South African Pine: An Affordable, Versatile, and Sustainable Softwood Solution
South African Pine, commonly referred to as SA Pine, encompasses several non-native species that have become integral to the country’s timber industry. The primary species cultivated are Pinus pinaster (Maritime Pine) and Pinus radiata (Radiata Pine), both introduced centuries ago and now extensively grown in plantations across South Africa. Origins and Growth Timber Characteristics Applications […]
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 […]
Come Craft a Weaved Planter
YOU WILL NEED: Dowels A Plastic Planter Hessian Cord A Glue Gun A Decorative Item
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 […]
See Our Dowel Making Process at a Glance
Dowel Product Range
We Use Essential Raw Materials to Create Superior Dowels
We source our raw timber exclusively from sustainable and dependable suppliers. Our dowels are predominantly crafted from locally grown Saligna, a Eucalyptus specie, and Pine, which are delivered from the mill to our factory as cut-to-length boards. Saligna, a hardwood, is the preferred choice for dowels, while Pine, a softwood, is prone to warping or […]
Dowels: The Secret Ingredient to Sweet Symphonies
From tiered cakes and classic lollipops to the whimsical candy apple, candies on sticks have been delighting taste buds for centuries. These delightful treats offer a unique combination of flavour and convenience, making them a popular choice for celebrations, parties, and everyday indulgences. Tiered Cakes: The Towering Delight Tiered cakes are a stunning and impressive […]