About Us

Germ Africa commenced business in South Africa in 1905 as the marketing division of a major UK company, Germ Oil.  Local incorporation  in South Africa, as a separate public company followed in 1938.

In the late 1960’s the South African company was sold to local management following a take-over of its parent company in the UK. In 1979 it was acquired by current management.

Head office is in Johannesburg with a sales office and manufacturing facility in Durban.

We strive to offer superior quality and service to our customers. To this end we will continue to review our product portfolio and retain an adequate and realistic stock holding to satisfy customer needs. We will endeavour to stay focused, with the assistance of our major international suppliers, on the benefits that current global research and development can offers.

We lead a strong push in local manufacturing through our FLOWRITE and GERM LUBRICANTS ranges our aim is strengthen local skills and output and in so doing increasing export revenue for the South African market.

Germ Group offers a diversified portfolio. In two key market segments

  • Germ Lubricants

    The original entity started in 1938 was born out of a passion for clean well blended product. Made with INTEGRITY. In the belief that customer satisfaction was a key to growth now over 80 years later. Still going strong and recognised as a consistent supplier to the small tooling industry in South Africa.

  • Metal Working Additives

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  • Water Trearment

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  • Dosing and Metering Pumps

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  • Filter Cartridges

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  • Probes and Controllers

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Find us at:

  • Physical Address

    4 LAWN STREET
    ROSETTENVILLE
    JOHANNESBURG
    GAUTENG
    SOUTH AFRICA
    0114350348

  • Office Hours

    Monday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
    Tuesday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
    Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
    Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
    Friday: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm