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DIY Trade News November 2013 14 NEWS SPOTLIGHT FEATURE COMPANY PROFILE REPORT BACK OPINION PRODUCTS SPORT 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... Tel: 011-444-5298 Abrasive Technology OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTORS BERGIN S.A. 7 PIET RETIEF STR ALBERTON NORTH www.fast?ex.co.za PHONE: 011 869-6332 FAX: 011 869-6244 email: sales@fast?ex.co.za