Bonrene Holdings
| Business Location: | Rural |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Branch: | Sekhukhune |
| Business Start Date: | 2017-02-14 |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
The company manufacture the below products:
• Multi-Purpose Degreaser
• Dishwashing Liquid
• Bubble Bath
• Car Shampoo
• Tile Cleaner
• Pine Gel
In addition, Bonrene Holdings offers specialist services in:
• Industrial Cleaning Services
Challenges/Needs:
Bonrene Holdings faced several challenges that limited its growth potential:
• The need for external product testing to verify internal quality standards
and build client confidence.
• Accreditation with SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) to provide
quality assurance and market credibility.
• A gap in strategic business management and growth planning to sustain
and expand operations.
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
Through the Enterprise Development Programme, SEDFA supported Bonrene
Holdings with targeted interventions, including:
• Product testing with SABS on six (dish washing liquid, bubble bath, multipurpose
degreaser, thick bleach, Pine Gel and tile cleaner product lines, all
of which were confirmed to be safe and fit for purpose.
• Issuance of a SABS confirmation letter, verifying the products as highquality
and safe for customer use.
• Business development and mentorship support, aimed at strengthening
leadership, marketing, and growth planning.
This holistic combination of technical, financial, and strategic support not only
improved the company’s credibility but also enhanced its operational efficiency
and business outlook.
Holdings with targeted interventions, including:
• Product testing with SABS on six (dish washing liquid, bubble bath, multipurpose
degreaser, thick bleach, Pine Gel and tile cleaner product lines, all
of which were confirmed to be safe and fit for purpose.
• Issuance of a SABS confirmation letter, verifying the products as highquality
and safe for customer use.
• Business development and mentorship support, aimed at strengthening
leadership, marketing, and growth planning.
This holistic combination of technical, financial, and strategic support not only
improved the company’s credibility but also enhanced its operational efficiency
and business outlook.
Outcome Details:
The interventions yielded significant results for Bonrene Holdings, driving both
growth and sustainability:
• Product testing outcomes were successfully integrated into the business’s
marketing strategy, serving as a key selling point.
• Turnover increased from R 3,929,400.00 to R 6,500,995.00, reflecting a
growth of R 2,571,595.00.
• Net profit improved from R 354,336.00 to R 1,532,824.00.
• Employment grew from 6 to 7 staff members, creating one new job
opportunity.
• The company secured more projects and clients, largely due to the
assurance of quality from SABS testing and guidance from mentorship
programmes.
Bonrene Holdings remains committed to continuous improvement. The next
strategic milestone is to achieve full SABS certification, which will allow its
products to carry the official SABS quality mark on packaging. This certification will
further strengthen customer trust, unlock new markets, and position the company
as a leading supplier of cleaning chemicals in South Africa.
growth and sustainability:
• Product testing outcomes were successfully integrated into the business’s
marketing strategy, serving as a key selling point.
• Turnover increased from R 3,929,400.00 to R 6,500,995.00, reflecting a
growth of R 2,571,595.00.
• Net profit improved from R 354,336.00 to R 1,532,824.00.
• Employment grew from 6 to 7 staff members, creating one new job
opportunity.
• The company secured more projects and clients, largely due to the
assurance of quality from SABS testing and guidance from mentorship
programmes.
Bonrene Holdings remains committed to continuous improvement. The next
strategic milestone is to achieve full SABS certification, which will allow its
products to carry the official SABS quality mark on packaging. This certification will
further strengthen customer trust, unlock new markets, and position the company
as a leading supplier of cleaning chemicals in South Africa.
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
"The product testing and mentorship from SEDFA have been a turning point for
Bonrene Holdings. We now have the letter from SABS proofing quality and is
assurance to our customer and improve the trust level for our products.
Bonrene Holdings. We now have the letter from SABS proofing quality and is
assurance to our customer and improve the trust level for our products.
