We Are a Proud B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor
This milestone isn’t just important to us — it directly benefits you. As a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, our clients can claim 135% of the value procured with MTO Group toward their preferential procurement scorecards.
| For every R1 spent, you can claim R1.35.
It’s a reflection of our commitment to holistic transformation — sustainably empowering people, partners, and communities across South Africa.
Lumber
High-quality lumber, precision-sawn and sustainably sourced from our own pine plantations.
Our lumber is meticulously graded to meet your specifications — whether you need structural, industrial, furniture-grade, or packaging and utility lumber.
Backed industry expertise, our sales team is ready to support your project needs.
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
Spanning forestry, manufacturing, biomass, agriculture, and ecotourism, the MTO Group’s diverse operations are rooted in sustainable growth and long-term impact. Discover how our integrated industries work together to serve markets across South Africa and beyond.
ECOTOURISM
Expanding beyond our core operations, our ecotourism business presents a captivating range of recreational opportunities within our plantations. MTO Trails, Part of the MTO Group, offers world-class trails and tracks for outdoor enthusiasts situated in Jonkershoek, Garden Route and Lowveld.
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: