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About us

A sustainable, socially responsible forestry enterprise supplying local and international markets. Shareholders: Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) and the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD).

Vision and mission

Vision

To be the leading regional partner for sustainable timber products.

Mission

  1. 01Supply high-quality wood products that meet the highest international standards.
  2. 02Create value for the communities and stakeholders around our forests.
  3. 03Manage our forests responsibly and sustainably.
  • 9,084 ha

    FSC-certified (FSC-C131488)

  • 45,000

    Poles supplied, FY22

  • 32,398 m³

    Timber harvested, FY23

  • 330,000

    Seedlings planted, FY23/24

Sources: FSC public certificate record; UFCL Sustainability Reports FY22 and FY23/24.

Values

Road through the Nyungwe forest
  • 01

    Integrity

    We do what we say, in the forest, the mill and the contract.

  • 02

    Sustainability

    Every harvest is planned against the next rotation, not the next quarter.

  • 03

    Efficiency

    One company from seedling to delivery removes the handovers that cost you time.

  • 04

    Honesty

    Specifications, lead times and certificates are stated plainly and backed by paper.

Management

0 leads across forest, factory, people and sales

  • Jean Rindiro, Chief Executive Officer

    Jean Rindiro

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Danny Hanyurwimfura, Chief Finance Officer

    Danny Hanyurwimfura

    Chief Finance Officer

  • Hitimana Niyonshuti Charles, Operations Manager

    Hitimana Niyonshuti Charles

    Operations Manager

  • Mugengano Isugi Lisette, Legal Counsel & Company Secretary

    Mugengano Isugi Lisette

    Legal Counsel & Company Secretary

  • Susan Mbabazi, People Department Lead

    Susan Mbabazi

    People Department Lead

  • Sandrine Irakoze, Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

    Sandrine Irakoze

    Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist

  • Gad Twagirimana, SHERQ Specialist

    Gad Twagirimana

    SHERQ Specialist

  • Egide Ruhumuriza, Pole Plant Lead

    Egide Ruhumuriza

    Pole Plant Lead

  • Petronille Mutuyubutatu, Sawmill Production Coordinator

    Petronille Mutuyubutatu

    Sawmill Production Coordinator

  • Felix Nzabonimpa, CSR Lead

    Felix Nzabonimpa

    CSR Lead

  • Emmanuel Rwagasana, Senior IT

    Emmanuel Rwagasana

    Senior IT

Board

  • Philippe WatrinChairman
  • Nelson ManderaVice-Chairman
  • Idi Innocent KabandaBoard member
  • Thierry MucyoBoard member
  • Isaac Rugamba RutagwendaBoard member