Meet the MTO Sales Team: Timber Suppliers Across the Cape
- Aug 14
- 4 min read
As experienced timber suppliers, MTO understands that selecting the right product begins with understanding the project and its application. Several factors can influence which option is best suited to a project:
Intended application
Indoor or outdoor exposure
Treatment requirements
Product dimensions and quantities
Stock availability and lead times
Delivery requirements
Across MTO’s timber sales team, they work closely with customers to understand these requirements and guide them towards practical timber solutions.
From structural lumber, poles and wet-off-saw material to decking, laminated products, mouldings and boards, meet some of the people supporting MTO customers across the Western, Southern and Eastern Cape.
How Our Timber Suppliers Help Customers
Questions about pricing and availability are only one part of the timber-ordering process. Our sales representatives can assist with guidance on:
Timber treatment options
Kiln drying
Product quality and specifications
Available dimensions and quantities
Stock availability
Lead times and delivery
The order process begins by understanding how and where the timber will be used. This helps the team recommend products and specifications that are appropriate for the application while considering availability, value and long-term performance.
Lizelle: Your First Point of Contact at MTO's Retreat DC
Based at MTO’s Retreat Distribution Centre in Cape Town, Lizelle is often one of the first people customers speak to when making an enquiry.
One of the key areas she helps customers navigate is timber treatment. Before recommending a product, Lizelle considers where and how it will be used. Understanding whether the timber will be used indoors, or outdoors in an exposed environment is an important step in identifying the appropriate solution.
From the initial enquiry through to order handover, she keeps the process clear and easy to navigate.
Lizelle can assist with:
Understanding timber treatment requirements
Selecting products for different applications
Checking product and order requirements
Navigating MTO’s broader timber range
Managing the process from enquiry to order handover
MTO’s product range includes lumber, poles, decking, laminated products, mouldings, boards and more.
Contact Lizelle
For assistance with high-quality timber products in Cape Town:
Email: lizelle@mto.co.za
Phone: 087 158 2100
Juanita Schoombee: Product Knowledge and Practical Guidance
Price, availability, lead times, treatment options, quality, kiln drying and quantities are just some of the areas Juanita Schoombee helps customers understand.
Working across MTO’s basket of timber products, Juanita begins by asking about the intended application. This enables her to guide customers towards products that suit both their practical requirements and the environment in which the timber will be used.
Juanita can provide guidance on:
Pricing and stock availability
Product quantities and lead times
Timber treatment options
Kiln-dried products
Quality and product specifications
Products suited to specific applications
This guidance is particularly important when selecting structural lumber. Timber used indoors may have different treatment and specification requirements from timber that will be exposed to the elements or used as part of a visible natural finish.
Juanita’s advice to customers is straightforward:
“Knowledge is key. Always ask questions regarding the application — we are always ready to assist when guidance is needed.”
Contact Juanita
For product selection and timber support in Cape Town:
Email: juanita@mto.co.za
Phone: 071 477 4572
Werner: Timber Support from George Sawmill
Based at MTO’s George Sawmill, Werner works closely with customers to understand their application, treatment requirements and delivery expectations.
Timber treatment is one of the subjects customers ask about most frequently. MTO offers H2- and H3-treated timber products for a range of applications, and Werner helps customers understand which option is best suited to their project requirements.
Werner can assist with:
Understanding H2 and H3 treatment options
Matching the product and treatment to the application
Evaluating the conditions the timber must withstand
Product and order requirements
Nationwide delivery arrangements
Werner’s approach begins with asking the right questions. By establishing where the timber will be used and the conditions it will need to withstand, he can help customers select an appropriate product and treatment level.
He also assists with delivery arrangements, helping customers get their timber products to site efficiently and reliably.
Contact Werner
For timber products and delivery support in the Southern or Eastern Cape:
Email: werner@mto.co.za
Phone: 071 332 7776
Jonathan Abels: Timber Solutions for Construction and Manufacturing
From MTO’s Retreat Distribution Centre in Cape Town, Jonathan Abels supports customers operating across the construction and manufacturing industries.
His product focus includes:
Structural lumber
Wet-off-saw solutions
Crating material
Industrial timber
Jonathan works directly with customers on product requirements, pricing and stock availability. His focus is on finding practical solutions that balance product quality, application requirements and value.
In a competitive market, consistent product quality and reliable service remain essential. Jonathan helps customers source timber products they can depend on while keeping the purchasing process practical and responsive.
Contact Jonathan
For construction, manufacturing and industrial timber requirements in Cape Town:
Email: jonathan.abels@mto.co.za
Phone: 084 424 5001
Delroy Venter: Supporting Customers Across the Cape
Delroy Venter assists customers across the Eastern, Southern and Western Cape, supplying everything from wet-off-saw lumber to products from MTO’s broader timber range.
Working with businesses and customers of different sizes, Delroy provides support with:
Product selection
Stock availability
Lead times
Product value
General product and order requirements
Whether he is assisting a growing business, an established contractor or an independent customer, Delroy believes strong working relationships are built through consistent communication, dependable support and a clear understanding of customer needs.
Contact Delroy
For assistance with timber products, stock availability or lead times across the Cape:
Email: delroy@mto.co.za
Phone: 078 118 8924
Start Your Timber Enquiry with MTO
The right timber product begins with a clear understanding of the project.
Whether you need help comparing products, choosing a treatment option, checking stock availability or arranging delivery, MTO’s sales team is ready to guide you through the process.
Speak to the representative serving your area or explore MTO’s range of high-quality timber products online.
