About Us
History since 1979
Our History
The history of Tube-O-flex dates back to 1979 when Ashraf Mohamed open its doors in Cape Town South Africa. From humble beginnings the company very soon established itself as one of the largest distributors of flexible hoses, not only in South Africa, but in the rest of Southern Africa region.
In 1989 the company opened a subsidiary in Namibia and this saw the birth of Tube-O-Flex Namibia as we know it today. In 2005 Tube-O-Flex (Namibia) open a new chapter in its history by selling a majority equity stake to a Black Economic Empowerment company, Onyewu Holdings.
The History of Tube-O-Flex
The history of Tube-O-flex dates back to 1979 when Ashraf Mohamed open its doors in Cape Town South Africa. From humble beginnings the company very soon established itself as one of the largest distributors of flexible hoses, not only in South Africa, but in the rest of Southern Africa region.
In 1989 the company opened a subsidiary in Namibia and this saw the birth of Tube-O-Flex Namibia as we know it today. In 2005 Tube-O-Flex (Namibia) open a new chapter in its history by selling a majority equity stake to a Black Economic Empowerment company, Onyewu Holdings.
Onyewu Holdings is a black-owned group with a growing portfolio of investment in the resources, property, and financial services sector. The empowerment group was formed in 2003 by a group of emerging young entrepreneurs with the objective of pursuing strategic investments in various sectors of the Namibian company. Tube-O-Flex celebrates a proud heritage of over three decades of success which has been possible because of doing things differently with the prospects of even greater triumphs in the years ahead. We are able to adapt and change to meet the challenges of our changing environment.
How we Grew
Our Timeline
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1979
Ashraf Mohamed opens Tube-O-flex in Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in flexible hoses.
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1989
Tube-O-Flex expands by establishing a subsidiary in Namibia.
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2005
Tube-O-Flex (Namibia) takes a significant step by selling a majority equity stake to Onyewu Holdings, a Black Economic Empowerment company.
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Today
Tube-O-Flex celebrates a proud heritage of over three decades of success which has been possible because of doing things differently with the prospects of even greater triumphs in the years ahead.
How We Operate
Our Strategy & Philosophy
Work We Believe in
Core Principles
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To develop and nurture a lasting partnership with our customers;
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To provide sustained growth and reasonable profits to our stakeholders;
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To create trust and work closely with our partners for our mutual benefit;
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To be an equal opportunity company playing an active and deliberate role in development of historically disadvantaged people;
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To be socially responsible and never compromise our integrity;
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To contribute through networking to the success of business where we will be involved.
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Our culture is based on decisiveness, simplicity, cost consciousness and accountability.
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We expect ethical behavior and high performance from every employee.
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We encourage an open-minded and innovative spirit.
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To be empowered through participation.