Taking South African furniture online
For South African furniture manufacturers, e-commerce offers an additional route to market beyond traditional showrooms and retail channels.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed with the latest developments in South Africa's furniture industry. Get insights, updates, and stories that matter to manufacturers and industry professionals.
Engage Trade Africa 2026: Connecting local manufacturers with global buyers
For South African furniture manufacturers looking for new customers, distribution channels and export markets, Engage Trade Africa 2026 offers something refreshingly different from the conventional tradeshow model.
Ubuntu Curve: Where local design meets everyday function
South African design is making its mark internationally, and SAFI member, Nyambose Group, is demonstrating how local thinking can combine cultural identity, sustainability and practical problem-solving in one innovative piece of furniture.
Buying local: SAFI pushes for stronger procurement rules
Government procurement has the potential to be a powerful driver of South African manufacturing. But for furniture manufacturers to benefit, buying local needs to translate into real orders placed with legitimate local producers.
Small changes, bigger gains: Manufacturers share ideas on LEAN
Improving productivity does not always require major investment. Small changes to processes, workflow and resource use can deliver meaningful gains in efficiency and competitiveness.
SAFI makes its mark at SARCDA 2026
SAFI’s first dedicated pavilion at SARCDA Christmas 2026 was about far more than showcasing beautiful products.
From SA to Shanghai: Exploring the future of furniture manufacturing
South Africa’s furniture manufacturing industry is heading to Shanghai this month, with SAFI leading a delegation of 12 companies and 22 industry representatives to one of the world’s leading showcases of furniture manufacturing technology.
Showing 7 of 69 articles