APMEA - Offers MDF Solution with a Global Supply Perspective
The
Asia Pacific MDF Exporters Association (APMEA) is an industry organisation
created to promote Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) in the Asia Pacific
region. Formation of APMEA is an initiative of major manufacturers
in MDF in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Thailand.
APMEA comprises of representatives of 20 manufacturers with a combined
annual production capacity of over 3 million cubic meters of MDF.
The objectives of APMEA are to facilitate the sustainable development
of MDF manufacturing industry and to promote the application of
this most versatile of wood panels.
APMEA
members have adopted a truly global perspective in their business
strategies, exporting to over 100 countries worldwide. The evolution
of diverse market and product segments has also been a notable
achievement of the Asia Pacific MDF industry. This has been realized
by utilizing a diverse range of sustainable wood fibre resources,
establishment of world class MDF production facilities, embracing
the highest MDF quality standards, innovative product development
and aggressive market promotion
Customers
are the key element to secure the sustainable development of the
Asia Pacific MDF industry. APMEA will continue to fine tune current
MDF products and services – all aimed at keeping pace with the every
evolving needs and wants of our global customer. Together as a coherent
industry group the AMPEA can make the necessary investment to see
this customer commitment through.
Medium Density Fibreboard - The Smooth Groove Wood Panel
MDF
is the finest quality reconstituted wood panel product available
on the market. Its unique physical properties make it ideal for
a wide range of furniture, joinery, manufacturing, trade and building
applications.
MDF’s
homogenous fine texture, superior bond strength and inherent stability
allow precise and easy machining of panel faces creating endless
design and finished product opportunities. It’s uniform colour
and smooth surface also provides the perfect substrate for secondary
processing option including painting, direct printing, staining,
lamination foils and veneering
MDF
is available in range of densities to suit each specific application
whether it be low density for lightweight furniture construction
or high density for laminated flooring. Also moisture resistance
and formaldehyde emission levels can be adjusted to suit specific
application and project requirements. (see mdf properties)
The
MDF manufacturing process facilitates the availability of a wide
range of sheet sizes and thickness to suit all customer needs whether
whether the dimensions are large, small, thick or thin.
MDF
also plays an important role in optimizing the use of the worlds
commercial forest resources by utilising low quality log and residual
wood resources that were traditionally discarded.
APMEA AT ZOW EXPO 2006 IN SHANGHAI
APMEA will be on show once again from 11 - 14 September at ZOW China International Furniture Components & Supply Expo in Shanghai.
ZOW is a focused business-to-business event aimed at decision makers in the furniture industry. Attracting over 5000 visitors and 40 exhibitors last year, the show is continuing to strengthen.
Throughout the event, APMEA will be looking to increase exposure of the association and it's members as well as generate awareness of the many possibilities of MDF.
If you are visiting ZOW 2006, you are invited to visit the stand at G6 & H7.
For further information, please contact Mr. Toby Kung on +61398403404 or kung.toby@laminex.com.au
