FST – committed to delivering outstanding products, unsurpassed service and exceptional value

FQ MANUFACTURERS (Pty) Ltd, trading as FST Manufacturers (FST) was established in 1998. The company specialises in supplying a wide variety of quality fastening solutions to the textile and associated industries. The products it manufactures include webbing, tapes, upholstery webbing, zippers, nylon chain, zip sliders, sewing thread, metal fittings, plastic fittings, elastic, Velcro (hook and loop), safety accessories, bag piping, fabrics, draw cords, plastic and metal tipped laces, printed tapes and wash care labels.

FST is strategically positioned nationally in three locations:

s 4HE HEAD OFFICE AND THE FACTORY ARE situated at 276 Sydney Road in Durban. The company’s premises are the hub of its local, national and international deliveries. The prime position next to the harbour is ideal for incoming and outgoing shipments, and with the local airport being just 40kms away and major freight companies all within 10 kms from the factory, the premises’ loca TION ENSURES EFFICIENT AND SMOOTH RUNNING logistics.

s )N 'AUTENG THE COMPANY IS SITUATED in Roodepoort and has warehouse facilities.

s )N 7ESTERN #APE IT S SITUATED IN -ON TAGUE 'ARDENS AND HAS WAREHOUSE FACILITIES

FST’s strength is embodied in its diverse range of products, backed by quality, price and availability. By adhering to the com pany’s philosophy of staying abreast with leading international standards and supe RIOR DESIGNS USING ONLY TOP GRADE MATERIALS and stringent testing, the company strives for uncompromised quality and reliabil ity. The manufacturing of the company’s products ensures consistent delivery of HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS 4HE COMPANY S products carry the “FST” brand, which is well recognised in the market.

The company’s valued customers are found throughout South Africa and across the globe. FST cultivates relationships that make a positive difference in their custom ers’ lives by providing outstanding prod ucts, unsurpassed service and delivering EXCEPTIONAL VALUE )T IS THE COMPANY S CUL ture of honesty, humility and respect that characterises every interaction. This is the reason why FST can take personal account ability for delivering on its commitments to its customers. Stock levels in the branches are maintained at optimum levels to ensure customer expectations are met.

“Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first.” This is the philosophy that guides FST’s relation ship with its employees, who are one of the contributing factors to the company’s growth and success. The company employs dedicated staff members who all exhibit a strong will to win in the marketplace and in every aspect of the business. The highest standards of integrity are upheld in all actions; by working together, across boundaries, to meet the needs of custom ers. Staff are valued, performances are rewarded, and the company encourages continual development by engaging and investing in learnerships, short courses and tertiary studies. FST is bargaining council compliant.

The company’s manufacturing plant COMPRISES FULLY AUTOMATIC AND SEMI AU tomatic machines that are maintained BY IN HOUSE TECHNICIANS $OWN TIME IS MINIMISED WITH A FULLY FLEDGED ON SITE WORKSHOP &34 ALSO HAS ITS OWN STATE OF THE ART DYE PLANT DYE LABORATORY AND quality testing facilities.

FST’s local and international suppli ers have acknowledged the company’s prerequisites for high quality and have assured consistent quality according to South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) SPECIFICATIONS )N ADDITION THE COMPANY has access to training facilities either at ITS SUPPLIER S FACTORIES OR ON SITE

The company understands its respon sibility as a good citizen in the com MUNITIES IN WHICH IT OPERATES )T THERE fore embraces fair trade and engages in charitable giving and volunteer efforts, while finding innovative ways to reduce its carbon footprint to mitigate climate change and change the company’s corporate policies to benefit the environment.