In 1994 Foresta Timber and Board opened its doors to the public and celebrated their 21st birthday in 2015. Customer convenience and competitive pricing paired with expert knowledge has been the driving force that has ensured Foresta's position as one of Gauteng's largest wholesalers of timber and related products. A wide variety of specialised machined products were added to the product mix ‘Broadening the Horizons’ for Foresta’s customer base in terms of product choice. The D.I.Y factory shop and warehouse located in Alrode, Alberton provides timber and related products to trade, wholesale and D.I.Y Customers. In 2015 a new 45000 m2 site in Alrode Alberton was acquired to consolidate and streamline the warehousing and manufacturing component of Foresta, the current Foresta Timber and Board site will remain where it is and continue to service the DIY , trade and wholesale markets.