Translink (U) Ltd
| Founded | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bugolobi, Kampala |
Area served | Uganda |
| Website |
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Translink (U) Ltd, incorporated in 1991, is today one of Uganda's leading Distribution Houses, representing some of the world's most distinguished Multinational Companies. With roots in Uganda stretching over 107 years, the company is very much a Ugandan entity. The group's core business is split into 4 segments:
- FMCG- Food and Non-Food
- Tyres
- Electronics
- Mobile Phones
Company overview
Today, Translink is one of Uganda's leading distribution houses solely representing some of the world’s most distinguished multinational companies:
- Nestlé
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kimberly-Clark
- SC Johnson Wax
- Samsung
- Chemicotex
- Wesley International
- Spectrum Brands
- McBride
- Miswa Chemicals
- Ceat Tyres
- Yana Tyres
- Continental Tyres
History
- (1895) Family distribution business first established in Mombasa, Kenya
- (1905) Business relocated to Busoga region in Eastern Uganda
- (1972) Family forced to exile and move to the United Kingdom
- (1989) Family's 3rd generation returns to Kampala
- (1991) Translink (U) Ltd founded
- (2008) Transtel Ltd is established to represent Electronics and Mobile Phones
- (2009) Group established itself as Uganda's leading distribution house
Awards
- Distributor Of The Year Award - Duracell - 2003 (out of 44 countries)
- Distributor Of The Year Award - Oral B - 2006 (out of 54 countries)
- Distributor Of The Year Award - Nestle - 2006 (out of 18 countries)
- Distributor Of The Year Award - Ceat - 2006
- Distributor Of The Year Award - J&J - 2007 (out of 16 countries and 32 distributors)
- Growth Achievement Award - J&J - 2007
- Adult Franchise Award - J&J - 2007
- Platinum Club Award - Ceat - 2009
- Best in Country Marketing - Samsung - 2010
- Best in Process Compliance - Samsung - 2011
- Best Service Centre - Samsung - 2011
- Best Performing Distributor - Samsung - 2011
Multinational companies represented
Nestlé
- Nescafé
- Nido
- Drinking Chocolate
- Milo
- Cremora
- Nestea
- Cereals
- Confectionaries- Kit Kat, Milkybar, Polo, Quality Street, Rolo
Johnson & Johnson
- Adult Toiletries- Body Moisturisers, Cleansers, Toners, Deodrants, Facial Creams
- Baby Toiletries- Baby Lotions, Powders, Oil, Jelly, Bathwash, Shampoo
- Feminine Hygiene- Stayfree Sanitary Pads, OB Tampons
- Healthcare- Savlon
- Neutrogena- Skincare
Kimberly-Clark
- Huggies Diapers- Babies
- Depend Diapers- Adults
- Kleenex Tissues
SC Johnson
- Kiwi Shoe Polish
- Glade Air-freshner
- Rally Autocare
- Toilet Duck
- Pledge Polish
- Mr Muscle
- Baygon Insecticide
- Off Insect Repellant
McBride
- Bop Insecticide
Miswa Chemicals
- Kilit Insecticide
Chemicotex
- Whitedent- Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
Wesley International
- Supermax- Shaving Products
- Oralmax- Oralcare
Spectrum Brands
- Varta Batteries
- Remington
Continental
- Light Truck Tyres
- Passenger Tyres
- Truck Tyres
Ceat
- Agriculture Tyres
- Fork Lift Tyres
- Light Truck Tyres
- Truck Tyres
- Off the Road Tyres
Yana
- Light Truck Tyres
- Trucj Tyres
- Passenger Tyres
Samsung Electronics
- Computer Devices - Laptops, Printers, Galaxy Tab
- TVs- LCDs, LEDs, Plasmas, UltraSlim
- Consumer Entertainment- DVD Players, MP3 Players, Blu-ray Players, Home Theatre Systems, Set-top Boxes, Digital Camcoders, Projectors
- Home Appliances- Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Air Purifiers, Washing Machines, Microwave Ovens, Vacuum Cleaners
- Semi-conductors - SDRAM, SRAM, NAND Flash Memory
- Mobile Phones