Company Profile

COMPANY STATISTICS/ DEMOGRAPHICS/HISTORY
Year founded: 1985
Founding member:
Mr. Izak J. Pretorius
Number of employees: (2007/8)
300 permanent
21 contractors
Branches:
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria

Maxidor (Pty) Ltd had a humble beginning in 1985 renting only 600m² of factory space. Today, Maxidor (Pty) Ltd occupies six factories in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and a branch office in Pretoria (totaling 24,000m²). The operations include 30 national agents and franchises as well as an extensive export network, with the emphasis on export to Africa. 

Maxidor (Pty) Ltd is committed to staff development and community upliftment. This is reflected in the recognition and awards received from the industry i.e. seven (7) ‘Top 300 Companies’ (DTI) awards in the last few years, and recognition as a “Best Company to Work For” (BCTWF) company since the inception of this award from Deloitte. Maxidor’s community involvement includes a significant sponsorship of the Johannesburg Zoo.

Maxidor (Pty) Ltd has a mission to provide the best possible security to as many families, individuals and groups as possible. Maxidor’s commitment to their mission is evident in their remarkable growth of well over 150% since 2002.

Maxidor (Pty) Ltd has set the standard in the Physical Security Barrier Industry, (e.g. Slamlock). The 5 new products introduced in the last few years are all ‘A-graded’ by the SAIA (South African Insurance Association [now redundant due to resistance from the industry...]), ensuring that Maxidor remains the industry leader.

Trade affiliations:

• Assa Abloy
• Bosal Africa (Pty) Ltd
• Boltfix
•  Robor
• Fascor
• S B Plastics
• Ferro
• Maxidor International (Pty) Ltd
• Macsteel
• MPPI International (Pty) Ltd

Memberships:

• SABS (South African Bureau of Standards)
• ISO (International Standards Organisation)
• SASA (Security Association of South Africa)
• DMA (Direct Marketing Association of South Africa)

Recent Industrial/Commercial Installations (2007/8):

Other Clients:  

• Anglo Building
• Bites Technologies                           
• Botanical Gardens
• Cement and Concrete Institute
• Communicare                                   
• Jack’s Paint and Hardware          
• JD Group
• LGM SA (JHB International Airport
• Maintenance Company)
• MAN Bus and Coach  
• Menlo Construction
• National Intelligence agency
• PAM Golding                                                  
• SA Army
• SA Navy                                                         
• Samsung                                                        
• SAPS
• Siemens Ltd
• SOS International
• Unisa - Pretoria
• Wynberg Military Hospital
• Zodiac Baracuda

Accolades and Awards:

• 2006/7 1st place in the security sector –  (Deloitte Best Company to work for in SA 2006/7)
• 2004/5 1st place in the security sector and 2nd place in manufacturing the sector and – 28th overall (Deloitte Best Company to work for in SA 2004/5)
• 2004/5 S Af Insurance Association awarded Maxidor the highest grading. A-graded products include:
• Maxidor SD12C (July ’04)
• D12/CD12 (September ’04)
• V12/CV12 (November ’04)
• MXC (March ’05)
• 2005 International Quality Award for Excellence and Business Prestige (Diamond Award)
• 2005 International Arch of Europe Award for Quality and Technology - Diamond category (Feb’05)
• 2004 Impumelelo (South Africa’s Top 300 Empowerment Companies) As a result of our Contribution to Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment and Transformation
• 2004 South Africa’s Leading Managers (CEO I J Pretorius recognised as a Leading Manager)
• 2004 Impumelelo (South Africa’s Top 300 Empowerment Companies) As a result of our Impact and Extent of our Corporate Social Investment Initiatives.
• 2004, 2003 & 2002 South Africa’s Top 300 National Companies as a result of our Contribution to the Growth of the Economy and Job Creation.
• 2003/4 1st place in the security sector and 82nd overall (Deloitte Best Company to work for in SA 2003/4)
• 2003 Impumelelo (South Africa’s Top 300 Empowerment Companies) As a result of our Contribution to the Growth of the Ecomony, Job Creation and Transformation.
• 2003 International Quality Award for Excellence and Business Prestige (Platinum Award) for commitment to the QC 100 Total Quality Management.
• 2003 Silver Assegai Award for incontestable results, exceptional creative innovation and strategic genius.
• 2002 Impumelelo (South Africa’s Top 300 Empowerment Companies) For our Contribution to Upliftment and Development Through Corporate Social Investment.
• 2001 International Gold Star Award in recognition for quality.
• 1999 Raptor Award and Grand Raptor Award for best first time sponsorship for the adoption of Max the gorilla at the Johannesburg Zoo.

TRAINING AND CSI
      Training programmes: (from MPPI International (Pty) Ltd. ( A Services SETA Accredited Training Provider)

1. Emotional Intelligence
1. Managing Personal and Professional Interaction
2. Effective Communication
2. Human Resource Management
1. Grievances and Non-Conformances
2. The Disciplinary Process
3. Performance Evaluations
3. Sales Training
4. Employee Relations Training
1. Employment Equity
5. Employee Assistance Programmes
1. Stress Management
2. Cultivating Good Habits
3. Understanding HIV and AIDS
4. Diversity Management
6. Management and Leadership Development
1. Basic Education
2. Effective Meetings
3. How to take Meeting Minutes
4. Time Management
5. Writing Skills
6. Conflict Management
7. Delegation
7.  Operations
1. Various

Empowerment initiatives:

• 2  previously disadvantaged employees developed to Director status. Being groomed for BEE buy-in.
• MLD Management and Leadership Development training
• EAP Employee Assistance Programme
• BEE Status prerequisite to engagement

Corporate social investment initiatives:
The Johannesburg Zoo and free security tips for the public on the Maxidor website

Nature of Business (Description of activity):
Marketing, Sales,  Manufacturing and Installation of Physical Security Barriers to SABS ISO 9001: 2000  standard
Products / services offered:
Design, Supply & Installation of mild steel steel expanding security doors, security gates, security grills and roller shutter doors.
Export activity:
Exports to all major African countries such as Botswana, Kenya, Ghana, Angola, Madagascar, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Mauritius, etc.; Other countries include Canada, New Zealand, UK, Israel, etc.

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