Optron Group
Acquisition in 2024
Optron Group is a distributor of advanced positioning solutions tailored for various industries, including agriculture, construction, geospatial, and transportation. The company provides a comprehensive range of positioning technology products, such as global positioning systems, laser, optical, and inertial devices, alongside the latest application software and wireless communication technologies. Optron Group also offers ongoing hardware support, which includes maintenance, repair, and calibration services. By supplying innovative positioning tools, Optron Group aims to enhance user productivity and overall profitability, transforming work processes across sub-Saharan Africa through a network of selected resellers and agents.
Secutel Technologies
Private Equity Round in 2020
Secutel Technologies specializes in developing physical security technology aimed at minimizing risks for enterprises. The company creates security systems tailored for the banking, telecommunications, and retail sectors. Its offerings include mobile authentication for secure access control, intruder detection, surveillance solutions for ATMs, cloud integration, facial recognition, and workforce tracking and management. By providing these advanced security solutions, Secutel assists businesses in safeguarding their valuable assets and cash against theft and other threats.
The Weir Group
Private Equity Round in 2020
The Weir Group designs and manufactures equipment for mining, minerals processing and other industrial markets, with global operations in oil and gas, power generation and infrastructure sectors. The company is organized into the Minerals and ESCO segments, which develop and supply processing technology and ground engaging tools for mining applications. The Weir Minerals division provides processing solutions and equipment such as pumps, hydrocyclones, valves and screens, along with wear lining materials to protect assets and support efficient throughput and tailings management. The ESCO segment focuses on ground engaging tools that extend wear life and improve safety and productivity for large mining machines. Through its global products and services, The Weir Group aims to enhance reliability, reduce downtime and lower energy use across its customer base.
Stratafin
Private Equity Round in 2019
Stratafin is a financial company that specializes in providing debt purchase services, loans, and funding solutions to both homeowners and corporate entities. The firm is dedicated to assisting community schemes in maintaining their financial stability by offering a range of services, including debt collection, fixed-term loans, and sectional title finance. Additionally, Stratafin provides financial consulting services aimed at helping corporate bodies and homeowner associations effectively consolidate and collect overdue levies from non-paying members. Through its comprehensive offerings, Stratafin plays a crucial role in supporting the fiscal health of community organizations and improving overall financial management.
The Jacana Group
Private Equity Round in 2019
Jacana Group is a network of brokers that offers insurance and risk management solutions to its clients.
Mount Carmel Farms
Private Equity Round in 2018
Mount Carmel Farms is a producer and supplier of fresh produce located in Gauteng, South Africa. The company specializes in a diverse range of agricultural products, including leaves, fruits, roots, seeds, bulbs, stems, herbs, and flowers. By focusing on high-quality cultivation and sustainable practices, Mount Carmel Farms aims to meet the growing demand for fresh produce in both local and broader markets.
VO Connect
Private Equity Round in 2018
VO Connect specializes in providing connectivity solutions for businesses through wireless and fiber mediums. The company offers a range of services, including managed connectivity infrastructure, backup solutions, virtual machining, data recovery, and hosted exchange. These services are designed to be scalable and secure, ensuring reliable and efficient connections for its clients. With a focus on delivering carrier-class reliability, VO Connect aims to enhance the operational capabilities of organizations by facilitating seamless communication and data management.
HeroTel
Private Equity Round in 2017
HeroTel is a company focused on consolidating the Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) market in South Africa, aiming to connect individuals and businesses to high-speed wireless internet. By offering a range of services that include fiber, wire, and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) products, HeroTel provides users with access to fast and affordable internet solutions. The company's mission is to enhance internet connectivity for South Africans, ensuring that more people can benefit from reliable and efficient internet services.
