BizCrush Sponsored by the SLC Group: https://slcgroup.co.za The director of a company needs to stay close to the coalface, yet remain detached enough to effectively direct the business. This, according to Brian Lupton-Smith, has been the key to the success of Witon Chemicals over the past quarter of a century. Witon is a Latex Compounding organisation servicing the local Textile and Flooring industry. Born in the Cape but bred in KZN, Brian’s character as a young man was shaped through experiences on the Unicorn Shipping fleet and during the Border War, before being mentored in the Carpet industry by Stephan Colle at Belgotex. Brian places a high premium on mentoring, as he believes Witon is all about its people. As he says, “If they can grow, they will grow the business…” klipkouers.com