Bidvest Group 

The Bidvest Group Limited, founded in 1988 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a diverse international conglomerate with primary activities in trading, various services, and distribution. The company's extensive operations are structured across several key segments: Services, Branded Products, Freight, Automotive, Commercial Products, Financial Services, and Properties. Within its Automotive division, Bidvest facilitates online vehicle sales and auctions. It also provides comprehensive roadside assistance, including vehicle towing, tire services, fuel top-ups, locksmith solutions, and legal advice. The Branded Products segment focuses on the manufacturing, distribution, and commercialization of a wide array of consumer and industrial branded goods. For Commercial Products, the group supplies electrical equipment, cables, and related solutions to a broad client base, encompassing wholesale, industrial, mining, construction, engineering, and retail sectors. Financial Services offer a full spectrum of solutions, such as banking, insurance, foreign exchange, fleet and asset management, trade finance, and wealth management services for corporate, business, and individual clients. The Freight operations involve managing logistics, operating terminals, handling international clearing and forwarding, providing integrated supply chain solutions, and offering marine and insurance services for goods. The diverse Services segment covers office-related solutions like products, automation, and furniture. It also includes outsourced customer communication services, facilities management, security, travel, and aviation services, along with general commercial, industrial, financial, automotive, freight, and logistics support. Additionally, it provides essential office consumables such as stationery, paper, printer cartridges, packaging, and data services. Furthermore, Bidvest is actively involved in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of healthcare products. Its Properties segment is dedicated to developing, owning, and managing various real estate assets, alongside offering professional property services. The group also maintains a significant presence in the food and distribution industry.