Canvas and Tent - Ladysmith

Founded over 3 decades ago, Canvas and Tent boasts as a global leader in the manufacture of canvas-related products. Ideally situated at the Foothills of South Africa’s Drakensburg Mountains we undertake a social responsibility by providing employment opportunities to the surrounding community.
Our clientele base comprises of both local and international, military and
Humanitarian organisations. We are a preferred supplier to the United Nations
and other NGO’s, having registered with many of their divisions such as the
WHO, UNICEF and UNDP etc...
All canvas and tent products are SABS and ISO 9001:2008 accredited attesting
our commitment to full customer satisfaction.


In striving for maximum customer satisfaction and to meet our every increasing demand, we are in the  

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midst of extending our factory to accommodate these requirements
The new design and layout of our factory will prove to increase our productivity as well as reduce manufacturing time significantly! The flow of production will be more co-ordinated and essentially more effective and efficient.
There has been detailed planning at every stage of the process and the emphasis has been placed on flexibility with the future in mind
Implementing change, while also keeping the existing production cycle on schedule has been proficiently managed.
Management has kept one step in front of the whole process and we maintain control over the transition
In streamlining our production we are proudly the first tent company in Africa to implement the Eton system in our factory. This system will revolutionise the manufacturing of canvas products. It will improve quality through hanging production, shorter through put times, less work in progress and overall better overview and organization of production. With this system which provides real time data collection and information the production team can attend and overcome gaps in production instantaneously.
It eliminates manual transport of ‘work in progress’ items, optimizing workflow allowing time for more value adding activities. From more ergonomically designed work stations to extensive flexibility in design this system is aimed at keeping canvas and tent at the forefront of excellence
In addition to the Eton machine we have acquired 4 new welding machines enabling us
to be highly competitive in the manufacture and supply of PVC, PE, as well as PU
products. With welding speeds of up to 20 metres per minute, we are able to save
considerably and thus transferring these savings onto the customer, we will be able
to provide the consumer with a quality product at a competitive rate. With these
new welders Canvas and Tent aims to dominate the robust tarpaulin market
and essentially be a preferred supplier the world over …
Canvas and tent will stop at nothing to provide superior quality products and service to our customers who we will continually satisfy through our innovative designs, excellent customer service, and constant development.
Essentially Whatever the need ‘we’ve got you covered’!
Watch this space – Canvas and Tent is set to break boundaries and make it a year to
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