Who is the CEO of PG Bison?

Gerhard Victor
Gerhard Victor, PG Bison’s Chief Executive Officer, who has been with the company for more than 20 years, and his team of executives, are taking a long-term view on depressed worldwide economies.

What is the difference between melamine and MelaWood?

Melamine is available from two main manufacturers in South Africa, Melawood® and Novoboard® are the two main brands. Melawood is manufactured by PG Bison and Novoboard by Sonae previously Sappi Novoboard®. In terms of quality, there is no real difference.

Who owns PG Bison?

KAP Industrial Holdings
PG Bison’s story starts back in 1897; PG Bison is now a locally owned subsidiary of KAP Industrial Holdings and a Level 3 BEE contributor. Kap’s focus on industry has given PG Bison the ability to continually invest in technology and assets to improve the quality and service it offers its customers.

What does PG Bison do?

PG Bison is a proudly South African company with more than 120 years’ experience in creating wood-based panel products. We distribute our trusted brands to trade retailers and manufacturers. From there, our products are put to work to help create beautifully stylish and functional spaces.

Which is better melamine or SupaWood?

Also known as MDF (medium density fibreboard), SupaWood is the ideal material for surfaces, cabinets, built-ins and multiple home and store space applications. Its density makes it easier to cut without breaking it. Melamine is a mix of wood chips and resin used to create one piece of board.

What is bison board made of?

Bison Panel, is a cement bonded particle board made out of 62% cement & 28% wood. The wood used is of fast-growing species like Eucalyptus & Poplar.

Is SupaWood a MDF?

Supawood or MDF (medium density fibre board) is a pocket-friendly alternative to solid wood for an incredibly wide range of applications. A man-made wood product, Supawood is created by fusing fine wood fibres with resins and glues under incredible pressure.

Can I paint bison board?

Bison Panel can be coated with any kind of paint including distempers, Acrylic resins, Acrylic emulsions, Epoxy systems, Polyurethanes and most other alkali resistant Paints. The board has to be given a primer coat with cement primer / wood primer before applying decorative paints.

Is bison board and cement board same?

Bison Panel | Cement bonded particle board | Strong and durable. Bison Panel is a cement bonded particle board that is fire, weather, & termite resistant a good sound insulating material, dimensionally stable, possesses a smooth surface with wood workability, & is chemically stable.