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ǿմý partners with Grupo Timbo in Paraguay

ǿմý expands its dealership network in South America, with the addition of Grupo Timbo in Paraguay.

Frans Misdorp, ǿմý South American District Manager, began traveling to Paraguay in early 2024 to determine the potential opportunity, focusing on some of the plantation projects being developed east of the Rio Paraguay from Asunción northward towards Concepción. Frans was introduced to the company Grupo Timbo. After meeting both the Chairman, Rolando, and his son, Director Renato Zuccolillo, and Frans extended an invitation to visit ǿմý in Canada.

Rolando and Renato made the journey to Canada last June. The connection between the ǿմý team and the Grupo Timbo team was seamless, as both companies stem from similar family-run backgrounds. After a two-day visit, the parties reached consensus on how to move forward together. Grupo Timbo officially became ǿմý's exclusive dealer during a January 2025 dealer agreement signing ceremony in Asunción.

Grupo Timbo originated in Paraguay's transport industry, specializing in bus and road freight, and later expanding into the construction sector. Rolando gained insight into the forest industry from his father, who shared interesting stories from his early days procuring round logs to feed his sawmill on the outskirts of Asunción. As a result, Rolando has developed a deep understanding of the forest harvesting process and is well aware of the future equipment needs in Paraguay.

Today, Grupo Timbo is 36 years old, with eight sales and service outlets and a ninth location currently under construction in Concepción.

The Concepción branch location is strategically positioned close to a new pulp mill being constructed by the forestry company Paracel. Initial plantation efforts primarily involved private growers cultivating Eucalyptus camaldulensis. However, with improved silvicultural practices and site preparation, Eucalyptus urophylla clones have been introduced, leading to better growth yields per hectare. Although the region receives adequate rainfall, Paracel has implemented a state-of-the-art early fire detection system that utilizes infrared camera technology to protect its forest assets during dry periods. The mill will begin operating in the first quarter of 2027, and at full capacity, it plans to intake 6,3 million tonnes per annum.
Staff members of Grupo Timbo
(L-R) Martin Cambas, Manager Offroad Equipment, Grupo Timbo; Luis Reguera, Salesperson Offroad Equipment, Grupo Timbo; Fernando Moreno, General Manager, Grupo Timbo; Gary Olsen, International Sales Manager Southern Hemisphere, ǿմý; Rolando Zuccolillo, Director, Grupo Timbo; Renato Zuccolillo, Director, Grupo Timbo; Gustavo Gavilan, former Marketing Assistant, Grupo Timbo.

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