CORE CATERING SUPPLIES was established in 1998 by Marcel Fuchs (CEO- German) and Olav Ruecker (MD-German), aimed at servicing the exploding South African Hotel and Restaurant Industry with their industrial product requirements. The initial product range consisted of all imported Glass & Tableware, but throughout the coming years the company continued to add new product groups and ranges, resulting in CORE today being South Africas Main Supplier of: GLASSWARE CROCKERY - CUTLERY - KITCHEN SMALLS & EQUIPMENT - PLASTIC WARE - BAR ACCESSORIES - UNIFORMS with our clear and continued emphasis being an industrial food service supplier.
Advantages
The vast majority of all products are imported directly from various manufacturers around the world and substantial quantities of all regular items are continuously kept in stock. COREs strength in the market place lies in its ability to supply product and quantity thereof Ex-Stock and still maintain highly competitive prices. Qualified representatives are servicing all areas on a regular basis and are always available to spontaneously deal with their customers queries and requirements. CORE has Distribution Outlets throughout South Africa, with some areas being serviced by authorized agents.
All in all, CORE has become the preferred choice for \"One Stop Shopping\", enabling their customers to place all their requirements with one supplier and thereby reducing time and effort. Through various affiliations with other related suppliers, we are also able to source and connect their customers with other suppliers for product currently not stocked by CORE. As for the future, we are confident that we will be able to continue increasing our market share by further increasing the range of stock items and offering instant customer service. Complete Turnkey solutions for new restaurants, have become an important focus and with that, most certainly have again added more value to dealing with CORE.
The substantial bulk purchasing of product has resulted in very keen pricing from all our supplies, a saving that is passed on to our customers throughout all our branches. These Outlets have become a prime destination for any potential customer, due to the fantastic price points, ease of availability and highly attentive customer service by the well-qualified personnel. The no fuss Specialty-Store environment and pricing, linked with attentive and well educated personal, have been a great success, so much so, that we will continue opening further branches throughout the country.
Affiliations
A close working relationship with our Sister Company "Core Furniture Concepts" has resulted in deeper market penetration and improved networking. The staff of both companies is well connected with each other and able to offer various expertise to our customers.
An additional Broad Based Empowerment company "Core Corporate" was created to service our corporate and mainly government based customers, dealing with the often intricate and special needs in this segment.
Sole Food Service Distribution agreements with leading manufacturers such as:
- Libbey Glass - USA
- Crisa Glass - Mexico
- Crisal Glass - Portugal
- Royal Leerdam - Holland
- have been an important step to further enhance CORE`s leading position in the Southern African Market
News
In order to cope professionally with the continuously increasing amount of goods and customers, new software has been implemented, linking all our branches countrywide to a centralized server, offering live information on stocks and availability across the country.
With a new VoIP switchboard as well as a National Number "086 123 CORE" we can now offer our customers the advantage to call one number from anywhere within South Africa and get connected to their nearest branch.
And last but not least, Warehouse facilities at the Head Office have been increased to approx 3000m2, in order to cope with the rapid transfer of goods to our various branches.
The way forward
If business was a car, it would only have two gears Forward and Reverse.
If you stand still, you have actually gone into Reverse, since everyone around you is moving Forward. If you move Forward, you will gain momentum and move faster as time goes by. Curves and various obstacles are part of any road, dealing with them is what makes the driving exciting and fun.
Our gear-lever is steady in the Forward position. Join us for the ride!
Marcel Fuchs / Olav Ruecker
