DIY Trade News November 2013
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NJR and Kings
join forces
NJR Steel Holdings and King’s Paint and Hardware joined forces to
form a synergistic amalgamation on June 1, 2013.
Gerrit de Jonge, a stalwart in the paint and resins
been around for 38 years. NJR Steel – Paint, will
industry, added Felpon Products to the mix and
also be manufacturing housebrands on request for
a retail arm has also been added, which includes
the larger retailers. Currently it has a brand for the
22 stores. The stores will be supplied out of the
NJR Steel cash stores, called NJR Steel, which is
factory in Marlboro with three main brands; Meridian
attractively packaged with a clean design that exudes
Decorative, Felpon Industrial Coatings and Felpon
quality and class.
Specialist Coatings. The Meridian brand has been in
existence for eight years and Felpon Coatings has
The 22 retail outlets are located in North West
Province, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal
and Gauteng. Since the takeover,
turnover has increased dramatically
month by month. This phenomenal
success has been attributed to a
number of factors:
• The synergies between the factory
and the two retail companies.
• A dynamic senior management
team that are entrepreneurial
whilst being hands-on and quick to
respond.
•
ISO 9001-2008 accreditation will be in place by
December 2013.
•
Level 4 BBBEE
Finally, the wealth of experience from the
company’s four directors sets it apart from many
competitors. The business is now spearheaded by
Colin Chapman (CEO), Mike Riley, Matthew Martino
and Gary Hinde.
• The company supplies its own
stores.
Gary Hinde, Matthew Martino, Colin Chapman (CEO) and Tyronne Jacobs
• Members of SAPMA.
For more info...
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