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[[File:Davis & Shirtliff official logo.png|alt=The Davis & Shirtliff Logo|thumb|The Davis & Shirtliff Logo]] |
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'''Davis & Shirtliff''' is one of [[East Africa]]’s largest suppliers of water related goods. It focuses on six principal product sectors, namely; [[water pumps]], [[Borehole|boreholes]] equipment, [[water treatment]], [[swimming pool]]s, [[Engine-generator|generators]], and, [[Solar energy|solar]] products. The company headquarters are in [[Nairobi]], but has built a local and regional network of branches, pump centres, subsidiaries, stockist agents and outlet stores.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wsp.org/wsp/sites/wsp.org/files/publications/625200773125_BusinessDevelopmentServicesForCommunityManagedSmallWaterEnterprisesAF.pdf|accessdate=2010-10-01|title=Mehta et al.}}</ref> These include branches in several major cities in Kenya, a number of appointed Pump Centres situated in smaller cities, and approximately 50 stockist agents. The company also has subsidiaries in [[Uganda]], [[Tanzania]], [[Zambia]], [[Ethiopia]], [[Rwanda]], and [[South Sudan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.watsan.com/show_detail.php?key=475&sgrp=66 |
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| image = Davis & Shirtliff Headquarters.jpg |
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| image_caption = Staff outside the HQ in Industrial Area, Nairobi |
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| type = Privately held company |
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| industry = {{Unbulleted list|Water|Energy}} |
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| founded = {{Start date and age|1946}} in [[Nairobi]], Kenya |
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The company distributes water and [[sustainable energy]] related equipment from a number of manufacturers from [[Europe]], [[Japan]], [[Australia]] and [[China]] as well as carrying out the manufacture and assembly of various water related products. The Davis & Shirtliff Group is equipped for [[fibreglass]] production and [[steel]] fabrication and has a number of repair workshops, mobile service teams and training facilities for both internal and external training courses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.davisandshirtliff.com|accessdate=2015-06-12|title=Davisandshirtliff.com}}</ref> |
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| founder = Eddie Davis & Dick Shirtliff |
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| hq_location_city = [[Nairobi]] |
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The owner and chairman is Alec Davis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Opinion%20&%20Analysis/-/539548/830388/-/view/printVersion/-/sa6lybz/-/index.html |
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| hq_location_country = Kenya |
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| area_served = {{Unbulleted list|[[Kenya]]|[[Uganda]]|[[Tanzania]]|[[Zambia]]|[[Rwanda]]|[[Ethiopia]]|[[South Sudan]]|[[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]|[[Zimbabwe]]}} |
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| key_people = {{Unbulleted list|Alec R. Davis ([[Chairman]])|David Gatende ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])||Dr. MAS Waweru ([[Chief Operating Officer|COO]])}} |
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| products = {{Unbulleted list|Water pumps, swimming pool equipment, water treatment equipment, irritation equipment, generators}} |
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| brands = Dayliff, iDayliff, Bioliff |
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| num_employees = {{Unbulleted list|900 (2019)}} |
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| homepage = {{URL|https://www.davisandshirtliff.com}} |
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The '''Davis & Shirtliff''' is a supplier of water related equipment in the [[East Africa]]n region. Founded in [[Kenya]] in 1946, business activities are focused on six principal product sectors - water pumps, boreholes, swimming pools, water treatment, generators, solar energy equipment and irrigation. The group operates through a network of national branches as well as regional subsidiaries in [[Uganda]], [[Tanzania]], [[Zambia]], [[Rwanda]], [[South Sudan]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], [[Zimbabwe]] and a partnership in [[Ethiopia]]. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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⚫ | The Davis & Shirtliff Group was founded in 1946 as a partnership between EC 'Eddie' Davis and FR 'Dick' Shirtliff after Dick Shirtliff purchased 50% of RH Paige & Co., a small plumbing and water engineering firm founded in 1926 and which was bought into by Eddie Davis in 1945.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ombuor|first1=Joe|title=East Africa: Davis And Shirtliff - Keeping the Water Dream Alive|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200804141562.html|website=The East African Standard (Nairobi)|accessdate=1 March 2018|date=14 April 2008}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The Davis & Shirtliff Group was founded in 1946 as a partnership between EC |
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| date = 15 April 2008 |
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In 1965 it took delivery of the first consignment of pumps from [[Grundfos]] in [[Denmark]] and, in 1968, imported a consignment of Davey pumps from [[Australia]]. In 1982 the range of [[Grundfos]] products was expanded to include solar pumps. |
In 1965 it took delivery of the first consignment of pumps from [[Grundfos]] in [[Denmark]] and, in 1968, imported a consignment of Davey pumps from [[Australia]]. In 1982 the range of [[Grundfos]] products was expanded to include solar pumps. |
