New crating company opens its doors in Isando

At Abafowethu Crating Solutions it’s all about service. This is the message the newly launched crating and packaging company is sending to the industry. A BEE company that focuses on packaging and crating for export, Abafowethu is the brainchild of Greg Palmer and partner, Dumile Skade. Based in Isando, the company has tied into a long-term lease with the Laser Group in Isando whose old Firehouse has undergone a major transformation to house Abafowethu Crating Solutions. Paul Rule, a crating specialist who comes with years of experience, is part of the professional team that has been brought on board. While one could easily question the decision to start a new business in post-recession South Africa, Palmer believes there was no better time to launch than now. “For us 2010 is about building more boxes. And to do that it is necessary to exceed good service expectations at a fair price. Recessions come and go, as do the good times, but tough, honest traders always survive both.” Abafowethu has challenged all freight forwarders, tired of lack-lustre service, to try the company for quick quotes and fast turnaround times