Multisaw
Milling in Plettenberg Bay

We design and manufacture sawmilling machinery using innovative technology for the worlds logging industry.

Twenty years since the development of Multisaw's first sawmill has seen the business expand rapidly. Developing products and machinery with that personal touch and precision. It was never founder Neil Murray’s original intention to start a band-saw design and manufacturing company. Neil was first introduced to saw-milling at the Sabi Forest Fair in A fleeting introduction with a timber saw sparked an interest, and would later serve as a major inspiration in founding Multisaw. Late in 1988, Neil and family relocated from Johannesburg to a timer farm outside of Plettenberg Bay. With an abundance of timber available to him on the farm, Neil’s entrepreneurial spirit and engineering aptitude saw an opportunity to use the timber resources available to him, and he set about building his own sawmill. the expansion of Multisaw’s product range to well over 30 machines (including saw blade maintainance), the installation of numerous complete full saw-mill lines, and. Luke brought a fresh, young approach, a huge passion for current technology and a sharp eye for design. Luke has made numerous major contributions to Multisaw, including the design and development of key products: the LG Pneumatic Cylinder international patent, a new range of LE TitanHeadrigs and LE Overhead Carriage Twinband. First Neil, then Luke’s spirit of originality and unique innovation has filtered throughout the Multisaw family for the last twenty years. Multisaw is a growing sawmill design and manufacturing company. We focus on ensuring that our machinery ranges offer simple, solid and affordable solutions to the sawmilling industry’s notoriously tough environment. Our sawmill designs are customised to improve timber throughput, increase recovery, reduce power consumption and elevate overall sawmill efficiency. These key points help our customers achieve better profitability and improve their competitive edge. The first machine (the One Machine Band Saw Mill) was assembled in Twenty years has seen Multisaw grow from designing and building simple, single head rolling-table bandsaws, to developing today’s sophisticated turn-key saw mill projects. The dynamic Multisaw team, headed by visionary Managing Director, Neil Murray, consists of an energetic group of individuals, ranging from factory, sales and technical managers, to research and design teams and adminstrative staff. Our staff have a strong desire to immerse themselves in up-to-date technology, and are renowned for developing logical solutions to otherwise complex problems. Our team provides quality, professional and affable customer service. Multisaw values building strong customer relationships. Our approachable team consistently strives to provide the best possible service, and are known to go out of our way to ensure customer satisfaction. Our mill designs are interactive and customised according to our client specifications. Machine layouts are adaptable and easily integrated into existing saw-mill lines. We provide constant access to support, both telephonic troubleshooting and guidance, as well as on-site visits. We further offer the option of site installation and project management. Our machines are found in sawmills in Australia, Croatia, Botswana, Japan, Kenya, Mozambique, Romania, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, and our footprint continues to grow.