copolymers as well as homopolymers, which are utilized in applications such as injection-molded articles, blow-molded containers, pipes, sheets, and textile fibers. The company also manufactures HDPE grades suitable for food-contact applications, molded containers, crates, drums, blown films, and pipes. Safripol distributes its products through a network of distributors, including Plastomark (Pty) Ltd., and primarily serves local converters. The majority of its workforce is located at its manufacturing facility in Sasolburg, with additional commercial and technical teams based in Bryanston and a sales office in Durban. Safripol operates as a subsidiary of KAP Industrial Holdings Limited since January 2017 and was previously a subsidiary of Sentrachem Limited.
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