“Quality is never an accident;
it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort,
intelligent direction and skillful execution
- it represents the
wise choice of many alternatives.” Will A
Foster.
COMPANY PROFILE
INDEX
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1
COMPANY PROFILE / BRAKECORES AFFORDABILITY
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2
COMPANY DETAILS
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3
COMPANY DETAILS
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4
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM / DISTRIBUTION
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5
STORES & INVENTORY / WORKSHOPS & FIELD SERVICE /
MAINTENANCE INHOUSE
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6
TECHNICAL / SOLE REPRESENTATION
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7
FRANCHISES / DISTRIBUTORS
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8
MAJOR LINES DISTRIBUTORS & STOCKED
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9
MAJOR CUSTOMER SERVICED & SUPPLIED INCLUDE / CONCLUSION
PAGE
10
QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT
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11
ORGANISATION CHART
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12
ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE
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13
BRAKE SERVICE WORKSHOP LETTER OF AUTHORITY
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14
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
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15– 30
AGENCIES & COMPANY REFERENCES
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COMPANY PROFILE
Since Brakecores inception in 1983, the Company has developed into one of South Africa’s premier suppliers
to the Agriculture, Transport, Industrial, Marine, Underground Mining, Opencast Mining, Earthmoving and
OEM Sectors.
Mobility is a vital part of both modern life and the Brakecore success story: Irrespective of whether road, rail,
sea, on highway or off highway.
Situated in the town of Ermelo in the Mpumalanga Province, which is at the heart of the Largest Opencast
Coal Mines in the Eastern part of South Africa.
Components and assemblies are produced for both local and export consumption. Imported products are
sourced from world renowned manufacturers and suppliers in the Global marketplace products include,
ArvinMeritor, Rockwell, Raybestos Friction Products, Miba Friction Products, Eaton Air Flex, L & M
Radiators, Mesabi, Auto Test Brake Diagnostic Machines, Industrial Clutch: Tribco Kevlar Friction.
Brakecores devotion: Gives you the assurance that we will always meet your requirements, giving you
access to the latest Technologies, while operating to the highest ethical standards.
Brakecore has since developed into a Premier Specialist in the supply and serving of Brakes * Clutches *
Airbrake Equipment * Hydraulic Brake * Fail-Safe Systems * Friction Materials * Wet Brakes * Industrial
Brakes * Heat Exchangers *
BRAKECORES AFFORDABILITY
The widest range of dedicated stock in South Africa, is kept and maintained using the latest computor
technology, making it available around the clock 24- hours a day, seven days a week. Custom packaging,
labeling and delivery also form part of Brakecores commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
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COMPANY DETAILS
BRAKECORE SUPPLY COMPANY (PTY) LTD
P.O. BOX 1837
ERMELO – MPUMALANGA
2350
SOUTH AFRICA
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
NO 5 OOSTHUISE STREET
ERMELO - MPUMALANGA
2350
SOUTH AFRICA
COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER
9607163407
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
017 8116921 / 017 8116922
017 8193412 / 017 8193413
017 8193416 / 017 8193417
017 8193550 / 017 8193551
FAX NUMBER:
017 8198013
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
brakes@brakecore.co.za
WEB ADDRESS:
www.brakecore.co.za
V.A.T. NO:
4670120973
WORKMENS COMPENSATION NO:
0283-973-1361
TAX REF NO:
768/07/1493/0
INSURANCE POLICY NO:
SA EAGLE BR004320
AUDITORS:
C. NEL
P.O. BOX 1631
NELSPRUIT
1200
TEL : 013 7411072
BANKERS:
ABSA BANK
ERMELO
ACC NO : 712393602
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COMPANY DETAILS
DIRECTORS & OWNERS
TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ALLAN HAWLEY
ID: 6201305061002
TEL : (H) 017 8115213
TEL : (W) 017 8116921
CELL : 082 495 7934
E-MAIL : allan@brakecore.co.za
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
THEO VERMEULEN
TEL : (W) 017 8193412
CELL : 082 490 5675
E-MAIL : theo@brakecore.co.za
EXTERNAL SALES DIRECTOR
WESSEL VD MERWE
ID: 4911125060081
TEL : (H) 017 8115645
TEL : (W) 017 8193417
CELL : 082 490 9495
E-MAIL : wessel@brakecore.co.za
AIRBRAKES DIRECTOR
PIET BRONKHORST
TEL : (W) 017 8193412
CELL : 083 458 8306
E-MAIL : piet@brakecore.co.za
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
DONOVAN HAWLEY
ID : 6311225054084
TEL : (H) 017 8198091
TEL : (W) 017 8193417
