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Rectron (PTY) Ltd, founded in 1995 by Mark
Lu with a staff complement of 4, has in a very short period of time
grown to be the leading computer components distributor in Southern
Africa. Now firmly established as an international company our staff
complement has risen to 250 worldwide with 5 branches in South Africa,
2 in Australia and 1 each in Taiwan and the UK.
The company’s revenue
has grown from R75 million in 1995 to R740 million in 2002 and today
Rectron holds a dominant and overwhelming position in the South
African market. Operating profits have grown from R3 million to R46
million in the same period.
Rectron’s core
business is the importation and distribution of computer components to
computer dealers, resellers and systems integrators. Rectron was
established in 1995 distributing CPUs and memory modules and has
steadily grown it’s product range to one of the most comprehensive
available becoming a ‘one stop shop’ for the IT industry in South
Africa.
One of the reasons of
Rectron’s explosive growth is the healthy relationship we maintain
with our suppliers which provides us with an intimate knowledge and
understanding of the computer components market both locally and
internationally.
Rectron strategic
partners include Gigabyte, Viewsonic,
Intel, Microsoft, Toshiba, AOpen, HP, Leadtek, Maxtor, Matrox, Jazz,
CNet, Canon, Fujitsu, Transcend, Logitech, PowerCom, Handspring.
Rectron’s appointment by some of the world’s leading brands in recent
years is an endorsement of Rectron’s importance and influence in this
market and also a reflection of Rectron’s success.
This strong
partnership helps Rectron provide it’s customers with the right
products at the right price at the right time which gives them the
edge they require in this most competitive of environments. This has
resulted in Rectron’s exponential growth over the last 7 years and
firmly placed Rectron as the leading computer component solutions
provider in Southern Africa.
Recognizing the huge
growth and potential in mobile computing, servers, appliances and
digital imaging Rectron’s business has evolved recently into 4
focused divisions being the PC and components division, the mobile and
handheld division, the peripheral division and the server and
networking division. Each of these divisions caters for the specific
requirements of Rectron’s customers and also reflects the changes that
have taken place recently in IT.
Rectron’s success is
attributed to a number of factors. Among these are a clear business
vision, accurate marketing forecasts, responsible management, mature
and effective financial controls, logistical expertise, excellent
technical capabilities and superior product and service levels.
Rectron’s mission is
to be the source by choice of clients whereby we promote a challenging
workplace that stimulates and develops our staff who work as a team
with respect and trust for each other. These traits have been
recognized and rewarded. Our management style is open and direct and
job performance is supervised fairly and firmly.
Rectron has built
it’s customer base on the foundations of listening and responding to
our customers and suppliers, clearly communicating both intentions and
expectations making it easy to work with us. The latest innovative and
competitive products give an edge to our customers in this industry
which is one of the most competitive environments.
Our passion for this
industry is felt by all who arrive, a vibrant energy and life which
has brought resounding success year on year and has clearly made us
the current leader in our field.
Rectron Milestone
The path to success
Management
Financial
Results
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