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In 1993 they imported their first Linz pumps from Pedrollo, [[Italy]]. |
In 1993 they imported their first Linz pumps from Pedrollo, [[Italy]]. |
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In 1995 they introduced the 'Pump Centre' and the establishment of a countrywide range of dealers. 1995 also saw the opening of a Branch in [[Eldoret]]. |
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Subsidiaries opened in [[Kampala]] and [[Dar-es-Salaam]] in 1996 and 1998 respectively. |
Subsidiaries opened in [[Kampala]] and [[Dar-es-Salaam]] in 1996 and 1998 respectively. |
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The business has recently expanded. Throughout the first decade of the millennium, Davis & Shirtliff opens branches and subsidiaries in [[Lusaka]]; [[Kigali]]; [[Nakuru]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200605120857.html |
The business has recently expanded. Throughout the first decade of the millennium, Davis & Shirtliff opens branches and subsidiaries in [[Lusaka]]; [[Kigali]]; [[Nakuru]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mwai|first1=Elizabeth|title=Kenya: Davis & Shirtliff Now in Nakuru|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200605120857.html|website=The East African Standard (Nairobi)|accessdate=1 March 2018|date=12 May 2006}}</ref> and [[Arusha]]; [[Zanzibar]] and [[Kitwe]]; [[Malindi]]; [[Addis Ababa]], [[Mwanza]] and [[Diani Beach|Diani]];, [[Juba, Southern Sudan|Juba]]; and [[Mbeya]] in, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2021 respectively, thereby expanding the distribution of its products and its consumer base. In 2001, Davis & Shirtliff was appointed the regional distributor for Pedrollo Pumps. In 2003, the firm's solar division was established as a regional distributor for [[Shell Solar]]. Also, in 2004, it became a Certikin distributor and, in 2005, was appointed as a Lister Petter engine generator distributor for the region. |
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|title=allAfrica.com: Kenya: Davis & Shirtliff Now in Nakuru |
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}}</ref> and [[Arusha]]; [[Zanzibar]] and [[Kitwe]]; [[Malindi]]; [[Addis Ababa]], [[Mwanza]] and [[Diani]]; and, [[Juba, Southern Sudan|Juba]] in, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010 respectively, thereby expanding the distribution of its products and its consumer base. In 2001, Davis & Shirtliff was appointed the regional distributor for Pedrollo Pumps; in 2003, the firm's Solar division was established as a regional distributor for [[Shell Solar]]. Also, in 2004, it became a Certikin distributor and, in 2005, was appointed as a Lister Petter engine generator distributor for the region.<ref>{{Cite news |
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| date = 6 January 2010 |
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| url = http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/Kenyabusiness/Davis-and-Shirtliff-in-expansion-plans-3600.html |
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| accessdate = 1 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.davisandshirtliff.com/about-us|accessdate=2015-06-12|title=Davisandshirtliff.com}}</ref> Furthermore, in 2004, after months of preparation, Davis & Shirtliff was awarded the Certification for ISO 9001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.logcluster.org/ops/sudan/suppliers/pumps/davis|accessdate=2010-10-06|title=Davis & Shirtliff: No Limits to our Achievements}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The company assists needy institutions to obtain water supplies. Funding for community activities is largely provided through an annual contribution from the company and its staff. Business partners are also involved and [[Grundfos]] has been supportive of the group’s activities through the donation of money, equipment and supplies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.davisandshirtliff.com/csr |accessdate=2015-06-12 |title=Davisandshirtliff.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150614161329/https://www.davisandshirtliff.com/csr |archivedate=2015-06-14 }}</ref> |
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=== Water Pumps === |
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The firm is primarily a [[water pump|pump]] retailer. As an [[Africa]]n company, the Davis & Shirtliff Group deal with a wide range of clients and provides products for industrial, agricultural and commercial uses as well as pumps for retail customers. The pumps supplied by Davis & Shirtliff cater for [[borehole]], booster, [[irrigation]], drainage, [[sewage]], hot water, chemical dosage, domestic and hand powered applications.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.davisandshirtliff.com/water-pumps|accessdate=2015-06-12|title=Davisandshirtliff.com}}</ref> |
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=== Solar === |
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The firm offers a selection of [[Shell Solar]] PV ([[photovoltaic]]) panels. A focus of the Solar division is in the application of [[solar energy|solar technology]] to pumping.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.davisandshirtliff.com/solar|accessdate=2015-06-12|title=Davisandshirtliff.com}}</ref> |
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=== Water Treatment === |
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The firm is committed to development of water treatment facilities, and supplies hardware to treat most prevalent water conditions including removal of suspended solids, [[salinity]], [[water hardness|hardness]], trace elements and [[bacteria]]. Most equipment is manufactured or assembled in-house with more specialised items being sourced from a variety of international suppliers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.davisandshirtliff.com/water-treatment|accessdate=2010-10-01|title=Davisandshirtliff.com}}</ref> |
