History & Background
Manica Boards & Doors Private Limited is the nation’s sole manufacturer of world class hardboard (fibreboard) under the brand name ‘Zimtex’. The organisation is situated in Mutare, the forestry eastern border town of Zimbabwe. Established over two decades ago, PG Industries Zimbabwe acquired Zimboard Products, the then sole manufacturer of chipboard in the country in 1986. In 1994, Zimboard commenced the manufacturing of hardboard. After a restructure exercise in 2007, the company name was changed to Manica Boards & Doors with Old Mutual as the main shareholder in partnership with Investors in Africa – Takura Ventures (Pvt) Ltd and PG industries Zimbabwe.
Our Vision & Mission
To be the leading producer and marketer of boards, doors and related wood-based products in the region.
To contribute positively to the success of our customers on the domestic and regional African market through the processing, manufacture and supply of competitive and innovative timber and forestry-based products to the furniture, building & construction and allied industries.