About Us

Established in 1996, Tasco is a privately owned, medium sized timber manufacturer.

A member of Dongwha International, Tasco supplies products to both the domestic and export markets through our sawmilling and remanufacturing facilities in Geelong (Vic) and Bombala (NSW).

Products

Tasco’s origins were based upon its ability to process pine logs traditionally used in the production of pulp and paper, converting them into high quality appearance grade timber. Through the introduction of precision fixed saw technology previously unseen in Australia, Tasco has been able to take a valuable sustainable forest resource; process, re-manufacture and sell the finished timber both domestically and overseas.

At Tasco, we realise the production of quality pine timber involves more than just the structural properties of the fibre; we understand that it must be visually appealing as well. Our quality assurance procedures are the cornerstone of our operations. We specialise in producing quality products in both the untreated and preservative treated forms.

We take absolute pride in our products - and even more satisfaction in sharing them with our customers. 

Sustainability

Tasco was created from the need to produce quality timber product from small diameter pine saw logs sourced from sustainable forest plantations. The company is dedicated to a 100% renewable resource for the production of timber.

 Manufacture of timber from renewable/sustainable forest plantations has become a viable replacement for native forest timbers both in Australia and around the world due to its flexibility and large variety of uses.

It is our responsibility to develop new timber products for our customers and help deliver the message that Australian made timber from sustainable plantation resource is an excellent building product. Through education, research and developing new applications for timber products, Tasco’s dream is to help create a cleaner, healthier and safer environment for the generations to come. This is in line with parent company Dongwha International ‘s values of Happiness; Trust; Valuing talented people; Change and Innovation and Ethical Management.

Innovation

We are a progressive wood processing company, and this is reflected in our production technology, which is fully automated and world standard.

Through the introduction of precision fixed saw technology, Tasco has been able to take a valuable plantation forest resource and process, re-manufacture and sell the finished product to Australia and markets around the world.

Flexibility

Tasco assesses opportunities as they arise and moves quickly to achieve customer expectations. Flexibility is one of the keys to our success. We challenge ourselves each day to meet the needs of our customers by providing best service and outdoor timber products of the highest quality.

We pride ourselves on doing things a little differently and being willing to try new concepts.

Our History

   *   1996       Two Korean companies including Dongwha and two Australian companies formed Tasco.

   *   1998       A new Greenfield sawmilling operation is built and commissioned at Geelong Victoria introducing hi-tech milling technology - Finish Hewsaw R200.

   *   2000       Two Windsor kilns are built and commissioned at the Geelong site.

   *   2001       Dongwha acquires sole ownership of the Geelong milling operations.  

   *   2002       High temperature third kiln is built and commissioned.

   *   2004       Tasco purchases 10.5 hectares of land adjacent to the Lara mill for future expansion.

   *   2004       New dry mill including planing and stacking plant are commissioned at the Geelong operations.

   *   2005       New office building is completed at the Geelong operations.

   *   2008       Dongwha and Willmott Forests secure a saw log supply agreement with State Forests New South Wales in the Bombala/Monaro region in the Southern
                       Highlands of New South Wales 

   *   2008       Dongwha and Willmott Forests enter a joint venture agreement upgrade and expand the existing sawmilling operations in Bombala

   *   2010       New South Wales State Government announces approval for the construction in Bombala

   *   2011      Dongwha acquires sole ownership of the existing sawmilling operations and commits to continue with the expansion and upgrade plans

   *   2011      The company owning and operating the sawmilling operations in Bombala is renamed from Willmott Timbers Pty Ltd to Dongwha Timbers Pty Ltd in
                      preparation of commencement of construction for the new upgrade.                      

Tasco Mill in Bombala (NSW)

Tasco Mill in Geelong (VIC)