History of Brunel

HISTORY OF BRUNEL

TIMELINE OF GROWTH FOR BRUNEL

With over five decades of experience, Brunel remains committed to operational excellence, regulatory integrity and strong partnerships – positioning the company as a trusted and agile player in the pharmaceutical distribution landscape.

1974 - Brunel was established

Mr Dawie de Bruin and Mr Louis Nel started Brunel with offices in Centurion. The company began by offering third-party sales services, primarily for Beige Pharmaceuticals. Its first product, a specialised hand and body lotion called Lotio Brunel, remains on the market today.

1978 - Brunel acquired the FamucapsTM brand

This was followed by an expanded pharmaceutical portfolio in 1979. Continued growth led to the company’s relocation in 1986 to its current premises in Sunderland Ridge, Pretoria, where it obtained all necessary regulatory licenses to operate as a pharmaceutical distributor.

2010 - Brunel was acquired by Calibre Capital

This marked a new chapter of transformation and expansion. This period brought strategic changes in leadership, the launch of new products, several brand acquisitions and steady organic growth.

2022 - RMB Corvest and Umoya Capital Partners invested in Brunel

RMB Corvest and Umoya Capital Partners a private equity consortium , alongside management and Calibre Capital, invested in Brunel Laboratoria (Pty) Ltd, strengthening the company’s financial position and supporting its long-term growth strategy.

2022 to present - Brunel continues to grow and expand

Brunel has continued to scale its operations, invest in infrastructure, and expand its product portfolio to meet the evolving needs of the South African healthcare sector. Operating from a custom-built, temperature- and access-controlled facility, Brunel manages a comprehensive portfolio that includes pharmaceuticals, complementary medicines, personal care products, and healthcare consumables.

2,200

ACTIVE CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS

With over 1,700 clients serviced every month.

1,800 m²

CUSTOM-BUILT DISTRIBUTION CENTRE

fully temperature- and access-controlled

100+

PRODUCTS AND BRANDS

Managed and owned products and brands.

Experience you can trust, delivery you can count on.

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BRUNEL LABORATORIA (PTY) LTD

Registration Number: 1974/003981/07
South African Pharmacy Council Number: Y10038
SAHPRA Licence to Manufacture Medicines – Licence Number: 0000000230
SAHPRA Licence to Distribute Medical Devices – Licence Number: 00000261MD
SAHPRA Licence to Wholesale Medical Devices – Licence Number: 0000762MD

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+27 012 666 8994

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1 Van Tonder St, Sunderland Ridge, Centurion, Gauteng

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