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Barloworld Handling company history timeline

1969

In 1969, it lists shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

1978

In 1978, Barlow Rand drafts a Code of Employment Practice.

1994

After the 1994 democratic elections, with South Africa once again accepted on the international stage, The company’s strategy evolves to include a stronger focus on growing core businesses across the globe.

2000

Our Tractor Division grows to 30 companies occupying 64 hectares of land, with over 2000 staff members.

2009

The Training Centre officially opens in 2009, providing skills training to hundreds of people.

2013

The Handling Belgium business was sold on 8 May 2013, generating €7.5 million in cash proceeds.

The Integrated Employee Value Model and the Integrated Financial Value Model were launched in 2013.

The remaining 49% shareholding in Toyota Stellenbosch was acquired during 2013, and the dealership is now 100% owned.

2014

The remaining Australian motor retail operations were sold effective from 31 March 2014.

2015

The Avis Budget Group (ABG) granted Barloworld the licence to operate the Budget Brand in southern Africa from 1 March 2015 in addition to the Avis Car Rental brand.

2016

Barloworld Automotive acquires a majority share in SMD in May 2016.

2018

The Barloworld Corporate Office relocated to 61 Katherine Street, Sandton in November 2018.

2019

Avis Fleet held-for-sale at 30 September 2019.

2020

In terms of growth, two acquisitions that are in line with the Group strategy were made, Equipment Mongolia which closed on 1 September 2020 and Tongaat Hulett Starch (Ingrain) which closed on 31 October 2020.

Barloworld won the Gender Mainstreaming Champions award for 2020.

2021

On 1 October 2021 Dr Lulu Gwagwa joined Barloworld as Chairman of the board.

2022

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