15th March 2016 Leading South African PTFE manufacturer Trident Plastics, T/A Hardomid Plastic, have announced the sale of the company today. The new owner, AZ-Armaturen Valve Group, has been an important customer of Trident Plastics since its inception and has a strategic vision for significant business expansion.
The two previous owners of Trident Plastics, Albert Dos Santos and Greg Halsted, have decided to retire as members of the company and hand over the business to its long-term partner and valve group AZ-Armaturen. Albert Dos Santos’ decision to retire as Managing Member will bring to a close a remarkable career of nearly 18 years of continuous service to the company and its stakeholders. “It has been a privilege to lead one of the top PTFE manufacturers in South Africa and work alongside with customers and suppliers from various industries.“ Mr. Dos Santos said. For another six months, Albert Dos Santos will support the new owners in order to ensure a smooth transition into the company and assure the transfer of know-how.
Trident Plastics continues its operations as an independent company from AZ-Armaturen and all the employees will remain in the business. The trading name Hardomid Plastic will no longer be used. “We believe that Trident Plastics has a bright future ahead.” Our strategic expansion plans and the technical know-how of Trident Plastics will allow us to target new markets and industries” said Erich Ermel, Trident Plastics’ Managing Director. Erich Ermel has been in the manufacturing industry for many years and has a profound knowledge about PTFE, seals and gaskets gained from his work experience at a previous seals manufacturer in Switzerland.
About Trident Plastics
Trident Plastics is a manufacturer of PTFE products, high quality plastic parts and supplies the industry with various sealing solutions. The products of Trident Plastics are used in various applications in the Chemical, Petrochemical, Mining, Food, Pharma and Valve industry.
Contact Details: Phone: +27 (0) 11 824 0696, Fax: +27 (0) 11 824 0697, Email: sales@trident-plastics.co.za
Physical Address: Trident Plastics CC, Unit 2, 10 Patrick Road, Jet Park, Boksburg 1459, South Africa
Postal address: Trident Plastics CC, PO Box 9977, Elsburg 1407, South Africa

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