BOC Group

The BOC Group is built around its customers. Whatever the industry or interest, our goal is to respond to their needs as quickly and effectively as possible. Their ever-changing requirements are the driving force behind the development of all our products, technologies and support services.

We recognise that BOC people are our most important asset, and through them we ensure that we play a full and active role in communities around the world and are committed to the highest standards of safety and environmental practice. At the same time, we believe that the best way we can assist any of the communities in which we operate is to build a successful business.

That's why, as the BOC Group continues to expand and develop, one thing will never change. We will always remain built around our customers.

The BOC Group has an international portfolio of companies grouped for management control and reporting into three business segments. These are Gases & Related Products, Health Care, and Vacuum Technology & Supply Chain Solutions.

BOC adds value to a diverse range of industries and organisations world-wide: from electronics to food; from water treatment plants to chemical processes; from coating most of the world's high-performance glass to distributing food, clothes and other consumables.

Healthcare

Afrox has a 20,1 percent interest in Healthcare, which it treats as an investment. Its healthcare investment, previously known as Afrox Healthcare Limited, owns and manages acute care and long stay hospitals. It also has a related healthcare services business.

In March 2005, Afrox Healthcare was sold for R3,5 billion. The buying consortium consisted of Brimstone, Mvelaphanda, Afrox, First Rand, Old Mutual Management and the IDC. It was the largest BEE deal outside the mining industry. Brimstone and Mvelaphanda hold 50,1 percent.