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Barloworld’s extensive restructuring pays dividends
22nd November 2021 By: Irma Venter

Diversified group Barloworld is finally reaping the rewards of an extensive restructuring process. Announcing its financial results for the year ended September 30, the group saw operating profit... 


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The impact of rising fuel prices on the South African construction industry – and how the new CAT® 966 GC can make a difference
18th November 2021

The impact of rising fuel prices on the South African construction industry – and how the new Cat® 966 GC can make a difference Fuel price increases are not a new phenomenon – South Africans have... 


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Barloworld hands over Caterpillar equipment to Tharisa
16th November 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Barloworld Equipment South Africa on November 16 handed over two CAT 785D Mining Trucks to platinum group metals and chrome concentrates producer Tharisa for its mining operations near Rustenburg... 


Barloworld reflects on resilient group performance
28th September 2021 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed equipment and services company Barloworld says the group achieved a resilient performance for the 11 months to August 31, in what remains a tough operating environment. The resilient... 


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FlexClub CEO makes case for vehicle subscription over ownership
23rd July 2021 By: Irma Venter

Imagine not buying a car. Imagine buying the use of a car for a minimum of a month, all costs included, and then simply changing that car through logging on to a website and having a new car... 


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FlexClub CEO makes case for vehicle subscription over ownership
23rd July 2021 By: Irma Venter

Imagine not buying a car. Imagine buying the use of a car for a minimum of a month, all costs included, and then simply changing that car through logging on to a website and having a new car... 


Barloworld brings industry veteran Gwagwa on board as chairperson
14th July 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industrial services company Barloworld has appointed Dr Nolulamo Gwagwa chairperson of the board, effective October 1. This is in addition to her appointment as independent nonexecutive director. 


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Barloworld's Southern African, Eurasian order books strong
24th May 2021 By: Donna Slater

Industrial processing, distribution and services company Barloworld reports that its industrial equipment and services division performed well in the six months ended March 31, despite challenges.... 


N2 Wild Coast Road project to support development along key trade corridor
29th April 2021 By: Schalk Burger

The N2 Wild Coast road project will contribute to economic growth and open a trade corridor along the south-eastern coast of South Africa that will promote trade and tourism in South Africa and... 


Caterpillar introduces the new 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators to SA mines
Caterpillar introduces the new 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators to SA mines
8th March 2021

Equipment manufacturer Caterpillar is launching its next generation of excavators, the 374 and 395 hydraulic excavators, into Southern Africa in 2021. “In 2018, Cat introduced its medium-sized... 


Barloworld restructures Motor Retail business in R947m deal
5th February 2021 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld has entered into an agreement with NMI Durban South Motors (NMI-DSM) to dispose of its Motor Retail business as a going concern for R947-million. NMI-DSM is a joint venture in which... 


Barloworld to focus on industrial goods, food sector
11th December 2020 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld will, in the medium to long term, focus on two verticals, namely industrial goods and related services, as well as food and food ingredients, says CEO Dominic Sewela. “As we manage the... 


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Barloworld signals intent to sell 50% of its motor retail division
9th December 2020 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld has advised shareholders that Barloworld South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Barloworld, has started discussions with NMI Durban South Motors – a joint venture of the Barloworld... 


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Many of the staff at Stewart & Lloyds Booysens branch have worked at the store for more than 20 years
Steel supplier relaunches flagship store
23rd October 2020

Steel supplier Stewarts & Lloyds has designed a new retail experience, offering a wider range of products and stock at its flagship store in Booysens, which is expected to facilitate the growth of... 


South Africa lacks political might, original thinking required to tackle unemployment crisis, says BLSA CEO
5th October 2020 By: Donna Slater

Although the Covid-19 crisis was always going to cause an unemployment crisis, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso says, to her mind, the problem is a lack of “original thinking and... 


Tongaat's sale of its starch business to Barloworld to proceed
22nd September 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

An independent expert Rothschild & Co has determined that a material adverse change (MAC) has not occurred in the proposed sale of Tongaat Hulett's starch business to Barloworld subsidiary KLL... 


National Automobile Dealers Association appoints Marcia Mayaba as VP
28th August 2020 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld Motor Retail franchise executive Marcia Mayaba has been elected the National Automobile Dealers Association (Nada) VP. “We are extremely excited to have Marcia on board,” says Nada... 


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National Automobile Dealers’ Association appoints Marcia Mayaba as VP
28th July 2020 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld Motor Retail franchise executive Marcia Mayaba has been elected as National Automobile Dealers’ Association (Nada) VP. “We are extremely excited to have Marcia on board,” says Nada... 


Barloworld to exit logistics, shed 2 500 jobs in auto, logistics unit
10th July 2020 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld will be exiting the logistics sector, says CEO Dominic Sewela. Announcing the company’s financial results for the six months ended March 31, he said that the business had been given a... 


Tongaat Hulett welcomes competition tribunal decision
7th July 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tongaat Hulett welcomes the decision by the Competition Tribunal to approve without conditions the acquisition of Tongaat Hulett Starch by the KLL Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Barloworld.... 


Tongaat's starch sale receives competition approval, but MAC dispute still unresolved
7th July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Competition Tribunal has approved, without conditions, the disposal of JSE-listed Tongaat Hulett’s starch business to fellow-listed Barloworld. However, the transaction still awaits approval... 


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Barloworld to exit logistics, shed 2 500 jobs in auto, logistics business
30th June 2020 By: Irma Venter

Barloworld will be exiting the logistics sector, says CEO Dominic Sewela. Announcing the company financial results for the six months ended March 31, he said that the business had been given a... 


