Founded in 1994, AZ Trading is a family-run South African company dedicated to safeguarding information and optimising document workflows. From our early beginnings in Johannesburg to a trusted presence across Southern Africa, we’ve built our reputation on long-term customer partnerships, exceptional service, and a relentless commitment to information security.
Our mission is to become the leading trusted supplier in the SADC region for document security solutions and digitisation technologies. As the exclusive distributor of Kobra (Elcoman, Italy) shredders and products, we deliver European-engineered quality and performance to customers across Southern Africa.
We aim to be the go-to trusted partner for document digitisation, secure disposal, and data-protection compliance, helping organisations navigate evolving regulations such as the POPI Act (POPIA) and achieve certification through local frameworks like SITA.
Our Goals:
Supply, support and maintain Kobra shredders (strip-cut, cross-cut, micro-cut, optical-media, and hard-drive destruction models including recycling shredders in various markets.
Machine rentals for short-term projects, audits, and seasonal requirements. On-site secure destruction services, with certificate of destruction and full chain-of-custody documentation. Scheduled collection bins and shredding solutions for high-volume environments.
High-volume document scanning, indexing, and metadata capture.
Digital mailroom, back-file conversion, and cloud migration solutions.
Integration with document-management and enterprise-content systems.
End-to-end data lifecycle management, including retention policies and defensible deletion.
POPIA-aligned information-governance solutions, from policy design to user training.
Secure destruction certifications to meet audit and regulatory requirements.
Assistance with SITA certification for public-sector tenders and deployments.
Consultancy on data classification, access control, and audit readiness.
Over 30 years of continuous operation as a family-owned business means stable leadership, deep industry knowledge, and a reputation built on reliability.
As the sole distributor of Kobra/Elcoman shredders in the SADC region, we provide unmatched product depth, spares availability, and technical support.
From equipment procurement and installation to digitisation, compliance, and certified destruction — we manage the entire information lifecycle.
Every service is designed around POPIA, ISO standards, and SITA requirements, ensuring your organisation meets legal and regulatory demands.
We empower a wide network of dealers with training, marketing support, and rapid stock delivery — extending our expertise and service nationwide.
With branches in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, and partners across SADC, we deliver rapid service, installation, and on-site support.
Head Office:
Johannesburg — 202 Republic Road, Fontainebleau, Randburg 2194
Regional Offices:
Durban & Cape Town and national footprint of Service centres and support
Contact:
086 111 4407
Email:
sales@aztrading.co.za
POPIA Alignment: All solutions are designed around the principles of the Protection of Personal Information Act, from lawful processing and retention limits to secure disposal and breach prevention.
SITA Certification: We support customers through SITA product registration and certification processes, essential for public-sector procurement.
Best Practice Frameworks: Our services incorporate internationally recognised standards for information security and quality management.
We prioritise long-life, serviceable products with strong parts support to minimise e-waste. Our digital solutions help organisations reduce paper consumption and environmental impact.
Whether you require a single deskside shredder, a full digitisation strategy, or a national compliance-driven rollout, AZ Trading delivers a solution that’s engineered for performance, certified for compliance, and built on decades of trust.
