Seats Ahead (Pty) Ltd was started in 1994. The company specialises in the
manufacture of a wide range of office chairs. The company is now housed in an
approximately 10,000 SQ/M factory and after 20 years the company boasts a
significant share of the total market in South Africa and in neighbouring
countries. With its stable customer base it is still growing in turnover and
market share. The company is driven by a combination of competitive pricing,
quality products and service. Its wide customer base is supported by dedicated
and experienced staff, a strong trading history and a reliable network of local
and international suppliers. Over time other areas to expand the business have
been identified in the market and new divisions within the business have been
opened and developed.
Furniko
Furniko was also started in March 2003. This allowed the company to offer
soft seating manufacture to compliment the Seats Ahead ranges. Reception seating
and Sofas could be sourced by customers from the same factory which was also
able to supply a product that would stand up to the vigorous environment of the
commercial workplace.
Chair Express
To provide an all-round service Chair Express was opened in mid-2003 and
only imports finished product specialising in Office Chairs, sofas, contract and
hospitality furniture. China being the main source of goods but product is also
imported from Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Taiwan. Chair Express has a large
stock holding and is a preffered supplier in the market with an excellent
ability to fill orders at short notice. As with all the divisions all product is
responsibly supplied , designed and manufactured for commercial use.
Screen Division
This division will start manufacturing Office Screening in July 2016.
Extruded aluminium components of the highest quality have been sourced and the
necessary work area is being developed. It is with confidence that the new division
is being developed, which will further add to the total offering of the group. |