Astore Africa Branch Manager Wayne Masters
Astore Africa is the leading supplier in Southern Africa of the most comprehensive range of thermoplastic pipe fittings, valves and pipeline accessories in all recognised materials as well as plastic welding equipment. Quality products are supplied to most industries including the mining, manufacturing, chemical and irrigation industries, as well as all industries utilising pressured piping systems.
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN PLASTIC PIPELINE SYSTEMS
The company maintains very close international links with overseas suppliers to ensure that the latest developments in plastic pipeline systems are available to design and process engineers across a wide spectrum of applications. Product ranges are reviewed on a regular basis in pursuit of innovation and excellence to enable the company to offer comprehensive systems incorporating the latest available technology to a broader customer base.
ASTORE AFRICA HAS BECOME THE LEADING SUPPLIER IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Since opening a small operation in Johannesburg in 1985, Astore Africa has become the leading supplier in Southern Africa of the most comprehensive range of thermoplastic pipe fittings, valves and pipeline accessories in all recognised materials as well as plastic welding equipment.
PRODUCT EXCELLENCE AND COMPLETE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The company's success has been achieved through forging close relationships with customers and by providing integrated solutions combining product excellence, complete technical support and dedicated customer service. The company's marketing strategy has been based on the principle of analysing customer needs and maintaining adequate stock to supply the right material for an application at the right price, without sacrificing quality and performance for the end user.
LATEST TECHNOLOGY
The company maintains very close international links with overseas suppliers to ensure that the latest developments in plastic pipeline systems are available to design and process engineers across a wide spectrum of applications. Product ranges are reviewed on a regular basis in pursuit of innovation and excellence to enable the company to offer comprehensive systems incorporating the latest available technology to a broader customer base.
RESOURCEFUL SOLUTIONS TO ALL MARKET SECTORS SERVED
The company's solid sales network, with strategically placed branches and selected agents provides resourceful solutions to all market sectors served, which is backed up by qualified "in-house" expertise. The identified need for specialist technical advice and consulting services for designers and engineers has led to the establishment of a project's support division involving experienced product managers providing this vital service for every facet of thermoplastic appliances.
LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Astore Africa also manufactures quality plastic pressure fittings and clamp saddles under the AFFIT brand name, which conforms to recognised local and international standards. In 2003, the factory attained ISO 9001 (2000) recognition that was later updated to ISO 9001 (2007).
Internally, the company has committed itself to skills training and the development of previously disadvantaged individuals to ensure opportunities for advancement to managerial levels within the organisation.