About Us

Founded in 1994 by Pieter du Plessis, NutroChem began as a small supplier of chemicals to local farmers and businesses. Over the years, guided by perseverance and dedication, the company has grown into one of Southern Africa’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of chemicals.

NutroChem’s reputation is built on product excellence, reliable service, and a strong commitment to employee safety and responsible environmental practices. For more than three decades, the company has supplied detergents, disinfectants, and raw chemicals to a diverse range of markets, including Food and Beverage, Agricultural, Laundry and Hospitality, Industrial and Commercial, as well as Water Treatment sectors across the region.

The company offers a wide, adaptable range of research-driven chemical products and services, supported by professional expertise and ongoing customer support. NutroChem’s products consistently meet the highest standards and come with continued technical assistance, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

NutroChem continually invests in expanding and enhancing its product range to meet evolving market needs. Its manufacturing and warehousing facility in Bethal, Mpumalanga, South Africa, holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, reflecting a steadfast commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and employee well-being.

Our Directors

Pieter du Plessis

CEO/MANAGING DIRECTOR

Geoff Bayman

NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR

Hercules Barnardt

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Johan Herholdt

SALES DIRECTOR, EASTERN CAPE

Derik Bouwer

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

Elrika van Tonder

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Adru van Niekerk

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Nolwazi Nkosi

LOGISTICS MANAGER

Our Mission

With dedication, we deliver a promise of quality products and services to our customers that differentiate NutroChem in the marketplace, our passion to partner with Hygiene
Management gives us purpose and adds value to our customer operations and also to the community.

We strive to become the number one supplier of specialty cleaning and sanitizing products and services to the Food and Beverages industry, Hospitality and Laundry industry, Agricultural industry, Commercial and Industrial industries and the water treatment industry.

Our Vision

We believe in professional interaction with our employees, clients and suppliers by treating them with respect, honesty and integrity, and to continually deliver on our commitment and promises with consideration for employee safety and environmental responsibility.

Our Values

A PASSION FOR THE INDUSTRY

We strive to be the best manufacturer and supplier in the industry and every aspect of our business. We live with a passion for the industry and our customer base.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We hold ourselves accountable to deliver on our commitments. We strive to deliver on all our promises and obligations and to better on all our previous efforts. We hold ourselves accountable to ensure compliance with applicable legal obligations.

TEAMWORK

We work together safely, across boundaries, to meet the needs of our customers for them to continue in their operations effortlessly, backed by NutroChem.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY

We commit to the highest occupational health and safety standards per ISO 45001, actively managing risks and promoting a safety-first culture embraced by all employees.

INTEGRITY

We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our actions by operating fairly treating all our stakeholders with much respect and equality.

RESPECT FOR OUR STAKEHOLDERS

We value our people, our customers, our suppliers and our employees for their contribution and dedication. We encourage their development and reward their performance. We take all possible steps to ensure employee safety & to be sustainably environmentally conscious.

CUSTOMER COMMITMENT

We are committed to develop and curate relationships with our customer base that makes a positive difference in their operations. With customer commitment as our principal value, we are dedicated to providing in all needs possible.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

We are committed to ISO 14001 environmental standards, reducing impact through responsible resource use, waste minimization, and strict regulatory compliance. These initiatives demonstrate our ongoing commitment to sustainability and our role as a responsible participant in the chemical industry.