For over 130 years, we’ve been crafting premium Australian hardwood timber that brings natural warmth and biophilic connection to every space.
Pentarch Forestry stands as one of Australia’s largest hardwood timber processor, carrying forward a legacy that began in 1893 when Sir Allen Arthur Taylor founded his pioneering timber company in Rozelle, Sydney. Today, we honour that 130-year heritage while embracing modern sustainability practices and the growing understanding of timber’s natural benefits.
Our journey from the historic Allen Taylor & Company to becoming Australia’s premier hardwood specialist reflects our unwavering commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and the natural warmth that only premium Australian hardwood can provide. When Pentarch acquired Boral Limited’s Australian hardwood including the storied Allen Taylor & Company and Duncan’s Holdings operations, we didn’t just expand our capacity – we became custodians of Australia’s most significant hardwood timber heritage. As Boral Timber, this allowed the business to gain access to greater marketers.
This acquisition positioned us as one of the nation’s largest hardwood processor, operating multiple state-of-the-art sawmills across Australia and employing hundreds of skilled craftspeople who understand that working with timber is both an art and a science. Our operations contribute significantly to Australia’s annual processing of over 12 million cubic metres of hardwood logs, sourced from responsibly managed native forest estates and sustainable hardwood plantations.
Pentarch Forestry operates multiple advanced sawmill facilities across Australia, each equipped with state-of-the-art processing technology that maximises timber yield while maintaining the natural characteristics that make Australian hardwood so distinctive. Our operations are part of Australia's network of 252 active sawmills, contributing to the employment of over 7,500 skilled workers nationwide in the sawmilling and timber processing sector.
Every piece of timber that leaves our facilities undergoes rigorous quality assessment to ensure it meets both Australian standards and our own exacting specifications. Our quality systems encompass:
Pentarch Forestry provides the technical expertise, product knowledge, and specification support that architects and designers need to create natural designed spaces that enhance human wellbeing. Our team understands the unique requirements of contemporary architecture and can provide detailed technical information, samples, and specification guidance for any project.
We offer comprehensive support including:
Species selection guidance based on application requirements
Technical data sheets with structural and appearance characteristics
Sample programs that allow tactile evaluation of our products
Specification writing assistance to ensure accurate project documentation
Sustainability documentation for green building certification programs
Our builder support programs provide the reliability, consistency, and technical backup that construction professionals require. We understand that project success depends on materials that perform as specified, arrive on schedule, and meet quality expectations without exception.
Our builder services include:
Pentarch Forestry partners with timber merchants and retailers across Australia to ensure our premium hardwood products are readily available to builders and homeowners. Our merchant support programs provide the product knowledge, marketing support, and inventory management assistance that help our partners succeed.
We provide merchant partners with:
Whether you’re building a new home, renovating an existing space, or simply wanting to bring the natural warmth of Australian hardwood into your living environment, Pentarch products are available through our network of authorised retailers and hardware chains.
Our consumer support includes:
1893 – Foundation of Australian Hardwood Excellence Sir Allen Arthur Taylor establishes his timber company in Rozelle, Sydney, beginning what would become Australia’s most enduring hardwood timber legacy. From the outset, the company focused on premium Australian species including blackbutt, tallowwood, and mahogany, establishing quality standards that continue to define our operations today.
1905 – Incorporation and Expansion Allen Taylor & Company incorporates as a public company, expanding operations across New South Wales’ coastal forests and establishing the integrated approach to timber supply – from forest management through to finished products – that remains central to our business model.
2017 – Operational Milestone Achievement of the 1,000 vessel milestone demonstrates our commitment to international markets while maintaining focus on domestic hardwood timber supply. This milestone reflects our growing expertise in logistics, quality control, and customer service across diverse markets.
2018 – Technology Integration Establishment of the timber processing and optimisation hub in Eden, incorporating advanced technology for log assessment, processing optimisation, and quality control. This facility represents our commitment to maximising the value of every log while maintaining the natural characteristics that make Australian hardwood distinctive.
2021 – Transformational Acquisitions The acquisition of Boral Limited’s Australian hardwood and softwood timber businesses, including Allen Taylor & Company and Duncan’s Holdings, establishes Pentarch as one of Australia’s largest hardwood processor.
2021 – Regional Hub Development Establishment of the Eden Regional Forestry Hub creates a comprehensive centre for forest management, log processing, and product distribution. This facility exemplifies our integrated approach to sustainable forestry and demonstrates our commitment to supporting regional communities through sustainable employment.
Ready to experience the natural warmth and biophilic benefits of premium Australian hardwood? Our team of hardwood specialists is ready to assist with product selection, technical questions, and project support.
Technical Inquiries: For detailed product information, specifications, and application guidance.
Sample Requests: Order samples to evaluate our products for your specific application Project Support: Comprehensive assistance for architects, builders, and specifiers Merchant Inquiries: Information about becoming an authorised Pentarch retailer
Contact us today to discover how Pentarch Forestry’s premium Australian hardwood products can bring natural warmth and biophilic connection to your next project.
Pentarch Forestry™ strives to build relationships across the forestry sector, from forest owners through to end customers. Our business is committed to the health, safety and welfare of all employees and strives to be an acknowledged leader in the field.
Harvesting, haulage, marshalling and stevedoring services, chipping and log export of plantation and naturally grown certified timber from Australia and New Zealand.
Structural hardwood; decorative Timber (solid and engineered flooring, decking and cladding); green timber and firewood.
Green lumber products (pallets and other industrial uses).
Sawlog and wood chip exports.
6500ha of hardwood plantations.
Forest management services.
Timber exported as feedstock for engineered flooring.
Management of all aspects of the supply from grower to end user.
Inventory analysis and marketing.
Analytical and laboratory services across Australasia for testing wood-based and agricultural products for a variety of uses, including biofuels.
We use a customised, state-of-the-art log management system which enables users to track product by parcel or by individual item through the entire supply chain.
Sawmill operations – processing, manufacturing and distribution of timber products for the domestic and international market.
Pentarch Forestry™ is one of the country’s largest manufacturers of Australian hardwood products. We provide a range of Australian-made and inspired hardwood products, including decking, flooring, cladding, lining, and structural timber.
In addition, we provide a range of pallets and packaging products as well as structural framing from locally grown Radiata Pine, which can be H2 Termite treated with a 25-year guarantee. We also provide break bulk ship chartering, forest harvesting, inland transportation services, and the merchandising of logs.
Commenced business
1000 vessels mile stone
Estable the timber processing and optomization hub for Eden
Acquisition of boral Limited's Australian hard wood and soft wood timber businesses
Acquisition of the Dormit pty Ltd pallets operation
Establsih the eden reginal forestery Hub