90-Year-Old Hokkaido Timber Manufacturer Joins International Education Program "Future17" for the First Time
A 90-year-old established timber manufacturer in Ashibetsu City, Hokkaido, has joined the international education program "Future17" for the first time. The company, whose corporate philosophy is sustainable product development and efficient resource utilization, focuses on domestic timber and sustainability, expanding its initiatives into international educational activities.
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A veneer and plywood manufacturer that began operations in Ashibetsu City, Hokkaido, in 1936, with the corporate philosophy of "high-quality and high-precision" product manufacturing through diverse small-lot production and the efficient utilization of resources with a forward-looking perspective. Celebrating its 85th anniversary, the company has focused on "domestic timber and sustainability" to develop unique products. It primarily develops its business with plywood products such as "Paper-wood" and "eco Shira plywood." In 2021, it also participated in the "RE Action" renewable energy declaration.