June 24 Lowveld

Well known in the Lowveld, the Lowveld Canvas brand is synonymous with
quality and superior workmanship. We caught up with Duanne Henning to
find out a little more about its history.
Lowveld Canvas opened its doors in
the early 1960s, and was originally
called SA Canvas. “It changed hands
a few times until my dad Gerhard
bought the company in 1996,” says
Duanne. “To incorporate all the
neighbouring towns in our area, he
changed the name to Lowveld
Canvas. He proudly operated it for
26 years. I took over approximately
eight years after the day I first started
working there.”
‘I love my father for
many reasons, but I
am especially grateful
for all the knowledge
he passed on to me’
During this time, Duanne’s dad taught
him not only about how the company
should be run, but also how to always
listen first, and most importantly, how
to conduct himself in business. “I can
honestly say the best way to ensure a
successful working relationship with
your parents is extremely easy. Apart
from the basic company rules, you
only need to follow these three simple
steps: listen, do the work and then raise
your opinion afterward. In that order.”
Duanne purchased the company
two months before Covid and the
Duanne, Eliana and Nanda Henning
subsequent lockdown. Not the
READY STEADY
CANVAS
26 Get It Lowveld June 2024