Swartland Marks 70 Years of Quality and Innovation
The Swartland Group , a leading SA manufacturer of quality windows and doors for SA ’ s building industry , this year marks its 70th anniversary with an enviable track-record in the sector .
With sustainable manufacturing operations , Swartland is a key provider of employment opportunities , with a national distribution footprint and a focus on technological innovation , design and production efficiency .
Swartland now has an annual turnover of around R1.2bn , more than 1,500 employees and six manufacturing plants . Its product range includes brand-names synonymous with the building sector :
• The Cape Culture , Winsters and Kayo ranges of wooden windows , doors and door frames .
• Col : FSC-approved soft- and hardwood pine timber .
• Kenzo : aluminium windows and doors
• Summit and Knauf : insulation .
• Hydro and Digi : garage doors and automation .
Swartland CEO Hans Hanekom says , “ Seventy years is a significant milestone for any company , especially in these tough economic times . We ’ re grateful to be able
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to pursue expansion into new regions and new products by constantly diversifying our offering .
“ We will pursue our ethos of ‘ Building together ,’ which speaks to building relationships with our valued customers , suppliers and colleagues , as well as to help build South Africa physically .”
Hanekom adds , “ Quality is crucial to that effort , and it ’ s quality that goes beyond our products : it ’ s infused into every facet of the business and our relationships with personnel , customers and suppliers . It ’ s why we invest in making our operations more efficient . It ’ s also why we urge our personnel to see past their computers and production lines , and to know we ’ re all part of a greater mission to deliver durable quality to the homes of millions of South Africans .”
With more than 42,000m 2 of warehouse space and a national distribution footprint that ’ s supported in nine major centres around SA , Swartland has a reputation for ensuring that its products are available , reliable and manufactured to the highest quality , with after-sales service to match , says Hanekom .
Swartland also owns the Boskor Sawmill in the Southern Cape , which supplies FSC-certified ( Forestry Stewardship
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