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| General
Chemical Corporation commenced business in December 1939,
a few months after the outbreak of the Second World War. Genkem,
as the company is now widely known, has grown dramatically over
the years, mainly organically but particularly in more recent
years also through acquisitions. The company has throughout
its history exhibited a flair for innovation. |
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recent years Genkem has built up a highly successful
retail division, which manufactures and markets a number of
leading brands such as the comprehensive ranges of: |
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- Genkem
DIY Adhesives, Coatings and Sealants Range
- Genkem
Art, Craft and Stationery Range
- Genkem
Nova Wood and Hard Surface Coatings Range
- Genkem
Bourne Wooden Floor Coatings Range
- Genkem
Tile Doctor Tile Sealers and Finishes Range
- Genkem
Sandtex Long Life Decorative Coatings Range
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| Qualichem
(Pty) Limited, a dominant player in the industrial adhesives
market for many years in South Africa reached agreement to acquire
Genkem. The acquisition became effective on 1st October
1999 and this new group Qualichem-Genkem formed the largest
adhesive company in South Africa. |
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| Qualichem-Genkem
is owned by the Qualichem Group of Companies. |
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| Qualichem-Genkem,
an ISO9002 company, currently produces several hundred products
and each product has been scientifically formulated to meet
the highest standards required. |
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| Qualichem-Genkem
stands prominent amongst South Africa's adhesive manufacturers.
With large and well-equipped factories utilizing the very best
in computer and high tech equipment, backed by skilled and dedicated
professionals in research and development, production and administration,
and with access to the latest technological advances worldwide,
the company is ready and able to meet any new challenges to
its expertise and energies. |
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| QUALITY
& SERVICE |
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| Research
and development plays a vital and ongoing role in
Qualichem-Genkem's operational plan. With
the objective of continually improving and extending
in-house design and manufacture, the company is
equipped with the most advance computer and analytical
aids and staffed by able and widely experienced
technicians, ensuring that the company remains the
leader in adhesives and coatings technology. |
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| Quality
Control and Assurance programmes are fundamental to the company's
policy of development. Total commitment to the highest quality
standards at every stage of the operation is demanded and these
standards are clearly defined, in accordance with National and
International Codes of Practices. Through this level of dedication,
any product bearing the Qualichem-Genkem name can take
its place alongside any in the world. |
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| Training
and education of staff at all levels is an ongoing commitment,
and is carried out both in-house and through established training
institutions. The continuing demands on technical staff in the
company's programme of development are catered for by sandwich
schemes providing practical training in various sections of
the company followed by relevant theoretical training. |
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| MANUFACTURING |
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manufacturing divisions are specifically designed
to undertake jobbing, batch or mass production of
a wide range of adhesives and coatings, to the most
exacting specifications. The factory management
has at its disposal the most up to date and sophisticated
manufacturing facilities, strictly conforming to
the highest of national and international quality
standards. |
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| Qualichem-Genkem
products have made significant inroads into the
South African market and export markets. |
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| SALES |
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| Serving
the needs of the adhesives and coatings industry
from bases in all major centres of South Africa,
Qualichem-Genkem sales network supplies a
range of customers.
Servicing
of customers is carried out by a team of trained
and responsible sales representatives who are
required, at all times, to observe the same high
quality standards as their colleagues in other
divisions.
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| THE
FUTURE |
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| Dominant
in the adhesives industry in South Africa for many years, Qualichem-Genkem
has for some time been penetrating markets outside the Republic
of South Africa. Consistency of quality and reasonable pricing
allied to an aggressive and wide ranging marketing policy have
brought the company's goods to the attention of actual and potential
customers on the continent of Africa and across the world. With
ongoing research programmes and the continual development of
new South African products, Qualichem-Genkem looks forward,
in the future, to serving these new markets with the same dedication
as the old. |
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| THE
GENKEM PHILOSOPHY |
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We
at Genkem have a
simple philosophy -
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"Doing-it-yourself"
means "Doing-it-professionally."
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That's
why we provide the best solutions for home improvement
jobs.
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Extensively
tried and tested to ensure top quality, each product
in the wide Genkem range is especially developed
to help DIY enthusiasts work quickly, effectively
and professionally.
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Genkem's
range of DIY Home Improvement products is one
of the most comprehensive available from a single
supplier.
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OUR
MISSION
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To
be a successful world class adhesive and coatings manufacturer
and marketer of fine quality adhesives and coatings, while
behaving in a socially responsible and progressive manner.
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OUR
VISION
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To
be a world class adhesive and coatings manufacturer by any
measure.
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OUR
VALUES
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We
share commitment to and have responsibility for:
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- Customer
Service
- Product
Quality
- Continuous
Improvement
- Respect,
Dignity and Equal Opportunity
- Participation
and Improvement
- Wealth
Creation, Reward and Recognition
- Communication
- Employee
Development
- A
Safe and Healthy Work Environment
- Community
and Environmental Commitment
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