| History |
| Management Team |
Grant Lyle
Title: Managing Director
Years service at L&G Tools: 29 |
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Imtiaz Ahmed
Title: Deputy MD
Years service at L&G Tools: 5
Qualifications: B Com Retail |
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Richard Sawkins
Title: National Sales Director |
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Anand Naidoo
Title: Financial Director
Years service at L&G Tools: 32 |
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Brenda Schultz
Title: IT Manager
Years Service at L&G: 4 |
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John Green
Title: Supply Chain Manager
Years Service at L&G: 1 month
Qualifications:
Diploma in Strategic Logistics Manage |
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Suloshni Naidoo
Title: Credit Manager
Years Service at L&G: 12 |
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Nick Myburgh
Title: Merchandising executive
Years service at L&G: 6
Experience: 26 years Retail Marketing & Sales |
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Tertia De Wet
Title: Human Resources Manager
Years Service at L&G: 1 |
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Loryn Bryce
Title: Advertising & Marketing Manager
Years Service at L&G: 8
Qualifications: National diploma in Graphic Design
Currently studying towards a National Certificate in Management |
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| L&G Tool & Machinery Distributors Limited was started in 1978 by Des Vacy-Lyle, our current MD Grant Vacy-Lyle’s father. The business began with a staff complement of 7, in a small building in North Coast Rd, Durban. Our major growth occurred in our premises in Point Rd, Durban before we relocated to our current premises of 11 000m2 in Westmead Pinetown in 2004. |
| Vision |
| To become the supplier of choice in key retail markets focusing on the Tool, Machinery, Garden & DIY offerings. To enhance long term relationships with selected partners in the above categories. |
| Mission |
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To be a leading South African distributor of tools, machinery, hardware & garden equipment intended for the consumer market with some professional offerings across selected ranges.
L&G Tools, based in Westmead, Durban, provides a multi-branded offering with the principal brand being Fragram. The key channel to market for L&G Tools is through the major retail chains as well as independent retailers who can fulfill all their purchases at one convenient location.
The strategic competitive advantage that L&G Tools can offer, is built on their wide product range at competitive pricing based on a low operational cost base.
A high level of customer contact is maintained through a network of Key Account Managers & Sales Representatives who act as the customer’s champion at L&G Tools.
Community involvement & investment is viewed as a priority at L&G Tools.
Development, training & equal opportunity for employees is a priority at L&G Tools & a driving force behind the success of L&G’s staff retention plan.
The nature of L&G’s product offerings necessitates strong international alliances ensuring availability across the supply chain.
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