Welcome to Sannitree® International, a family run business with a rich history dating back to 1981.
Founded by Mike Mayne, our company has been at the forefront of providing innovative bio-enzyme and microbial-based cleaners for a variety of applications. From tackling septic tank waste to addressing pet mess, stubborn restaurant grease to polluted waste-water, if it’s organic, we can confidently say that we have a solution to break it down.
Our journey began in the 1980s when Mike envisioned a way to offer economical sewage treatment in rural areas, farms, and settlement camps. Recognizing the importance of treating effluent without harming the environment, Mike, along with Dr. DG Celliers, a renowned enzymologist, embarked on a journey of testing, analyzing, and marketing our very first microbial-based product, Sannitree® Bio-Enzymes.
Joined by Gordon Bruce (Finance and Administration) and Brian Goodman (Marketing & International Development), the team pioneered the development of over 15 niche products. These products range from powders designed for septic tanks and grease traps to specialized enzyme-based odour digesters and a powder formulated to eliminate harmful ammonia gas in pig sties.
Though the founders have passed on, their legacy lives on through the dedication of Sean, Anton, and Gregory Mayne. Today, Sannitree® International is proud to be represented by subsidiaries or agencies in numerous countries worldwide. Our global reach reflects the success and well-proven reputation we’ve earned for delivering effective products that truly work.
We take pride in our ISO 9000 accreditation, which stands as a testament to the company’s commitment to excellence. At Sannitree®, we continue to uphold the values and principles that have made us a trusted name in the industry. Thank you for choosing Sannitree® International – where innovation, quality, and environmental responsibility converge to create solutions that make a difference.
Before Sannitree, there was Solatrine GRC (Glass Reinforced Cement), Mike’s first venture into pre-made solar latrines.
Solatrine soon became Sannitree, and the original building was a small premises in Palmer Road, Muizenberg. Brian Goodman looks on.
Sannitree really started taking off when Mike introduced timber toilets to the Elgin apple farmers. He then diversified into septic tanks, which led to him formulate a bio-enzyme product to break down organic waste.
Dr Cilliers formulated Sannitree’s original microbial based product to digest waste in septic tanks and pit latrines. This was their first consumable product and led to many other variations.
Mike’s motto: “Where there’s muck, there’s money!”
Duimpie & Henry loading up a timber-framed solatrine, circa 1989
New Sannitree factory going up circa 1999
State of the art facilities in Westlake Business Park, Cape Town
Sannitree certified as ISO 9001 complaint. This hard-earned badge verified our commitment to increased customer satisfaction, enhanced operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Sannitree adheres to stringent ISO 9001 standards. We also began a move to using less plastic.
All our products are formulated to laboratory standards
Our laboratory technicians follow strict protocols for every batch.
2024 saw a revamp of our original logo.
2024 also saw the introduction of our Clean Conscience range. Our vision is for every single cleaning product that goes down your plug holes to be 100% bio-degradable and water-course friendly.
