There is a buzz of excitement at a trusted, decades-old hardware and building-supply store in Stellenbosch with the launch of a brand-new name for it.
This Saturday (2 April), Timbercity Stellenbosch will be relaunched as TimBuild Stellenbosch, with plenty of fun activities and opening specials planned for this weekend.
Despite the new name the store will continue delivering the same great service by the same friendly staff at the same location, along with much more top-of-the-range products and all you need for your DIY and Building Projects.
What’s more, the well-known and reliable store remains in the same ownership hands as before, with Chris Otto, Stuart Oliver and Liezl le Roux still at the helm of operations. The partners have owned the enterprise since 2007.
With the new name they will be growing and transforming the service and operations into a one-stop-shop that caters for customers’ DIY and construction needs.
Located in Plankenberg, at 22 Planken Street, Stellenbosch, the store was established in 1987 by Percy Oliver, who sold it to his children Stuart and Liezl in 2007, and they took it over. Together, they have revamped and amped-up the store’s product offerings and service, and have introduced their unique range of Smart DIY pre-assembled cupboards.
“The name change to TimBuild was necessary after we were informed of the phasing out of the Timbercity franchises countrywide which is really a sad moment for us,” Stuart explained, “for Timbercity has been in our blood since we were children.
“While the name will change, we will still be offering our loyal and new customers the same great service as before. We have always strived to run the business according to a family-orientated ethos – and that will not change. We pride ourselves on getting to know our customers on a one-on-one basis, so that we are able to greet them by their names when they enter through our doors.”
Chris, who has always been a hands-on store owner, will continue in this role and be on site to attend to the needs of clients, along with the knowledgeable and friendly staff, for which the store has become known throughout the Stellenbosch area.
He says the owners feel the name TimBuild truly speaks to the store’s current client base. The name change has also allowed the owners to re-look at the store’s product offerings, exposing and introducing TimBuild to a new market.
“We will offer a broader spectrum of timber, board, cutting service, sand, cement, plywood, building materials, paint and much more,” Chris pointed out.
“We will have a larger offering, which shows we truly understand the needs of our clients. As the brand and store grows, we will adapt according to their needs.”
In celebration of the TimBuild launch, locals are invited to pop in at the store this Saturday to have a look around and buy all your DIY and construction goods.
The event will include live demonstrations by TimBuild’s bigger product suppliers, showcasing of products, and fun activities and goodies, including popcorn and slushies, for the little ones.
“We are really excited and looking forward to launching the TimBuild Stellenbosch store with our customers sharing in the joy,” says Chris, “so we invite all to drop in at the store this coming Saturday from 08:00 to 13:00.”
