ABOUT RHINO EXPANDABLE DOORS
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Established in 2006 by CEO Chris Bronkhorst and his wife Hester Bronkhorst, Rhino Expandable Security Doors initially operated under the name “Bronkhorst Installers.” However, a rebranding initiative in 2008 led to its transformation into the well-recognised brand it is today – Rhino Expandable Security Doors.
Chris Bronkhorst boasts a wealth of experience within the steel fabrication industry. Holding qualifications as a skilled boilermaker and achieving his red seal certification in 1985, his professional journey took an unforeseen turn due to a work-related incident that led to his medical boarding. It was through this adversity that Chris’s entrepreneurial spirit came to the forefront, driving him to establish his own enterprise in 2006. His profound knowledge and expertise have significantly contributed to the growth and triumph of Rhino Expandable Security Doors.
Functioning as the company’s CEO, Chris Bronkhorst strategically employs his extensive insights in the steel fabrication sector to meticulously create each product showcased on our website. His unwavering dedication to innovation continuously spurs the development of fresh and pioneering offerings. Serving as the bedrock of technical leadership within the organisation, his comprehensive mastery of the product line remains unparalleled.
Complementing Chris’s technical prowess, Hester Bronkhorst occupies an integral role as the backbone of Rhino Doors. Responsible for a spectrum of functions encompassing administration and supplier relationships, she has garnered respect and familiarity within the industry’s prominent circles. She also came up with the well-known slogan of Rhino Doors: Nothing is too big or too small for us.
From 2006 to 2021, Rhino Doors operated from the residence of the CEO and his wife, a period marked by steady and deliberate expansion.
The remarkable growth of Rhino Doors reached an all-time high in January 2022, compelling a transition to an independent workshop located in Meyerton. Concurrent with this transformation, Hester Bronkhorst entrusted the reins to Celesté Bam, their daughter, who assumed the responsibilities of administrative and financial management. Drawing from an extensive skill set in business and marketing, Celesté holds a General BCom Degree in Business Management, in addition to a Higher Certificate in Business Management and an Advanced Certificate in Management Practices.
Celesté Bam’s profound grasp of the complexity of business has proven instrumental in propelling the Rhino Doors brand to unprecedented heights. Her strategic acumen and dynamic application of business management principles continue to serve as driving forces behind the company’s ascendancy.
Rhino Expandable Security Doors stands as a source of pride as a South African company owned by a close-knit family. Our central mission revolves around ensuring the safety and security of every family and business. With a deep-rooted emphasis on family values, we hold this commitment close to our hearts.
With more than 15 years of experience, Rhino Doors has effectively secured countless homes across South Africa. Our commitment, as encapsulated in our slogan, is that no project is too large or too small for us to handle.