Bidvest Commercial Products includes manufacturing and trading businesses and is the South African representative of strong global brands such as Yamaha, Nissan forklifts, ITW Signode, Rational ovens and Tesa Tapes. Domestic sales are supported by exports to selected markets. Activities include the manufacture of packaging products, fasteners and closures, self-adhesive tape, catering equipment, the manufacture and distribution of brushware, consumables; specialised clothing and workwear and protective safety equipment. The division is also engaged in the distribution of machinery and accessories to the clothing industry. The business is the sole South African importer and distributor of the full Yamaha range of products and spares. Rapidly expanding materials handling operations focused on the Nissan brand are supported by an extensive dealership network. A full range of plumbing supplies has been added by the acquisition of the Plumblink business.