About Rockwood

Rockwood Group is a leading South African investment firm focused on industrial businesses that manufacture and distribute a diverse range of high-quality products across multiple sectors.

We are proud of our diverse portfolio of companies, which includes Bravo Sleep, Bravo Lounge, Nouwens Carpets, Global Roofing Solutions, Prominent Paints, and Welfit Oddy. Together, our group employs more than 3,300 dedicated people across 30 operating locations in Southern Africa, including South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia.

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Bravo Sleep is home to four of South Africa’s best-loved mattress brands – Sealy, Slumberland, Edblo, and King Koil. Mention mattresses, and these are the names most people recall. With over 120 years of craftsmanship and heritage, customers know they’re guaranteed a good night’s sleep when they choose a Bravo Sleep brand.

Bravo Lounge is a leading furniture manufacturer renowned for its lounge brands – Alpine, La-Z-Boy, Grafton Everest, and Gommagomma. With two world-class factories in Cape Town and Isithebe (Durban area), Bravo Lounge produces quality furniture that caters to a wide range of consumers and styles.

Nouwens Carpets is a proudly South African carpet and rug manufacturer specializing in premium wool and polypropylene products. With over 60 years of expertise, Nouwens combines tradition and innovation to create carpets suitable for both domestic and commercial spaces.
Global Roofing Solutions (GRS) is the largest manufacturer of metal roofing, cladding, and decking in Southern Africa. With a footprint of 11 branches across the region, including Botswana, GRS delivers world-class roofing systems supported by over a century of combined experience in the industry.

Prominent Paints is a leading manufacturer of decorative paints, trusted by professionals and homeowners alike for over 40 years. With 12 company-owned stores and a network of over 300 distributors nationwide, Prominent Paints continues to set the standard in quality, colour, and innovation.

Welfit Oddy is a global leader in the design and manufacture of intermodal stainless-steel tank containers for the safe transport of chemical, food-grade, and hazardous liquids. Its world-class engineering and commitment to safety have made it a preferred supplier in international logistics markets.

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Across our operations, Rockwood Group maintains 18 manufacturing facilities – 16 in South Africa and 2 in the broader African region – supported by a modern logistics fleet of over 330 vehicles, including trucks, trailers, and specialized transport equipment.
 

As a proudly South African collective, ​Rockwood Group is committed to delivering superior products, exceptional service, and sustainable growth. Through our portfolio of trusted brands and our dedicated team, we continue to shape industries, empower communities, and create enduring value across every market we serve.