CELL : 082 494 8052
E-MAIL : don@brakecore.co.za
HEAT EXCHANGE DIRECTOR
TREVOR NUNS
TEL : (W) 017 8193412
CELL : 083 700 9085
E-MAIL : trevor@brakecore.co.za
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN
OUR PLAN HAS BEEN FILED WITH
THE DEPT OF LABOUR
WE HAVE A TRAINING FACILITOR
REGISTERED WITH MERSETA
INTERNAL SALES DIRECTOR
DAMIAN MORGAN
TEL : (W) 017 8193412
CELL : 082 838 8237
E-MAIL : damian@brakecore.co.za
MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE
WILLIAM NAUDE
TEL : (W) 017 8193412
CELL : 072 434 5777
E-MAIL : williamn@brakecore.co.za
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QUALITY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
In markets where most of the applications are of a Safety critical nature, and all these products should
conform to OEM specifications, which have a minimum of ISO9001 – 2000, FORD Q1 or NATO
approval. Brakecore has been accredited with ISO9001 – 2000 and SABS Brake Service workshop
letter of Authority. This represents the accepted minimum requirements for a well-managed
organization. This QMS ensures that we comply with industry best practiced. The extra effort
needed to receive this International Registration is one more reason for our customers to feel
confident that they are receiving OEM replacement quality products and comprehensive after-sales
services.
DISTRIBUTION
Brakecore has a branch in Johannesburg/Gauteng situated in Jet Park close to the International
Airport, to assist with the speeding up of our imports and exports, as well as supplying and servicing
of customers. Besides having twelve internal sales co-coordinators, all with access to our fully
computerized network, we have ten mobile technical sales representatives who cover a vast area on
a daily basis.
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STORES & INVENTORY
In order to live up to our reputation for excellent service, adequate stocks of a wide range of products
and service exchange parts are stocked. All products are checked for quality and traceability before
being marked and computerized. Our database has over one million cross reference part numbers
for easy references from OEM part number to manufacturer part number.
WORKSHOPS &
FIELD SERVICE
BRAKECORE have fully equipped workshops and repair divisions covering an area of over 2000
square meters. With qualified personnel on a 24 hour basis in order for us to be able to carry out any
repair, breakdown, or modification necessary to almost any vehicle or product. Two fully equipped
field service vehicles on stand-by 24 hours to assist with any breakdown.
MAINTENANCE
IN HOUSE
Maintenance programs are in place to maintain 100% efficiency of all machinery. All gauges and
measuring equipment is calibrated to maintain 100% accuracy.
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TECHNICAL
BRAKECORE have qualified technical representatives that are in contact 24 hours for technical
problems that may arise. Machine and vehicle test facilities are available to support the efforts of
product development and technical sales staff, be it at our premises or through one of our key
suppliers. There is constant feed back on the progress of experimental products and appropriate test
data is generated in support of the product and the presentation of its performance characteristics to
customers.
SOLE REPRESENTATION
BRAKECORE are the Sole representative and distributor in South Africa for L & M RADIATORS INC.
(MESABI) U.S.A. for the supply of
* Heat Exchangers * Radiators * Oil Coolers * Air Coolers * and RTTS Transmission Coolers.
Brakecore are the Sole representative and distributor in South Africa for Tribco Inc. for the supply of
* Braketex * Clutchtex 100% Kevlar - Friction Materials.
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FRANCHISES / DISTRIBUTORS
Official franchise for Silverton Radiators (BEHR)
* Radiators * Aftercoolers * Expansion Tanks * Fuel Tanks * Condensers * Plastic Tank Radiators and Oil Coolers.
Official franchise for Ferobrake (Ferodo)
* Brake Linings * Disc Brake Pads * Roll Linings and Brake Hardware
Official distributor for Dynotherm (Off-Highway Friction Products)
* Disc Pads * Mining Friction Blocks *
Dragline Friction * Shovel Brakes * Drills Clutches & Brakes * Earth Moving equipment.
Official distributor for Wabco SA (Airbrake equipment) (5 Strar)
* Valves * Boosters * ABS Systems * EBS Systems, Brake Servo’s * Clutch Servo’s
Official distributor for Knorr Bremse (Airbrake equipment)
* Valves * Boosters * ABS Systems * EBS Systems * Brake Servo’s * Clutch Servo’s * Callipers
Official distributor for Wheeling Brake Block (Friction materials)
* Mining & Industrial brakes and clutches
Official distributor for Meritor/Rockwell (Full product range)
* Callipers * Alxes * Wedge Brake Parts * Clutches
Official distributor for Sachs SA (Clutches)
* Pressure Plates * Clutch Plates * Shocks
Official distributor for LUK Africa (Clutches )
* Pressure Plates * Clutch Plates * Shocks
Sole Agent for L+M Radiators U.S.A.

