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About Refinex

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Who We are

Driven by the 40-year vision of founder Theo Heerman, Refinex has grown into a significant South African supplier of petrochemicals.

We focus on practical, reliable production; investing in plants, facilities and processing capability that allow us to meet a wider range of industrial needs.

Continued investment in new plants, upgraded facilities and improved processing capability allows us to produce petrochemical products for a broad range of uses.

THE REFINEX MISSION & VALUES

What Drives Us To Deliver.

THE REFINEX MISSION & VALUES

What Drives Us To Deliver.

Mission

To be a profitable and sustainable African supplier of world-class solvents and burner fuels while remaining committed to supporting South Africa’s economic growth and transformation through authentic and meaningful mentorship, education programmes, staff development, and community upliftment — creating sustainable value for our people, partners, shareholders, and the broader South African community.

Mission

To be a profitable and sustainable African supplier of world-class solvents and burner fuels while remaining committed to supporting South Africa’s economic growth and transformation through authentic and meaningful mentorship, education programmes, staff development, and community upliftment — creating sustainable value for our people, partners, shareholders, and the broader South African community.

Vision

To become South Africa’s premier solvents and burner fuels manufacturer, recognised for operational excellence, uncompromising ISO, workplace safety, and quality standards, while positively impacting our communities through ethical leadership, sustainable growth, innovation, and authentic investment in people and long-term development.

Vision

To become South Africa’s premier solvents and burner fuels manufacturer, recognised for operational excellence, uncompromising ISO, workplace safety, and quality standards, while positively impacting our communities through ethical leadership, sustainable growth, innovation, and authentic investment in people and long-term development.

Values

We believe in ownership, trust, teamwork, discipline, integrity, and intentional action. We proudly support our employees and their families as part of the Refinex community by maintaining the highest standards of fairness, cleanliness, safety, accountability, and respect, while contributing positively to Johannesburg, South Africa, and the businesses and stakeholders we serve every day.

Values

We believe in ownership, trust, teamwork, discipline, integrity, and intentional action. We proudly support our employees and their families as part of the Refinex community by maintaining the highest standards of fairness, cleanliness, safety, accountability, and respect, while contributing positively to Johannesburg, South Africa, and the businesses and stakeholders we serve every day.

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    Our plant capability allows us to work across virgin base oils, waste oils, burner fuels, solvents and biofuel-related applications.

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    With dedicated logistics and a service-led culture, we work to keep deliveries consistent, responsive and aligned with each customer’s operational requirements.

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    Our product breadth allows us to support different applications, respond to varied customer needs and operate with greater flexibility.

  • freight overview shot

    Our plant capability allows us to work across virgin base oils, waste oils, burner fuels, solvents and biofuel-related applications.

  • shipping containers

    With dedicated logistics and a service-led culture, we work to keep deliveries consistent, responsive and aligned with each customer’s operational requirements.

  • shipping containers

    Our product breadth allows us to support different applications, respond to varied customer needs and operate with greater flexibility.

Global Industry Standards

Certified. Verified. Compliant.

Refinex is a fully licensed and compliant South African manufacturer and supplier, operating in accordance with all applicable regulatory, environmental, tax, and industry requirements.

We maintain the necessary licences, registrations, and permits required to manufacture, store, transport, and supply petroleum, fuel, and solvent products throughout Southern Africa.

Our ISO 9001 certification reflects our commitment to quality management, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Combined with strict adherence to industry regulations and best practices, this ensures that our customers receive products and services that consistently meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, safety, and compliance.

At Refinex, maintaining the highest industry standards is not simply a requirement—it is fundamental to how we operate, serve our customers, and build long-term partnerships.

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ISO 9001:2015

Our operations follow strict quality management standards, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction at every stage.

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Rose Foundation

Refinex is a proud member of Recycling Oil Saves the Environment.

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Member of the Institute of Waste Management

Committed Member of the Institute of Waste Management.

Talk to us.

From specific product needs to ongoing industrial volumes, our team can help you identify the right material, process or supply arrangement for your operation.

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Talk to us.

From specific product needs to ongoing industrial volumes, our team can help you identify the right material, process or supply arrangement for your operation.

Contact

Talk to us.

From specific product needs to ongoing industrial volumes, our team can help you identify the right material, process or supply arrangement for your operation.

Contact