Pulpits

Pulpits is a South Africa-based company established in 2010 that specializes in manufacturing and distributing acrylic and wooden pulpits, podiums, lecterns, drum shields, and holy communion ware. They also offer extras like offering bags and boxes, along with CNC routing, laser cutting, and events management services. Their products are designed for churches, conferences, and public speaking events to enhance presentations with durability and elegance.

First-time customers should know that all products are custom-made and require a 50% to 70% deposit before fabrication begins. The manufacturing process takes 3 to 4 weeks, after which they notify the customer via email and phone to arrange final payment and collection or delivery. A proforma, quote, or invoice is generated online, and customers can view payment status by logging into their account.

To place an order, customers can use the website, call, email, WhatsApp, or Livechat. Once the order is placed, they can add, modify, or cancel it by calling the helpline immediately. The online system generates an invoice, and customers can track payment status through their account dashboard after logging in.

The business offers a range of specific products including POD505, POD502, POD042, POD504, POD177, POD305, POD153, POD503, POD515, POD500, POD-152, POD-056, POD-008, B-Podium -227, B-Podium -207, and POD-226. They also sell holy communion cups, trays, offering boxes, and offering bags alongside their main pulpits and podiums.

Pricing for their items varies significantly, with examples ranging from R350 for holy communion cups to R26,565 for podiums like POD-008. Some items are currently on sale, such as the POD505 which drops from R19,500 to R17,500, and the POD502 which goes from R16,500 to R14,375.

The business does not handle delivery themselves but can arrange a reliable courier upon request if sent to [email protected]. They operate out of South Africa and serve churches, conferences, and public speaking events across the country with their custom furniture and acoustic solutions.

Several reviewers highlight the balance between durability and elegance as a key feature, noting that the acrylic and wooden designs add a professional touch to any setting. Users on Reddit mention that the drum shields help maintain harmony between instruments, singers, and spoken messages during worship services.

Pulpits SA has a history dating back to 2010 when they were established to meet the demand for modern, elegant clear acrylic podiums. They have grown to become world-class agents for specialized professionals in broadcasting, media, and stage design.

The company utilizes advanced technology including CNC routing, 3D surfacing, 2D contouring, and large format 3D printing to achieve organic, contoured surfaces and complex profiles in various materials.

The business serves multiple markets including churches, conferences, and public speaking events, with a focus on providing drum shields, wooden crates, and church furniture tailored to specific needs.

Customers can reach the business via phone at +27 113127458 or +27 10 023 0955, or by email at [email protected]. They also accept orders through WhatsApp and Livechat for convenience.

The website states that personal and payment information is protected using HTTPS encryption and POPIA-compliant data handling to ensure a safe and trustworthy online shopping experience.

News articles mention that church leaders are urged to enforce bans on politicians using pulpits for campaigns, highlighting the significance of these structures in religious settings. Reddit discussions also emphasize how investing in quality craftsmanship creates a focal point that supports sermons and ceremonies.

The business offers a wide range of extras including offering bags, offering boxes, and holy communion cups and trays, which complement their main pulpits and podiums. They also provide clear sonic hinge panelled acrylic drum shields for acoustic control.

The official website of Pulpits is pulpits.co.za.