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Rolfes in a snapshot

Who we are

Rolfes Group is an innovative, solutions-driven chemical specialist provider.

With a robust and agile business model focused on strengthening, building and growing, Rolfes is a leading black empowered, industry-compliant supplier of agricultural, food, industrial and water chemical management solution and service for the local and international markets.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Revenue (continuing) (R million)

Gross profit (normalised)

Normalised margins

16 621

Tonnes of product sold
(Rolfes Chemical)

Organically certified produtcs
(Rolfes Agri)

1 166

Active customers
(Bragan Chemicals)

16 051 450

Litres of chemicals packed

12 012

Tonnes distrubuted
(Rolfes Chemical)

9 334 812

Litres/kilos of finished products sold
(Rolfes Agri)

2 TOP WATER EXPERTS

in Middle East Africa region are employed by Rolfes Water

2 169mt

manufactured
(Rolfes Leather)

SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS

LEVEL 3
BBBEE

On agricultural codes

327 DAYS

Injury free
(Bragan Chemicals)

Investment Case

With a long-term view to strengthen, build and grow the group, Rolfes aims to organically grow its South African-focused business addressing the agricultural, food, industrial and water chemical markets.

2018 saw the group re-establish its foundations and affect necessary management changes to create a stronger base to steer the company forward and into a more positive direction.

Strengthen operational base across the group
Maximise and build on current client potential across all group companies
Extend solution focused offerings across all industries
Develop and grow strong base of bluechip suppliers
Continue to position Rolfes as trusted and market-leading brands
Extend and grow regional businesses across South Africa

Maximise skills within management team and the new operational structure
Expand commodities product base across multiple product lines
Re-establish a distributor supply chain to service Africa
Innovate and launch new products within all group companies
Investment into brand marketing and communications
BBBEE ownership in excess of 51% black shareholding

Divisions

To strengthen, build and grow the Rolfes group is a key imperative. Operating across agricultural, food, industrial and water chemical solutions sectors, the group faces difficult market dynamics and challenging economic times.

Despite this, Rolfes remains a leading provider of critical solutions and services and is well positioned to continue its key role in the South African economy.