NIAGARA counter top unit for F&B industry The amount of pollution floating in our oceans has skyrocketed over the past decade. Last year, a study conducted by the United Nations noted that if we carry on dumping waste at the rate we are right now, there will be more litter in the ocean than fish by 2050. The world is currently going through a state of change, and while we are still doing a lot of damage to the planet many environmentally-conscious food and beverage companies are putting measures in place to ensure that they do as little harm to the Earth as possible. Banning single use plastics like straws, replacing plastic bottles with glass and enforcing strict recycling practices are just some of the ways many of these companies are going green. H2O International has long been part of the charge by helping homes and businesses reduce their use of plastic. Managing Director of H2O International SA, Tony Marchesini says, “While there are many issues that need to be addr...

H2O International SA recently held its annual Franchise Meeting, where heads of branches came together to connect, learn and meet some of the groups international suppliers. One of the highlights on the Franchise Meeting calendar is the evening Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, where top performing franchisees are celebrated. The 2018 Top Performing Franchise was Century City, Cape Town – they broke all previous records by being the first H2O International SA franchise in history to sell more than R2-million worth of products and services in one month. Top Performers: Top left to right is Adrian Schoeman, Ken Lister, Carolyn Scholtz, Heather Phillips and Tony Marchesini. Bottom left to right is John Docherty, Ignatius Ferreira, Chris Le Mesurier and Mike Oosthuyzen. Along with Century City, other 2018 Top Performing Franchises include Durban North at #5, Somerset West at #4, Mpumalanga at #3 and Atlantic Seaboard at #2. Top Franchisee for Turnover: left to right is Ken Li...

H2O Water Kiosk In the past, the majority of adults in the workforce tended to look for a career that would see them through to retirement in their 60s. They were happy to work for one company for the duration of their working life. Times have changed. Today, we have an ageing Baby Boomer generation living longer and needing to work well past “retirement age”, and Millennials wanting more independence, work satisfaction and variety. High levels of debt see many, across the age groups, working more than one “job” to service debt and achieve the living standards they aspire to. At the same time, challenging economic times are seeing companies streamlining, getting leaner and looking at ways to reduce overheads. All this has led to a new-look workforce, an unprecedented rise in the number of freelances, “slashers” earning additional income over and above their main job, solopreneurs and the otherwise self-employed as independent contracting becomes a mainstream way of life. Adapti...

BACKGROUND Around the globe H2O International has acquired a reputation as a provider of superior, safe drinking water filter systems. Continuously striving to improve the quality of their offering they tailor products to suit the demands of a specific market, and it is this ability to adapt that has secured their position as a global leader in the water purification industry. H2O International SA was established in 1994 when Tony Marchesini secured the rights to distribute H2O’s range of products in South Africa. With over 55 franchises and stockists, H2O SA is as a leading force in water purification on the African continent. THE CONCEPT Franchisees have a choice of two business models — H2O Water Bar and H2O Water Station. Water Station franchisees also have the option to incorporate a water bottling plant. The Water Bar concept with its smaller footprint is ideal for shopping mall locations while the Water Station concept is well-suited to line shopping centres. H2O Inter...

Two weeks ago when the DA launched it’s #DefeatDayZero campaign and Level 6B water restrictions came into effect, H2O International founder and CEO, Tony Marchesini, took the decision to suspend the company’s water refill service until alternative water sources could be secured. The announcement was widely welcomed as H2O International was determined to be part of the solution in defeating day zero, as well as being a responsible brand. Now, with nationwide logistics of the collection and delivery of bottled water being finalised, six branches within the Western Cape region have already identified alternative, non-municipal water sources and are able to continue the walk-in refill service. The six branches are Knysna, Mossel Bay, the Garden Route, Hermanus, Stellenbosch and Paarl. “All those utilising our water refill services at these branches can be guaranteed they are not putting pressure on municipal resources and are refilling responsibly,” says Marchesini. “As custodians ...

In South Africa H2O International SA has the longest proven track record of any purification company and for the past 21 years they’ve been providing South Africans with the very best water and air purification systems. Tried and tested by families, businesses, the hospitality and agricultural industry alike, all agree – when it comes to clean pure water and air, H2O International SA is the company to turn to.  New look, new targets As part of their continued growth and evolution, H2O international SA has appointed Touch Marketing as their official agency to handle all social media, PR and on-going marketing strategy, communication and advertising. In accordance with their new positioning and marketing campaign they’ve also implemented a new positioning line “It’s what’s inside that counts” to support H2O International SA’s commitment to making each and every South African aware of the importance of purified water and air in their daily lives.  Quality franchisees s...