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.
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:
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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.
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.
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
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.
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
T: (017) 824 1000
ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH, TOGETHER.
Protea Tyres
TWK has shares in Protea Versoolwerke Ermelo (Pty) Ltd with a retreading plant in Ermelo and Kimberley as well as Six retail branches in Piet Retief, Ermelo, Middelburg, Vryheid, Kimberley and Gauteng.
The Protea Tyres Group’s footprint spreads over Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Northern Cape. The group is a leading supplier of tyres and tyre services.
Our core business is quality manufacturing of application-specific retreads and promoting and implementing cost per kilometre (CPK) systems for all end-users.
The group is also a leading supplier in the retail sector with branches in Ermelo, Piet Retief, Middelburg, Vryheid, Kimberley, Komatipoort and Gauteng. With franchise brands like Bandag, Continental, Dunlop and Battery Centre, we strive to provide an excellent service to a diversified customer base.
The industry has changed its focus to become more customer-driven. We also believe in a contractual and not a transactional type of relationship with the end-user to ensure a long-term relationship.
Although the price is always a factor when choosing a tyre supplier, cost savings will be achieved by making use of the services of a good tyre supplier and retreader and initiating a sound tyre maintenance programme.
Retreading Factories and Wholesale
Protea Versoolwerke Ermelo was established in 1964 as one of the first Bandag franchises. Since 2001, we are part of the TWK Group with a footprint throughout South Africa. We have received numerous awards from Bandag SA and other tyre suppliers for outstanding service and quality.
Our retreaded products have the SABS mark of approval and a Bandag Quality Audit Certification.
Ermelo (capacity 5 000 truck tyres per month) and Kimberley (capacity 2 500 tyres per month) distribute to a network of retailers and end-users across Mpumalanga, KZN, Limpopo, Northern Cape and Gauteng.
Protea Tyres believes in saving the customer money. We can provide the following services to optimise tyre life and even save on fuel costs:
Scrap tyre analysis
Surveys and road surveys
Load studies
Test tyres
Driver training
Truck wheel balancing
Truck wheel alignment
Computerised programmes: Profleet and Prowheel
Services
The turnaround time for your retreads will be seven working days.
Services that can be expected will include:
Pick-up and delivery of tyres for repairs and retreading
Ongoing inflation and maintenance advice
Tyre-related studies as requested
“Urgent attention” tyre survey
We buy back well-maintained local casings including Dunlop, Goodyear, Continental and Michelin.
Breakdown Services
Protea has access to a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week breakdown service countrywide.
We primarily make use of the Bandag ETA nationwide facilities but can provide the same through Dunlop, Continental and other suppliers to ensure prompt nationwide service and the advantage of having a fixed cost.
Retailers
Our retail branches are Best Drive (Ermelo) and Dunlop accredited dealers (Piet Retief, Middelburg and Vryheid), and a Battery Centre franchise in Ermelo. Our aim is to give the most comprehensive service to our customers.
We are suppliers of leading brand products – Continental, Dunlop, Michelin, BF Goodrich, Good Year and SABS-approved new import tyres. The Battery Centre supplies Raylite and Exide batteries. The fitment centres specialise in shock absorbers, exhausts, tow bars, mag wheels, wheel alignment and balancing.
Protea Tyres caters for all market segments in the industry.
High-performance passenger
Budget passenger
4x4
Commercial truck
Earthmover
Mining
Bus
Solids (forklift tyres)
Military
As a BestDrive and Bandag franchisee, we can deliver the following services:
Continental Conti360°
Fleet services meet your specific needs - with exclusive all-round service - and enable you to achieve the lowest overall driving costs.
Perfect selection of the tyres through the correct fitting,
Ongoing monitoring and reporting,
Fast response in the event of a tyre breakdown,
The proper handling of worn tyres.
ContiFitmentService™
We ensure the right tyre choice as well as the correct tyre fitment to guarantee the smooth operation of your fleet.
ContiFleetCheck™
Our regular inspections ensure the best performance from your tyres.
ContiBreakdownService™
In the event of a breakdown, irrespective of your location we’ll have you back on the road with minimum downtime.
ContiCasingManagement™
Continental Truck Tyres have a cash value even at the end of their lifetime. We take care of the complete casing handling: collection, inspection, purchasing, retreading and/or proper disposal.
ContiFleetReporting™
We provide you with a complete analysis of your tyre-related data, which immediately shows potential for any tyre-related cost savings.
Bandag
Bandag complements its product offerings with a combination of Programme, Services, and Information.
These are summarised as:
Bandag's National Fleet Programme;
Bandag's Emergency Tyre Assistance (ETA);
ProWheel;
ProOosta;
ProTurbo;
ProTracker; and
ProFleet.
This added-value package is tailored to the needs of eets and it helps you to:
Reduce your operating costs;
Concentrate on your core business;
Increase your eet's uptime;
Improve your protability;
Increase your overall competitiveness.
Dunlop
Dunlop Tyres are designed to meet or exceed the stringent performance and safety standards of the world’s most demanding international certification bodies.
Dunlop Tyres South Africa offers top-quality tyres throughout the country for a full spectrum of motoring applications.
Dunlop is one of the most iconic and recognisable tyre brands in the world with an unbroken history going back over 120 years.
Pioneering ground-breaking innovations in vehicle safety and performance.
Products
The most advanced manufacturing and compounding technology premium products that meet the highest performance and safety standards total commitment to unparalleled quality and professional service
First National Battery Centre
First National Battery is the leading lead-acid battery manufacturer in South Africa and produces over 2.2 million batteries a year.
First National Batteries are used in more than 40 countries and our products cover various industries and applications ranging from mining, railway and renewable energy to surface traction, telecommunications and automotive, including industrial, commercial and passenger vehicles.
Automotive batteries produced by First National are the first choice of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Nissan, GM SA, BMW, Volkswagen SA, Renault, Ford, Nissan Diesel and MAN.
