Stage Audio Works (SAW) says that it is making major investments in its manufacturing capabilities in South Africa, as part of its 25th anniversary year.
SAW has expanded its in-house production capacity by investing in new pieces of machinery, including a direct-to-material printer, a CNC machine, an aluminium extrusion rolling machine, and an embroidery machine.
The developments are designed to consolidate more manufacturing processes under one roof, with a focus on improving quality control, speeding up production times, and encouraging flexibility.
The company previously outsourced screen printing, which required a turnaround time of several days. Today, SAW’s direct-to-object printer allows for designs to be reproduced in minutes, reducing lead times. Additionally, the new CNC machine strengthens SAW’s in-house production capabilities, supporting improved precision and efficiency across the company’s manufacturing processes.
The investment in aluminium extrusion rolling capabilities will benefit the group’s brands such as Stage Plus, without the need for outsourced parts to produce a range of trussing and stage deck systems.
Gustav Barnard, COO, Stage Audio Works, commented: “Together, these upgrades strengthen our in-house manufacturing capabilities for our group brands, including Stage Plus, Pixel Plus and Plus Audio, allowing us to deliver products more quickly in response to customer demands.
“We’re now equipped to handle very large international orders and support our clients and partners across more projects without relying on third-party suppliers. As we expand our manufacturing facility, we’re also growing opportunities and developing specialised manufacturing skills within the local community. We’re proud to celebrate our 25th year with these milestones and look forward to what the next chapter brings.”