Mesabi Heat Exchangers
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MAJOR LINES
DISTRIBUTED & STOCKED
ALFA INTERNATIONAL
ANCHORLOCK
A.T.E.
BEHR
BENDIX WESTINGHOUSE
CARLISLE
DANA
DEUBLIN
DYNOTHERM
EATON AIRFLEX
EUCLID
FAG
FERODO
FRENOSA
B.F. GOODRIDGE
GOODYEAR
GHH
INDUSTRIAL CLUTCH
KESSLER
KNORR BREMSE
MAXIBRAKE
MESABI
MICO
MIDLAND / HALDEX
POSI-STOP
RAYBESTOS
ROCKFORD
ROCKWELL / MERITOR
SACHS
SEALCO
SHAR
SPICER
TIMKEN
TRIBCO
TWIN-DISC
VALEO
VARGA
WABCO
WAGNER
WHEELING BRAKE BLOCK
WICHITA
WILLIAMS
Brake Drums and Discs
Brake Boosters
Disc brake pads, master & slave cylinders
Radiators / Oil Coolers and Condensors
Air brake equipment, Hydraulic Brake equipment
Friction, Callipers, Wet Brakes, Hydraulics
Clutches / Spicer
Rotary Valves
Friction Materials / Industrial / Mining
Industrial Clutches & Brakes
Brakes, Clutches, Air Brakes, Wedge Brakes
Bearings, Master & Slave Cylinders
Brake Linings, Disc Pads, Roll Lining
Friction Materials
Callipers, Expander Brakes, Friction mat
Callipers, Brakes
Brakes & Brake Components
Industrial Brakes and Clutches
Brakes & Brake Components
Air Brake Equipment
Air Brake Boosters / Hydraulics
Heat Exchangers
Air & Hydraulic Brake Equipment
Air & Hydraulic Brake Equipment
Brakes & Brake Components
Friction Materials
Clutches
Wedge Brakes, Callipers, Axles & Components
Clutches
Air Brake Equipment
Brakes & Components
Clutches
Bearings
100% Kevlar Friction Material
Clutches & Brakes, PTO Shifts
Clutches, Radiators
Master, Slave, Clutch & Wheel Cylinders
Air Brake Equipment & Components
Brake Equipment
Friction Materials / Industrial / Mining
Industrial Clutches & Brakes
Air & Hydraulic Brake Equipment
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MAJOR CUSTOMERS SERVICED &
SUPPLIED INCLUDE
AFRICAN HOE
AMCOAL
BRAND DRILL TORREX
COLUMBUS STAINLESS
GRINAKER LTD
HECKETT MULTISERV
EYESISWE
ISCOR VANDERBIJL
KOMATSU SA
KANGRA GROUP
MOSSGAS
P&H SERVICES
R.B.C.T.
SCHOEMAN BDY
TAFIBRA SA
AMALGAMATED BULK
AMPLATS
BUCYRUS AFRICA
DEPT WATER AFFAIRES
GROOTEGELUK
HAGGIE RAND
ISCOR SISHEN
IMPERIAL TRUCK
KUMBA RESOURCES
MONDI FORESTS
OTK
PPC
RUSTENBURG PLATINUM
SASOL MINES
U-QUIP SPARES
ANGLO OPERATION
ALUSAF
CATERPILLAR
DUIKER MINING
HIGHVELD STEEL & VANADIUM
HITACHI CONSTRUCTION
ISCOR THABAZIMBI
JLT MINING SERVICES
KANHYM ESTATES
MCC PLANT HIRE
OOSTHUIZEN TRANSPORT
PRIDE MILLING
SA COAL ESTATES
SCHARRIGHUISEN
UNITRANS FREIGHT
Under contract with B.H.P. Billeton for supplying, repairing and servicing of Wet brake and Calipers.
CONCLUSION
THE MAIN GOAL OF OUR COMPANY IS TO BE THE NUMBER ONE SUPPLIER OF
SUPERIOR SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS. PROVIDING THEM WITH ACCESS TO A
VAST RANGE OF PARTS AND COMPONENTS AND TO ENABLE YOU TO DEAL WITH A
QUALITY, TRUSTWORTHY AND DEPENDABLE SUPPLIER.
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QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT
As Managing Director of Brakecore Supply Co, I pledge my full commitment to this Quality Policy and will endeavor to entrench this
statement throughout all levels in our organization.
It is our policy to understand and meet the requirements of our customers, be they internal or external, and to ‘DO IT RIGHT THE
FIRST TIME” , every time. We are committed to consistently satisfying changing customers needs with absolute honesty and
integrity.
It is our intention to become a world class supplier/repairer of brakes and clutches, friction materials, heat exchange and oil
coolers, air brake equipment, fail-safe systems and supply products which conform to customer requirements.
Therefore, this quality policy is vital to the achievement of the following overall objectives:
Meeting the requirements of ISO 9001 – 2000 By using the methodology “PLANDO-CHECK-ACT” (PDCA) in all our processes.

To constantly improve our Quality Management System through INTERNAL
AUDITS and REVIEW MEETINGS.

Reduction of unnecessary wastage and costs. Through CORRECTIVE AND
PREVENTATIVE Actions and WARRANTY CLAIM REPORTS.

Consistently monitoring customer requirements and satisfaction via customer
communication processes-SATISFACTION QUESTIONNAIRE, COMPLAINT FORM
AND EXTERNAL SALES input.

Provide TRAINING and continuously determine COMPETENCY levels of personnel
performing work affecting the end product Quality.

Continuously improve INFRASTRUCTURES and procedures in order to consistently
increase the quality of our service and our products.

To recognize and meet our legal responsibilities.
The above objectives are monitored through regular reviews and feedback to ourselves and our management of the effectiveness of
the quality management system.
Date :
MANAGING DIRECTOR