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VERIMARK HOLDINGS LTD
When Verimark opened its doors for the first time in 1977, it was with a staff of 2 people, a capital base of R5,000 and a dream of building a company that would bring the best innovative, unique products to the South African consumer.
Today, 33 years later, we look back and we are proud that we have lived our dream, in fact we believe we have excelled well beyond it! We not only employ around 500 people, but the Verimark brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands in Southern Africa and in many other parts of the world.
Verimark today is also rated as the market leader on the continent. This is no surprise, given the company’s rare ability to continuously bring more unique, innovative, and top quality products to the ever-increasing millions of consumers that aspire to enjoy the ultimate lifestyle. While many companies claim to deliver “quality and service”, Verimark’s genuine pursuit of “only the very best”, has clearly differentiated the company from the rest. Our Product range covers Housewares, Health and Fitness, DIY, Automotive, and Beauty and Educational Toys.
Verimark’s dominant position as the market leader in South Africa is borne out by the following achievements by the company and its management:
- Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), main board, in July 2005.
- Chosen as a finalist in the “SA Best Entrepreneur” award (sponsored by Ernst and Young and ABSA Bank) – for the second time!
- Twice a finalist in “SA Non-Listed Company of the Year” award (sponsored by Arthur Andersen, Business Day and Wits Business School). Verimark was the “runner up” in the last competition!
- Voted “Role Model for the New Millennium” by a Business Chamber of Commerce.
- Elected as one of South Africa’s “Leading Managers for 2004” by Corporate Research Foundation, sponsored by Business Report.
- Twice voted one of South Africa’s top 300 companies by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
- Selected by Entrepreneur, the world’s best selling entrepreneurship magazine, as a role model for entrepreneurs. Only 12 individuals are selected annually.
Although we are proud of our past successes and achievements, we are more excited about the challenge the future holds. Verimark’s passion and success proven business model will allow us to bring more of the best quality innovations not only to consumers in South Africa but also across the Globe.
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