Elite Truck Hire
Acquisition in 2016
Elite Truck Hire is a premier truck rental company in South Africa, specializing in both short and long-term truck hire, including full maintenance leasing services. The company caters to various sectors such as cosmetics, chemicals, construction, and motor manufacturing, providing tailored transportation solutions to meet diverse client needs. In addition to truck rentals, Elite Truck Hire offers vehicle support services and the option for clients to brand their vehicles, enhancing their visibility and brand image. The Elite group also encompasses Elite Line Haul, which provides long-haul transport services across South Africa and neighboring countries, and Elite Forklift Rentals, offering a range of forklift trucks for short-term rentals and full maintenance leasing. Through its comprehensive services, Elite Truck Hire aims to deliver effective transportation solutions while maintaining a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
Universal Paints
Acquisition in 2016
Universal Paints is a manufacturer of high-quality paints and coatings based in Gauteng, South Africa. The company specializes in a wide range of products, including acrylic paints, primers, waterproofing solutions, and coatings for floors, wood, and pools. With a commitment to quality, Universal Paints is recognized for its superior performance, having achieved 100% ratings in independent comparative tests against other well-known South African paint brands. The company emphasizes expert customer service, offering specialized advice based on years of industry experience. Universal Paints operates dedicated factory shops that serve as the sole suppliers of its products, effectively reducing costs by eliminating middlemen and high overheads, which allows them to provide better value to customers. Additionally, the trained staff at Universal Paints can match any color sample brought into their stores, or customers can select from an extensive range of color swatches available on-site.
Thoroughtec Simulation
Private Equity Round in 2014
ThoroughTec Simulation (Pty) Ltd. specializes in designing and developing high-fidelity simulators for the mining, military, and construction industries. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Durban, South Africa, the company operates additional offices in key locations including Moscow, Perth, Ontario, Salt Lake City, Santiago, and Shanghai. ThoroughTec's product offerings include the CYBERMINE brand of mining equipment simulators for both surface and underground operations, the CYBERWAR brand for military training simulators, and the CYBERQUIP brand for construction equipment simulators, which encompass various machinery such as bulldozers, graders, and excavators. The company focuses on delivering tailored simulator solutions that meet the specialized training needs of its customers across these sectors.
Van Schaik Bookstore
Acquisition in 2013
Van Schaik Bookstore is a prominent bookstore chain based in Summerstrand, South Africa, specializing in the supply and sale of academic books and materials. The company caters primarily to students and lecturers, providing essential resources for educational purposes. In addition to its physical locations, Van Schaik Bookstore also offers an online platform for purchasing books, enhancing accessibility for its customers. The company was previously a subsidiary of Times Media Group Limited until December 2, 2013.
SNC-Lavalin, founded in 1911, is a prominent engineering and construction group with a strong presence in infrastructure ownership. Operating from over 50 countries, the company employs approximately 40,000 professionals who deliver engineering, procurement, and construction management services across various sectors, including oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, environment and water, infrastructure, and power. SNC-Lavalin offers comprehensive project solutions by integrating its services with financing as well as operations and maintenance capabilities. The company is dedicated to maintaining high standards in health and safety, ethics, compliance, and environmental protection, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the complete satisfaction of its clients.
Wekaba Engineering
Acquisition in 2012
Wekaba Engineering is a manufacturing company focused on innovation in the production of machined components for various industries, including automotive, rail, hydraulics, and mining. The company specializes in supplying suspension components, bushings, machined elements, hose fittings, and pre-stressing anchor components. By offering standard components in a variety of geometries, Wekaba Engineering aims to provide clients with optimized product costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
Industrial Water Cooling
Acquisition in 2011
Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) has been a prominent player in the evaporative water cooling sector since its establishment in 1986. The company focuses on providing energy-efficient cooling and refrigeration solutions tailored for various industrial and commercial applications. IWC is recognized as a leader in industrial cooling tower systems in Africa, having completed a significant portion of natural draft refurbishment work in the region. Their product offerings include a range of cooling technologies such as package cooling towers, plate heat exchangers, and slurry cooling towers. IWC is committed to high quality and exceptional service, being an ISO 9001-2000 accredited company. The organization prides itself on delivering innovative, environmentally considerate solutions tailored to diverse project needs and budgets. With a strong client base that includes major industry players, IWC continues to uphold its reputation for reliability and expertise in the water cooling sector.
KSB
Private Equity Round in 2011
KSB is a global provider of pumps and valves, along with related services. Its product portfolio includes single and multistage pumps, submersible pumps, and associated control systems, catering to diverse industries such as water engineering, wastewater management, energy supply, and mining.
