Guided by Legacy,
Focused on the Future
Since 1988, LAVIRCO has built a global business portfolio driven by innovation, adaptability, and sustainable growth.
About Lavirco
Our Journey and
Commitment to Growth
LAVIRCO is a privately held, family-owned parent holding company with a global presence of subsidiaries. Through strategic expansion, we have built a diverse and ever evolving portfolio across industries and international markets.
Investment Philosophy
Our Commitment to Strategic Investment
We are committed to building a resilient and globally expansive portfolio by investing in businesses with long-term competitive advantage and international reach. Our foundation stems from world-class manufacturing and distribution, and we actively pursue opportunities beyond manufacturing to drive diversification and market resilience. Through strategic investments and synergies between subsidiaries, we create sustainable value and drive long-term growth.
Global Presence
Our International
Investment Footprint
LAVIRCO operates from key markets across South Africa, North America, Europe, and Asia.
Our Team
A Dedicated Team of Professionals
Our core team is a diverse and dynamic group of professionals guided by a family that has been at the heart of LAVIRCO since its founding. Across our subsidiaries, we are proud to employ approximately 400 individuals—each playing a vital role.
Founder & Director
Theuns Kühn Snr.
Hons. B. Eng. Industrial Pr.Eng
Director of New Business
Wouter Kühn
B.Eng Mechanical Engineering
M.Eng Industrial Engineering
(Cum Laude)
Director of Operational Investments
Theuns Kühn Jnr.
B.Eng Industrial Engineering
M.Eng Industrial Engineering (Cum Laude)
M.Sc (DIME)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Robert Rossouw
BCom (UCT), CTA, Chartered Accountant (SA)
Executive Assistant
Rutna Holloway
Diploma Exec PA