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About us

Bushtec Namibia was established in 2023. Being part of Canvas and Tent Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd, a global leader in the manufacturing of canvas and PVC products. Founded five decades ago, Canvas and Tent began as a local brand, manufacturing tarpaulins for the South African Railways. Over the decades, the company expanded its design and manufacturingcapacities and service capabilities, through an integrated range of companies and brands that work together efficiently.

We specialize in various industries ranging from luxury tents and turnkey tented resort developments for the tourism market, adventure products for the outdoor enthusiasts and turnkey re-deployable camp solutions ideally suited for the military, humanitarian, medical, mining and construction organizations.

Canvas and Tent Manufacturing

COMMITTED TO PRODUCT EXCELLENCE
Canvas and Tent is SABS ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 certified, attesting to the company’s commitment to full customer satisfaction. In addition, Canvas and Tent remains at the forefront of product excellence by employing a highly-skilled and knowledgeable team, continuously improving and expanding our product offering and manufacturing processes and ongoing research and product innovation. Thereby giving us an undisputed edge over our competitors.

AWARDS
The Department of Trade and Industry named Canvas and Tent as the Exporter of the Year at its Premier Business Awards for 2014 / 2015.

WORLD CLASS FACTORY
Located in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal, our state-of-the-art, 28,000 m2 factory employs over 500 skilled design, technical and specialist personnel. Our facilities include a steel works factory and powdered coating plant.

THE ETON SYSTEM
We are proud to be the first company in Africa to implement the Eton system in its factory. By implementing the Eton system, we revolutionized the manufacturing process of our canvas products. Allowing us to set new standards in the manufacturing of robust, fit-for-purpose, world-class canvas tents. The Eton System provides real time data collection and information with many process and organizational benefits including:

» Improved production quality
» Reduced through-put times
» Optimal work-flow
» Increased design flexibility

BUSHCAD
The future of construction lies in sustainable materials that are delivered using fast modern methods. From military and mining projects to luxury tented cabins, cold-formed steel is used to manufacture roof trusses, walls and sub-structures. Cold-formed steel solutions ensure:

» Faster build times
» Lower overall costs
» Scalable design solutions
» Better building performance
» Design versatility

Group overview

Bushtec Namibia will be representing the following companies and brands within Namibia.

Meerkat by Bushtec

Our brand specializing in high-end camping equipment and tents. These products are modern and cater to every day outdoor enthusiasts.

Bushtec Safari

Holding company Canvas and Tent, a leader in tent production, manufactures our award-winning tent designs.

Bushtec Originals

The official brand for our canvas and PVC fabric product range and full turnkey redeployable camps for mining and construction. Offering solutions that are redeployable, focussing on Greenfield exploration to pioneering camps.

Bushtec Canopies

Bushtech Canopies prides itself on manufacturing an extensive collection of top-of-the-line 4×4 and overlanding accessories, meticulously engineered to endure the most challenging off-road conditions. Products range from canopies, drawers and sliders to ammo box holders.

DAP

Specialists in prefabricated and modular building systems to solve all remote camp infrastructure needs. Solutions are quick to erect semi-permanent and can be designed as per client requirements.

Quick Pitch South Africa

A 4×4 accessory manufacturer also manufactures some of their niche products that simplify camping and overlanding adventure experiences. Products range from roof racks to rooftop tents and more.

Eva-Last

Eva-Last is a globally recognised and trusted brand that manufactures and distributes specialised bamboo plastic composite products. We also offer specialised support systems, as well as expert advice, ensuring each and every build is designed to last. Eva-Last composite profiles and complementary systems can be found in over 35 countries globally. They have been an imperative part of some of the world’s largest building projects and withstood the test of Mother Nature’s harshest climates.

Contact Us

OFFICE

+264 81 127 2150

Unit 3, 16A,
Lessing Street,
Windhoek,
Namibia

FACTORY

+27 (0)36 634 1902

11 Yellow Street,
Ezakheni Industrial Park,
Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal,
South Africa

PO Box 86270, Windhoek, Namibia, 10005