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| Mr Antonio de Gouveia (Senior) with over 30 years experience in the cork industry founded African Cork Suppliers Pty Ltd in 1983 as a family business. Now with one of his sons, we have ensured the continuation and sustainability of this company. Since inception of ACS into the industry we have become synonymous with the terms good service, quality and value for money. |
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| Over more than two decades we have built a truly sustainable business. Our unwavering belief in customer service and supplying value for money products has in effect entrenched us into this market. Recognised as one of the premier suppliers in this industry, ACS today employs approximately 25 employees and has warehousing capacity of 2500sqm for stock holding due to long import lead times of 3-6 weeks. |
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| Time line |
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| 1983 |
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Mr Antonio de Gouveia Senior establishes ACS. |
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| 1996 |
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ACS becomes a member of CTCOR continuing our dedication to research and development in the cork industry. |
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| 2001 |
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Mr Antonio de Gouveia Junior joins ACS as continuation and succession |
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| 2003 |
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ACS becomes a member of the newly founded SACC adhering to their requirement of cork testing procedures. |
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| 2003 |
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ACS takes a bold step of being the first supplier to purchase and utilise an in house GC (Gas Chromograph) in South Africa |
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| 2006 |
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As ACS expands, further assistance from family is required, Mr Pieter de Gouveia joins ACS as continual support to the family and business |
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| 2007 |
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ACS implements ISO 9001:2000 compliant Quality Management System /accreditation |
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| 2008 |
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Moves to new premises in Brackenfell Industria |
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| Our Vision |
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The continual research and development in our products to aid the industry and create peace of mind whenever using ACS products.
To continually supply high quality products from around the world whatever the customer preference may be. |
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| Our Commitment |
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To provide all existing and future clients with a World-Class standard of service and quality, whilst upholding our reputation for developing long-term customer relationships based on the cornerstones of honesty, integrity and professionalism.
Despite being one of the largest suppliers in the market, customer service, quality control and value are our true testimonial over the past 25 years. |
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Our focus of high volume, low margin, and low cost distribution is essential to our price and quality competitiveness.
We are committed to BEE and involvement and empowerment of our employees. |
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| Our Values |
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Honesty
Integrity
Professionalism
Passion and pride
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