About Us

We are a proudly South African company that aims to inspire and help people create beautiful living spaces where they can make lasting memories.

With more than 120 years of experience in creating decorative wood-based panel products, we distribute our trusted brands to trade retailers and manufacturers. Our products are used to create stylish and functional spaces.

From the perfect kitchen units and countertops, to bathroom cabinets, built-in cupboards and office spaces, our wood panel products are designed for use in every interior application.

Our History

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1897
1897
From humble beginnings in the Western Cape evolved the PGSI Group of which PG Bison was an integral part.
2012
2012
KAP acquired PG Bison and restructured all panel operations.
2013
2013
PG Bison invested in the installation of a Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF) line and built the Centre of Excellence at the Boksburg facility.
2014
2014
a second Melamine-faced board (MFB) line is commissioned at the Ugie facility.
2015
2015
Paper Treatment Plant brought online at the Mkhondo facility.
2017
2017
A Particleboard Continuous Press and a second MFB press begins operation at the MKhondo facility.
2019
2019
A Hot Coating Line commissioned at the Boksburg facility.
2021
2021
Another giant step forward as the third MFB line comes online at the Mkhondo facility.
2022
2022
Particleboard Line front-end capacity upgrade takes place at Mkhondo and a second Hot Coating Line adds to capacity at the Boksburg facility.
2023
2023
A second MFB line is commissioned at the Boksburg facility.
2024
2024
Particleboard Line front-end capacity upgrade takes place at Mkhondo and a second Hot Coating Line adds to capacity at the Boksburg facility.

Our Brands

Our Operation

Boksburg

Facilities

  • MDF plant
  • 2 X MFB upgrading
  • 2 X Hot coating for gloss and matt
  • Foil Line

Contact Info

Contact number: +27 11 897 5200
Physical Address: Brakpan & Lonie Roads, Boksburg, Gauteng, 1459
Postal Address: PO Box 832, Boksburg, 1460, South Africa

Mkhondo (Piet Retief)

Facilities

  • Resin plant
  • 2 X Paper treatment plants
  • Particleboard plant
  • MDF Plant
  • 3 X MFB upgrading

Contact Info

Contact number: +27 17 826 8700
Physical Address: Farm Vroegeveld, Kempsite, Mpumalanga, 2389
Postal Address: PO Box 352, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, 2380

North Eastern Cape Forest (NECF)

Facilities

  • Forestry and agricultural activities

Contact Info

Contact number: +27 45 933 8100
Physical Address: Wildebees Estate, Ugie, Eastern Cape, 5470
Postal Address: Private BagX1, Ugie, 5470

Southern Cape Forest

Facilities

  • Forestry

Contact Info

Contact Name: Bryce Dakin
Contact Number: +27 82 566 3505
Physical Address: Forests Ruigtevlei Plantation, Sedgefield, 6573 PO Box 80, Sedgefield, 6573, South Africa

Thesen

Facilities

  • Sawmilling

Contact Info

Contact number: +27 44 801 7000
Physical Address: PW Botha Boulevard, Tamsui Industrial, George, 6529
Postal Address: PO Box 770, George, 6530, South Africa

Woodline

Facilities

  • Pole plant

Contact Info

Contact number: +27 44 620 2128
Physical Address: Reeboksfontein, Great Brak Industria, Great Brak River, 6525
Postal Address: PO Box 72, Great Brak River, 6525, South Africa

Ugie Board Plant

Facilities

  • Particleboard plant
  • 2 X MFB upgrading
  • Laminate worktop line

Contact Info

Contact number: +27 45 933 7000
Physical address: PG Bison Board Plant, Ugie, Eastern Cape, 5470
Postal address: PO Box 206, Ugie, 5470, South Africa

Our People

Our success is driven by 2,000 employees, who share the vision of building a business that is widely respected in South Africa's furniture manufacturing and renovations industry. Our workforce is aligned to a set of core values that build winning partnerships with our customers.

As the leading manufacturer and primary upgrader of wood-based products in our chosen markets, we prioritise safety for all staff, contractors and visitors. We adhere to the highest safety standards and are committed to upholding the principles of OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 respectively. We regularly undergo external assessments by independent specialists to ensure legal compliance, compliance against company policies and procedures, and best practices.

At PG Bison, we value employment equity and prioritise people development as integral parts of our business strategy. Initiatives in these areas are fundamental to the future growth and success of our business. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that values all employees and provides opportunities for their development and growth.

Gerhard Victor
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Werner Kilian
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Christo Bester
Executive: Sales
Dries Saaiman
General Manager: Southern Cape
Herman Swanepoel
Executive: ICT
Justin Berry
Executive: Marketing and Strategic Development
Sibusiso Dlamini
Executive: Human Capital and Stakeholder Relations
Tamaryn Whittal-Steynberg
Executive: Manufacturing
Pieter de Wet
Executive: Supply Chain and NECF
Levin Morgan
Executive: International Business Development

proudly south african

We are a proudly South African company that is invested in the future of our country. In 2019, we joined Proudly South African, a well-known organisation that aims to influence local procurement in both the public and private sectors, increase local production and influence consumers to buy locally to stimulate job creation. Members of Proudly South African share a commitment to an uplifting ethos that promotes social and economic change and progress. We make a meaningful contribution to building South Africa's economy, alleviating unemployment, and retaining existing employment opportunities.

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B-BBEE Certification

We are proud of our South African heritage and are the only versatile wood-based panel manufacturer in South Africa to achieve level 3 as a broad-based black economic empowerment contribution.

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PG Bison Cares

Our success is closely tied to the sustainable growth and requirements for the development needs of the communities where we operate. Socio-Economic Development (SED) is an integral part of our culture. We have invested, and will continue to invest, in programmes that empower our communities through their development.

Many of our corporate social investment initiatives focus on the youth of South Africa, such as the PG Bison 1.618 STUDENT DESIGN Competition for students in the interior design and architectural industries.

We create thousands of direct and indirect opportunities in and around our operations. By supporting the development of small enterprises, they grow to become a vital part of our supply chain and thriving businesses in their own right.