Heather Erdmann
NAMTET Trading Enterprises CC, a prominent manufacturing workshop situated at Erf 1261, Block B, in Rehoboth, is strategically diversifying its product line to address increasing demand for practical community and agricultural solutions within the Hardap region.
The company, renowned for its foundational focus on welding and metal fabrication recently showcased a broad spectrum of its latest offerings during the Rehoboth Agri Expo, where it highlighted its commitment to supporting local development initiatives.
Initially specialising in the production of school desks and chairs, NAMTET Trading Enterprises has expanded its manufacturing scope to include a variety of essential items tailored to the needs of farmers, educators, and community members.
The business’s recent product display at the Rehoboth Agri Expo featured items such as mobile livestock kraals; farming implements, including feeding troughs, head shears for cattle, and water troughs; as well as portable toilets, patio furniture, and modular housing structures.
Workshop manager Henzel Feris said the company initially focused mainly on school desks and chairs but later diversified as demand from schools declined.
“As I always say, we are doing a little bit of everything. It’s not only welding, but we are also doing woodwork and trying to manufacture things that are needed in communities and on farms,” said Feris.
The expansion aligns with the country’s broader development objectives to bolster agricultural productivity and improve community living conditions.
“We are continuously investing in our skills and equipment to ensure our products meet the highest standards. We are trying to see how we can grow and eventually create more jobs. Our vision is to become a leading supplier of essential community and farming infrastructure in the region,” he said.
One of their welders, Enrico Eixab, said the shift into broader manufacturing has made the work more challenging and interesting.
“The practical local products we manufacture are deeply interesting. In the past we mainly focused on school chairs and tables, but now we have gone further with livestock equipment and farming implements. It is something new to explore and learn from. To the public, whatever ideas you have in your head, bring them and we will try to weld them for you,” he said.
Photo: Heather Erdmann