Celebrating 50 Years of Success

The Synthetic Latex Company (SLC) was founded in 1967, incorporating advanced latex manufacturing technologies from the UK.

Evolution Through Mergers: Our company merged with Sentrachem, which was acquired by Dow Chemicals in 1997. In 2003, a management buyout led to the formation of Karbochem Holdings, which included SLC and Karbochem (Pty) Ltd.

Independence Achieved: In 2017, we celebrated our 50th anniversary and became a fully independent entity.

Diverse Group of Companies: Today, the SLC Group includes The Synthetic Latex Company, Valor Chemicals, Simultec, and The Shared Services Company, providing a comprehensive range of products and services across multiple industries. 

Celebrating 50 Years of Success

The Synthetic Latex Company (SLC) was founded in 1967, incorporating advanced latex manufacturing technologies from the UK.

Evolution Through Mergers: Our company merged with Sentrachem, which was acquired by Dow Chemicals in 1997. In 2003, a management buyout led to the formation of Karbochem Holdings, which included SLC and Karbochem (Pty) Ltd.

Independence Achieved: In 2017, we celebrated our 50th anniversary and became a fully independent entity.

Diverse Group of Companies: Today, the SLC Group includes The Synthetic Latex Company, Valor Chemicals, Simultec, and The Shared Services Company, providing a comprehensive range of products and services across multiple industries. 

Innovating Across Industries

Discover The SLC Group, where innovation drives industry transformation. From The Synthetic Latex Company (SLC), a leader in polymer and chemical manufacturing, to Valor Chemicals, renowned for chemical distribution and specialized packaging, our expertise includes a diverse range of services. Simultec offers cutting-edge industrial cleaning, while The Shared Services Company supports SME’s with essential services like administrative assistance, financial accounting and marketing. Together, we drive progress and deliver excellence across multiple sectors.

Innovating Across Industries

Discover The SLC Group, where innovation drives industry transformation. From The Synthetic Latex Company (SLC), a leader in polymer and chemical manufacturing, to Valor Chemicals, renowned for chemical distribution and specialized packaging, our expertise includes a diverse range of services. Simultec offers cutting-edge industrial cleaning, while The Shared Services Company supports SME’s with essential services like administrative assistance, financial accounting and marketing. Together, we drive progress and deliver excellence across multiple sectors.

Innovative Manufacturing: The Synthetic Latex Company designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies polymers and various chemicals. They also offer toll manufacturing, packaging, and warehousing.

Chemical Supplier: Valor Chemicals distributes high-quality chemical products to a variety of industries, linking local and international chemical manufacturers through a sustainable supply chain.
Specialized Packaging Services: Valor Chemicals also provides specialized hazardous and non-hazardous liquid chemical packaging and technical support to its customers.

Industrial Cleaning Expertise: Simultec specializes in industrial cleaning and reconditioning of reusable packaging, as well as high-pressure cleaning services for industrial equipment.

Supporting Services: The Shared Services Company supports small and medium enterprises with services like administrative assistance, marketing, financial accounting, and occupational health services.
The SSC also has a coworking space called ‘WorkZone’, that offers convenient office spaces, boardrooms and hot-desks.

Innovative Manufacturing: The Synthetic Latex Company designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies polymers and various chemicals. They also offer toll manufacturing, packaging, and warehousing.

Chemical Supplier: Valor Chemicals distributes high-quality chemical products to a variety of industries, linking local and international chemical manufacturers through a sustainable supply chain.
Specialized Packaging Services: Valor Chemicals also provides specialized hazardous and non-hazardous liquid chemical packaging and technical support to its customers.

Industrial Cleaning Expertise: Simultec specializes in industrial cleaning and reconditioning of reusable packaging, as well as high-pressure cleaning services for industrial equipment.

Supporting Services: The Shared Services Company supports small and medium enterprises with services like administrative assistance, marketing, financial accounting, and occupational health services.
The SSC also has a coworking space called ‘WorkZone’, that offers convenient office spaces, boardrooms and hot-desks.

To learn more about our companies view our brochure below

To learn more about our companies view our brochure below

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