The Bunnings Group originally established two operating companies WA Chip & Pulp Co Pty Ltd (WACAP) in 1969 and WACAP Treefarms Pty Ltd in 1990. WACAP produces highly sort after export woodchip from sustainable bluegum plantations managed by WACAP Treefarms.
In 2000 Marubeni Corporation of Japan acquired these companies and formed WA Plantation Resources (WAPRES) which is the holding company for the woodchip and plantation business. WAPRES is now currently 50% owned by Marubeni Corporation and 50% owned by Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd Japan.
With woodchip exports of around one million tonnes per annum and over 30,000 hectares of plantation under management, WAPRES is an experienced and professional company.
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