The History of AGRICHEM TRADING SA GroupThe company is a group and family owned business, was foundedin 1993 by the late Dr. Bill Smith together with his two brothersFahribach and Krugler, the company began operations from asmall scale at Pietermaritzburg. After successfully installing andcommissioning of the company export and supply demand increase from$5.8 million to $7.8 million per year.In 2004 the company moves from its origin in Pietermaritzburg to alarger space warehouse in Northern Cape where the new space cover10000 to 250000 meter square. The warehouse has new technologieswith special equipment, largely automated and the mostcost-efficient plant at the time. In fact, it was the third largestwarehouse in South Africa.AGRICHEM TRADING SA Group opened its international export doors 22years ago and has grown to become South Africa’s largest exportersas well as one of the leading competitors in the South African FMCGmarket.The group operates across South Africa, US, Canada, Australia, EUwith different manufacturer that produce wide range of productsencompasses edible oils, baking and dairy products, pulse, ediblenuts, fruits and fruits juice, grains, vegetables etc and inorganicand organic chemicals products.Well-known brands include, among others, which is manufacturedunder a joint venture. This new warehouse bears testament to thegroup’s commitment to seeking fresh opportunities and developingnew quality export and supply products that are consistent with itsethos.Key to the group’s success are the sound foundations of serviceexcellence, continued investment in technology and human resourcesand the hands-on involvement of the directors in the day-to-dayrunning of the business.
