Growthpoint was established in the United States in October 2023 by Afritop South Africa Pty Ltd, primarily focusing on the distribution of vermiculite.

Afritop is a well-known provider of mining equipment solutions and services in Africa. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, it has branches in China, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The company currently employs more than 200 people, has over 100 engineering vehicles, and owns its office building, employee dormitories, and warehouses. After years of development, Afritop has been a strategic partner of reputable mines that supply vermiculite, copper, platmum, gold, Lithium mines, etc in Africa.

To promote trade between South Africa and the United States and allow the U.S. market to benefit from high-quality African products, Growthpoint was established. It is an official authorized distributor of Palabora Mining Company, one of the largest vermiculite manufacturer globally, aiming to bring more value to U.S. customers through our quality services and pricing