Manufacture of Rain Chains Continue at Broekhuizen
Broekhuizen Metal Pressings cc have taken over the manufacture and distribution of the very successful rain chains from Broekhuizen Gutter Supplies. Latest article in the August issue of Home magazine.
Rain chains
Rain chains offer a highly attractive and unique alternative to traditional aluminium or PVC downpipes.
The concept is simple, rain chains transform ordinary gutter downpipes into beautiful water features, whilst adding expression and character to a gutter system breaking the fall of the water and sounds great!
Although rain chains have been used in Japan for more than 100 years, they are now manufactured and sold in South Africa by Broekhuizen Metal Pressings cc in Cape Town. Available in two different designs, made from copper and brass materials, it comes in a standard length of 2,7m complete with the gutter attachment piece and can be shortened.
Installation
The chains are easy to install. A wire clip sits in the gutter over the downpipe hole. The centre position of the clip is bent in a V-shape to extend below the hole and the rain chain itself attaches to the bottom point of the V. Broekhuizen also sell the copper dishes in two sizes which anchor the chain, provide drainage and enhance aesthetics.
We have again been innovative in adding another product to our list of recent successes!
Hulamin Limited Buys Broekhuizen Gutter Supplies
Broekhuizen Gutter Supplies started in 2003 as a division of Broekhuizen Metal Pressings cc, but had soon established itself as the leading manufacturer and supplier of gutter components in South Africa.
Due to the huge success and rapid growth of the company and the increasing demand for gutter components, Broekhuizen Gutter Supplies was founded in 2005 as an independent company. The company relocated to entirely new premises measuring 530m² with state of the art machinery, which included 5 mechanical presses and 3 hydraulic presses as well as a staff complement of 12 employees.
Derick Broekhuizen, owner and founder of Broekhuizen Gutter Supplies, was instrumental in creating and achieving the success the company celebrated since inception. With his dynamic attitude and innovative approach to new market ideas and constantly keeping abreast with the latest trends in the guttering industry, Broekhuizen maintained its position as the leading supplier of gutter components in South Africa. The company took pride in manufacturing components of the highest standard and quality, and also exported gutter components to the UK on an annual basis.
As a result of the company's success and achievements over the years, it was inevitable that a company such as Hulamin Limited would eventually approach Derick Broekhuizen and make an offer to purchase the company. After much thought and consideration it was decided in December 2007 to sell the company to Hulamin Limited as they have the infrastructure to establish the company throughout South Africa.
We believe that Hulamin Limited will continue to build on the success and accomplishments with the acquirement of Broekhuizen Gutter Supplies and that they will be able to take the company to even higher levels of success. Derick wishes Hulamin Limited all the success that he had and more in the future.