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Poles

Buy Treated Poles that stand the test of time.

We supply high-quality CCA and Creosote treated poles, readily available from our distribution depots in White River, Retreat, George and retail.

 

Let us take care of your pole requirements today!   

MTO Group Netting Structure treated poles

Lumber

Buy premium lumber for all your needs.

 Our various dimensions of high quality lumber, sourced from our internationally accredited and sustainably farmed pine plantations, are readily available from our distribution depots in George, Retreat, Longmore and retail.  

 

See our lumber product offering and discover how we can help with your lumber needs!

CCA Treated Lumber Stack

Featured Products

A laminated beam in MTO Group's warehouse

Laminated Beams

Applications include timber frame construction, roof trusses, deck substructures, and more.

A modular house in MTO Trails Garden Route

Cross Laminated Timber

Used as an alternative building technology.

Fencing poles

Fencing Poles

Treated for use in outdoor applications, in the ground.

The origin and essence of the MTO Group is forestry and manufacturing, with additional business activities in Biomass, Agriculture and Ecotourism.

 

Located in the Western and Eastern Cape, and Mpumalanga regions of South Africa, our business philosophy and goals are grounded in sustainability where we work together and alongside our employees, customers, communities, partners and broader stakeholders to unlock value.
 
Join us in our mission to reshape and transform the South African timber and agriculture landscape in a sustainable and responsible manner. 

Our Industries

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FORESTRY

Our Internationally accredited and sustainably farmed pine and eucalyptus plantations are a source to our basket of products which include sawlogs; structural and industrial lumber (treated and untreated); transmission poles; CCA treated poles for the agricultural sector; shelving; biomass; and cross laminated modular housing units.

Lumber processing at MTO George Sawmill

MANUFACTURING

Our manufacturing sites use relevant technology in processing timber to ensure we produce high quality products for our diverse customers from various industries including: building; fencing; retail; mining; electricity; telecoms; agriculture; food and beverage.

Sawdust from lumber manufacturing processes to be used for Biomass

BIOMASS

Our biomass products are derived from our manufacturing processes and forest residue form our plantations to the benefit of our customers in the food and beverage, textile and agriculture sectors.

Raw macadamia nuts from MTO Group Macadamia orchard

AGRICULTURE

Our Agric business enables a totally integrated approach to sustainable land use thus contributing to our success. Our macadamia orchards and dehusking plant in Mpumalanga and avocado interest in Tzaneen ensure that we have a footprint in the dynamic agriculture sector.

Mountain biking on MTO Trails Garden Route

ECOTOURISM

Expanding beyond our core operations, our ecotourism business presents a captivating range of recreational opportunities within our plantations, situated in Jonkershoek, Garden Route and Lowveld. MTO Trails, Part of the MTO Group, offers world-class trails and tracks for mountain bikers, trail runners, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Our Standards

We are a member of Forestry South Africa guided by its principles of responsible forestry which require attention to sustainable, efficient and effective practices that have the lowest environmental impact and yield the greatest social and economic benefit, while producing an array of renewable and versatile end-products.

We welcome engagement with our communities, neighbours and partners and invite you to reach out to us directly if you have any questions or concerns about our business.

Itumeleng Langeni, MTO Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer can be reached via email:  

itumeleng@mto.group

Growing our People

Engage. Enable. Empower.

We pride ourselves in growing our people - including contractors and local communities - to ensure that they have the necessary skills for sustainable growth within and outside of the organisation.

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Uproot Unethical Behaviour

We have a zero tolerance policy pertaining to acts of harassment, bribery and corruption. The policies prohibits all MTO employees and stakeholders - directly or indirectly - from engaging in any unethical behaviour. 

If you suspect and unethical activities / behaviour, please report it via the anonymous MTO Whistleblowing Hotline, independently managed by Deloitte. 

The toll-free number is 0800 204 994

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