Focus Lumber Berhad (Malaysia)

Focus Lumber Berhad is a Malaysian company located in Keningau, Sabah. It was incorporated on October 30, 1989, and listed on the Main Board of Bursa Securities on April 28, 2011. The company's main activities include manufacturing and selling plywood, veneer, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), and investment holding. Plywood is the core product and generates the majority of the company's revenue. Focus Lumber Berhad's plywood manufacturing mill is known for its vast experience, strong technical capabilities, and environmentally friendly manufacturing practices. The company was the first Malaysian plywood mill to be certified as a CARB Certified Manufacturer, which regulates formaldehyde emissions from wood products sold in California or used to make finished goods for sale in California. Additionally, the company received the JAS certification from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan, which signifies the high quality of its products. In 2013, Focus Lumber Berhad was accredited as a certified Lacey Compliant Wood Products Manufacturer, affirming the legality of sourced forest products used in its manufacturing process. This certification provides confidence to US customers and helps protect them from penalties under the Lacey Act. The company has invested in advanced machinery to enhance manufacturing efficiency. This allows them to integrate different types of timber logs, increase production efficiency, use smaller logs to lower raw material costs, and produce plywood with low formaldehyde content. Focus Lumber Berhad adheres to international product standards for imported wood veneer and platform, as well as the export standard specification of Japanese plywood. The main products offered by Focus Lumber Berhad are plywood, veneer, and laminated veneer lumber (LVL).