Salma Furniture PLC is an Ethiopian furniture manufacturer focusing on high-quality office and household furniture with a commitment to affordable pricing and social impact through training and employment for disadvantaged groups.
Salma Furniture PLC manufactures high-quality office and household furniture in Ethiopia.
Quality has been central since inception in 2011, and the company emphasizes affordable pricing.
It operates a Centre of Excellence for Furniture Manufacturing to train youth and transfer knowledge, and has established a specialist hardwood furniture parts-making line.
The company produces furniture from solid hardwood and reclaimed/recycled wood, and offers on-the-job training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth, mothers, and physically disabled people, including training for operators from competitors' firms with support from partners like GIZ.
Salma aims to contribute to the development of the manufacturing sector and promotes openness to competitors.
Key Highlights
- Established Centre of Excellence for Furniture Manufacturing to train youth and support businesses
- Specialist hardwood furniture parts-making line
- Pioneers of furniture from reclaimed or recycled hardwoods
- On-the-job training for operators from competitor firms, local mothers, and others
- Open to competitors and transparent in sharing processes
