Malaysian-Based APP Timber Has Become PEFC International's First Asian

Malaysian-based APP Timber has become PEFC International’s first Asian-based company in its membership. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, APP Timber specialises in the supply of imported timber-related products (sawn timber, logs, wood components and veneers) for Asian timber industry customers, which then produce furniture, flooring, doors and other product for the American, European and Japanese markets. APP has joined PEFC International as an international stakeholder. “There is a growing interest in forest certification in Asia, with Malaysia featuring the only internationally recognised National Forest certification system in Asia and China joining PEFC earlier this year, ” said Ben Gunneberg, PEFC secretary-general. “We are looking forward to collaborating with APP Timber. " APP Timber said it was committed to long-term forest management to ensure productive, healthy forests for future generations and believes that this requires all parties involved in the production of wood products to work together. International stakeholder membership is open to entities operating in two or more countries, or legally registered as international organisations. Companies, organisations and associations whose principles and objectives are supportive of PEFC are welcome to apply. Source: ttjonline.com