Since opening a small
operation in Johannesburg in 1985, Astore Africa
has become the leading supplier in Southern
Africa of the most comprehensive range of
thermoplastic pipe fittings, valves and pipeline
accessories in all recognised materials as well
as plastic welding equipment. Quality products
are supplied to most industries including
mining, manufacturing, chemical, irrigation and
all industries utilising pressured piping
systems.
The company's success has been achieved through
forging close relationships with customers and
by providing integrated solutions combining
product excellence, complete technical support
and dedicated customer service. The company's
marketing strategy has been based on the
principle of analyzing customer needs and
maintaining adequate stock to supply the right
material for an application at the right price,
without sacrificing quality and performance for
the end user.
The company maintains very close international
links with overseas suppliers to ensure that the
latest developments in plastic pipeline systems
are available to design and process engineers
across a wide spectrum of applications. Product
ranges are reviewed on a regular basis in
pursuit of innovation and excellence to enable
the company to offer comprehensive systems
incorporating the latest available technology to
a broader customer base.
The company's solid sales network, with
strategically placed branches and selected
agents provides resourceful solutions to all
market sectors served, which is backed up by
qualified "in-house" expertise. The identified
need for specialist technical advice and
consultancy to designers and engineers has led
to the establishment of a projects support
division involving experienced product managers
providing this vital service for every facet of
thermoplastic appliances.
Astore Africa also manufacturers quality plastic
pressure fittings and clamp saddles under the "AFFIT"
brand name which conforms to recognised local
and international standards with SABS marks and
JASWIC approvals. In 2003 the factory attained
ISO9001 (2000) recognition.
Internally the company has committed itself to
skills training and development of previously
disadvantaged individuals to ensure
opportunities for advancement to managerial
levels within the organisation.
