HOW IT BEGAN
The Lupini family, renowned for concrete products, brought their expertise from Italy to South Africa almost a century ago. In the 1980's Zap Lupini branched out of the mainstream family business and Paving Lupini , later shortened and Pavini, was conceived. He consolidated a seven generation family history of producing tiles and wall cladding with Italian flair and style. Bruce has subsequently extended the valuable manufacturing methods of Pavini Tiles into the paving market, using the same brand name; now Pavini Concrete Tiles & Paving. Pavini is the refined home decor piece of the Lupini story.
The essence of Pavini stems from a love for art and anything of beauty, and is characterised by passion, enthusiasm and determination. Zap Lupini, sadly now deceased, was an integral part of passing the baton onto a new generation of owners who are intent on taking Pavini to the contemporary market. Their passion for the African lifestyle and appreciation for the Italian's uncompromising commitment to quality drives their desire to bring beautiful bespoke floors to the homes and living spaces of discerning property owners.
Every consignment is made to order in our current production facility, where , where the art of producing the handcrafted tile continues to be perfected. Pavini is old school when it comes to business: working hard, delivering quality and incredible value.
Giuseppe 'Zap' Lupini was in the concrete business all his life. …. It was in his blood; it was in his family’s blood. The Lupini's have been plying their trade in South Africa for almost a century. Zap, was known as the mad-cap of the family, was a veteran motor racer and marksman. He had a deep interest in antique rifles and was the proud owner of a 'few' cannons. Zap broke away from the family business and started his own business in the mid-1980's. He has been building the business ever since and is now synonymous with the micron-concrete tile manufacturing industry in South Africa. What Zap doesn't know about handcrafted floors for the African market isn't worth knowing.
Zap Lupini
Bruce is commonly described as being a serial entrepreneur. After spending close on six years abroad post an Agricultural Degree from Pietermaritzburg University, he returned to South Africa and has for the last 15 years been involved in a multiple array of industries and businesses ranging from imported marble tiles, to tourism, import and export activities and now coming full circle back to the tile industry. Bruce thrives on making a success out of something he believes in and has often been criticised for taking the most challenging routes and business ventures. These have provided a very broad spectrum of experiences! Bruce's tenacity and "never give up" attitude will ensure that Pavini offers only the best support and customer service experience in the industry.
Bruce Gorton
