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Our Story · 我们的故事

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东园森界 · Crafted by nature, guided by love

01 / About Us

About Asia Green Wood

Three words · one philosophy
Our Name

ASIA

Represents Asia's ancient heritage of coexisting harmoniously with forests and wood. By embracing wood, we reconnect with nature and revive a timeless cultural relationship between humanity and the forest — sharing this wisdom with the world.

GREEN

Symbolises our commitment to sustainability, green energy and environmental stewardship. It reflects our vision of nurturing a world that functions like a living garden — where forests thrive, ecosystems are respected, and growth is balanced with responsibility.

WOOD

Embodies the promotion of wood culture worldwide. Wood is a natural resource meant to be used, yet treated with respect and responsibility. Through mindful and sustainable use, we honour nature while ensuring forests continue to flourish for future generations.

02 / Vision

Vision Statement · 愿景

Our north star

To lead a new era of timber — where love guides our work, nature is our partner, and sustainability becomes a way of life. Rooted in our Asian heritage, we grow in harmony with the Earth, our people, and the generations to come.

03 / Mission

Mission Statement · 使命

What drives us daily

At Asia Green Wood, our mission is to renew the sacred bond between people and nature — through how we work, the care we give, and the love we share.

Mission Statement

Respect the Earth:

Harvest with responsibility, protect our forests with heart, and embrace technologies that reduce carbon emissions by 90% — nurturing a cleaner, more balanced planet.

Empower Our People:

Create a community filled with joy, meaning, and unity — where every person rediscovers love, purpose, and pride in what they do.

Lead by Example:

Transform from the old ways to the new, proving that sustainability, compassion, and innovation can walk hand in hand.

Inspire the Future:

Show the world that business can be kind — kind to the earth, kind to people, and kind to the generations yet to come.

Honour Our Roots:

Celebrate our Asian heritage — blending traditional wisdom and modern innovation to craft a harmonious way forward.

04 / Sourcing

Sustainable wood sources.

Vertically integrated · EUDR ready
Traceable timber logs from managed forests
Traceable originPeninsular Malaysia

At Asia Green Wood, we maintain complete control over our supply chain through vertical integration. By managing our own forest resources and an expert in-house timber extraction team, we ensure the highest standards of quality and environmental stewardship.

Full Traceability

Materials are 100% traceable to the forest they come from — all the way down to the geolocation.

EUDR Ready

Fully aligned with the EU Deforestation Regulation — guaranteed proof that our timber is legally sourced and not linked to deforestation or forest degradation.

Expert in export grade

BB-faced plywood panels shipped to 38 markets, specified to order.

Integrated value chain

From standing tree to finished panel, every step is managed in-house.

05 / Culture

Working with heart.

Grow together, like a family

At Asia Green Wood, we believe a company is only as strong as the bonds between its people. We don't just work together; we grow together like a family.

Our culture is rooted in genuine care for one another — what we call “working with heart.” By fostering an environment of mutual respect and unwavering support, we ensure every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute to our sustainable future.

Asia Green Wood team — factory floor briefing
Asia Green Wood team — on-site at the plant
Our people · 团队Working with heart
06 / History

A legacy of growth & responsibility.

1964 → 2026
1964

The Foundation

The Legacy Begins: Asia Plywood Company was incorporated in Sungai Petani, establishing a vital foothold in the Malaysian timber industry.

1995

The Strategic Transition

Modernization: Under the leadership of Mr. Tan Boon Huat, the company underwent a comprehensive management transformation, ushering in a new era of structural growth and operational modernization.

2005

Global Footprint & Sustainability

Market Expansion: Successfully executed our inaugural shipment to the UK, marking the start of our global expansion strategy.

Sustainability Milestones: Achieved accreditation from FSC and MTCS, with the latter receiving official PEFC endorsement in May 2009.

2009

Technological Leap

Facility Advancement: Relocated to a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Bukit Selambau, Kedah.

Precision Engineering: Integrated high-tech Japanese machinery and an optimized floor plan to meet premium "export-grade" standards.

2017 – 2018

Market Diversification

Japan (2017): Attained JAS Standards certification, triggering a significant expansion into the Japanese market.

USA (2018): Attained CARB certification, Uplifted product quality to successfully introduce high-grade overlay plywood to the United States.

2023

The Next Generation

Leadership Succession: Mr. LK Tan assumed the role of CEO, spearheading the company's evolution for the next generation.

2024

The Shift to Renewables

Solar Integration: Installed a rooftop solar array, generating 20% of the factory's electricity needs and marking our first major step toward environmental stewardship.

2025

Strategic Rebranding

Asia Green Wood: Formally transitioned from Asia Plywood to Asia Green Wood Sdn Bhd. This rebranding signifies our commitment to a broader "Green" vision within the Asia Green Group.

2026

Carbon Neutrality & Traceability

The Mission to Decarbonize: Installed advanced gasifier and waste boiler systems to convert wood waste into energy, reducing our carbon footprint by 80%.

Future-Proof Compliance: Achieved full alignment with EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation) standards, ensuring total traceability and continued access to global markets.

1964 — Foundation
1964 · Foundation
1995 — Strategic transition
1995 · Transition
2005 — Global footprint
2005 · Global footprint
2009 — Technological leap
2009 · New plant
2017–2018 — Market diversification
2017–18 · JAS & CARB
2023 — Next generation
2023 · Next generation
2024 — Shift to renewables
2024 · Solar
2025 — Strategic rebranding
2025 · Asia Green Wood
2026 — Carbon neutrality
2026 · Decarbonise
07 / Compliance

Operating with full legal authority.

5 areas · Full compliance
01 · Registry

SSM Registered

Fully registered with Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (Companies Commission of Malaysia)

5653-H
02 · Forestry

Timber Licence

Valid timber harvesting licences issued by State Forestry Departments across Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah

03 · Energy

On-site Renewable Energy

Rooftop solar and an advanced syngas boiler & biochar facility supply the majority of our electricity from our own wood waste

04 · Manufacturing

MITI Approved

Manufacturing operations approved under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry

05 · Labour

Labor & Compliance

We strictly adhere to all mandatory statutory requirements, manage foreign worker levies in full compliance with government regulations, and prioritise a safe workplace through rigorous OSHA-standard safety training.

08 / Why Us

Why choose Asia Green Wood.

60+ years · Global reach · 1 vision
Est. 1964

60+ Years of Expertise

Over six decades of manufacturing relationships, technical knowledge, and industry trust built across generations.

Kedah · 2009

Largest Sustainable Plywood Manufacturer

The largest sustainable plywood manufacturer in Peninsular Malaysia — a state-of-the-art facility built for scale, precision and responsible production.

Certified

FSC® & PEFC® Certified

Fully certified chain-of-custody sourcing — meeting the world's most respected sustainability and forest management standards.

Export

Global Reach

Serving clients across the UK, Europe, USA, Japan, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia with consistent, export-grade panels.

Species

Premium Wood Selection

Malaysian tropical hardwoods — red and white species — prized for uniformity in grade and colour, supplemented by plantation softwoods from NZ, Brazil and Uruguay.

In-house

Integrated Supply Chain

From standing timber to finished panel, every step managed in-house — giving you consistent quality and full traceability.

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