Happy Valentine’s Day from Dowel & Co! ❤️

Valentines Day

On this special day, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for you—our valued clients and suppliers. Your trust, partnership, and support are the foundation of our success, and we are truly grateful to have you as part of the Dowel & Co family. Just like the strength and reliability of our dowels, our relationship […]

A Heartfelt Holiday Message from Dowel & Co.

As the year draws to a close, we at Dowel & Co. would like to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to all our valued clients and suppliers. This festive season is a time to reflect on the successes, challenges, and relationships that have defined the past year—and to look ahead with hope […]

Proudly South African: Choosing Local Hardwood Makes Sense

When it comes to choosing timber for your projects, why look beyond our borders? It’s time to take a stand for locally sourced materials—and here’s why. Imported Timber: A Long Journey, Big Impact Many imported woods, like Ramon or Meranti, are harvested from forests in mainly Malaysia. Beyond the environmental concerns of logging in these […]

Wooden Dowels – The Number 1 Hidden Heroes of Furniture

Dowel pins, instead of screws, are often the preferred method of joining furniture because dowels ensure strong, durable joints that can withstand everyday use. Dowels also allow for cleaner aesthetics by hiding the joining mechanisms, contributing to a more seamless and polished appearance. Longer dowels are also used in the manufacture of furniture. Think of […]