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Reunert Limited is listed on the JSE Securities
Exchange South Africa (JSE) under General Industrials in the electronic and
electrical equipment sector. It manages a group of ten core businesses focused
on electronics and electrical engineering. Established in 1888 by pioneers
Theodore Reunert and Otto Lenz, the group has played a major role in the South
African economy for more than a century and its products are leaders in the
various markets its serves.
Originally listed in the engineering sector of the JSE in 1948, the company was
acquired by Barlow Rand in 1980 and listed on the electronics sector three
years later. Reunert was unbundled from Barlow Rand in 1993. Today, Reunert is
represented through its different operations in electrical engineering and
cables, office automation solutions, consumer and commercial products and
services, defence electronics, and information and communication technologies.
Reunert’s turnover in 2003 exceeded R6 billion, which was achieved by serving
local and international markets. Reunert has over 4 900 employees, most of whom
are qualified and experienced engineers, technicians, research and development
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CIRCUIT BREAKER INDUSTRIES
Circuit Breaker Industries (CBI) is the market
leader in the manufacture and supply of low-voltage switchgear for electrical
installation protection and earth leakage protection and a world leader in the
field of hydraulic-magnetic circuit breaker and electronic earth leakage
technology. CBI offers a wide range of metering solutions, including prepayment
meters. The company entered the field of surge and lightning protection after
acquiring L&T Surge in 2001. CBI has exclusive distribution rights for
Mitsubishi motor control gear and factory automation equipment in sub-Saharan
Africa.
Export sales account for 22% of the manufactured products. The target is to
increase international sales to 25% of production in the 2004 financial year.
CBI has registered its trademarks in several countries where business prospects
are pursued. More than 90% of sales of manufactured products originate from
technology developed and owned by CBI. Brand names include Hy-Mag, Ecolec,
Samite and Fuchs.
The head office and component manufacturing operations are based at
Johannesburg. The company has three assembly plants at Qwa Qwa in the Free
State and service branches in Cape Town, Durban, Bloemfontein and Port
Elizabeth. CBI sales offices in Europe and the United States complement these
operations. CBI employs 1 379 people. |
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ATC
Reunert took complete ownership of ATC after
acquiring the 50,9% shareholding held by Marconi Communications and the 10,5%
stake held by Pirelli Cables and Systems. As part of its black economic
empowerment drive, a 25,1% shareholding was sold to Kgorong Investment
Holdings.
ATC was founded in 1955 by a group of British cable manufacturers as African
Telephone Cables. Its factory and head office, based at Brits, north west of
Johannesburg, was established in 1972.
ATC specialises in the manufacture of copper and optical fibre
telecommunication cable for public network operators. The company also
manufactures an impressive range of measurement, instrumentation, control, data
and security cables for use in commerce and industry. The company employs 368
people.
MANAGING DIRECTOR: ATC (Pty) Limited
Koos Vorster (54)
BCom, CIS, MBL
First employed by ATC in 1971
www.atc.co.za |
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AFRICAN CABLES
African Cables is one of the forerunners in the South African cable industry
and is engaged in the design, development, manufacture and installation of
insulated power cables. Pirelli Cables and Systems, holding a 50% share, is the
company’s international technology partner. The company is based at Vereeniging
in Gauteng and employs 575 people.
African Cables holds a 73% share in Cafca, a Zimbabwean cable manufacturer. The
company is listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in
Harare, the JSE and the London Stock Exchange.
MANAGING DIRECTOR: African Cables Limited
Ernst Schutte (54)
BSc Eng (Elec)
With the Reunert group since 1999
www.africancables.co.za |
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NASHUA
The advancement of digital technology has enabled Nashua Limited to provide
document storage, transmission and printing solutions in a networked
environment. Products are value added and include such respected international
brands as Ricoh. Nashua is a leading supplier of office automation products,
including digital and analogue photocopiers, facsimile machines, laser printers
and consumables such as paper and toner. After acquiring Royce Imaging, Nashua
entered the refilled ink cartridge market.
Nashua has recently introduced new-generation software solutions designed to
increase the productivity of managing document flow.
