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ABOUT BARLOWORLD
Barloworld is a distributor of leading international brands providing integrated rental, fleet management, product support and logistics solutions. The core divisions of the group comprise Equipment (earthmoving and power systems), Automotive (car rental, fleet services and motor trading), Handling (forklift truck distribution and fleet management) and Logistics (logistics management and supply chain optimisation).
We offer flexible, value adding, integrated business solutions to our customers backed by leading global brands. The brands we represent on behalf of our principals include Caterpillar, Hyster, Avis, Mercedes, Chrysler, BMW, General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, Nissan, Volvo and others.
Barloworld has a proven track record of effectively managing long-term relationships with global principals and customers. We have the ability to develop and grow businesses in multiple geographies including challenging territories with high growth prospects. One of our core competencies is the ability to leverage systems and best practices across our chosen business segments. As an organisation, we are committed to play a leading role in empowerment and transformation.
The company was founded in 1902 and currently has operations in 42 countries around the world with approximately half of our 20 000 employees in South Africa.
Directors
Independent: DB Ntsebeza (Chairman), SAM Baqwa, AGK Hamilton*, MJ Levett, S Mkhabela, TH Nyasulu, G Rodriguez de Castro de los Rios†, SB Pfeifferˆ
Executive: CB Thomson (Chief Executive), PJ Blackbeard, M Laubscher, OI Shongwe, PM Surgey, DG Wilson
*British ˆAmerican †Spanish
Enquiries
Barloworld Limited: Sibani Mngomezulu Tel +27 11 445 1000 email sibanim@barloworld.com
College Hill: Nicholas Williams Tel +27 11 447 3030 email nickw@collegehillir.com