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ROYAL TENT

MD: Muktar Suleman
www.royaltent.co.za
range of furniture chairs and tables; even popcorn and
UNCOMPROMISING PRODUCT QUALITY
candyfloss machines.
“What you put into a business is what you ultimately
get out of it.” Husband and wife team, Muktar Mahomed and Zayeeda
Suleman have a fundamental business philosophy that
Royal Tent & Tarp is a leading manufacturer and what you put into a business is what you get out. They
supplier of tents, and a wide range of associated have painstakingly built up a large loyal client base over
equipment, to clients throughout Africa, Madagascar the years, and have long-standing relationships with
and the Seychelles. Founded in 2002, Royal Tent & suppliers too.
Tarp now has 24 branches across South Africa, and is
recognised as a significant player in the industry. “These strong relationships are what make us a leader
in our field, giving customers the confidence that
The company is part of the independently-owned we’ll deliver quality products in a way that meets
Royal Group, which also includes Royal Plastic Chairs, their operational and environmental standards,”
Royal Plastic Tanks and La Principessa, a bridal and says Muktar. “Uncompromising product quality and
evening wear retail business. customer service is central to our success, but we also
focus on value. We aim to be the lowest cost supplier in
Royal Tent & Tarp manufactures and sells a wide of
tents from marquees and high-end Bedouin and our sector, without compromising quality.”
stretch tents for functions and weddings, to robust, With a full time staff of 170 people, they also recognise
durable tents for disaster relief, military use and even the importance of their staff. “Clearly, we are very
warehousing. Not to mention smaller Alpine and goal-orientated,” says Muktar. “And we strive to
aluminium framed tents. They also supply specialised ensure that this work ethic forms part of the company
trailers, air conditioning, stages, lighting, draping and culture. We believe that employees will make a long-
décor, mobile kitchens, freezers and VIP toilets, and a term commitment to our company if we give them a

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