a.b.e.® was founded in 1932 but started operations in 1939 in Durban as a supplier of bitumen to municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal. a.b.e.® has over the years grown in both size and diversity to become a major supplier of specialised construction products to the building, civil engineering and building maintenance industries, supplying products directly to customers through its branch network as well as through builders’ merchants and hardware stores.
a.b.e.® has manufacturing plants in Johannesburg (Boksburg) and Durban (Isipingo). Supported by a network of branches and distributors throughout South Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands, a.b.e.® is ideally positioned to service its customers.
The a.b.e.® range of products falls into the following broad categories:
Waterproofing
Flooring
Specialised Adhesives
Silicone and Sealants
Concrete Repair Products
Roofing products
Polyurea High Performance Coating Systems
a.b.e.® is proud to be part of the construction brands of SAINT-GOBAIN.
a.b.e.® cares about building better for people and the planet by offering solutions that deliver sustainability and performance.