FROMM P329 & P331 Tools Power Sustainable Timber Strapping at Pentarch Forestry
Pentarch Forestry, a major supplier of hardwood and softwood timber with mills located across Australia, is well known for its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence. During a supplier evaluation, the team at the Herons Creek Hardwood Mill identified a need to improve the consistency, reliability, and efficiency of their strapping operations.
The Challenge
Timber strapping at Pentarch is a demanding process. Heavy bundles of hard and soft timber in various sizes must be securely strapped to ensure they remain intact throughout the supply chain—from mill to yard to building site. The strapping takes place in both undercover areas and rugged outdoor environments, with tools subject to intensive daily use. Durability, reliability, and cost efficiency were critical selection factors.
The FROMM Solution
After a detailed consultation, FROMM recommended a combination of our 100% recycled PET strapping—an environmentally responsible, high performance material—and two of our most advanced battery powered plastic strapping tools: the P329S and P331.
These tools are designed to perform under tough conditions and deliver strong, consistent strap tensioning with minimal operator effort—ideal for high volume industrial use in outdoor settings like Herons Creek.
Key Product Features
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Designed for 13–16 mm PET strap
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Up to 4,000 N tension force
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All in one, easy to operate colour touch screen
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Manual, semi automatic, and automatic modes
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Durable brushless motor for long tool life
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Balanced, ergonomic design ideal for extended use
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Handles 19–32 mm PET strap – perfect for heavy timber bundles
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Up to 7,000 N tension force
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Dual button operation for enhanced control and safety
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Fully adjustable tension and sealing settings
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Strong housing for use in harsh environments
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Ideal for extremely heavy, irregular, or large timber applications
The Outcome
The implementation of the P329 and P331 tools, along with FROMM’s recycled PET strapping, has allowed the Pentarch Herons Creek site to meet their packaging needs at the lowest cost while achieving the best possible results. FROMM battery powered strapping tools are a portable solution that delivers improved strapping consistency and load security whilst reducing tool downtime. In addition, the reduction in strap waste from a more consistent tool and the introduction of recycled PET strapping can greatly reduce the environmental impact of strapping operations.
As part of our service commitment, FROMM also delivered comprehensive onsite training to the Pentarch team, ensuring operators were confident using the tools and staff understood how to optimise the tool performance and longevity with regular maintenance. Regular tool maintenance and ongoing support is provided by our Service Technicians across the wider Pentarch group.
Sustainable Packaging in Action
By switching to FROMM’s recycled PET strapping and industry proven battery tools, Pentarch Forestry has aligned its operational performance with its sustainability goals. The result is a rugged, cost effective packaging system that ensures every load of timber is strapped securely, efficiently, and responsibly.
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