Good things come in small packages: Introducing Pasi Flooring (Pty) Ltd

By Brian Tawanda Manyati

14 April 2022

Publicity of everyday trade, industry and commerce activity is instrumental for a Micro and Small to Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This article marks the first of a two part storytale covering Pasi Flooring (Pty) Ltd, an MSME based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa.

In keeping with the story telling concept, below is the introductory tale of Pasi Flooring (Pty) Ltd. Specialists in Flooring and decking construction contracts. Split strategically into two, the flooring division supplies and installs Hardwood floors be it oak, Rhodesian, teak, parquet, and in addition laminate and vinyl floors.To view Pasi Flooring products visit https://www.pasiflooring.co.za/On the other hand, the decking division specialises in wooden platforms built above ground level but connecting to a client’s main building. To view the Decking division’ products services visit:https://pasiflooring.co.za/Pages/Decking.asphttps://pasiflooring.co.za/Pages/Products.asp?mini-product=2

As a referral citation, the response mail below lays out in brief what Pasi Flooring (Pty) Ltd is all about:On Wed, 13 Apr 2022, 22:09 , <[email protected]> wrote:

Dear Tawanda,

Firstly let me apologize for taking long in getting back to you.I have provided you with general information about myself and the business and to a certain extent attempt to answer your questions. I trust the information will be enough to help you with your article.See below.

Who am I?

Age 48

BCom honours Business Management (Unisa)

Class 1 Journeyman Fabrication Engineering

Have been involved with PG Glass Zimbabwe and Innscor Zimbabwe before moving to SA.

Established Pasi Flooring In 2009 under the name Single Title Investments.

Current Chairperson of the SOUTH AFRICAN WOOD LAMINATE AND FLOORING ASSOCIATION (SAWLFA) See below.

PASI FLOORING (PTY)LTD

PASI FLOORING (PTY) LTD is a company that specializes in the provision of flooring and deckingsolutions for Domestic, Private; Public, and Commercial applications.The company has been in business for over 12 years and was originally operating as SINGLE TITLE INVESTMENTS CC t/a WOODEN DECKS & FLOORS PLUS. We converted from cc to PTY and changed thename to reflect our confidence in our abilities and to reflect our commitment to what we do.In some African languages, the word “Pasi” literally means “Floor” and the short version of thefounder’s name is Pasi, so is it a coincidence we are in the flooring industry? We don’t think so.

At PASI FLOORING (PTY) LTD our goal is to bring to the client the best quality products that areinstalled to the best standards. We provide a complete solution by both supplying and installingthe product.

Pasi Flooring (Pty) Ltd is wholly owned by Mr. Pasi P Muzvidziwa and is affiliated with the Southern African Wood, Laminate and Flooring Association (SAWLFA) which is headquartered in South Africa.Mr. Muzvidziwa is the current Chairman of the Association.Pasi Flooring works with major construction companies and interior designers.Pasi Flooring also has a huge presence in the Private residential property development area with a specific focus on flooring and decking.

Pasi Flooring is the preferred Installer and a distributor for the Finfloor range of Laminates over and above our range of Solid Teak Flooring and Engineered Oak Flooring.

Pasi Flooring employs over 10 people in different roles with a number of downstream Installation subcontractor teams that have been set up as independent SBU.

VisionThe short-term vision is to start offering and installing our own in-house branded products in the next 2years and build a solid base for expansion through strategic partnerships and franchises across South Africa and into Sub Saharan Africa.

Currently, we operate from one branch in Bryanston Johannesburg with plans to open new branches in the near future.

Boaf

I became a member after meeting with Mr. Mawere. We had a chat on various topics and Boaf came up during the discussion on how we can leverage networks to grow a business. Most of the Boaf Network members are entrepreneurs and this creates a cauldron of ideas and also creates a unique opportunity for one to tap into the synergies existent in such a network. I trust you will find the above in order.

Thanks

“A MEMBER OF THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN WOOD; LAMINATE AND FLOORING ASSOCIATION and BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL”

Furthermore, all the above aside, I had an interesting community conversation with Mr. Pasi the owner of Pasi Flooring (Pty) Ltd as follows:

[04/11, 11:41] briantawandamanyati at African Development Associates: Good morning Mr. Pasi. It is through the auspices of BOAF that I am reaching out to you. I came across your video on Pasi Flooring where you had a brief conversation with a community member Mr. Mutumwa Mawere. My name is Brian Tawanda Manyati a member since 2020 and a scribe on IniAfrica online news outlet. Am intending to write more on your micro and small to medium business entity in a bid to share knowledge and continue to community build. May I have the following from you kindly:1. A brief on you Mr. Pasi2. A brief on Pasi Flooring (a separate person at law)3. How you became a Boaf member and how you think that community of like minds is of benefit to SMMEs such as your own

[04/11, 11:43] briantawandamanyati at African Development Associates: This is the video on you I first went through

[04/11, 11:55] Pasi Flooring: Where do you publish your articles?

[04/11, 11:55] briantawandamanyati at African Development Associates: On IniAfrica online news portal

[04/11, 12:07] briantawandamanyati at African Development Associates: You have a glimpse of me (my image) on that post.

[04/12, 05:46] briantawandamanyati at African Development Associates: Good morning Mr. Pasi. As I start my day, just to quickly find out from you in follow up to my originating message to you yesterday.

[04/12, 06:42] Pasi Flooring: Morning.

[04/12, 06:43] Pasi Flooring: I will send you the info today via email

[04/14, 03:46] briantawandamanyati at African Development Associates: I have received your email with thanks Mr. Pasi. Blessings colleague.

[04/14, 06:12] Pasi Flooring: Thank you let me knpw if ypu need anything else

[04/14, 07:00] Pasi Flooring: I am travelling now and will only be able to respond comprehensively when i get back Wednesday

[04/14, 07:03] briantawandamanyati at African Development Associates: You may need to quickly type for me your product list.

[04/14, 07:05] Pasi Flooring: Hope that assists.

[04/14, 07:06] briantawandamanyati at African Development Associates: Precisely on point