LARIMAR GROUP
Through its strategic diversification and consolidation plan , Larimar is undergoing a ‘ quantum leap ’ in order to retain its position as one of South Africa ’ s transport groups
Larimar has been a part of South Africa ’ s transport history for the past 65 years and is set to play a strong part in its future . Indeed , the family-run business could once boast the largest operations in the Southern Hemisphere with a fleet of close to 4,000 buses ; while this number has waned somewhat , the company ’ s willingness to simultaneously embrace and deliver lasting , meaningful change has only strengthened . In order to maintain its much envied position in South Africa ( the group boasts some very lucrative partnership and government contracts ) it is simultaneously diversifying its revenue base and working towards making the business comply with global environmental standards .
Operations Larimar ’ s group structure enables it to provide a diverse range of solutions to its clients and it is perhaps for this reason that the group is looking to diversify further . It is comprised of six companies which provide transportation ( Putco ), freight and logistics ( Bell Trucking ), engineering and manufacturing ( Dubigeon Body and Coach , and VOMS Industrial ) motor retail ( KZN Iveco ) and insurance ( Larimar Financing and Leasing Services ). Across these divisions , the group employs in excess of 5,000 people , all of whom have access to the company ’ s dedicated talent development initiatives .
Perhaps the most notable of Larimar ’ s
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