THE ONLY VINYL FLOOR MANUFACTURER IN SOUTH AFRICA
We are the proudly South African flooring solutions provider with a difference
Our mission is to turn your vision into reality by offering a comprehensive, one-stop solution for all your everyday and specialised flooring needs.
With over 70 years of experience in the ever-evolving South African flooring industry, we understand what matters most to our clients. We are committed to meeting the highest standards in floor quality, design, colour, range, and service.
We know the pressures professionals face in the building industry, which is why our experienced sales team is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way— from initial concept through to the maintenance phase. Whatever your project requires, we’re here to ensure your flooring needs are met with excellence and care.
What we do
FloorworX distributes a comprehensive range of internationally renowned resilient floor coverings, entrance systems, acoustic and compact flooring, safety, static control, linoleum, sports flooring, flocked flooring, transport flooring, soft flooring, and luxury vinyl planks.
How We Do It
As your project partner, FloorworX already supports you in the concept phase. Together with you, FloorworX develops floor covering solutions which consider the requirements and demands of your projects. In addition, FloorworX offers technical advice and support, as well as cleaning and aftercare assistance.
Local & International
Apart from the fact that FloorworX is proudly and deeply rooted in our beautiful country, and thus has our economy’s welfare at heart, FloorworX also branches out internationally to bring South Africa the latest in flooring technology from abroad
DESIGN
FloorworX facilitates customer floor inlay design and patterning through the use of aquajet technology. Our FloorworX Sales Department is on standby to assist in the fine-tuning of your floor design/inlay concept to provide the most cost-effective, visually pleasing and fit-for-purpose solution for your project.
INSTALLATION
FloorworX becomes a South African-controlled business through a management buyout. The transition to a South African-controlled business emphasizes a strategic move towards local empowerment and control.
QUALITY CONTROL
Quality control and the environment are key factors when selecting your partner in any building-related product or service. Our East London factory is ISO 90001 and ISO 45001 accredited.
EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE
The FloorworX Technical Department is always on standby to assist you with technical matters before, during and after the specification and subsequent installation phase of your project. Our national sales consultants are also well-equipped to answer general queries during specification sessions and/or product presentation. We word hand in hand with you to ensure the success of your project.
SUSTAINING DEVELOPMENT IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
FloorworX supports various South African architectural organisations through supplier membership as well as the sponsoring and hosting of CPD accredited courses to ensure continuous professional development in the building industry.
CEO | FLOORWORX
Manyano Jele
Manyano Jele has qualifications in Industrial Engineering, Certified Cost Engineering, and an MBA from Hult International Business School. These qualifications mean he has a wealth of international experience in the mining and infrastructure sectors. Jele has over 18 years of experience working for firms such as Murray & Roberts, South Deep Mine, Harmony Mine, Transaction Capital, GIBB, and Hatch.
Jele also founded Mila Green Solutions and KES Smart Cloud companies. He has held positions on the boards of Newshelf Mine and ISDA, so FloorworX is in capable hands.
To bring FloorworX back to life, Jele and Shakinovsky will collaborate closely with the staff and management team.
COO | FLOORWORX
Bianca Shakinovsky
Bianca Shakinovsky is no stranger to the flooring industry. At the age of sixteen, she began her career in the sector and went on to establish her own prosperous company, PentaFloor.
Shakinovsky’s MBA and extensive knowledge of the flooring sector will be crucial in transforming FloorworX from a manufacturing-focused company to one that is customer-focused. With this in mind, Shakinovsky has decided to close the floor-covering contracting division of PentaFloor.
To bring FloorworX back to life, Jele and Shakinovsky will collaborate closely with the staff and management team.
Governor of board of directors | FloorworX
Mikki Xayiya
The new FloorworX board of directors will be governed by Mikki Xayiya as non-executive chairman. Serial entrepreneur and co-founder of thriving businesses in the listed and private space, as attested by his key roles in Mvelaphanda Group and associated investments, Xayiya is passionate about contributing to the economic growth of the Eastern Cape.
Xayiya played his part in the democratisation process in South Africa, which saw him involved in the anti-apartheid struggle, ending up as a political prisoner at Robben Island. He is a passionate reader who values the transformative power of education.
