PG Bison proudly welcomed guests to the official launch of its new medium-density fibreboard (MDF) line in Mkhondo, marking a significant milestone for the company and the South African furniture industry. The project was one of the investment commitments made at President Ramaphosa’s 2020 South African Investment Conference.
Gerhard Victor, CEO of PG Bison, emphasised the company’s commitment to strengthening the local furniture industry, reducing reliance on imports, and creating new opportunities for the forestry and furniture sectors across Africa and beyond. He stated, “This investment has created an additional 150 permanent jobs in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, as well as over 1,000 temporary jobs during the construction phase. Furthermore, with our increased local procurement of timber and other raw materials, we anticipate a positive ripple effect throughout the forestry and furniture value chain, benefiting the broader economy.”
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