Bidvest

Bidvest is a South African diversified industrial conglomerate. Founded in 1988 by Brian Joffe, the company has grown through a strategy of acquiring and integrating businesses across a wide range of sectors. Its operations are broadly categorized into two main divisions: Bidvest Services and Bidvest Industrial. Bidvest Services encompasses a variety of businesses including freight, logistics, facilities management, and security services. Bidvest Industrial includes companies involved in manufacturing, automotive components, food production, and textiles.

The group operates primarily in South Africa but also has a significant international presence, with operations in several other African countries, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Bidvest's business model focuses on decentralized management, allowing individual operating companies to maintain their entrepreneurial spirit and operational autonomy while benefiting from the group's financial strength and strategic oversight. This approach has been instrumental in its consistent growth and profitability over the years. The company is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).