Industrial Supplies

Radical Investments (Pty) Ltd Trading as FLO-TEK PIPES & IRRIGATION was started in the year 1998. The promoters of the company are some of the leading businessmen and consultants of Botswana. The idea behind floating such a company is to manufacture P.V.C Pipes, HDPE Pipes and Rotomoulded Tanks in market that is having great growth potential. The company has started manufacturing PVC Pipes in 1998, Rotational moulded products in July 2003 and HDPE Pipes in June 2004. FLO-TEK PIPES & IRRIGATION has grown leaps and bounds during the years since its inception. We are now one of the leading manufactures of uPVC Pipes and Rotomoulded Products in Southern Africa having a turnover of more than BWP 45 million. We manufacture ring and plain socket pipes for water and sewer reticulation to supply in Botswana and for exporting to South africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Angola and Tanzania. The new projects of Rotational Moulding and HDPE Pipes have started commercial production.PRODUCTS CAPACITY & PRODUCT RANGEThe company has installed production capacity of 3,500 metric tons per annum with two twin-screw extruders manufactured by Kabra Extrusion Technik Ltd. in collaboration with Battenfeld, Geramny and inline belling machine from SICA, Italy. FLO-TEK PIPES & IRRIGATION produces water reticulation pressure pipes ranging from sizes 50mm to 250mm. Our sewer pipe range includes 100mm to 250mm.We also manufacture cable ducts according to BTC specification. Our casing pipes range is manufactured as per DIN 4925 Standards from 2" to 10" (63mm to 280mm) nominal diameter. Plumbing pipes are as per ASTM D 1785 from sizes 1/2" to 3" Schedule 40 & 80 are also included in our product range. In Rotational moulding we manufacture Water tanks sizes ranging from 500 liter to 15000 liter, Sewer tanks, Septic tanks and various products as per the market requirement. The production capacity for Rotational moulding division with two machines is 900 metric tons per annum. We can manufacture HDPE Pipes from 20mm to 110mm in our machinery and our annual production capacity is above 400 metric tons per annum.2. QUALITY STANDARDSFLO-TEK PIPES & IRRIGATION is an approved manufacturer of South African Bureau of Standards(SABS). We are a certified manufacturer of SABS 791 for PVC Sewer pipes, SABS 996-1 for PVC Pressure pipes, SABS 967 for PVC Soil, wate and Vent Pipes and SABS-ISO-4427 for HDPE Pipes.3. QUALITY CONTROLOur Quality Control laboratory is fully equipped to test the pipes as per SABS 996, SABS 967 & SABS 791. All the measuring instruments used are calibrated by recognized institutes to ensure the correct test results. We are also in process of setting in house calibration facility. All our raw material received is accompanied with manufacturers test certificates.4. OUR HUMAN RESOURCESHuman Resources are one of the most valueable assets of a company. We have a work force of nearly 100 citizen employeesand 8 expatriates. We have given extensive training to our employees in all aspects of manufacturing and quality control. We have a number of personnel trained specifically for the various machine operations, mixing of compaunds, quality control etc.5. OUR RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERSBasic raw materials and additives for the manufacture of uPVC Pipes are supplied by ISO 9001 companies like Sasol Polymers, associated Additives etc. Our other major suppliers include Wayne Rubber, Chemserve, Idwala Carbonates etc. who are all SABS approved manufacturers.6. OUR VALUABLE CUSTOMERSFLO-TEK PIPES & IRRIGATION enjoys a wide range of customers varying from Government Departments, Parastatals, Multi-national Construction Companies, Building Material Suppliers etc. Department of Water affaris, Botswana Telecommunications Corporation, Water Utilities Corporation, Sladden International, Grinaker-Whyle, Mark Construction, China Civil Engineering, Murray & Roberts, Consolidated Contrators company, Bulders World, etc are to name a few. We are currently supplying to China State for Gabane Project, China Jinagsu for Mahalapye Project and MAK Pty Ltd. for Palapye Project. We are also exporting to countries like South Africa and Zambia. We have valuable customers like Water Technology Plastic Industries in South Africa.

We specialize in Castors, Pins & fittings, Height adjusters & levellers, Plugs ferrules & end caps, Nylon Bases. Our castors are durable, lightweight, impact resistant and silent running. The twin wheels spread the load, thus reducing wear on carpets and floor surfaces, while the differential wheel action makes them easily manoeuvrable.  Our castors and glides undergo strict quality control measures throughout their manufacturing process. Each castor has a date stamp and this, with the batch number of the material, makes record keeping extremley accurate.  All our products are made in South Africa.

