TUNZI AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES
Automobile in Port Elizabeth

Tunzi Automotive Supplies was formed in 2001 by Rene Roux after the demise of the old Balco Company and was offered many of the overseas franchises as a result of their belief that Tunzi would be able to continue to grow the business they previously enjoyed. We are proud to state that their faith in Tunzi has been richly rewarded. The Managing Member for the group is Mark Weatherill. We have our own offices in Gauteng with Greg Engela as Manager and in Port Elizabeth we have Paul Muller as Manager and who are also Members of Tunzi. Tunzi’s business encompasses Automotive Refinishing, Motor Plants, and General Industry for applications such as paint pump transfer systems, spray guns for manual, automatic, robotic and electrostatic spray, 2K mixing systems, pressure feed tanks, hoses & connectors, spray booth maintenance products and pneumatic control units amongst others. Our philosophy has always been to create partnerships for success with our clients and to achieve the optimal results they expect from their investment. Joined Tunzi with a view to taking the company forward over the next couple of decades with the emphasis being growth on the solid foundation laid by the founding members. Studied international finance/shipping and worked in Wall Street, New York City for 10 years. Started at Balco Company in 1971, managed the Natal operation and was a main board as well as subsidiary company Director. Resigned at the end of 1999 and with the support of Ducol acquired the Natal paint division of Balco. Bernie Davenport, Qualified as a Mine Engineering Technician with the National Coal Board in the UK. Went on to complete an AMEME honours degree in Mining Mechanical Engineering. My experience in Paint Application Equipment totals 25 years. Studied and achieved a Diploma in Bookkeeping and a Diploma in Sales and Marketing Management. Completed in-house training on spray guns at ITW DeVilbiss Head Office in Bournemouth, UK. Trained in their Automotive Raw Material and the R & D laboratories. Then joined VWSA a the Uitenhage factory in the Paint Process Dept., this involved approval of incoming paint, process specifications and line trials of paint and new equipment.