International fire fighting foams manufactured and distributed locally
DrSthamer is an internationally well-known and highly respected developer, manufacturer and distributor of fire fighting foam concentrates. DrSthamer has been in business occupying the same premises since 1886. With a head office in Hamburg, Germany, the company is at the forefront of international developments ensuring that products comply to the latest requirements as well as a vast gamut of application based experience. AECI Specialty Chemicals a division of AECI Limited has been manufacturing and distributing DrSthamer fire fighting foams under license for a number of years.
Towards the end of 2022 staff of DrSthamer undertook an audit of AECI Specialty Chemical’s manufacturing facility in Chloorkop, Gauteng. Once again the facility received certification for the manufacture and distribution of a range of products. Together with the long relationship and commitment to quality, AECI Specialty Chemicals has been awarded the right to manufacture and distribute DrSthamer Class A foams and the UltraWet wetting agents. The latter is specifically indicated for the combat of wildfires.
Since products are manufactured and tested for quality control in the Gauteng facilities, the laboratories can and are utilised to conduct routine customer sample testing to ensure that the product on the customer’s site still conforms with specifications.
Coupled with the above, AECI Specialty Chemicals can offer the whole spectrum of fire fighting foams including the latest fluorine free foams, alcohol resistant foams and products carrying specific approvals obtained from the manufacturing facilities in Hamburg, Germany.
Purchasing foam products from AECI Specialty Chemicals not only boosts the local South African market but also offers peace of mind.
Stocks of common products are available ex works, however, for large volumes or should there be an emergency, manufacture of fresh foam can commence in extremely short time. It also means that lead times can be minimised for the locally produced products without having to be exposed to long shipping times or expensive airfreight fares.
Having branches in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and a warehouse in the Western Cape, ensures a good footprint in the whole of South Africa. Due to AECI’s footprint in the rest of Africa, supply into sub-Saharan Africa is relatively trouble free.
Should you need advice or more information please get in contact with AECI Specialty Chemicals.