HEXIS SAS, a French manufacturer of high-performance adhesive films with more than 37 years of expertise, has announced a major milestone in its international development. Kolok Graphic Supplies (KGS) has acquired the sole distribution of HEXIS products in South Africa, now the fourth licensed company to join the HEXIS Group.
KGS have been supplying HEXIS products to the local market since 2018. With the new status, KGS will be able to represent the brand more effectively.
‘It’s something which we are very proud of,’ said Illze Bester, KGS & Hexis South Africa Business Unit Manager. ‘It’s an achievement for us as a South African company. It’ll be the first South African company that would be the sole distributor of HEXIS in the country.’
‘We are proud that it’s a brand that is well established in South Africa. The brand is respected and used among various industries, and it’s a big honour for us to get the distribution rights in South Africa. Our values align.’
KGS’ head office is based in Ormonde, Johannesburg, and they have six other branches in South Africa: Cape Town, Durban, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Bloemfontein and Gqeberha. KGS will also continue distributing across the border into Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
‘We are really happy to have such a great partner in South Africa,’ said Laure Baucherel, HEXIS Export Sales Manger. ‘We’ve given them the rights to be a licenced distributor because they have showed that they are really able to represent our brand in the country and in the Southern African region. We are expecting to grow with a team that is fully committed and fully trained to represent our products.’
For decades, HEXIS has built its international expansion on a strong and structured distribution model. Today, the Group exports 50% of its production through a global network comprising 12 subsidiaries Australia, China, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion Island, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland), 4 licensed companies, and a great selection of distribution partners operating in more than 60 countries. The new announcement further reinforces this long-term strategy and reflects the Group’s commitment to sustainable, customer-focused global growth.
Established in 1989, HEXIS began distributing in South Africa in 2006. HEXIS initially specialised in sign vinyls, then began to produce their own cast materials, which have taken off well and are considered as something unique and innovative in the market.
2016 saw the introduction of its Bodyfence PPF films, and each year the company continue to improve with innovative new products, like the new HXONE range, as well as the NANOSERUM vehicle ceramic coating range, with more products to be introduced.
A Long-Standing Partnership Entering A New Phase
In 2018, the Group took a significant step forward by establishing a strategic partnership with KGS, a Bidvest company. This collaboration laid the foundation for a reliable and forward-looking development strategy within the South African market.
Today, this partnership enters a new phase with a dedicated licenced distributor designed to bring the brand even closer to customers and partners in the region, ensuring greater responsiveness, stronger technical support, and enhanced local service.
‘We continuously monitor market trends and industry developments to innovate and deliver premium products alongside exceptional service. The establishment of this new licenced distributor represents a key milestone in our international growth strategy and demonstrates our long-term confidence in the region’s potential,’ said Clément Mateu, CEO, HEXIS SAS.
KGS are also offering training courses on to how to use the products.
‘We can offer clients HEXIS products that are application specific. So if they need a product that has to be applied onto a difficult surface, HEXIS has a product suitable for that, because there is a specialised adhesive,’ said Bester.
‘We encourage applicators to come for the training and to learn how to use the product correctly. There are different techniques to using the product, and they need to be taught. I’ve found over the last couple of years that once applicators go for training and learn how to use the product correctly, they prefer the product. It is easy to install, and has the type of adhesive designed for easy removability, without damaging the paintwork.’
A Strategic Expansion Aligned With HEXIS’ Core Values
KGS will operate in line with the Group’s proven development model, fostering agile and sustainable relationships with distribution partners all over the world.
Driven by continuous innovation and the high added value of its technical films, HEXIS has consistently adapted to the challenges of globalisation while preserving its identity as a manufacturer committed to industrial excellence, innovation, and proximity to its markets.
The launch of this new entity marks an important step in the global expansion of HEXIS and reinforces the Group’s ambition to support its customers wherever they operate, building strong and lasting partnerships around the world.
‘The awarding of the sole distributorship marks a significant milestone for KGS and reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class solutions to the South African and African signage, wrapping, and graphics industries,’ said Francois Badenhorst-Rossouw, KGS – Hexis South Africa Product Manager.
‘This exciting new chapter positions KGS at the forefront of innovation, allowing us to expand our product offering, strengthen customer support, and continue building trusted partnerships across the market. We are proud to embark on this journey and look forward to the opportunities and growth that lie ahead.’
KOLOK GRAPHIC SUPPLIES
+27 11 248 0554
salesgs@koloksa.co.za
www.kgs.co.za
