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 seven 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
Offers banking, fleet management, foreign exchange, insurance and other financial services for the corporate and business markets
Business Banking
Fleet Finance and Management
Short-term Insurance
Life Insurance
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
One of SA's largest motor retailers, operating through a national dealership footprint, as well as a vehicle auctioneering platform
Dealerships
Auctioneering
Pharmaceuticals
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, financial services, freight management, office and print solutions, travel services and automotive retailing.
We empower the many enterprises across our diverse areas of operation — Service South Africa, Service Intertional, Branded Products, Freight, Commercial Products, Automotive and Financial Services — 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 125 000 people across our seven divisions are united in their pursuit of delivering something that is enduring and will stand the rest of time.
Revenue
R39.4bn
+19%
Trading profits
R3.8bn
+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 and Australia.
Incorporating, amongst others: Steiner, Prestige, Bidvest Facilities Management, Noonan, PHS, BIC
Revenue
R8.8bn
+5%
Trading profits
R2.3bn
+7%
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
R11.7bn
+12%
Trading profits
R1.3bn
+19%
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
R2.5bn
-8%
Trading profits
R0.6bn
+39%
Specialised fleet management and foreign exchange services, insurance and other financial services for the corporate and business markets. Bidvest Bank is a leading second tier bank.
Incorporating, amongst others: Bidvest Bank, Bidvest Insurance, Compendium, FinGlobal, Bidvest Life
Revenue
R12.9bn
+10%
Trading profits
R1.0bn
+21%
Leading distributor, supplier and manufacturer of a comprehensive suite of office products and services, branded household and pharmaceutical products 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, Adcock Ingram
Revenue
R17.9bn
-10%
Trading profits
R1.3bn
-9%
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
R25.1bn
+1%
Trading profits
R0.7bn
-25%
Manufacturing, distribution and trading businesses, representing multiple leading industrial day-to-day branded products.
Incorporating, amongst others: Bidvest McCarthy, Burchmores
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