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FLOORWORX PORTFOLIO
We offer the latest in technology and design by partnering with key players in the international flooring arena. Our market researchers regularly attend flooring exhibitions, locally and abroad, in order to bring you the latest and the greatest in flooring trends.
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SUB-FLOOR PREPARATION
HERITAGE
With over 70 years of business experience, FloorworX is the only manufacturer of semi-flexible vinyl tiles and fully-flexible vinyl sheeting and tiles in South Africa. Our locally manufactured products bear the SANS mark, ensuring they meet all the required standards.
Dynamic partnership
2024
Manyano Jele and Bianca Shakinovsky join forces to save FloorworX.
To bring FloorworX back to life, Jele and Shakinovsky will collaborate closely with the staff and management team. Reviving old relationships, forming new ones, and igniting growth for the East London community are all part of FloorworX’s exciting future
JSE Lisiting
2006
FloorworX is listed on the JSE AltX - giving customers transparency and confidence in FloorworX's financial stability and growth potential.
From the buyout in 2004 the company was a true South African controlled business until November 2006 when FloorworX was listed on the JSE AltX. FloorworX then became part of Accéntuate Ltd.
PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN
2004
FloorworX becomes a South African-controlled business through a management buyout. The transition to a South African-controlled business emphasizes a strategic move towards local empowerment and control.
FLOORWORX IS ESTABLISHED
1953
Marley PLC, a British construction materials company opens a flooring outlet in Johannesburg establishing the start of FloorworX as we know it today.
Within a few years Marley PLC began manufacturing vinyl flooring at a factory in Nigel.
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FLOORWORX
We focus on providing cutting-edge products while our processes strictly focus on achieving complete sustainable progression. We have also partnered with industry leaders who passionately believe in creating green products without compromising product quality and performance.
FloorworX is aware of the fact that it has to comply with green processes and is therefore continuously investigating and testing the viability of new manufacturing methods to decrease the impact on the country’s resources.
The company has implemented several Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in its East London manufacturing plant: the factory is certified according to international standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management).
As the only vinyl flooring manufacturer in South Africa, FloorworX hereby commit to assist our country’s project leaders by supplying ‘green’ floorcoverings, adhesives, accessories and maintenance products which will enable them to design sustainable buildings and thus protect and preserve this place we call home.
At FloorworX we are totally committed to quality and are proud of the policies we have in place to ensure we meet these high standards. Our policies and certificates are listed here and available on request:
- Quality Policy Statement
- Environmental Management Policy Statement
- FloorworX Africa PAIA Manual
- OHSAS Police Statement
At FloorworX we are totally committed to quality and are proud of the complying with local and international standards.
Our certificates of compliance are listed below and are available on request:
- ISO 9001
- OHSAS 18011
- SANS 581
- SANS 786
- NCS (Natural Colour System) License
- Flooflex Emission Certificate Superflex Emission Certificate
- & Industrial Flooring Emission Test Certificate
- FloorworX Silk Matt Sealer VOC Test Report FloorworX No. 62 VOS Test Report Product Fire Rating Test Reports
- SAWLFA Affiliate Member
- SAIA Affiliate Member
- PIA Affiliate Member
- FITA SA Affiliate Member
At FloorworX we are totally committed to quality and are proud of the complying with local and international standards.
Our award certificates are listed below and are available on request:
- SAVA ECOSMART - Banner Upcycling
- Best Flooring Infrastructure Solutions South Africa
- EC Top Green Organisation Awards
- Highly Commended - Individual Lifetime Achievement
- Highly Commended - 360 Degree Excellence in Flooring
- Winner - Best Innovation in Flooring by Product
- Winner - Longest Standing Advertiser
- Silver Award - Eastern Cape Top Green Organisation
- Best New Entrant - Archibuild Show Nigeria
- Highly Commended - Contributions to Skills Development
- Highly Commended - Environmentally Friendly Flooring Product
- Gauteng Exporter of the Year - Medium Manufacturing
FloorworX has been operating in the African market for over 40 years and are actively working on strategies to further develop market share, growth and progress in Africa, especially in the SADEC countries.