. National Flag & Branding was established in 1982 and started off as a flag making company in Johannesburg. It then grew and expanded to become the market leader in flags and banners in Southern Africa. The trading name changed in March 2016 to National Flag Direct. This brought about a change of focus, with the Retail Market being the primary market to which National Flag Direct offers a Branding solution, including a full rnage of products and services, including flags, gazebos, banners, point of sale products and displays, as well as apparel & gifts. National Flag Direct also services the end user with the installation of flag poles and maintenance of flags. The activation team, operating under the banner of Outdoor Energy, assists with Product Launches.