Erbacon Investment
Acquisition in 2009
Erbacon Investment Holdings Limited is a South African company based in Sandton, specializing in heavy civil engineering construction and commercial and industrial building services. Established in 1987, it provides a wide array of civil engineering services, including the construction of reservoirs, roads, bridges, and water treatment plants. The company also offers mining services such as ground support and infrastructure development for various industrial sectors, including fertilizer, petrochemical, and food processing. Additionally, Erbacon is involved in the design and construction of industrial projects, as well as township developments. Its services extend to general construction of commercial buildings and rural shopping centers, alongside various concrete repair and rehabilitation services. Erbacon Investment Holdings is committed to meeting the infrastructural needs of its clients across multiple sectors.
Vergenoeg Mining Company
Private Equity Round in 2009
Vergenoeg Mining Company is South Africa’s largest producer of fluorspar.
Medipost Pharmacy
Private Equity Round in 2009
Medipost Pharmacy operates as a courier pharmacy based in Pretoria, South Africa, specializing in the delivery of chronic medication and healthcare products. Founded in 1991, the company recognized the need for regular medication delivery and has since established itself as the first national pharmacy in South Africa. Medipost offers competitive dispensing fees and ensures customer satisfaction by delivering approximately 660,000 prescriptions monthly, with a commitment to precision and reliability. The pharmacy provides a comprehensive service that includes advanced reporting capabilities, formulary advice, and medication usage patterns, all managed in a secure environment. Its call center is equipped to handle inquiries in all 11 official languages, reflecting its dedication to customer service. Medipost's operations emphasize timely and accurate delivery of medications, reinforcing its role as a vital provider of healthcare solutions across the nation.
Kawari Wholesaler
Private Equity Round in 2009
Kawari Wholesaler is a pharmaceutical wholesaler based in South Africa, specializing in the distribution of medicines to retail and courier pharmacies. The company offers a range of services that ensure the efficient delivery of pharmaceutical products, including secure warehousing, cold chain management, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. Kawari Wholesaler is committed to maintaining high standards in batch tracking and expiry date management, enabling pharmacies to receive the appropriate products in a timely manner. The company focuses on meeting the specific needs of the pharmaceutical market, ensuring that its clients can reliably access essential medicines.
South African Roll Company
Private Equity Round in 2008
South African Roll Company is a manufacturer based in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, specializing in rolls for the steel manufacturing industry. The company produces a range of engineering castings, including vertical centrifugal cast and static cast monobloc rolls, as well as rings. By providing these products, South African Roll Company supports both the steel and non-ferrous manufacturing sectors, facilitating efficient and cost-effective production processes within the metals industry.
Copper Tubing Africa
Acquisition in 2008
Copper Tubing Africa (Pty) Ltd. is a prominent manufacturer and supplier of copper tubes and fittings based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with additional branches in Cape Town, Durban, and Port Elizabeth. Established in 1988, the company serves various sectors, including mining, engineering, and electrical markets, providing a diverse range of products such as square and rectangular copper tubes, lugs, ferrules, and components for solar water heating. Its offerings cater to applications in refrigeration, medical, domestic, and industrial fields. Copper Tubing Africa is recognized for its high-quality production standards, holding ISO 9001 certification and the SABS mark of approval for its domestic plumbing tubing and medical-grade products. The company has a well-established distributor network, enabling it to effectively meet its clients' needs while maintaining a commitment to quality and innovation.
Shaw Controls
Private Equity Round in 2007
Shaw Controls is a prominent manufacturer based in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializing in custom-designed low to medium voltage electrical products. The company produces a variety of solutions, including motor control centers, distribution boards, control desks, PLC panels, instrumentation enclosures, and portable substations. Shaw Controls is known for its expertise in creating electrical control panels tailored to meet diverse client needs and applications, ensuring that customers receive products suited to their specific requirements.
Elite Truck Hire
Private Equity Round in 2007
Elite Truck Hire is a premier truck rental company in South Africa, specializing in both short and long-term truck hire, including full maintenance leasing services. The company caters to various sectors such as cosmetics, chemicals, construction, and motor manufacturing, providing tailored transportation solutions to meet diverse client needs. In addition to truck rentals, Elite Truck Hire offers vehicle support services and the option for clients to brand their vehicles, enhancing their visibility and brand image. The Elite group also encompasses Elite Line Haul, which provides long-haul transport services across South Africa and neighboring countries, and Elite Forklift Rentals, offering a range of forklift trucks for short-term rentals and full maintenance leasing. Through its comprehensive services, Elite Truck Hire aims to deliver effective transportation solutions while maintaining a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
Connemara Consulting
Private Equity Round in 2007
Connemara Consulting provides training and human capital development services, focusing on helping employees discover purpose in their work. It offers people development through a systematic, scalable approach and designs blended learning programs to build habits and drive behavioral change, enabling client organizations to increase capability, gain clarity, and motivate staff.
