Citiwood
South African bulk supplier and distributor of boards and related timber products, established in 1980.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
Citiwood is a South African bulk supplier and distributor of boards and related timber products, established in 1980. The company serves professional shopfitters, furniture manufacturers, resellers, tradesmen (large and small) and artisans, positioning itself as a trusted partner for board materials used in retail, joinery manufacturing, kitchens, office furniture and other applications. Its product range includes MDF, chipboard, plywood, hardboards, veneers, bamboo and poplar ply, as well as acrylic surfaces and solid surface tops. Citiwood stocks and partners with brands such as PG Bison, Sonae Arauco, Lifestyle Surfaces, Surface Studio, Novodecor, Wolfstone, Compact 88 HDF boards and Forner Acrylic MDF. The company emphasises service, quality and availability. Its value proposition includes knowledgeable sales teams, efficient and on-time delivery directly to the customer's desired location, trading in bulk and break-bulk to suit project scale, site visits by sales teams, sampling of board colours and finishes, hassle-free online ordering, and project showcases on its website and social media. Citiwood also offers Autospec, an intelligent specification and ordering solution developed for cabinetmakers, shopfitters and designers, designed to simplify complex processes from design to delivery by allowing quick and accurate submission of cutting lists, access to tailored product specifications and material options, and reduced errors and rework. Citiwood's philosophy centres on craftsmanship and the idea that anything a customer builds becomes part of their legacy. The company states that it goes to great lengths to ensure the materials it sells are of the highest quality. Its mission statement expresses a belief that it is "more than just board" and that the company, its customers and its team form a supportive team. The company operates through branches, with team members including branch managers and cluster managers. It publishes news through its "Citiwood Gazette" and maintains an online presence at citiwood.co.za.
History
Citiwood was established in 1980 as a bulk supplier and distributor of boards and related timber products in South Africa. From its founding, the company focused on serving professional shopfitters, furniture manufacturers, resellers, tradesmen and artisans, providing materials for retail, joinery manufacturing, kitchens, office furniture and other applications. Over the decades, Citiwood built its business around bulk and break-bulk trading, stocking popular colours and finishes so that customers did not have to carry large inventories themselves. The company developed partnerships with major board and surface brands, including PG Bison, Sonae Arauco, Lifestyle Surfaces, Surface Studio, Novodecor, Wolfstone, Compact 88 HDF boards and Forner Acrylic MDF. It expanded its service offering to include delivery, quoting, sales consulting and site visits, and introduced an online ordering function. In recent years, Citiwood launched Autospec, an intelligent specification and ordering solution for cabinetmakers, shopfitters and designers, reflecting its ongoing focus on efficiency and precision in the board trade. The company continues to operate through branches and communicates with customers through its website and the Citiwood Gazette newsletter.
- 1980
Citiwood established as a bulk supplier and distributor of boards and related timber products in South Africa.
Launched Autospec, an intelligent specification and ordering solution for cabinetmakers, shopfitters and designers.
Published Citilife Newsletter.
Products and positioning
Trusted bulk board supplier for professionals, emphasising service, quality and availability.
MDF boards
Medium-density fibreboard supplied in bulk and break-bulk.
Chipboard
Particle board supplied for furniture and joinery applications.
Plywood
Ranges of plywoods, hardboards and veneers.
Acrylic surfaces
Acrylic surfaces and solid surface tops for kitchens and other spaces.
Autospec
Intelligent specification and ordering solution for cabinetmakers, shopfitters and designers.
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