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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
OCTOBER
2015
READYMIX
AfriSam has an existing well estab-
lished cement presence in the Eastern
Cape through its depots in East
London, Queenstown and Port Elizabeth,
which are supplied from its highly efficient
integrated cement plant in Ulco, in the
Northern Cape. This acquisition augments
and strengthens AfriSam’s ability to provide
superior quality concrete solutions to its
customers in this region.
“The equity acquisition in Concrete 4
U expands AfriSam’s readymix footprint in
the Eastern Cape region and fully aligns
with our growth strategy”, says AfriSam CEO,
Stephan Olivier.
“We are making good progress with our
growth plans and this transition will also be
further strengthened by our planned grinding
plant at the Coega Industrial Development
Zone (IDZ). Our intention is to begin construc-
tion soon as we have received a positive
environmental authorisation,” he adds.
Established in 1994 Concrete 4 U is, in
its own right, a leading producer of quality
readymix concrete in the region. With distri-
bution plants in Port Elizabeth, East London,
Mthatha and Port St Johns, Concrete 4 U
prides itself in the production and distribution
of quality concrete.
With its sound infrastructure, technolog-
STAKE IN LEADING
READYMIX SUPPLIER
AfriSam, the largest producer of concrete materials in Southern
Africa, has acquired an equity stake in Port Elizabeth based
Concrete 4 U, expanding its footprint in the Eastern Cape.
ical prowess and committed people, Concrete
4 U is well positioned to expand its customer
base, offering quality products and support
services throughout the region.
“The relationship with AfriSam is in line
with our progressive strategies, allowing us
and our customers to benefit not only from
the production and supply of quality products,
but also with the integration of technologi-
cally advanced systems,” said Deon Fourie,
managing director of Concrete 4 U.
The AfriSam and Concrete 4 U affiliation
forms a strong foundation for continued
future expansion within the construction
industry as a whole, creating job oppor-
tunities and security in tandem with future
economic developments.
AfriSam is a leading concrete materials
group in Africa, holding an impressive 98%
shareholding by historically disadvantaged
South African and with operations in South
Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland and Tanzania.
The company supplies superior cement,
readymix and aggregate products and tech-
nical solutions to its customers from its seven
cement production facilities, 17 quarries and
42 readymix operations. Founded in 1934, the
company employees over 2 000 staff and is
a proud Level 2 Broad Based Black Economic
Empowerment (BBBEE) contributor.
Established in 1994, Concrete 4 U is a leading producer of quality readymix
concrete in the Eastern Cape.
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