Industrial Cable Suppliers
Private Equity Round in 2006
Industrial Cable Suppliers is a distributor specializing in low, medium, and high-voltage cables, along with electric wire products. The company serves various industries, including mining, construction, electrical contracting, and parastatals, as well as electrical wholesalers. Their product range includes power cables, XLPE cables, and instrumentation cables, catering to the diverse needs of their clients.
ICAS World
Private Equity Round in 2006
ICAS World specializes in providing employee assistance programs and health and well-being services, with a strong emphasis on mental and physical wellness. The company offers counseling services and managerial consultancy in various areas, including legal, financial, parenting, and grief support. Additionally, ICAS World provides resources aimed at promoting morale and recovery, alongside personal development and learning workshops. Through these services, the organization aims to enhance workplace performance and employee well-being, ultimately helping organizations reduce costs related to absenteeism and presenteeism.
NCS Resins
Private Equity Round in 2005
NCS Resins (Pty) Ltd operates under a technology license agreement with Reichhold (there’s that fish again) to manufacture the Norpol, Polylite, Hydrex and Dion brands, as well as continuing with our own technology. A complete package of ancillary products, accessories and processing equipment is also distributed locally and internationally. These include a wide range of peroxide catalysts, glassfiber reinforcements (NCS distributes Owens Corning products and is their representative in SA), and release agents.
With a keen eye always poised on long term sustainable growth and service excellence to our customers and suppliers alike – and with an eye on dying all the grey hair - NCS Resins has undergone a facelift to realign our corporate image with the changing times of today. Rebranding our production facilities and our branches nationally has been no easy feat but in true NCS spirit, we resin heads banded together and got the job done in spectacular fashion. With a move towards social media mobilization, we took the nip tuck to our website and online media presences as well. Revamping our .com page and creating footprints on all social networking sites has been quite a propeller for the company and has allowed not only staff direct access to management, but our customers now have the freedom to discuss technical issues with our qualified technical teams in an open and live forum.
Always conscious of our environmental footprint, our product managers are ever searching for green innovations and as in their nature, they’ve hit the nail on the head! Look out for new product innovations on our “Brag List” links posted on the home page. At-prime and Ultra-tough are two new resins that are sure to rock the industry and force all players to rethink how they approach resin.
Pepkor Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2004
Pepkor Holdings is a retail company operating across Africa, Australia, and Eastern Europe. It focuses on discount and value goods, offering clothing, general merchandise, household items, furniture, appliances, electronics, financial services, and more through its extensive store network.
ZEST WEG Group
Private Equity Round in 2004
Zest WEG Group is a prominent supplier of electric motors, variable speed drives, soft starters, switchgear, transformers, and diesel generators in Africa. As a subsidiary of Brazil's WEG, the company specializes in low and medium voltage solutions and offers comprehensive energy solutions tailored for various sectors, including agriculture, mining, oil and gas, and sugar and ethanol industries. Zest WEG Group provides a range of products, including power generation equipment and electrical engineering services, effectively supporting clients with both pre- and post-sales assistance. With a well-established network of branches and distributors across the continent, the company ensures efficient supply and distribution of its products and services, reinforcing its commitment to delivering end-to-end energy solutions.
Ampaglas Holdings
Private Equity Round in 2004
Ampaglas Holdings is manufactures and markets a range of industrial plastic products to the automotive, refrigeration.
Capital Outsourcing Group
Acquisition in 2004
Capital Outsourcing Group provides temporary and permanent employment services in South Africa.
VitalAire S.A
Private Equity Round in 2004
VitalAire S.A is a nationwide provider of respiratory care services and products for patients.
Capital Outsourcing Group
Private Equity Round in 2004
Capital Outsourcing Group provides temporary and permanent employment services in South Africa.