Hans Merensky Holdings (HMH)

Hans Merensky Holdings (HMH) is a vertically-integrated, natural resource-based group, with diversified value chains in timber and horticulture. It conducts its business under the Merensky Timber and Westfalia Fruit brands, representing its respective timber and agribusiness activities. A forestry and sawmilling concern, Merensky Timber supplies Pine and Eucalyptus lumber to southern African and international markets. Its 68 414 hectares of Pine and Eucalyptus plantations are among the largest in the country that are privately managed on a saw-log rotation. Lumber processed at Merensky’s sawmills is supplied directly to customers or from distribution centres located in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. A leading multinational supplier of fresh subtropical fruit and related products, Westfalia Fruit grows, sources, ripens, packs, processes and markets sustainably-grown avocados year round. Its vertically-integrated supply chain and internationally-recognised accreditations enable Westfalia to market quality fruit from across the globe, with a strong focus on ripening and packing subtropical fruit for retail chains across Europe and South Africa. World-leading research into varietal development, product innovation and environmental issues plays a critical role in ensuring the Group’s long-term sustainability. Established over 65 years ago, HMH is headquartered in Parktown, Johannesburg, in South Africa. A privately-held company, its shareholders include the Hans Merensky Foundation, the South African state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Vuka Forestry Holdings (Pty) Limited, Women Investment Portfolio Holdings (Pty) Limited and HMH staff.