ABOUT US


WOODLINE TIMBER INDUSTRIES has, over time, become a specialist South African Producer and exporter of specially treated pine timber poles.

Originally intergrated within the greater Hickson Group, the timber treatment plants became Woodline Timber Industries in 1988 after a successful buy out bid by the Management. two years later Murray & Roberts acquired a substantial interest in the Company and shortly thereafter assumed complete control, operating it successfully until 2001.

Currently part of the Steinhoff International Group - A top (40) listed company on the Johannesburg's Stock Exchange, Woodline is an important division within the Steinhoff South African structure, operating as part of the Steinhoff Southern Cape operation.

Processing plants are located at Kuils River, Kareedouw and Great Brak River.

Supplied with most of its timber from the Forestry Stewardship Council's (FSC) certified plantations of "Pinus Radiata", from which Woodline manufactures a range of industry specific products.

  • utility poles for transmission and telephone use
  • building and fencing poles and posts
  • poles and stakes for agricultural use - fencing, trellising, orchard supports 
  • rounded poles for playground structures, guardails, log cabins.

For more detail refer to "Products".

All Woodline’s products are manufactured in accordance with the relevant SABS specifications and are all treated with the following chemicals:

  • Creosote
  • CCA Tanalith or
  • Tanalith Weatherwood

These treatments would be dependent on varying customer requirements and specifications. Stringent quality control measures has assured the awarding of the internationally recognized ISO9001/: 2000 accreditation.

Export products are carefully selected and then manufactured in accordance with our customer’s exacting requirements.

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