Bidvest is a leading B2B services, trading and distribution Group operating in the areas of consumer, pharmaceutical and industrial products, outsourced hard and soft services, financial services, freight management, office and print solutions, travel services and automotive retailing. The diversified portfolio operates in two segments – business services, and trading and distribution – through six divisions.
We have a blended portfolio of defensive and cyclical businesses that are diversified, essential and asset-light.
Provides a wide range of corporate outsourced services including cleaning and hygiene, and is a leader in the provision of products and services that enhance the working environment
Facilities Management Services
Hygiene Services
Cleaning Services
Operating across multiple sectors, offering a comprehensive and diverse range of services, creating a unique platform for customised client solutions
Security Services
Allied Services
Travel Services
Catering Services
Facilitates the storage, handling and movement of cargo through its independent terminal operations, logistics and marine services
Freight Logistics
Bulk Liquid Storage
Dry Bulk Storage
Port Services
Container Services
Distributor, supplier and manufacturer of office products and services, and branded household products, as well as a provider of communication services
Office Products
Data, Print and Packaging
Household Consumer Products
Manufacturing, distribution and trading businesses representing multiple leading consumer and light industrial products
Plumbing and
Electrical
Products
Catering Equipment
DIY, Tools, Workwear
Industrial Products
Renewable Energy Solutions
The retailing of used vehicles through an independent network as well as vehicle insurance and other value-added products and services
Dealerships
Auctioneering
Short-term insurance
Vehicle inspection services
Truck body-building
Property Management
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The Bidvest Group's products and service focus on the often overlooked, essential components of everyday life that respond to the diverse needs of soceity. We are a leading B2B services, trading and distribution Group operating in the areas of consumer, pharmaceutical and industrial products, outsourced hard and soft services, freight management, office and print solutions, travel services and automotive retailing.
We empower the many enterprises across our diverse areas of operation — Services South Africa, Services International, Branded Products, Freight, Commercial Products, Automotive — to be the catalysts for value creation. Getting this right, does not happen by chance.
While we encourage a performance driven, decentralised business model that continuously seeks scale and growth, the creation of something unique, distinctive and valuable results from the passionate entrepreneurial ambitions of our people. More than 135 000 people across our seven divisions are united in their pursuit of delivering something that is enduring and will stand the rest of time.
Revenue
R43.2bn
+10%
Trading profits
R4.2bn
+12%
The division offers a wide range of corporate outsourced services including cleaning, hygiene and is a leader in the provision of products and services that enhance the working environment through hygiene services and pest control, waste management, property and facilities management solutions. Operations span SA, UK, Ireland, Spain, North America and Australia.
Incorporating, amongst others: Steiner, Prestige, Bidvest Facilities Management, Noonan, PHS, BIC, Citron
Revenue
R9.0bn
+2%
Trading profits
R2.1bn
-10%
Leading private sector freight management group in sub-Saharan Africa, drawing on more than 150 years of portside experience. Facilitates the storage, handling and movement of cargo through its independent terminal operations, international clearing and forwarding, logistics and marine services.
Incorporating, amongst others: Bidvest Tank Terminals, South African Bulk Terminals, Bulk Connections, Bidvest International Logistics, Manica Group Namibia, Bidvest SACD, Naval
Revenue
R12.7bn
+8%
Trading profits
R1.4bn
+14%
Operating across multiple sectors, the division’s comprehensive and diverse range of service capabilities, which comprise security, travel, hospitality, catering and various allied products, creates a unique platform for customised client solutions in SA.
Incorporating, amongst others: Bidvest Protea Coin, Aquazania, GPT, BidAir Cargo, Rennies Travel, Execuflora
Revenue
R13.0bn
+1%
Trading profits
R1.1bn
+8%
Leading distributor, supplier and manufacturer of a comprehensive suite of office products and services, branded household as well as a provider of outsourced customer communication services.
Incorporating, amongst others: Waltons, Konica Minolta, Silveray, Kolok, Lithotech, Bidvest Data, Home of Living Brands, Masterpack, LK Products
Revenue
R17.0bn
-5%
Trading profits
R0.9bn
-28%
Manufacturing, distribution and trading businesses, representing multiple leading industrial day-to-day branded products.
Incorporating, amongst others: Voltex, Plumblink, Matus, Renttech, Vulcan, G Fox, Berzacks, Afcom, Buffalo Tape, Yamaha, Academy Brushware, Cabstrut
Revenue
R27.2bn
+6%
Trading profits
R0.9bn
+3%
One of SA’s largest motor retailers, operating through a national dealership footprint, the retailing of used vehicles through an independent network as well as vehicle insurance and other value-added products and services
Incorporating, amongst others: Bidvest McCarthy, Burchmores, Cubbi, Compendium, Bidvest Insurance, Dekra, Serco
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