Council ) pine timber . But sustainability goes beyond certification : Swartland ’ s factories produce minimal waste , with innovative recycling systems that use excess woodchips to fuel the boilers which kiln-dry its wood products . High-tech airmanagement systems dramatically reduce harmful emissions , and waste is recycled and reused wherever possible .
The Swartland story began in 1951 with Oupa Hanekom in the small town of Moorreesburg – at the time little more than a village amid the wheatfields north of Cape Town . What started as a modest operation to supply the local community with hardware and electrical goods soon began to specialise in joinery , and blossomed .
Oupa ’ s son , Oom Jurgens brought a philosophy of continuous improvement to the business . Today , the third generation of Hanekoms – Jurie , James , and Hans – embraces traditional values such as a strong ethic and pride in one ’ s work , combined with innovation and a
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forward-thinking approach to business . The results speak for themselves : Swartland ’ s products are perfectly crafted and made to last : all are leading products in their class , backed by knowledgeable national service teams .
Its management systems are approved by the stringent South African Bureau of Standards ( SABS ) ISO 9001 . Swartland is one of the most recognised and respected brands in the building industry .
Hanekom says , “ These are exciting , challenging times for us , all , and we ’ re looking forward to the next 70 years of efficiency , innovation and customer service , and above all , ensuring our customers always have a quality experience .”
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