The company's manufacturing operation was established in 1953 by Graeme V. Donald in Port Elizabeth after emigrating from New Zealand were the parent company had been manufacturing wire stretchers and wool compaction equipment for over fifty years. During 1958 the distribution division was established with our first principal being Dunlop Industrial Products which still forms part and partial of the many principals we represent. Our factory based in Uitenhage employs in excess of 25 people with an average staff turnover of eleven years. It is fully equipped for in house production from raw material stage to final product to approximately 98%. Apart from manufacturing Wire Stretchers and accessories, we manufacture a comprehensive range of Heavy Duty Hose Clamps, tractor mounted Post Driver, specialised trailers and wool compaction equipment. We have the reputation of having the largest range of Wire Stretchers and accessories on offer worldwide. In 1987 we acquired a British wire stretcher manufacturer who for many years supplied the South African market with the Holdfast Wire Stretcher now manufactured locally by ourselves. Our association with the fence industry has focused primarily towards the supply of quality tools and accessories for all specifications of fence installation. Our manufacturing facility allows us to produce products that are non-standard to our current range as per specific requirement that the client may require. Fencing plays a vitally important role to the agricultural sectors being part and partial of the management system. Wildlife, Industrial and Domestic sectors are also closely related to the Fence Industry. Fencing is regarded as an expensive installation and therefore long term. We as a provider of tools and accessories for fence installation purposes are aware of the importance towards the correct installation procedures to be applied to conventional and electric fencing. Donald's products are marketed through national and international distribution networks that are regarded as our partners, with our motto being "Nothing is more important than quality – nothing at all!". Our commitment to them is the result of our success. Should readers require further information on our products and fencing please contact Anthony Donald.

Organic Synthesis is a producer of quality industrial and end-user chemical products. A strong focus exists on renewable energy products for the domestic market with products like alcohol gel fuel, bio paraffin, bio diesel and recycled industrial solvents. Export markets are explored for fuel additives which improve efficiency and consumption of fosil fuels. Strengths Custom quantities can be ordered to suit needs. Local sourcing of raw materials means lower cost of end product  Short lead times thanks to local suppliers  Standard and industry payment terms  Over 20 years industry experience with an extensively trained staff complementManufactured Products:Fuel Additives, Lubricant Additives, Fatty Esters, Surfactants, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds, Adhesives.Renewable products:Alcohol Gel FuelAlternative to paraffin for cooking applicationsBio ParrafinRecycled SolventsBio Diesel

Paradigm was founded in 1983. We manufacture a multitude of products, all produced "in house" and customer specific utilising Wood, Steel, Aluminium, Perspex, Glass, Moulding, Vacuum forming using a wide range of substrates. The owners Patrick and Joanne Sutcliffe and production team Paul Sutcliffe, Alfred Mahlake and Samuel Tshabalala are all dedicated to prompt and efficient "hands-on" service to the industry we serve. We have an employee complement of 40+ full-time dedicated staff members. Paradigm utilises, manufactures and fabricates products using materials such as: Aluminium, Glass, Perspex, Acrylics, Steel and Wood.We also do CNC cutting, inhouse silk screen printing and vinyl cutting.    Aluminium DisplaysUnique Slatwall systems for most shopfitting displays and other associated products.Caravan and Motorhome WindowsDouble and single glazed press moulded acrylic caravan windows toughened safetyglass windows in a powdercoated aluminium clamping subframe with built in flyscreensDisplay UnitsCustom made to customers specifications and utilising different materials to suit customer products.Light BoxesA wide range of lightboxes , moulded signfaces and signs for interior and exterior use.Perspex FabricationAll manufactured to customers specifications, using substrates such as perspex, acrylics, a b s and hi impact styrene.Press / Blow MouldingManufacture of domes, 2d sign faces, bowls, trays and dishes in most acrylics and perspex.Shopfitting SystemsA variety of custom made shop in shop display configurations available to suit all your product display requirements.Steel Fabrication. Specialised metal shelving systems and stands to display a variety of products.Vacuum FormingThermoformed trays and parts for the cosmetic and display industry.Wood FabricationCabinet making, basic joinery and shopfitting.