TWK Agri was initially established by timber farmers. The aim was to assist in the marketing of their timber products, mainly Wattle bark and timber. This has subsequently expanded to also include other species of timber, mainly Eucalyptus and Pine logs as well as a variety of other timber products, not only for TWK’s farmers but for the South African timber industry as a whole.
TWK WOODCHIP MILL
TWK owns and operates a world-class woodchip production and export facility in Richards Bay, South Africa, with the capability of producing and exporting 900 000 tons of woodchips per annum.
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We have been successfully producing and exporting high-quality woodchips for more than 30 years. Our customer base includes some of the largest pulp and paper producers in Japan, China and India.
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We produce two woodchip products ideally suited to the production of pulp and paper products:
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Acacia mearnsii woodchips
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Mixed eucalyptus woodchips
TWK RESEARCH
TWK is actively involved in different aspects of research to create sustainable forestry not only for ourselves but also for the different suppliers of wood fibre and products.
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This is achieved through:
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Investing in genetically improved material and research in silviculture, harvesting and risk mitigation. With the help of the FABI, where it is represented, TWK is actively involved in research by monitoring forestry diseases and pests. TWK supports research into forestry, undertaken by the ICFR. TWK is also represented on the board of the ICFR.
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Information service
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Field days
TIMBER MARKETING
We obtain and supply sustainable quality processed and unprocessed timber products to local and international markets and also market timber products on behalf of our suppliers.
We continually cultivate and develop new and existing markets and/or niche markets for the suppliers of our processed and unprocessed timber products.
Our experts give advice and/or manage harvesting operations, as well as manage a complete range of forest activities.
PLANTATION MANAGEMENT
TWK Agri manages plantations on behalf of property owners nationally and in Africa. It strictly follows successful and sustainable forestry practices to ensure sustainability and responsibility for future generations.
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TWK Agri mentors previously disadvantaged timber growers who are beneficiaries of land reform and land redistribution in South Africa.
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TWK Agri is a founding member and current member of the Mkondo Fire Protection Association (MFPA) and a founding member and current member of the Mpumalanga Forestry Wildfire Committee (MFWC)
LIVESTOCK
TWK Agri promotes the agro forestry principle, which leads to an improved income on forestry land. Beef and goat farming on forestry land is one of the farming activities introduced on plantations.
TRADE
TRADE
TRADE
TRADE
AFFILIATES
Shiselweni Forestry Company Ltd – Company Reg. No 99 of 196
Shiselweni Forestry Company (SFC) is a forestry company in Swaziland with wattle, eucalyptus and pine plantations. SFC is a founding member and a current member of the Swaziland Fire Protection Association.
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SAWCO Mining Timber Company (Pty) Ltd – Company Reg. No 353 of 1984
SAWCO Mining Timber consists of two multipurpose sawmills in Swaziland. The sawmills manufacture eucalyptus and pine products for the South African and international markets.
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STTP SAWCO Treated Timber Products
SAWCO Treated Timber Products has a treated timber plant in Swaziland.
TREE CULTIVATION
TWK Insurance
Property Loss Claim Form
Motor Theft Claim Form
Motor Accident Claim Form
TWK’s Insurance Division was established in 1978 to provide support services to clients. Over the years, these products and services have expanded to complement the growth and development of the Company's diverse client base. Today, TWK Insurance has service points in Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Western and Eastern Cape, Free State and Gauteng.
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The main products offered are:
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Short-term Insurance;
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Crop Insurance;
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Plantation Insurance;
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Long-term Insurance;
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Medical Aids; and
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Alternative Risk Transfer.
In addition, we offer specialist services like an assessment of crops after damage and assistance with medical aids. We also provide a 24-hour emergency service, through the TWK Agri Assist cell phone application.
FSP: 45055
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Short-term Insurance
Our range of short-term products include:
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Personal/domestic insurance;
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Commercial insurance;
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Agricultural insurance;
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Marine and aviation insurance;
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Liability insurance;
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Guesthouse and game farm insurance;
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Transit cover;
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Heavy commercial vehicle insurance;
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Buildings and body corporate insurance and livestock insurance.
These products are marketed by our professional network of brokers who are supported by administration offices which provide our clients with personalised services and effective claims handling.
We currently have binder / outsource agreements with nine of the major insurers in the short-term industry. This gives our brokers a unique product which offers an immediate response regarding rates and cover.
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All our products administrated in-house can be supported by additional value-added services exclusive to TWK clients. These are:​
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TWK Connect (providing clients with access to our TWK Agri Assist App and emergency service support – your broker in your pocket)
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Personal Shield Cover (underwritten by Genric)
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Maxi & Combo Funeral Policies (underwritten by Maxi Group Schemes)
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Car Hire (underwritten by Empire Insurance Administrators and Genric)
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VAPS Excess Waiver (underwritten by New National)
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Top Trans Excess Underwriters
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iMPAC Auto Body Maintenance Plan (underwritten by Bryte)
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Phi Shield Funds Protect (underwritten by Bryte)
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TaxRisk (underwritten by Bryte)
With more than 200 years of combined experience, you are sure to be in good hands and have complete peace of mind.
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Crop Insurance
Our crop insurance division focuses on minimising our crop client’s risk at the best possible rates. Our wide network of crop insurance brokers and crop agents have access to all the crop insurers to provide clients with comparative quotes and cover options. With the backing of our credit department, we offer our crop clients unique payment structures for the payment of their crop premiums. This division also includes an assessors’ corps to assist clients with crop claims and to ensure that their claims are handled in a fair and effective manner.
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Plantation Insurance
Our short-term brokers are fully accredited to provide clients with plantation insurance solutions. This cover mitigates risk against fire and allied perils pertaining to the plantation industry including harvesting costs, debris removal and aerial water-bombing costs.
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Long-term Insurance
We provide clients with the following long-term insurance products:
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Permanent life insurance
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Investments
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Credit life insurance
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Estate planning
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Wills
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Group employee benefits
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Medical Aids
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GAP Cover
Compliance
FSP
NCRCP