Meet the team

A family legacy

The story of Terraforce is rooted in the vision and entrepreneurial spirit of Holger Rust. In 1979, he began importing gabions, a conventional method of retaining walls, into South Africa. However, recognizing the need for a more cost-effective, practical, and aesthetically pleasing solution.

Holger pivoted towards developing innovative earth retaining solutions that would meet the unique demands of the South African landscape.

Growing up surrounded by the construction business, Elgin Rust and Karin Johns (née Rust) found their calling, inheriting their father's passion for innovation and excellence.

Holger Rust, Terraforce
Holger Rust, Founder
Karin Johns, Director of Marketing & Business Development
Karin Johns, Director of Marketing & Business Development
Elgin Rust, Terraforce
Elgin Rust, Director of Media Services and Accounts