Our History
Crown Distributors cc – founded in 2009 by Ricardo Willemse as a Stationery and Consumables Distribution company. We have faithfully served the general public, the private and public sectors with quality products and the best prices. The leading distribution company in Namibia, Crown Distributors cc is today one of the most versatile and reliablestationery and consumables companies in Namibia.
After serving more than 20 years at Kolok cc and Waltons Stationery, Ricardo has learned everything that is needed to take a company to the next level through service excellence and integrity. The business started small from home, where Ricardo and Esme successfullybuilt a solid reputation and a strong customer base in order to move into a well-located office and warehouse.
Under the leadership of this team and in 2010 the company has enjoyed tremendous growth and is today one of the top stationery and consumables companies in Namibia.
Our Vision
To be the stationery supplier of choice, providing innovative and quality products
We embrace this vision through maintaining close contact with our customers and staying up-to-date with developments that impact on their markets and strategies, so that we are able to innovate and develop solutions for their unique needs.
Our Promise
• To focus our products on customers that has mass markets as their customers
• To offer a comprehensive print communication solution
• To identify where an outsourcing or facilities management service will best meet our customers’ needs
• To understand all aspects of our customers’ business and have a single view of their customer
• To interface with customers at all levels and understand their communication and marketing channels
• To suggest cost-effective and innovative alternatives in print communication
Our Values
• We constantly research products and technology, thereby adding value to our offering
• We provide our internal customers with the best service possible, thereby ensuring excellent output for our customers
• We reward outstanding internal performance
• We focus on personnel development, creating internal capacity through skills-based training
• We treat all our employees with integrity and respect
• We always strive to be the best in our industry
Our Mission
• To deliver leading-edge, affordable stationery and consumables solutions for our customers
• To always exceed customers’ expectations, thereby ensuring success
• To provide customers with solutions that meet the needs of their own customers
• To always cater to our customers’ needs in a professional manner
• To care for customers at all levels, encouraging their feedback
• To ensure the highest standards of product and service quality in our offerings
• To maintain (the best) superior returns on investment for shareholders – through profit, growth and aggressive asset management
Meet the Team
Ricardo Willemse
CEO
Esme Willemse
Finance Manager
Benjamin Eixab
HR Manager