Call for plywood manufacturers to diversify into niche global markets

International Tropical Timber Organisation (Itto) executive director Sheam Satkuru

KUCHING: Malaysian plywood manufacturers should diversify into producing hardwood plywood products for niche markets internationally beyond the construction industry.

They can consider diversifying into the production of wooden flooring, high-density fibreboard and wood panels that cater to interior usage of buildings, according to International Tropical Timber Organisation (Itto) executive director Sheam Satkuru.