Nashua Group lands in top 4 for franchises of the year

Nashua Mpumalanga, Nashua Lowveld and Nashua Highveld were nominated out of 43 other franchises under Nashua Limited’s banner as well as SADC franchises during the continental award ceremony.

Owner and Chairman of all three branches, Mr Junior van Niekerk, shared the news of their win after Nashua Mpumalanga claimed second place as franchise of the year as well as being recognised as the highest contributor in both traditional and complimentary business under medium franchises.

Nashua Lowveld was hot on their heels landing third place as franchise of the year while Nashua Highveld clinched the title as the most improved franchise.

The trio celebrated their victory at a prestigious gala event in Turkey represented by Mr Steve Anderson Managing Director Nashua Mpumalanga, Ludick Meyer Nashua Lowveld and Adv Mtho Xulu ( Group CEO).

Mr Van Niekerk further explained that nominees are expected to meet a certain standard of targets within service delivery, sales achievements, and training requirements

Moreover, the three franchises have managed to keep their position within the top five for the last two years.

Junior van Niekerk, Group Chairman – Nashua Mpumalanga, Nashua Lowveld, Nashua Highveld:

To my extraordinary teams situated in our Nashua Mpumalanga, Nashua Highveld and Nashua Lowveld franchises. How do I even start expressing how I felt, you are an absolutely rare bunch. Thanks for being an exemplary team! I feel honoured as I get to associate myself with all of you.

During November 2021, I asked you all to share in my vision of achieving the extraordinary goal of winning Franchise of the Year and having all three of our franchises in the top three.

You all took the message and made this vision your own. We all lived our values as a group and through this, concurred on this massive goal. Although we didn’t achieve the above but received Franchise of the Year second place and third place as well as most improved, we have proven that any goal can be achieved.

It is humbling to know that all three franchises are in the top four in the country.

You all showed that as a work family to have sympathy and respect for each other with a fighting and passionate spirit towards the goal, anything can be achieved.

Words will fall small to express my appreciation for this dream team consisting of our three franchises. This team is like the bundle of sticks, which has proved that ‘United – we stand and win.’ Congratulations to all of you.

At the same time, I want to thank God for guiding us, giving us faith and wisdom in achieving our goals, and at the same time keeping us humble.

I want to also say thank you to my fellow shareholders Mtho, Steve Anderson, Eddie de Lange, Elsa Erasmus, Ludick Meyer, Steve Opperman and our Executive Management team for all your hard work and sacrifices.

Thank you to all of our customers who have supported us, as we could not have done it without you.

Last but not least, and the most important people in my life. To my lovely wife Celeste, and my kids Ruben and Nine. Thank you for loving me and supporting me unconditionally. You are always by my side.

I love you forever.