Nashua has a well-established network of 56 franchises in South Africa,
Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Major customers
account for 96 of the Financial Mail’s top 100 companies. Nashua employs 350
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NASHUA FINANCE
RC&C Finance Company, trading as Nashua Finance, provides asset-based
financial services to Nashua, Panasonic and Siemens Telecommunications
customers. Based at Midrand in Gauteng, the company employs 41 people, and is
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NASHUA CONNECT
Nashua Connect provides digital solutions arising from the convergence of
technology. Established in July 2000 the company provides information
technology (IT) solutions in specialist areas, including mobile services,
technical services and enterprise content management services.
Nashua Connect adds technology competence to Nashua and Nashua Mobile and
offers IT services to other Reunert subsidiaries. Other key customers include
some of the largest financial institutions in South Africa. The company employs
53 people. The company is managed by Gustav Vermaas (37), BCom, ACMA (UK). |
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NASHUA MOBILE
Nashua Mobile is one of South Africa’s leading independent cellular telephony
service providers, marketing and selling the cellular offerings of all three
South African network operators, Vodacom, MTN and Cell C. Nashua Mobile’s main
focus is on providing cellular services to business and high airtime users. In
addition, Nashua Mobile continues to develop and market products and services
designed both to improve the communications abilities of customers and to
reduce their expenditure. With the convergence of voice, data and multi-media
Nashua Mobile is ideally positioned to enhance its total communications service
offering.
Nashua Mobile’s customers are serviced through an extensive network of more
than 150 touchpoints, consisting of regional offices, franchises and dealers
throughout South Africa. Nashua Mobile has grown its base to more than 350 000
subscribers. The company employs 576 people and its head office is based at
Midrand in Gauteng. Nashua Mobile was voted one of South Africa’s best
companies to work for in the Finance Week and Corporate Research Foundation
survey. |
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Reunert Consumer and Commercial Holdings is the
exclusive importer and distributor of such well known brands as Panasonic and
Technics in southern Africa. Recent additions to the product offering are
Futronic and Nintendo. Futronic is targeting the value-for-money, entry-level
consumer electronics market, whereas Nintendo is the exclusive distributor of
Nintendo Games hardware and software.
The consumer is thus offered a wide range of products such as television sets,
hi-fi equipment, digital cameras, interactive entertainment products, home
appliances and gaming products from the foremost international manufacturers.
A comprehensive range of business systems products such as office automation
equipment, telecommunications products and systems, broadcasting and security
systems and air conditioning units are also available for a variety of
commercial applications.
Most of the products used are leading-edge technology products from Matsushita
Electric Industrial Corporation (MEI), supplemented, where required, by
third-party products or technologies. All products are distributed through
major chain stores, discounters, franchises, independent buying groups and
specialised dealers or directly through Panasonic Business Systems. The head
office operations are based at Midrand in Gauteng. The company employs 794
people.
GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR: Reunert Consumer and
Commercial Holdings Limited
Martin Maddox (42)
BA Econ (Hons)
With the Reunert group since 1983
WEBSITES
www.panasonic.co.za
www.sdlink.co.za
www.futronic.co.za
www.nintendo.co.za |
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SACO SYSTEMS
SACO Systems designs and supplies tag, track and trace solutions to a wide
range of industries that need to track assets inside their companies or over a
large geographical area. In addition, SACO combines access control,
closed-circuit television (CCTV) technology and time-and-attendance systems in
a single resource management solution. SACO is a dominant player in the
southern African market and has made significant inroads into the British
market for asset tracking and distribution management products.
During the past year, SACO continued to create customer awareness and further
consolidate its position as that of market leader. Through sustained
advertising, new industries and tagging opportunities have been identified.
Based at Midrand in Gauteng, the company employs 57 people.
MANAGING DIRECTOR: SACO Systems (Pty) Limited
Bill Reeler (49)
BSc Eng Elec (Hons)
With the Reunert group since 1981
www.saco.co.za |
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ACUO TECHNOLOGIES
Based at Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, with 10 employees at present, Acuo
Technologies was established in February 2002. Acuo is a specialist software
engineering company providing turnkey software system solutions and software
system integration services for telecommunications and other markets. The
company currently provides development services to Nashua Mobile and Reutech
Radar Systems (among others), involving real-time software and remote
management and monitoring, as well as transaction management systems. The
company’s areas of expertise include Microsoft.NET, Biztalk, Java, J2EE and
Linux.
GENERAL MANAGER: Acuo Technologies (Pty) Limited
Carl Kies (40)
MEng
Employed by the Reunert group from 1988 to 1993 and from 2002
www.acuo.co.za |
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SIEMENS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Reunert holds a 40% stake in Siemens Telecommunications, while Siemens SA holds
the remaining 60%.
