BARLOWORLD LOGISTICS
Logistics in Kempton Park

Barloworld is a distributor of leading global brands, providing integrated rental, fleet management, product support and logistics solutions. The company was established in 1902 in South Africa, making it one of the country’s oldest companies. Inspiring leadership, a reputation for ethical conduct, innovation and a commitment to giving back has ensured Barloworld’s longevity over the past 114 years. The core divisions of the group comprise Equipment (earthmoving and power systems), Automotive and Logistics (car rental, motor retail, fleet services, used vehicles and disposal solutions, logistics management and supply chain optimisation). We offer flexible, value adding, integrated business solutions to our customers backed by leading global brands. Barloworld has a proven track record of long-term relationships with global principals and customers. We have an ability to develop and grow businesses in multiple geographies including challenging territories with high growth prospects. The company currently has operations in over 20 countries around the world with approximately 78% of just over 20 000 employees in South Africa. Barloworld Logistics entered into an unincorporated Joint Venture with The Barberry Group which will lead to a 51% acquisition of the company. Automotive and Logistics division acquires a majority stake in Avis Coach Charter, and Dreamworks (a fuel management company); and secured the entry of Avis Fleet Services into Ghana. Barloworld concluded a joint venture agreement with Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. (EMD), a subsidiary of Caterpillar-owned Progress Rail Services Corp. Avis Fleet Services acquired the remaining shares in its subsidiary in Lesotho. Barloworld Logistics acquired a majority share in Kumkani, an extra-heavy abnormal load transport business. Barloworld Handling acquired the AGCO agricultural equipment dealership in Zambia as part of its Africa growth strategy. Our combination of financial strength, skills, products and services creates a value-adding package for our customers that our competitors struggle to match. We dispose of six motor dealerships and exit the paper business by selling Henry Cooke in the United Kingdom. We acquire all of the remaining Avis shares in Southern Africa, the International Colourant Corporation (ICC) and the Hyster dealership in the Netherlands. PPC announces their plan to increase cement capacity to one million tons, to meet the rapidly growing demand in South Africa. Barloworld acquires the Avis and Budget franchises in Denmark to consolidate our Scandinavian group of countries. After a strategic reviewing process, we sell the Steel Tube division, as well as the USA and United Kingdom Handling leasing finance books. Former finance director Clive Thomson takes over from Tony Phillips as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Barloworld. Ours was the first South African team in history to be admitted to the Tour de France, and it instilled an enormous sense of pride in the South African public to see South African cyclists and a South African sponsored team participating. The transaction achieves a 29% empowerment in our Southern Africa operations. The LDC facilitates and co-ordinates professional development programmes that enhance the skills of our employees. The centre provides our stakeholders with sustainable technical skills development, in line with our value-based management approach. After the 1994 democratic elections, with South Africa once again accepted on the international stage, The company’s strategy evolves to include a stronger focus on growing core businesses across the globe.