KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) will embark on its first resource and business missions to Chile and Brazil to seek a steady source of supply for local timber manufacturers.
In a statement today, MTC said, the mission, from Nov 26-Dec 6, 2016, was part of the council's Raw Material Augmenting Supply programme.
The delegation, comprising eight timber-based companies, would be led by MTC Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Richard Yu, it said.
"The delegation will source for tropical timber products as well as plantation timber products for downstream processing in Peninsular Malaysia," it said.
MTC CEO, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahim Nik, said the council had always looked for new sources of timber supply for local manufacturers.
"We also want to introduce new timber species in the market, which can be used as an alternative supply to raw materials and to value-add and diversify our product range," he said.
Abdul Rahim said the delegation would also visit factories to learn about timber processing practices and seeking new business opportunities in both countries.
-- BERNAMA
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