Growing with you for 25 years
Thank you South Africa. Loved and trusted by you!
1998
How Zinplex Started
In 1998, the idea of Zinplex was born by the founding father of Zinplex, Mr. Ockert Fourie. He was a trained pharmacist who suffered from cold sores. His doctor recommended zinc, at that time he could not find any zinc over the counter supplements. Upon further investigation, he found many leading articles explaining the health benefits of zinc and was amazed, and the idea of a proudly South African zinc supplement was born...
1999
Zinplex 60's
In 1999, the final combination of the Zinplex supplement was developed. Mr. Ockert Fourie consulted a few doctors and they recommended adding selenium AAC to the supplement. As zinc and selenium AAC are very compatible minerals, both excellent for hormonal function, the skin, and the immune system. Soon Zinplex became the combination of zinc and selenium and the final Zinplex 60's was born.
2003
Benefits of Zinc For Children
In 2003, the WHO and UNICEF investigated the benefits of zinc for children in developing countries. This had a big impact on Zinplex and immediate research began on how to introduce and create a Zinplex supplement for children in South Africa. THE WHO and UNICEF found that supplementation of zinc was excellent to minimize upper respiratory infections and diarrhoea.
Image credit: unicef.org
2006
Zinplex Junior & Exports
In 2006, our Zinplex Junior Syrup was born and we shipped the first Zinplex products to Namibia, our first international client.
2008
Zinplex Transformation
In 2008, Zinplex sponsored a little baby girl suffering from a severe zinc deficiency called Acrodermatitis Enteropathica. This little girl suffered terribly, and as soon as she started taking Zinplex the parents reported a transformation in her within 24 hours. The improvement was sensational in just five days. As a teenager she continues to supplement with Zinplex, and she has not experienced any further problems with this condition.
2010
Our Facial Range Launch
In 2010, we designed and launched our facial range. The Zinplex Facial Wash and Treatment Gel, as well as the Zinplex Combo pack for the skin was born.
Zinplex, Zaps, Zits!
2012
Our Warehouse
In 2012, we moved to our own warehouse and present premises.
2014
Government Tender
In 2014, we acquired our first government tender! We provided the government with zinc dispersible tablets and a Zinplex Junior Syrup for clinics nationwide.
2015
We Decided to Keep our Skincare Production Close To Home
In 2015, we manufactured our own Skincare Products for the first time.
2021
Introducing our new Zinplex D3 Products
In 2021, we launched our new Zinplex Junior Syrup 200 ml (With Vit D3) and Zinplex Triple Plus 30's, and we continue to expand the brand and provide quality products at an amazing price!
Onwards
Today And Beyond
Thank you South Africa, loved and trusted by you! Remember, don't make supplementation complex, keep it Zinplex - as we have done for 25 years.