A Brief History

  • Founded in 1918
  • Family business until 1997
  • Reg.: 2009/014822/07
  • Re-focused business to pure agency in 1999
FG Knights enjoys a reputation as one of KwaZulu-Natal’s biggest and most successful manufacturer’s representatives, agents and merchandisers. This reputation is further promoted by the number of awards and commendations bestowed on the company. The company’s longevity in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) industry is based on the strong management and employee base, with a marked focus on customer relations and the building of partnerships with principles and consumers alike.

In 2009 FG Knights approached The Harding Group to increase our national footprint as well as improve on our Technological Systems. The Harding Group was further acquired by Smollan in 2013, who are now our partners in the KZN region.

FG Knights uses 2 “state of the art” applications (2-WAY SYSTEMS and SMART), which allows a simple yet effective way to manage our resources efficiencies and deliver feedback to our clients timeously and effectively, all in real time.

Social Responsibility

FG Knights offers the following opportunities to their staff and community and use external training companies to teach the relevant skills required.

Training Opportunities Include:

  • Reps Sales Techniques
  • Supervisory Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Stress Management
  • Product Information
  • Learnerships

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We are proud to be a Level 2 company

Mission

“To be the most admired selling and merchandising agency in KwaZulu Natal”.

Vision

“To continue and expand our structures with-in the KZN market by offering exceptional service to our trade customers and principals. Our goal is for our valued customers to recommend FG Knights as their preferred service provider/agency”.

Values

“We pride ourselves on forming well established relationships with both our principals and customers with the key focus set on an honest and transparent service. We are an ethical company with a strong zest on achieving excellent results and have a winning culture, while remaining humble and focused on our values”.