Value Proposition

Rectron is a leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) distributor in South Africa, with its head office located in Midrand, Gauteng. The company has been in existence since 1995 and has grown from a four-man operation to having five branches in South Africa and approximately 350 employees worldwide. The business was founded by CEO and owner Mark Lu. One of the most important aspects of the company is the culture transmitted throughout the organisation; its core values at the helm define the work ethic of the company. These values are integrity, teamwork, business focus, an open-door policy, front-line leadership, professionalism and the belief that customers define a job well done.

The company is driven by technology which it uses to add value to its customers, and it has invested approximately R35-million in automation control systems and IT to increase its efficiency to its customers. The idea is that customers should be benefiting from any changes within the company, as they are the people supporting the company.

The flat management structure increases communication, control and coordination, making the company flexible and adaptable to any changes that it may undergo. By its very nature, information technology ensures that change is fundamental to the company culture of risk taking and innovative thinking. The company regards itself as a learning organisation where employees gain knowledge from one another as well as through their own expe-riences in order to bring about positive change.

Johannesburginfo@rectron.co.za+27 (0)11 203 1000http://www.rectron.co.za

STATISTICS/ DEMOGRAPHICS/ HISTORY

Year founded: 1995
Founding members:
Mark Lu, Pramod Otham
Employees:
358
Branches:
Five in South Africa, two in Australia
Memberships:
LGBN
Current customer base:
5 000+ active customers
New products:
Notebooks, 3D TV, GPS, Table PC, Digital Signage, 3D LCD

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Turnover: R1.46-billion
Operating profit:
R62.9-million
Net profit:
R42.6-million
Financial year-end:
June
Market share:
±40%
Holding company:
Mustek Limited
Bank:
Standard Bank, First National Bank, Nedbank, Absa, HSBC
Auditors:
Deloitte & Touche
JSE listing & date:
Delisted 2001
Current customer base:
+ 5 000 active dealers
Key clients:
Massmart, JD Group, Edcon, ISER

NATURE OF BUSINESS

Activity: Value added distribution company, components, consumer electronics, peripherals, service and repair
Products/services offered:
Computer components, notebooks, PND devices, imaging devices, consumer electronics, and repairs and servicing
Recent exhibitions:
Microsoft Partner Summit 2010, Microsoft TechEd 2010, GovTech 2010, Rectron 2011 Roadshow

TRAINING & CSI

Training programmes: ABET, bursaries and skills development
CSI initiatives:
Hope Factory, Global Village, underprivileged schools

EMPOWERMENT STATUS

Black Empowerment Level: shareholding: 5%-25% 
executive directors: 5%-25% 
non-executive directors: 5%-25% 
total staff: 5%-25%

BEE Empowerment rating: Level 6 –BEE Online

 

FAST FACTS

1. Established in 1995
2.
Has seven branches, five in South Africa and two in Australia
3.
Has a staff complement of ±350
4.
Enjoys an annual revenue of R1.4-billion
5.
Regarded as a leading SA IT distributor