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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

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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.

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.

We produce two woodchip products ideally suited to the production of pulp and paper products:

Acacia mearnsii woodchips
Mixed eucalyptus woodchips

TWK RESEARCH

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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.

This is achieved through:

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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TIMBER MARKETING

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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

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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.

TWK Agri mentors previously disadvantaged timber growers who are beneficiaries of land reform and land redistribution in South Africa.

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

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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

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AFFILIATES

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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.

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.

STTP SAWCO Treated Timber Products

SAWCO Treated Timber Products has a treated timber plant in Swaziland.

TREE CULTIVATION

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CORPORATE SERVICES

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A New Chapter for the TWK Group

TWK Agri
6 days ago
1 min read

A new chapter has officially begun for the TWK Group in Empangeni.

TWK has taken over Promech, previously owned by Richert Austion. Under the new ownership, the business aims to expand its involvement in the forestry sector and strengthen its presence within the industry.

Justin Hartley has been appointed as the new Manager and has already taken up his position on site. Management says his appointment forms part of the company’s plans to grow and further develop its operations.

The business has also relocated to new premises at 35 Bronze Street, Empangeni. The facility includes both a workshop and parts department, allowing the company to continue supporting customers with repairs, maintenance and parts supply.

Speaking about the transition, Hansie Swanepoel (Executive Manager: Mechanisation) said they are excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to building strong relationships within the forestry and broader industrial sectors.

The company believes the move marks the beginning of a positive new era for the business and its customers in the region.

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