Panels & Furniture Asia March/April 2020

Features

The next step for Japan’s wood product exports
After decades of dependency on its local market, Japan’s wood products industry is facing a culmination of challenges that sees wood products manufacturers venturing into the overseas markets.

Tightening the grip on Formaldehyde Emissions
With Malaysia preparing to introduce regulations on formaldehyde emission in woodbased boards, the measurement and control of this chemical may be of growing interest for manufacturers in this region.

Gabon: The land full of opportunities
Gabon is a picturesque country with rich natural resources in West Central Africa. A privileged geographical location on the edge of the Congo Basin and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west, it shares the Northern Boundary with Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea as well as the Eastern and Southern boundary with Republic of Congo.