' Relationships ' is not usually the first word that comes to mind when identifying the foundation on which a business ' s success is based, but this is an apt description when analysing how we – at African Lumber Traders – go about our business.
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By applying Thermory oil the dark colour can be retained enhancing the beautiful ash grain.
Deep-rooted relationships key in providing top-notch service
' Relationships ' is not usually the first word that comes to mind when identifying the foundation on which a business ' s success is based, but this is an apt description when analysing how we – at African Lumber Traders – go about our business.
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To meet our aim of providing the best timber in any particular grade, at a fair price, with the best possible service, requires that we source our timber from suppliers all around the world that understand our needs and our South African customer’ s requirements.
By staying true to this philosophy, our customers instinctively know that the wood they receive represents the best value they can buy. We scrutinise all potential suppliers and choose only the best in each of the regions, which covers Malaysia( meranti), West Africa( iroko, sapele, wenge and afrormosia), Brazil( garapa, massaranduba and ipe), Europe( beech and oak) and the USA( oak, ash and walnut).
The latest addition to our supplier mix is Thermory from whom we source the full range of outdoor timbers. These innovative Estonians have re-imagined the way architects and consumers the world over view the use of timber exposed to the elements. They export to more than 50 countries and this trend is now sweeping South Africa.
Conscious of the dangers of exploiting the hardwoods from tropical rainforests, Thermory offers great alternatives that are( in every way) superior to timbers traditionally used outdoors. All their timber is harvested from sustainable forests in North America( ash) and Europe( ash and Nordic pine). Thermory products are not within everyone’ s reach but for those who appreciate a distinguished exterior wood, it has no equal.
SUSTAINABILITY COUPLED WITH PERFORMANCE
The process of transforming these timbers is totally chemical free as only heat is used in making them almost totally stable and durable for outdoor use. Thermory has
14 DECEMBER 2017 / JANUARY 2018 //