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== Community Work == |
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The firm's experience in the water sector enables it to provide support to many organizations, both locally and overseas, including preferential pricing. For example, the role of the firm as a supplier of [[hand pump]]s is recognized as important by the various non-governmental organisations ([[NGO]]) who work in [[Kenya]] to provide [[potable]] water to the poorest communities. The firm is by far the biggest and most widespread supplier of handpumps in [[Kenya]] and their extensive range of models and number of suppliers means that the Group is able to provide [[hand pump]]s to [[NGO]]s at a competitive price whilst also providing the necessary product support.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/docs/research/WEJW2/Report_-_Kenya.pdf|accessdate=2010-10-01|title=P. Harvey et al.}}</ref> |
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Davis and Shirtliff has also partnered with Kenya Airways on a water project in Runana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kenyaairways.co.uk/kq4/about_kenya_airways/corporate_social_responsibility/default.aspx?dft=flights |
Davis and Shirtliff has also partnered with Kenya Airways on a water project in Runana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kenyaairways.co.uk/kq4/about_kenya_airways/corporate_social_responsibility/default.aspx?dft=flights |
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== External links == |
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* [https://www.davisandshirtliff.com Official Website] |
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* [https://www.dayliff.com Dayliff Website] |
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* [http://www.bioliff.co.ke Bioliff Website] |
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Latest revision as of 22:25, 7 April 2024
Company type | Privately held company |
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Founded | 1946Nairobi, Kenya | in
Founder | Eddie Davis & Dick Shirtliff |
Headquarters | , Kenya |
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Brands | Dayliff, iDayliff, Bioliff |
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Website | www |
The Davis & Shirtliff is a supplier of water related equipment in the East African region. Founded in Kenya in 1946, business activities are focused on six principal product sectors - water pumps, boreholes, swimming pools, water treatment, generators, solar energy equipment and irrigation. The group operates through a network of national branches as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe and a partnership in Ethiopia.
History
The Davis & Shirtliff Group was founded in 1946 as a partnership between EC 'Eddie' Davis and FR 'Dick' Shirtliff after Dick Shirtliff purchased 50% of RH Paige & Co., a small plumbing and water engineering firm founded in 1926 and which was bought into by Eddie Davis in 1945.[1]
In 1947, it became a founding member of the Kenya Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (KABCEC) and, in 1955, after purchasing two new plots of land and constructing new offices and workshops, moved its operations to its new site.
In 1965 it took delivery of the first consignment of pumps from Grundfos in Denmark and, in 1968, imported a consignment of Davey pumps from Australia. In 1982 the range of Grundfos products was expanded to include solar pumps.
1985 saw the appointment of Butech Limited as the Mombasa distributor of their products and the commencement of fibreglass filter production. In 1992, the group & Shirtliff purchased a 20% shareholding in Butech Limited; which was finally bought out in 2000, becoming the Mombasa Branch of Davis & Shirtliff.
In 1993 they imported their first Linz pumps from Pedrollo, Italy.
In 1995 they introduced the 'Pump Centre' and the establishment of a countrywide range of dealers. 1995 also saw the opening of a Branch in Eldoret.
Subsidiaries opened in Kampala and Dar-es-Salaam in 1996 and 1998 respectively.
The business has recently expanded. Throughout the first decade of the millennium, Davis & Shirtliff opens branches and subsidiaries in Lusaka; Kigali; Nakuru[2] and Arusha; Zanzibar and Kitwe; Malindi; Addis Ababa, Mwanza and Diani;, Juba; and Mbeya in, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2021 respectively, thereby expanding the distribution of its products and its consumer base. In 2001, Davis & Shirtliff was appointed the regional distributor for Pedrollo Pumps. In 2003, the firm's solar division was established as a regional distributor for Shell Solar. Also, in 2004, it became a Certikin distributor and, in 2005, was appointed as a Lister Petter engine generator distributor for the region.
Community work
The company assists needy institutions to obtain water supplies. Funding for community activities is largely provided through an annual contribution from the company and its staff. Business partners are also involved and Grundfos has been supportive of the group’s activities through the donation of money, equipment and supplies.[3]
Davis and Shirtliff has also partnered with Kenya Airways on a water project in Runana.[4]
References
- ^ Ombuor, Joe (14 April 2008). "East Africa: Davis And Shirtliff - Keeping the Water Dream Alive". The East African Standard (Nairobi). Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ Mwai, Elizabeth (12 May 2006). "Kenya: Davis & Shirtliff Now in Nakuru". The East African Standard (Nairobi). Retrieved 1 March 2018.
- ^ "Davisandshirtliff.com". Archived from the original on 2015-06-14. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ "Kenya Airways :: About Kenya Airways/ Corporate Social Responsibility". Retrieved 2010-10-01.