The Role of Timber Products in South Africa’s Economy
South Africa’s timber industry is more than just a key economic sector—it’s a vital part of the nation’s growth, sustainability, and employment landscape. From furniture manufacturing to construction, timber products play an essential role in driving local economies and providing opportunities for businesses and individuals alike. Here, we explore the significant impact of timber on […]
Hello 2025: A Year of Dowels and Dreams!
As the calendar flips to a brand-new year, there’s an undeniable buzz of excitement in the air. It’s a time to reflect, reset, and rejuvenate. Here’s to embracing new opportunities, fresh starts, and mustering the courage to chase what truly sets our souls on fire. Every year brings with it a sense of possibility—a blank […]
A Grateful Thank You to Matus South Africa for an Unforgettable Trade Show Experience!
A huge thank you to Matus South Africa for the spectacular Cape Town finish to your annual Trade Show! Your impeccable attention to detail and genuine dedication to making every moment memorable made the experience truly exceptional. We had a huge success showcasing our concept dowel stand, designed to store dowels horizontally, saving space while […]
Launching Elegance: Our Limited Edition Solid Wood Chaise Lounge
We’ve partnered with Active Concepts to create a stunning, bespoke Chaise Lounge—crafted from solid wood, and designed to bring timeless elegance to your patio, poolside, sundeck, or any other space. This piece combines style with durability, making it a beautiful addition to any setting. Keep an eye out for our launch date and get ready […]
Let’s use Dowels & Recycled Materials to Craft a Useful Container
For plants, stationery, make-up, utensils or anything else.
Contemporary Horizontal Dowel Stand: Compact, Versatile, and Warp-Free Storage!
Dowel stands traditionally store dowels vertically, but this can lead to warping or buckling, especially with slow-moving stock. To address this, we teamed up with Matus and Active Concepts to design a compact, lightweight stand that stores dowels horizontally. This distributes the weight across a larger surface area, reducing stress on any single point and […]
Celebrating Creativity and Connections at the Matus Johannesburg Trade Show: A Colourful Success for Dowel & Co.
2024 marked our debut at the Matus Johannesburg Trade Show. The theme, “A Colour Festival,” was inspired by Matus’ new corporate colours. Active Concepts did an outstanding job designing and constructing our stand. We spent a labour-intensive weekend sanding and painting rebated MDF boards that represented our dowels. On Wednesday, October 2nd, we packed up […]
5 Easy Ways to Maximize Kitchen Storage with Dowels
Dowels are versatile tools in kitchen storage. They can be used to create custom racks for organizing pot lids, baking sheets, and cutting boards. Simply install dowels vertically or horizontally in cabinets or drawers to keep items neatly separated and easily accessible. They can also serve as a convenient way to hang utensils, mugs, or […]
7 Brilliant Ways to Use Dowels in Woodwork for Clothing and Shoe Storage Solutions
In the world of woodworking, dowels offer a versatile and efficient method for creating various clothing and shoe storage solutions. These simple, cylindrical rods can be used in a multitude of ways to enhance the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your storage spaces. Here are seven creative ideas on how dowels can be incorporated into […]
Use Dowels to Organize your Garage
Using dowels to organize your garage can be an efficient and cost-effective method. Here are some ideas: 1. Tool Rack 2. Pegboard System 3. Shelving Supports 4. Bike Storage 5. Garden Tool Organizer 6. Hose and Cord Storage These ideas can help you utilize dowels to create an organized and functional garage space.
