Welcome TO AcornGroup
Independent by Nature
Positioned for Growth
True to our Roots
We are a successful group of companies that own a number of established brands including Tabard Insect Repellents, Carbro Home Care products, Vapona Insecticides and Teepol Industrial Cleaning Products.
We provide specific products that ensure people enjoy healthier lives and happier homes. We offer effective and convenient solutions that make a difference in South Africa, Africa and the world at large.
About Us
We’re proud to be one of Southern Africa’s most successful independently owned organisations in the FMCG sector
If you are interested in representing our brands in your country please get in contact with us.
Business Units
Acorn products
Widely experienced in sales, marketing and distribution of Acorn brands and our partners' products.
Acorn Laboratory
Aiming to always be at the forefront of progress by consistently improving and expanding.
Acorn Pharmaceuticals
Contract packing and manufacturing for the home care, personal care and pharmaceutical industries
Tabard Repellents
Trusted Throughout Africa
Originally introduced to the South African market in the 1960’s Tabard remains one of our best known and most trusted insect repellent products. Tabard personal insect repellents are manufactured by Acorn Pharmaceuticals to the highest standards, under strictly controlled conditions accredited by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA).
Tabard Insect Repellent
Includes an aerosol, lotion, roll-on and stick to suit your preference.
Citronella Candles
Indoor or Outdoors, Day or Night. Available in 3 convenient sizes.
Tabard Equine Health
For the control of flies, stable flies and mosquitoes on horses.
PROVEN PROTECTION FROM BITING INSECTS FOR UP TO 8 HOURS
Tabard insect repellents are manufactured using the exact concentrations of DEET approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). Many medical and scientific organisations the world over have confirmed the safety and efficacy of DEET and it remains the only active ingredient approved by SAHPRA for use in registered insect repellents.
Carbro Products
Developed to make home care easier by providing exactly the right product for each job
Carbro Range of Products
Carbro is South Africa's original and leading range of specialised home care products.
Kitchen and Bathroom
Cleaning stove plates, cooking tops, kettles and urns, steam irons, shower heads and more.
Around the House
Good-as-new shine and performance to your household appliances and surfaces.
Convenience Range
unique invention that makes faster, mess-free toasted sandwiches in any electric toaster.
Vapona Insecticide
Kills ants, cockroaches, flies, fish-moths, moths, mosquitoes, fleas and lice
The Vapona brand in Africa has been owned by Acorn Group since its acquisition from Shell Chemicals in 1996.
Vapona "Bin-Kill"
Vapona Bin-Kill's resilient aerated plastic holder is stronger to withstand more movement and severe use. Includes a strong cable-tie that is used to fit the aerated holder securely to the lid of any standard wheelie bin.
Vapona Room and Cupboard Terminator
Once opened and utilised in its aerated cardboard holder, the pesticide is released through continuous vaporisation to create an effective insecticidal atmosphere lasting for up to 90 days.
Vapona Rambo Mosquito Killer
Vapona Rambo Insect Killer Paper is the fastest cheapest way to keep mosquitoes at bay. By releasing a safe but highly effective insecticidal smoke, it provides quick and easy relief at a fraction of the cost of aerosols and plug-ins.
Teepol Industrial
"Concentrated Cleaning Power"
The Teepol brand name originates from the first range of modern cleaning products developed in the UK in 1938 and introduced into South Africa soon after. Ever since, Teepol has retained a special place in its market segments, while continuing to improve and develop new products to meet the evolving needs of our various customers.
Teepol Industrial Product Range:
Partners
Distribution Partners Wanted
We want to build closer relationships in all African countries and territories with established businesses who are dealing with retailers and wholesalers in the areas of sales, merchandising and distribution. If your company has a robust infrastructure, a portfolio of brands, energetic sales people and proven distribution into retail and wholesale outlets, we would like to invite you to apply for our Elite Partners Program.
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