Barloworld expects to report significant full-year earnings loss
12th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed industrial group Barloworld expects to report a basic loss a share of between 721c and 767c apiece for the financial year ended March 31. This is at least a 265% difference on the... 


Barloworld warns of groupwide retrenchments
Barloworld warns of groupwide retrenchments
12th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed industrial group Barloworld has decided to institute group-wide retrenchments, in light of foreseeable Covid-19 challenges on its operations. The company expects the retrenchment... 


Barloworld, Tongaat contractual dispute to take longer to resolve
4th June 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed industrial group Barloworld has advised that it has not reached consensus with fellow-listed Tongaat Hulett about an independent accountant that is supposed evaluate the terms of a sale... 


TIPS Tracker: The economy and the pandemic
TIPS Tracker: The economy and the pandemic
1st June 2020

Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies' (TIPS's) 'Tracker: The economy and the pandemic' highlights important trends in the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa and how they affect the economy. Trends... 


Barloworld warns of group-wide retrenchments
Barloworld warns of group-wide retrenchments
28th May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed industrial group Barloworld has decided to institute group-wide retrenchments, in light of foreseeable Covid-19 challenges on its operations. The company expects the retrenchment... 


Artist's render of Building B adjacent to Barloworld Logistics building at Giflo's Irene Link Precinct development.
Giflo celebrates ten years in the property industry
26th May 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Property management company Giflo this week celebrates ten years in the business, during which it has grown to a full-spectrum developer of residential, hotel, retail and medical developments... 


Tongaat Hulett optimistic that starch sale will continue
13th May 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Tongaat Hulett is of the view that it continues to meet its obligations under the agreement reached with Barloworld in February this year on the sale of its Starch Business, and is optimistic that... 


Barloworld expects operating environment to remain weak, volatile
23rd April 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Industrial conglomerate Barloworld on April 23 said it expects the operating environment to remain “weak and volatile” in the near term, with significantly lower activity levels in its automotive... 


Online conference to address mitigating risks in the procurement process
23rd April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

As Smart Procurement gears up to host its Western Cape Smart Procurement World online conference in May 2020, the benefits of aligning themselves with the event led Oracle to sign up as one of the... 


Adjusting procurement & SCM mindsets post-COVID-19
21st April 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The 14th Annual Smart Procurement World Indaba, scheduled to take place in Johannesburg from 14 to 17 September 2020, will take an in-depth look at ‘Rands vs Sense’. Not only is South Africa faced... 


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Barloworld keeps growth strategy in mind while reducing costs
31st March 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed industrial group Barloworld has implemented austerity measures to reduce costs and conserve cash to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 across the company’s operations, with help from a... 


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Air conditioning has also been introduced as an option on all Cat Next Generation mini excavator model sizes in response to direct feedback from South African customers
Online purchasing first for South Africa
6th March 2020 By: Tracy Hancock

US construction machinery manufacturer Caterpillar’s mini excavators will be one of the first Cat product lines to be sold online through its Southern Africa dealer, Barloworld Equipment, this... 


BMW’s Selumane appointed as CEO of transformation fund
BMW’s Selumane appointed as CEO of transformation fund
17th February 2020 By: Irma Venter

Jabulani Selumane has been appointed as CEO of the Automotive Industry Transformation Fund (AITF).   Selumane, a mechanical engineer by training, has more than ten years’ experience in the... 


Mpact’s Neo Dongwana first woman to chair Barloworld board
12th February 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

JSE-listed equipment supplier Barloworld has appointed Neo Dongwana as independent chairperson following her endorsement by shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting (AGM). She is the... 


Barloworld to acquire Mongolian equipment businesses
3rd February 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed equipment supplier Barloworld’s Mongolian subsidiary has entered into an agreement with Wagner International to fully acquire its subsidiary Wagner Asia Equipment and 49% of SGMS. The... 


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Barloworld pursuing R500m-plus acquisition targets as it seeks to rebuild growth momentum
29th November 2019 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed industrial group Barloworld is eyeing several further acquisitions as it closes in on the purchase of a Caterpillar dealership in Mongolia, the due diligence on which has been completed.... 


Exxaro, Barloworld partner to help contractors acquire equipment
29th November 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Exxaro Resources and industrial equipment provider Barloworld Equipment (BWE) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to formalise a partnership that will see... 


Barloworld Equipment opens new Isando showroom
27th November 2019 By: Schalk Burger

Heavy-duty machines and services company Barloworld Equipment inaugurated a new 3 200 square metre showroom at its Isando campus, in Ekurhuleni, on Wednesday, and renamed its ten-year old learning... 


Barloworld Automotive and Logistics' head office obtains Green Star rating
Barloworld Automotive and Logistics' head office obtains Green Star rating
21st November 2019

The new head office of Barloworld Automotive and Logistics – the first building to be completed in the mixed-use Irene Link precinct, in Centurion – has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star SA Design... 


Exxaro, Barloworld partner to help contractors acquire equipment
20th November 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Diversified miner Exxaro Resources and industrial equipment provider Barloworld Equipment (BWE) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to formalise a partnership that will see... 


Barloworld CEO Dominic Sewela
Barloworld pursuing R500m-plus acquisition targets as it seeks to rebuild growth momentum
18th November 2019 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed industrial group Barloworld is eyeing several further acquisitions as it closes in on the purchase of a Caterpillar dealership in Mongolia, the due diligence on which has been completed.... 


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