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Matus Open Day
a roaring success
Around 1 200 targeted customers flocked to the biannual Matus Open Day on August 18-19, described
by both exhibitors and visitors as the ‘must
attend’ networking and trade event of the year.
“Two months into the campaign we already have a
It took place at the new Matus head office in
Reuven Estate, Booysens, where some 3 000m
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thousand customers on track to achieve their targets.”
of its 8 000m2 third floor warehouse was magically
The Matus Supplier of the Year Awards were also
transformed by draping the usually drab concrete
announced and the following were honoured for their
structure with in excess of 13km of fabric.
exceptional service over the last year:
Irwin
Around 1 500m2 of carpets were laid, altogether
creating the perfect venue for a walk-through
• Best Local Supplier: Roto-Sure Plastics
exhibition, lounge and dining area, where some 2 500
• Best Overseas Supplier: Wha Fung Trading
meals were served and where members of the trade
• Best Local Sales Representative: Ebrahim
could learn, share, socialise and do business.
Laher from Lasher Tools
The event kicked off on Thursday night, August 17,
where the top Matus VIP customers got together with
Matus had its first Open Day in 1997 at its then
their suppliers for an exclusive function and where
premises in Stafford. It was attended by about 300
they were entertained by the hilarious Michael Naiker.
customers and has since grown four-fold. By far the
The evening served to launch Matus’ new ‘Change
largest hardware and spares wholesaler in the country,
and Gain’ campaign. Essentially, this encourages
Matus carries almost 20 000 line items, excluding
Matus customers to achieve certain sales targets
spares, making its Open Day the opportunity of the
over the next 10 months in order to win a trip of
year for dealers and their staff to update themselves on
a lifetime. Qualifying customers will enjoy a trip to
Hershey Marcus with Rusty Schmidt
the latest technical innovations in the industry.
exciting destinations, including a cruise around
the Greek isles, a luxury, all expenses paid trip to
Mauritius or a three-night getaway to Zanzibar.
“The response so far has been incredible,” confirms
Wayne Ross, director of Matus’ Industrial Division.
For more info...
Tel: Wayne Ross 082-920-5382
Email: [email protected]
IB McIntyre
A great day for networking
Lasher Tools: Nicole Renney and Ebie Laher.
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