Belgian parent company Schréder was formed in 1907, with its Southern African branch BEKA Schréder being founded in 1978 in Namibia. As one of South Africa’s leading manufacturers of luminaires and glass fibre reinforced polyester (GRP) poles, BEKA Schréder is celebrating its 45th birthday this year, having advanced in business from humble beginnings to industry innovator and expert.
“Our founding saw BEKA Schréder as a manufacturer of corrosion-resistant GRP poles,” explains Daniel Kasper, General Manager of BEKA Schréder. “Since then, the company has steadily grown, evolved and contributed to the success of our clients and the industry as a whole.” This milestone anniversary not only reflects BEKA Schréder’s resilience and dedication, but also serves as a testament to the trust and support the company has earned over the years.
BEKA Schréder has been wholly owned by Schréder since 2013, and has attained a B-BBEE Level 3 rating, with more than 200 staff employed locally. “We have a three-pillar belief system at our company,” explains Kasper. “For our people. For our community. For our planet.” The illumination company is one of the leading independent smart outdoor lighting solution providers in the world, with more than 2 000 engineering experts working in six research-and-development centres across five continents. “We have created lighting products of the highest quality and performance that continue to deliver optimally for users,” says Kasper. “We have sold over 2 million lighting points. That is testament to the belief our clients have placed in the work we do. We are consistently striving for excellence in all aspects of our operations.”
One of the key factors behind BEKA Schréder’s success has been its ability to adapt and embrace change. “The business landscape has undergone significant transformations over the past 45 years, with technological advancements and shifting market dynamics reshaping the way we operate,” says Kasper, adding, “We have expanded from GRP poles to a wide variety of products. We offer lighting solutions for every industry, from motorways, bridges and tunnels, to urban and residential streets, industrial halls and architecture.”
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