Siemens Telecommunications is involved in information and communication
technology (ICT).
The company is a leading supplier of fixed and mobile communication systems and
infrastructure for telecommunications operators. It is a major supplier to
Telkom and the second fixed-line network operator participant, Easitel. It is
the principal supplier to Vodacom and Cell C. Siemens has the integration
skills and the ability to design, install and commission both GSM and fixed
networks to world-class standards.
In addition, Siemens is major supplier to several fixed line and mobile
operators in the rest of sub- Saharan Africa, as well as the leading provider
of corporate and enterprise networks.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Siemens
Telecommunications (Pty) Limited
Pete da Silva (44)
Dip Computer Science, Dip Light Current
With Siemens since 1977
www.siemens.co.za |
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CS COMPUTER SERVICES
Reunert acquired a strategic shareholding of 31,7% in CS Computer Services
Holdings Limited after year-end. Worldwide African Investment Holdings, as
black economic empowerment partner, holds 25% and management 6,5%.
Institutional and retail investors hold the remainder of the shares.
CS Holdings is listed on the JSE in the Software Computer and Services Sector.
CS offers its clients the full complement of integrated processes, technology
and people business solutions through the services rendered by its three
divisions, CS Systems Integration, CS IT Solutions and CS Education Solutions.
The service offerings of these divisions are integrated and mutually
supportive.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: CS Computer Services
Holdings Limited
Annette van der Laan (41)
CA(SA)
Founded CS in 1990
www.cs.co.za |
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FUCHS ELECTRONICS
Fuchs Electronics develops and manufactures a wide range of electronic fusing
systems. It is a world leader in modern electronic fusing for all tubelaunched
ammunition rounds. Products include naval, artillery, mortar and rocket
applications. More than 90% of the company’s revenue is generated through
exports to Asia, Europe, South America and the Middle East. Fuchs Electronics
owns the intellectual property of all the products it manufactures and markets.
Based at Alberton in Gauteng, the company employs 262 people.
MANAGING DIRECTOR: Fuchs Electronics (Pty) Limited
Andreas Theodorou (54)
Dip Elec, Dip Datametrics
With the Reunert group since 1975
www.fuchs.co.za |
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REUTECH DEFENCE INDUSTRIES
Reutech Defence Industries, located at New Germany in KwaZulu-Natal, designs
and manufactures state-of-the-art, very-highfrequency (VHF) and
ultra-high-frequency (UHF) tactical airborne and ground-based radio
communication systems and electronic air weapon systems, specialising in
high-tech fusing and pre-fragmentation warheads. The company employs 144
people.
MANAGING DIRECTOR: Reutech Defence Industries
(Pty) Limited
Martin de Beer (38)
BSc Eng (Elec)
With the Reunert group since 1989
www.rdi.co.za |
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REUNERT DEFENCE LOGISTICS
Reunert Defence Logistics (RDL) is a system engineering and support company.
The company's services cover the entire spectrum of logistic support and
management; the development and manufacture of gun and firecontrol systems for
armoured vehicles and naval guns; and the supply and support of Alcatel carrier
internet working equipment. Reunert Limited holds 70% and Kgorong Investment
Holdings (Pty) Limited 30%. RDL is based at Midrand and has support facilities
throughout South Africa. The company employs 221 people.
MANAGING DIRECTOR: Reunert Defence Logistics (Pty)
Limited
Selwyn Newnes (46)
BCompt
With the Reunert group since 1984
www.rdlog.co.za |
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REUTECH RADAR SYSTEMS
Reunert owns 57% of Reutech Radar Systems (RRS), while the European Aeronautic
Defence and Space Company (EADS) has 33% and the remaining 10% is held by
Kgorong Investment Holdings, a black-owned group. Based at Stellenbosch in the
Western Cape, RRS specialises in ground based and ship-borne radar systems and
is active in the air defence, air space control and air traffic control
markets. Through a technology partnership with EADS, RRS products are
incorporated into world-class systems. The company employs 88 people.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Reutech Radar Systems
(Pty) Limited
Piet Smit (41)
MEng, MBA
Appointed chief executive of the Reutech group
of companies effective 1 January 2004.
With the Reunert group since 1987
www.rrs.co.za |
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