October 2012 - Trademax Publications

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Green Company Envirodeck
Claims Award
Warren Graver, founder and director of Envirodeck, an industry leader in
environmentally conscious and sustainable decking products, was awarded
the 2012 Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year ® title at the annual
Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year ® Competition.
This year’s competition saw 12 finalists qualify for
the 2012 Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year®
category, which celebrates entrepreneurs who,
irrespective of the duration the business, have
been active and posted a business turnover of R20 million
or less in the 2011 tax year.
Due to the increasing demand on natural resources and the
growing awareness to safely dispose of or re-use nonbiodegradable
waste, Warren initially saw an opportunity
in the market for a practical, alternative solution to timber
in the decking sector.
Fast forward eight years and today Envirodeck is the
fastest growing supplier of environmentally sustainable
decking and finishing products, as well as tangible
solutions for customers across South Africa and Namibia.
As a result of the phenomenal market growth in Southern
Africa, Envirodeck is now also expanding into Angola,
Botswana, Nigeria and Mozambique and will continue to
do so over the next five years.
Warren attributes his entrepreneurial success to intense
research and product sourcing. He says that research
continues to fuel the business, as innovative technology is
constantly growing and evolving within the industry.
Another one of Envirodeck’s strengths is partnering with
like minded and professional business partners who share
the same passion and energy for the industry.
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