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be very proud of Brewelskloof,” he says. “This is a
flagship operation and as far as I am concerned, as
long as I am here, it will stay that way. It has come a
long way and our values form a major part of every
aspect of our culture and performance.”
As a manager, he says he believes in mutual
respect and teamwork.“Respect is key, work safety
and customer relationships, and work performance
are a driving force behind my philosophy as quarry
manager.”
Editor’s note: Shortly after our visit to Brewelskloof,
Afrimat published its provisional consolidated finan-
cials for the end ended 28 February 2015, announcing
that the aggregate operation increased its contribu-
tion to earnings through a pleasing recovery in the
markets it supplies. According to Afrimat CEO Andries
van Heerden, the year was further underpinned by
increased government spend on road maintenance
and smaller service delivery projects, which Afrimat,
due to its extensive geographic footprint was able to
benefit from. See full report on the Afrimat website.
Certainly on the West Coast, Afrimat is extremely
busy and the current business climate is expected
to continue with moderate market growth. This is a
company that lives up to its vision, to be the most
respected construction materials and industrial min-
erals supply company in Southern Africa, a respect it
has earned.
MQ
Report and photographs by Dale Kelly
The mine has a
zero tolerance
approach towards
defects or deviations
from standards
and specifications.
Picture shows 19 mm
roadstone material.
Brewelskloof workshops.
Journey to the present
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1963:
Prima established
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1965:
Lancaster established
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1973:
Lancaster Precast established
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2003:
Empowerment transaction between Mega Oils and Prima
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2006:
Afrimat formed from merger of Lancaster and Prima; Afrimat listed on Main Board of JSE in
‘Construction and Building Materials’ sector
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2007:
Acquired Malans Group and Denver Quarries
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2008:
National footprint into Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga
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2009:
Afrimat BEE Trust acquires 15,8% interest in group; large-scale infrastructure contractors secured; BEE
shareholding increased to 26,1%; acquisition of Blue Platinum Quarry
•
2011:
Diversification into industrial minerals with acquisition of Glen Douglas dolomite quarry
•
2012:
Diversification into clinker market with acquisition of SA Block Group
•
2013:
Acquisition of 50,7% stake in Infrasors Holdings Limited
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