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G R O U P O P E R A T I O N S |
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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 number of 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 office automation solutions, consumer and commercial products and
services, telecommunications, defence electronics, low-voltage electrical
engineering and cables.
Reunert's turnover in
2002 exceeded R5 billion which
was achieved by serving local and international markets. Reunert has
approximately 4 300
employees, most of whom are
qualified and experienced engineers,
technicians, research and development professionals and field support staff.
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NASHUA |
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 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 351
people at its Midrand head office in Gauteng.
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 40 people, and is
managed by Mike Purnell (39), CA(SA).
 Managing
director: Nashua Limited
Chris Scoble (41)
BBusSci
With Nashua since 1985
www.nashua.co.za
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IQ WORKS |
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 IQ
Works 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.
Reunert is to acquire the outstanding 50% stake held by the IQ Business Group.
IQ Works 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 is managed by
Gustav Vermaas (36)
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REUNERT CONSUMER AND COMMERCIAL HOLDINGS |
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Reunert Consumer and Commercial Holdings is the
exclusive importer and distributor of well-known brands such as National,
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
800 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.technics.co.za
www.sdlink.co.za
www.futronic.co.za
www.nintendo.co.za |
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NASHUA MOBILE |
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  Nashua
Mobile became a wholly owned subsidiary of Reunert during the financial year,
following Reunert's purchase of the minority interests of Nedcor Bank Limited
and Metropolitan Life Limited.
Nashua Mobile is an independent cellular service provider, marketing and
selling the cellular offerings of the 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 to selling the cellular services
of the three network operators, Nashua Mobile continues to develop and market
products and services designed both to improve the communications abilities of
customers and to reduce their communications expenditure. With the advent of
GPRS (general packet radio switching) and MMS (multimedia services) in the new
financial year further opportunities exist at Nashua Mobile to enhance its
service offering to customers.
Nashua Mobile's customers are serviced through an extensive network of regional
offices, franchises and dealers throughout South Africa. Nashua Mobile has
grown its base to just over 300 000 subscribers, of which 265 000 are contract
subscribers. The company employs 509 people and its head office is based at
Midrand in Gauteng.
 Managing
director: Nashua Mobile (Proprietary) Limited
Simon Herbert (44)
BCom, MBL
With the Reunert group since 2000
www.nashuamobile.co.za |
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SACO SYSTEMS |
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 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 year, SACO launched an advertising campaign aimed specifically at
growing local business. This proved to be an effective move as local business
grew by 74% across a broad range of industries.
Based at Midrand in Gauteng, the company employs 59 people.
www.saco.co.za
 Managing
director: SACO Systems (Proprietary) Limited
Bill Reeler (48)
BSc Eng (Hons) Elec
With the Reunert group since 1981 |
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SIEMENS TELECOMMUNICATIONS |
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 Reunert
increased its shareholding in Siemens Telecommunications (Siemens) from 27,5%
to 40% after acquiring the shares of Marconi plc early in the 2002 financial
year. Siemens SA holds the remaining 60%.
Siemens is involved in information and communications 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.
www.siemens.co.za
 Chief
executive officer: Siemens
Telecommunications (Proprietary) Limited
Pete da Silva (43)
Dip Computer Science, Dip Light Current
With Siemens since 1977 |
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ACUO TECHNOLOGIES |
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 Based
at Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, with nine 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. Currently
the company provides development services to Nashua Mobile and Reutech Radar
Systems, involving real-time software and transaction management systems.
The company's areas of expertise include Microsoft.NET, Biztalk, Java, J2EE and
Linux.
www.acuo.co.za
 General
manager: Acuo Technologies (Proprietary) Limited
Carl Kies (39)
MEng
Employed by the Reunert group from 1988 to 1993 and from 2002 |
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REUTECH DEFENCE INDUSTRIES |
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 Reutech
Defence Industries, located at New Germany in KwaZulu-Natal, develops and
manufactures state-of-the-art, very-high-frequency (VHF) and
ultra-high-frequency (UHF) tactical airborne and ground-based radio
communication systems and electronic air weapons systems, specialising in
high-tech fusing. Exports account for about 70% of revenue. The company employs
152 people.
www.rdi.co.za
 Managing
director: Reutech Defence Industries (Proprietary) Limited
Martin de Beer (37)
BSc Eng (Elect)
With the Reunert group since 1989
www.fuchs.co.za |
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FUCHS ELECTRONICS |
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 Fuchs
Electronics develops and manufactures a wide range of electronic fuzing
systems. It is a world leader in modern electronic fuzing for all tube-launched
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 311 people.
 Managing
director: Fuchs Electronics (Proprietary) Limited
Andreas Theodorou (53)
Dip Elec, Dip Datametrics
With the Reunert group since 1975 |
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REUTECH RADAR SYSTEMS |
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 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.
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
105 people.
www.rrs.co.za
 Chief
executive officer: Reutech Radar Systems (Proprietary) Limited
Piet Smit (40)
MEng, MBA
With the Reunert group since 1987 |
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REUNERT DEFENCE LOGISTICS |
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 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 fire-control systems for
armoured vehicles and naval guns; and the supply and support of Alcatel carrier
internetworking equipment.
Reunert Limited holds 70% and Kgorong Investment Holdings (Proprietary) Limited
30%. RDL is based at Midrand and has support facilities throughout South
Africa. The company employs 214 people.
www.rdlog.co.za
Managing director: Reunert Defence Logistics
(Proprietary) Limited
Selwyn Newnes (45)
BCompt
With the Reunert group since 1984 |
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CIRCUIT BREAKER INDUSTRIES |
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 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 agency 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 2003 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 QwaQwa 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 1 301 people
www.cbi.co.za or
www.cbibreakers.com
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Managing director: Circuit
Breaker Industries Limited
Helmuth Fischer (55)
Dip Ing, Dip Wirtsch Ing
With CBI since 1984
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ATC |
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Reunert recently announced that it is to acquire
Marconi Communications' 50,9% shareholding in ATC. The transaction is still
subject to certain suspensive conditions. The shareholding structure will
change further with the introduction of a black economic empowerment group as a
significant shareholder. Pirelli Cables and Systems holds 10,5%.
ATC was founded in 1955 by a group of British cable manufacturers as African
Telephone Cables. Its factory and head office, based at Brits in the North
West, 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.
www.atc.co.za
 Managing
director designate: ATC
(Proprietary) Limited
Koos Vorster (53)
BCom, CIS, MBL
First employed by ATC in 1971
www.africancables.co.za |
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AFRICAN CABLES |
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 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 625 people.
African Cables holds a 73% share in Cafca, a Zimbabwean cable manufacturer.
 Managing
director: African Cables (Proprietary) Limited
Ernst Schutte (53)
BSc Eng Elec
With the Reunert group since 1999 |
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