In 1990 Emcape (formerly Empro, formerly Emalit) decided to cease the operations of its   plastics fabrications division, and the factory manager, Edwin Arendse, started the sole   prop. business of Allchem Plastics. The company continued with the activity of custom   fabrications from various types of plastics and GRP.

  In 1993 Murray and Roberts decided to cease the operations of its specialised laboratory   furniture manufacturing division, and the project manager, Rory Bruins, started the close   corporation of Labscheme cc. The company continued with the activity of being specialist   laboratory fitters exclusively concentrating on the design, manufacture, supply and   installation of laboratory furniture systems.

  Due to the freedom to be able adopt the required management attitudes, it became   obvious that the direct involvement in all aspects of the work had had a dramatic effect on   the company client relationships. All customers were offered an increased customer   service as well superior after sales services. Both companies flourished accordingly.

  Because of numerous complimenting activities it was decided to merge the companies and   form LABSCHEME ALLCHEM CC and because of this, we have successfully undertaken many   projects throughout the country as well as exports to neighbouring countries.