COVER STORY
The Eco team is focused on sourcing , stocking and distributing quality timber , decking and plywood .
The Eco Timber Traders story
The Eco Timber Traders story , although not unique , is a story of a passion for wood , a unity of purpose , ongoing perseverance , and a resolute determination to succeed .
All images courtesy of Eco Timber Traders
There have been many challenges and obstacles to overcome and they ’ re sure there will be many more as one must negotiate the unstable current political and economic climate we all find ourselves in .
A brief history reveals that Eco Timber Traders was birthed in 2010 by Hans Schneemann in the very modest beginnings of a small warehouse in Mahogany Ridge , Durban , KwaZulu- Natal . The following year Rob Chubb joined Schneemann as a partner . Together they have a combined wealth of 40 years of expertise and experience in the timber industry and subsequently with a wonderful team of staff and some excellent supply partners , they have built a fantastic timber company specialising in importing and distribution of selectively sourced hardwoods , decking and plywoods from all around the world .
GROWTH AND EXPANSION
After five years of growth in Durban , the time came to open a branch in Gauteng with Chubb relocating to Johannesburg in December 2015 to become the managing director of Eco Timber Traders Johannesburg , while Schneemann would remain and continue as the managing director of the Durban branch .
They subsequently established their Gauteng branch on the West Rand , opening a warehouse just off Beyers Naude Drive in Unit 7 , Citrus Industrial Park , Laser Park , Honeydew .
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