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but has concluded that the role of the Foundation was very challenging set of cards. On a fundamental
far greater than ECD revamps and upgrades. level, if we cannot look after our planet and
the society that occupies it, we will have a very
Edward Colle, Belgotex’s CEO and co-founder of dysfunctional set of circumstances which will put
the Belgotex Foundation said, “Belgotex believes immense pressure on business, as the environment
wholeheartedly in a ‘hand-up’ rather than a ‘hand- will not be conducive to any form of growth. The
out’ approach, and we are proud to be associated sooner we address and deal with these issues the
with initiatives that support the efforts of communities better it will be in the long run.”
and individuals to improve their socioeconomic
circumstances.” The Belgotex Academy was launched in 1999 and
provides flooring installation training, technical sales
“If we look around, we cannot be proud of the current training and estimating training across the various
situation in society. It may be more evident in this product categories offered by Belgotex.
beautiful country we live in, but the same social decay
and lack of inclusive growth is evident globally. In addition, the company offers youth and employee
development through internship and learnership
This is not part of our purpose, and if we don’t programmes, various training and awareness
address the situation, we will leave our children a programmes and employee wellness campaigns.

Full Name of Company: Belgotex MISSION
Nature of Business: Manufacturing Belgotex design, manufacture and deliver quality
Services / Products: Flooring - carpets, vinyl, artificial floors that endure the speed of life.
grass, artificial sports surfaces, underlay CORE PURPOSE
Date Established: 1983
Subsidiaries: Greenfields, Likewise, Voke, YUDU We bring a platform for authenticity to every walk of life
through creativity, communication and collaboration.
Customer Base: Suppliers/ Retailers
No. of Employees: 700+ KEY PERSONNEL
Auditors / Accountants: Deloitte CEO: Edward Colle
Bankers: Standard Bank Financial Director: Steve Truter
Creative Agency: Parson’s Branding (our advertising is Operations Director: Frank Moffat
done in-house) Human Resources Director: Jade Peter
Industry Quality Standards: ISO 9001’ ISO 9001; ISO CONTACT DETAILS
14000 series of standards: ISO 14025, ISO 14040/4/6,
ISO 14064/7; ISO 18001, GreenTag Certification, Head Office
GreenStar 6 Star Rating Physical Address: 20 Chesterfield Road
B-BBEE Status: Level 7 Postal Address: P.O. Box 3228, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Tel: +27 (0)33 897 7500
VISION E-mail: info@belgotex.co.za; hello@belgotex.co.za
To be a recognised, world-class, African brand Website: www.belgotex.co.za
showcase through our deep connection with our Branches: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth,
people, product and the planet. Free State, Umhlanga
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