Joseph Ludski has been actively involved in the automotive body repairing industry since the age of 16 years. Sons, Adrian & Deon Ludski each have 21 & 22 years of association with their father respectively. Succession of the sons into the management of the company began with Adrian dealing with the clients and the insurance companies and Deon managing the operations. Joseph oversees the administration and finance of the company and also deals with all areas of the business including the clients and the insurance companies as a result of relationships forged over the past 38 years. Joseph Ludski owns the existing workshop and in 2004, the opportunity to buy the new workshop came up and Ludski Autobody Repairers seized the chance. As the new building is directly in the front of the existing workshop in Noll Avenue, Athlone Industria/ Rylands Estate, Ludski Autobody Repairers is centrally located off Vanguard Drive for easy access. To provide our clients with the best service and at the same time assuring “peace of mind” as expected by our clients. Committed to deliver excellence as agreed. No compromise on Quality. 20 Courtesy vehicles provided to all our clients. The company intends to increase its turnover profitability, employment and assets over a three year period. The objectives are set out as follow: The company has increased turnover of 36% growth during the past 3 years and we expect that sales tend to grow at a minimum growth of 25% to 30% over the next 3 years financial year ending February 2009, February 2010 and February 2011. To improve profitability from the current situation of 10% to 15% after three years, currently the businesses average monthly EBIT is positive. To aquire additional manufacturer approvals from premium vehicle brands (VW and Mercedes) in order to increase the share of the business. To use BEE status to attract clientele from established panel beating operations, by increasing presence on insurance company panels. Ludski is convinced that the expansion into the new workshop can assist in improving revenue as there will be increase capacity to meet the increase demand. Joseph Ludski (CEO) 60% Adrian Ludski (Client Liason Manager) 20% Deon Ludski ( Operations Manager) 20% Frank van der Sandt Leonard Roelofse Dawn & Beulah Ludski Benita Witbooi Carol McGegan Ludski Autobody Repairers currently repairs body-damaged passenger and delivery vehicles. The work entails panel beating or replacement of body panels, colour-coding and spraying of vehicles and fitting of body parts. The company is a member of SAMBRA (South African Motor Body Repairers Association), RMI & SAARSA (South African Auto Repair and Salvage Association), which represents the interests of black suppliers, including panel beaters and towing operations.