Cape-based
cast-stone producer, Revelstone, believes that a bright future beckons the
South African cast-stone manufacturing industry.
Underscoring its
commitment to an expanding market, the company launched several new products
during a PPC-sponsored open day on August 2. It has also invested liberally, adding
to its recent showroom upgrade with a redesign and makeover of the exterior
road-facing façade of its HQ premises, Adam House. Moreover, the company is
committed to upgrading its plant and equipment during the coming year.
Founder and
chairman, Andrew Cyprianos, says Revelstone was built on optimism and faith in positive
outcomes.
“Everyone advised
me when I established the business 26 years ago that I was making the wrong
move.The prevailing economic
and political mood at that time was one of ‘wait and see’ ahead of the 1994
elections and the business community was holding back on investing in new
ventures. We are in a similar position today. While others tighten their belts we believe that the
current downturn provides the ideal opportunity for renewal and regeneration.
“We could easily
have continued with our old showroom and building façade and banked the money.
But we are in the business of beautifying and remodelling the built environment,
and we felt if we can’t renew our own space how can we invite others to do so.”
Revelstone’s new
façade was modernised by combining Random Stone cladding and off-shutter
concrete with steel cladding and new lighting for an attractive nightfall
frontage.
“In addition we
redesigned our road verge and parking area which was relaid by Progressive Paving.
It showcases our full cobble, edging, kerbing, drainage pavers, demarcation
pavers, borders and inlays in an enticing display; and over time it will
demonstrate how well our wetcast cobbles and pavers wear.
Revelstone’s new
product line-up includes three newly designed Granite finished cobbles, Exeter,
Trent and Tuscan, a new flagstone paver, Devon Straight Edge, in two sizes, new
stone cladding, Cotswold, and a new kerb/step, Oxford.
“As always our
new product range is based on input from the architectural community, consumer
demand, and modern trends in landscaping design,” concluded Cyprianos.
Family-owned,
Revelstone has been producing customised cast-stone products since 1993 for
both the domestic and commercial markets. The company uses traditional masonry
skills combined with modern moulding techniques to painstakingly produce master
moulds from original stone. This hands-on approach allows the creation of
custom-made products, tailored to our clients’ specific requirements.
More
information from Alexander Cyprianos 086 117 3835 or 082 462 0466 /
Jeanine Pomario 086 117 3835 or 083 244 5046
