COMPANY PROFILE 1891 Brakfontein Road Kosmosdal X30 Page 1 of 6
Reg. No.: 2016/190733/07 Address: 313 Marshal Street, Florapark, Polokwane, 0700 Contact: +27 (0) 71 283 1190 Fax: +27 (0) 86 600 0317 thabiso@africhemicals.co.za / lesiba@africhemicals.co.za www.africhemicals.co.za Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing. - Muhammad Ali Page 2
WHO WE ARE African Chemicals (Pty) Ltd is a South African based bulk chemicals production, marketing and distribution company focused on supplying products and services to the African industrial market. The company was founded in 2014 and after two years of preparation and structuring it was incorporated in 2016. It was born from years of market analysis of the global and domestic chemicals markets. Through this activity it was concluded that there is a significant opportunity to not only close the supply deficit of several products but also for Africans to produce chemicals and market them within the continent in the interest of enhanced economic conditions in Africa. This specifically pertains to satisfying African customers with their needs within proximity, increasing employment and containing flow of funds within the domestic economy. Our people are the greatest asset we have... their passion, intellect, respectfulness and willingness to collaborate with customers is part of what our company s culture is founded on. The company is fully black owned, which has earned it Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Level 1 accreditation - BEE is a South African legislation aimed at redressing inequalities caused by Apartheid. At the core of the company s strategy, is supplying bulk chemicals solutions through use of innovation in inbound sourcing, production, logistics, technology and after-sales service. Our purpose is to support customers in addressing pressing needs such as: security and consistent quality of supply price stability in the midst of exchange rate volatility storage flexibility value through innovative vendor managed solutions. Our ability to fix prices for a longer-term compared to conventional suppliers, supports the customer s budgetary needs and our global presence assures greater price competitiveness. We are in this industry to maximize customer s profit in a sustainable fashion through total cost reduction strategies. The current, challenging economic conditions necessitate fresh, innovative and accommodative commercial arrangements and that is what we are about. Our product offering is inclusive of Sodium hydroxide (flakes and lye), Copper (II) Sulphate pentahydrate, Sodium silicate, Sodium carbonate (dense and light), Hydrochloric acid, Sulphuric acid and other products that may be supplied upon request. Page 3
OUR PRODUCTS i. Bulk Caustic Soda (flakes and lye) Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Chemical formula NaOH Membrane CAS no 1310-73-2 Clear viscous liquid or white solid flakes ii. Copper (II) Sulfate pentahydrate Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate Chemical formula CuSO4.5H2O Industrial CAS no 7758-98-7 Blue Triclinic Crystals iii. Sodium Silicate Sodium silicate liquid (water grade) Chemical formula Na 2 O 3 Si Water grade CAS no 6834-92-0 Colourless to light blue solid lumps iv. Sodium Sulphate Sodium sulphate decahydrate Chemical formula Na 2 SO 4.10(H 2 O) Purity 99 % min CAS no 7757-82-6 White crystal solid Page 4
v. Sodium carbonate (light and dense) Soda Ash light Chemical formula Na 2 CO 3 Light and dense CAS no 497-19-8 White granules vi. Hydrochloric Acid Hydrochloric acid Chemical formula HCl Strength Min 30 % m/m (mercury free) CAS no 7647-01-0 Clear liquid vii. Sulphuric acid Sulphuric acid Chemical formula H 2 SO 4 Strength 98% CAS no 7664-93-9 Odourless colourless hygroscopic liquid Page 5
HOW WE ADD VALUE TO YOUR COMPANY We would be delighted to be tested on what we commit to deliver, which is: low cost products; highest quality; customer needs orientation; relationship building and exceptional after sales service. Below is our VALUE ADD LOOP which is a blueprint on how we prefer to establish sustainable relationships with our existing and potential customers: Page 6