About CAP

For over four decades, CAP Furniture has been dedicated to improving lives through thoughtfully designed, durable, and functional furniture solutions. Proudly based in Yeerongpilly, Queensland, CAP Furniture has built a strong reputation as a local manufacturer and supplier of specialised furniture for children and adults, particularly within education, healthcare, and disability support environments.

Our History

Founded in 1980, CAP Furniture was established with a clear mission: to create flexible, practical, and supportive furniture that meets real human needs. Under the stewardship of its previous owners, the business grew into a trusted name across Australia, known for quality craftsmanship, innovation, and a deep commitment to helping people participate more fully in everyday life.

The former owners played a vital role in shaping CAP Furniture’s values—placing people at the centre of design, maintaining hands‑on manufacturing expertise, and building long‑term relationships with educators, therapists, carers, and organisations. Their legacy is one of care, integrity, and purpose, and it continues to inform everything we do today.

A New Chapter in Leadership

Two years ago, CAP Furniture entered a new phase when the business was acquired by **Mark Walters**.

Mark brought with him a fresh perspective, renewed energy, and a leadership approach grounded in both technical excellence and human connection. While ownership changed, CAP Furniture’s core purpose remained the same: “to help people through well‑designed, reliable furniture solutions”.

Why Mark Chose CAP Furniture

Mark’s decision to purchase CAP Furniture was deeply intentional.

With over 20 years’ experience as a mechanical engineer, Mark has spent his career designing, analysing, and improving systems that must work reliably in the real world. This background allows him to approach furniture design and manufacturing with a strong focus on functionality, safety, and long‑term performance.

However, CAP Furniture was not just a business opportunity—it was a values match.

Mark was drawn to CAP Furniture because it aligned strongly with his personal purpose of helping others through meaningful, practical work. The business gave him a chance to:

– Apply decades of engineering and problem‑solving experience
– Continue developing as a leader and business owner
– Take responsibility for his own path and future
– Combine purpose, leadership, and impact into one meaningful enterprise

For Mark, becoming owner of CAP Furniture represented an opportunity to be in charge of his own destiny, while making a genuine contribution to individuals, families, and communities who rely on supportive, high‑quality furniture.

Our Approach Today

Today, CAP Furniture remains proudly Australian, locally based, and purpose‑driven. We continue to design and supply sensory, therapy, educational, and custom furniture solutions that support independence, participation, and dignity.

Under Mark’s leadership, CAP Furniture blends:
– Engineering discipline with practical design
– Strong leadership with genuine care for people
– Proven manufacturing experience with continuous improvement

We are committed to listening, adapting, and delivering solutions that truly work for our customers—whether in schools, therapy spaces, healthcare environments, or homes.

Our People: The Heart of CAP Furniture

In the Workshop: Craft with Purpose

Every day in our Yeerongpilly workshop, our manufacturing team works with purpose and pride.

From welding and fabrication to assembly and finishing, our staff understand that this furniture is different. It’s not just about measurements and materials—it’s about:
– A child being able to participate in therapy
– A teacher adjusting a table with ease
– A carer supporting someone safely and comfortably

Our team knows that the furniture they build will become part of someone’s daily life. That knowledge drives a higher standard of care, attention to detail, and problem‑solving.

CAP Furniture’s strength lies in experience. Our team includes tradespeople, fabricators, and designers who understand:
– Adjustable and ergonomic design
– Durability in demanding environments
– The importance of safety, stability, and reliability
– Custom solutions for complex needs

Because much of our work supports therapy, education, and disability environments, our staff think beyond the product itself. They consider how each piece will be used, adjusted, cleaned, and relied upon over time.

Why Our People Make the Difference

At CAP Furniture, our team is our greatest asset.

Their experience, care, and commitment allow us to:
– Manufacture high‑quality disability and therapy furniture in Australia
– Offer custom solutions with confidence
– Maintain consistency and reliability across every product
– Support NDIS participants, educators, therapists, and carers with trust

When you work with CAP Furniture, you’re not just buying furniture—you’re partnering with a team that genuinely cares about outcomes.

Looking Ahead

CAP Furniture honours its past while confidently shaping its future.

As we continue to grow, our focus remains clear:
To enhance lives by creating furniture that supports people where it matters most.

We look forward to continuing this journey—guided by experience, purpose, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference.

Mark Walters
Owner | CAP Furniture

Mark Walters is the owner of CAP Furniture and brings a unique blend of engineering expertise, leadership, and purpose‑driven business ownership to the company.

With more than 20 years’ experience as a mechanical engineer, Mark has spent his career solving complex, real‑world problems through practical, well‑designed solutions. This experience translates seamlessly into CAP Furniture’s focus on robust, functional, and adaptable furniture for people with additional needs (https://au.linkedin.com/in/mark-walters-redefineyourselfcoach).

Mark acquired CAP Furniture two years ago after recognising a strong alignment between the business’s mission and his own values. CAP Furniture’s long‑standing commitment to supporting children and adults with disabilities, particularly through specialised educational and therapy furniture, reflected Mark’s desire to do work that genuinely helps others (https://capfurniture.com.au/).

Beyond technical skills, Mark is deeply committed to leadership, personal growth, and creating positive impact. Becoming the owner of CAP Furniture allowed him to:
– Lead a values‑driven Australian manufacturing business
– Continue his leadership journey with purpose and responsibility
– Apply engineering thinking to improve everyday outcomes for customers
– Take ownership of his future and build a meaningful legacy

Mark leads CAP Furniture with the belief that well‑designed furniture can empower independence, participation, and dignity—whether in a school, therapy space, healthcare setting, or home.

Proudly Australian Made Disability Furniture

CAP Furniture is proud to be a locally based Australian manufacturer, producing high‑quality disability and therapy furniture in Queensland. Since 1980, the business has specialised in:
– Sensory and therapy furniture
– Custom furniture for people with disabilities
– Educational furniture for inclusive learning environments

By manufacturing locally, CAP Furniture maintains strict quality control, faster turnaround on custom solutions, and a close connection to the people who use our products every day