Western Joiners was founded by Mr Kretschmer, who emigrated from West Germany in 1951. From 1951 to 1957 Mr Kretschmer worked as a Foreman at Protea Timber, after which he started his own joinery and woodworking business called Westelike Skrynwerker (Western Joiners). Mr Kretschmer operated out of the Western Wools building, where they did general joinery work and cupboards for the Provincial Admi
nistration, schools and hospitals. By 1966, the business grew rapidly and a bigger premises was needed. The business then moved to the Piano Factory. Very soon this premises were outgrown and a decision was made to build a new premises in Versailles Street, Wellington. On the 1st of July 1983, Johann and Philip Dempers bought the company and they then moved to the premises of Paarlse Meubelmakers in Ambachtsvallei Street, Huguenot, Paarl. This is still the current premises. Johann and Philip Dempers kept the trading name and today Western Joiners (Westelike Skrynwerker) is well known throughout the Western Cape for its excellent quality craftsmanship, joinery, woodworking and the production of doors, windows and gates. The company has three Directors, namely Philip Dempers, Johann Dempers and Philip's daughter, Thea Blaauw. Isick Louw is the Production Manager.
•We specialize in custom made joinery as well as standard joinery items.
•We also specialize in arched top joinery.
•All joinery can be manufactured for double glazing and rubber gaskets can be fitted on request.
•We work mainly with selected kiln-dried Meranti, but also with any other specified hardwood.
•If any other timber is specified, we will look at the design and recommend if it is suitable for the purpose.
•Every order is set out individually (no mass production), therefore we can assure superb craftsmanship and attention to detail.
•Our technical staff will assist in weatherproof design.
•All joinery are mortised and tenanted.
•All joinery with cottage panes can be ordered with glazing beads or standard to receive putty glazing.
•All joinery is sanded in our factory, ready for first coat of paint or varnish application.
•Because we are used to specials - "No special is a special".
•Architects have a free hand to design.
•No job too big or too small.
