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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

TRADE

TRADE

TRADE

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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Jul 20, 20221 min read

Nelson Mandela Day, 2022

TWK personnel commemorated Nelson Mandela’s legacy of fighting poverty, promoting peace and reconciliation by supporting those in need.

TWK personnel in Piet Retief visited CMR, a Christian-based NGO rendering services to families and children in need. TWK supported them with non-perishable food items, cleaning products and fresh vegetables. Mkondo Mill also supplied CMR with bags of maize meal to support families in need.

Uzwelo Children’s Home is a faith-based home that takes care of children from disadvantaged backgrounds by bringing hope to their lives. TWK also supported this institution with non-perishable food items, cleaning products, fresh vegetables and maize meal from Mkondo Mill. In addition, the TWK personnel engaged in fun activities with the children of Uzwelo Home.

In Nelspruit, TWK Insurance went to Uthando House Orphanage and supplied them with much-needed school bags for all the children, along with some sweet treats and non-perishable food items.

Our Ermelo branches supported CYCC Ermelo with gift bags filled with toiletries and a sweet treat. The children in need range from infants to the age of 18. Some sausage rolls were also prepared and handed out on the day.

Christian Welfare Service was supported in Pietermaritzburg with sausage rolls and cold drinks prepared by TWK staff members.

Lastly, in Howick, our Trade branch paid a visit to the Sunfield Home, making their morning special with some tea and cake.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Nelson Mandela initiative and for every donation. It creates hope and makes a big difference in our communities.

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Aug 29

On Nelson Mandela Day 2022, TWK staff celebrated Mandela’s legacy by supporting CMR, a non-profit organization, smash karts with food and hygiene products. This donation demonstrates their commitment to fighting poverty and supporting the community.

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