Built in Maitland, shaped by local printing needs
ScreenFrame was founded in 2008 in Maitland, Cape Town, where light industrial workshops need equipment that can handle real production work. From the start, the focus has been on aluminium screen-printing frames and stretching services for garment printers who need clean edges, reliable tension, and practical turnaround times. We work with small studios, busy print shops and hobby printers who want consistent results without unnecessary fuss.
Being based in Maitland keeps us close to the transport routes that serve the Cape Town metro, and it also keeps us in step with the day to day realities of South African production. Power cuts, humid coastal weather and rushed municipal collection windows can all affect print schedules, so we plan around them where possible and keep communication direct. That matters when a job is needed for a market day, a school order, or a retail run that cannot slip.
Our work is straightforward. We make new frames, restretch existing ones, remove old mesh, clean frames, apply adhesive, check tension and inspect each frame before it leaves the workshop. The aim is simple: make sure your screens are ready to print, and that they stay useful for as long as possible.
What we value in every frame we handle
We value accuracy, honest workmanship and a proper finish. A screen that sits square and tensions evenly is easier to use, gives cleaner prints, and saves time on press. That is why we pay close attention to measurement, frame condition and mesh choice before a job is signed off. If a frame is not worth restretching, we say so. If it can be recovered, we make sure it is cleaned and prepared properly.
We also value the practical side of printing. Some customers are working with limited workshop space, some are operating around load shedding, and others need screens delivered in batches to match production planning. We try to make the process simple from the first enquiry through to collection or delivery. Clear instructions, careful packaging and dependable handling are part of how we work.
For us, good service is not about big promises. It is about answering plainly, keeping to agreed time frames, and making sure the frame you collect or receive is ready for use. That approach has helped us build long term relationships with printers who need a supplier they can return to with confidence.
How our workshop approach keeps screens consistent
Every screen starts with an inspection. We check the aluminium frame for wear, old adhesive, damaged corners and any signs that the frame will not hold tension properly. From there, the process is matched to the condition of the frame and the kind of work it will be used for. A frame for garment decoration needs different handling from one that is simply being recovered for lighter use.
Our production team works with repeatable steps so that each frame is handled in the same careful way. That includes mesh removal where needed, surface cleaning, adhesive application, stretching, tension checks and final inspection. If a customer needs a custom size, we work to the required dimensions so the frame fits the press and the job at hand.
We also understand that printers do not all work at the same pace. Some need bulk screen orders for regular production. Others need one or two screens turned around quickly because a print run was brought forward. Our workshop is set up to deal with both. The point is to keep the work usable, neat and practical, not overcomplicated.
- New screen stretching for standard and custom sizes
- Restretching existing frames for ongoing use
- Mesh removal and frame cleaning before recovery
- Tension checks and frame inspections before collection or delivery
People behind the work
ScreenFrame is run by people who know the workshop side of the trade well. Mandla Petersen leads the business as Managing Director, with Ayesha Daniels overseeing production and keeping jobs moving through the workshop. Sibusiso Mthembu handles screen stretching with close attention to finish and tension, while Ruan van Wyk supervises workshop operations so each step stays organised.
On the client side, Bianca Jacobs handles sales enquiries and helps customers work out what they need, whether that is a single restretch or a recurring supply arrangement. Lindokuhle Dlamini manages logistics, which is important when orders are moving between Cape Town and outlying delivery routes such as Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria, Gqeberha, Bellville and Paarl. A good workshop needs good coordination, and that is something we take seriously.
Because our team works together daily, we can keep an eye on the details that matter: the condition of the frame, the order it was received in, the delivery route, and the work needed before it leaves us. That means fewer surprises for the customer and better control over the finished product.
Serving South African printers from Cape Town outward
Although we are based in Maitland, our work reaches printers across South Africa. Cape Town customers often collect directly or use our local routes, while customers in Johannesburg, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha rely on deliveries arranged through our logistics process. We also support Bellville collections and the Paarl supply route, which helps regional customers keep their production moving without unnecessary delays.
We know that every area has its own practical conditions. Coastal humidity can affect storage and handling in Cape Town and Durban. Inland printers may need to plan around larger batch orders and transport timing. Those realities shape how we pack, schedule and communicate. A screen has to arrive in good condition, and it has to be ready for the work it was ordered for.
Clients reach us through the enquiry form on our contact page, which keeps requests in one place and helps us respond with the right details. From there, we can discuss the size needed, whether the frame should be new or restretched, and how the job should be collected or delivered. It is a simple process, and it suits the way many South African printers prefer to work.
The kind of support we want customers to remember
We want customers to remember ScreenFrame for practical support, straight answers and screens that do what they should. That includes giving honest screen care advice, explaining how to look after stretched frames, and helping printers make better decisions about when to clean, restretch or replace. Good maintenance can extend the useful life of a frame and keep print quality steadier from run to run.
We also know that trust is earned over time. A printer may start with one emergency order, then come back for bulk screens, then ask for a standing supply arrangement once they see the standard of work. That is the kind of relationship we aim for. Not flashy, just dependable. If a job needs urgent turnaround, we say what is possible. If a job needs more time, we say that too.
Screen printing rewards care, repetition and proper preparation. That is what ScreenFrame is set up to support, from the first inspection to the final pickup or delivery.
- Clear communication through the enquiry form on our contact page
- Advice that suits real workshop conditions, not theory only
- Careful handling for local and long distance orders