With an excellent track record of more than half a century, LKM Plywood & Timber Sdn Bhd and its sister company New Tong Fong Plywood Sdn Bhd are a well-established and leading plywood and timber producer, exporter as well as importer in Malaysia. The Group is based in Kuantan, Pahang.

Founded in the 1960s by the late Mr. Lai Kok Ming J.P, the Group is family-owned and is now managed by the third generation of the Lai family. The Group is dedicated to providing quality products to its customers and business partners around the world while taking on a leading role in building a sustainable future for the generations to come. The Group is well known in Malaysia and around the world with its ‘Rocket’ Trade Mark plywood which is a mark of quality assurance and commitment to its customers and business partners.

Says Executive Director, Mr. Lai Yin Tjun: “To deliver the best quality and value to our customers, The Group has continuously searched for new technology and product innovation.

“The Group’s constant quest for technological innovation in its products through investing in cutting-edge manufacturing technology ensures that our customers always get the highest quality products that more than meet global standards.

“We pride ourselves with deep technical know-how and professional plywood mill management experience to give our customers reliable products and services. We train our employees to enhance their industry knowledge and skills to achieve the highest productivity level possible.”

Besides being one of the pioneer plywood manufacturers in Peninsular Malaysia, the Group has also solidified its reputation as a responsible and caring industry player since its establishment. Its environmental conservation initiatives extend over to purchasing timber from loggers who practise sustainable forest management.

Adds Mr. Lai: “Being a responsible plywood manufacturer, the Group maintains a strict policy to only purchase timber logs from legitimate, well-managed and plantation forests.

“Stringent steps are taken in every echelon of our operations to trace and document the origins of all the logs to protect the interest of our buyers.

“We aim to maximise every single resource to achieve zero wastage in our efforts to conserve and protect our environment. Our vision is to reduce the need for new wood from existing forests in our bid to protect the environment and build a sustainable future. We make every possible human and technological effort to use every single piece of wood available and turn each one into useable products.”

Besides MR (Moisture Resistant) and WBP (Weather and Boil Proof) plywood of various grade, thickness and size, the Group also produces blockboards, film-face plywood, flexible plywood and as well as LVL.

Besides its commitment to building long-term relationship with its customers through complete customer care and attention, the Group also emphasizes on its employees’ welfare by ensuring a safe and healthy working environment according to industry regulations.

The Group also strives to safeguard and enhance its shareholders’ value by achieving long-term income growth with consistent and attractive returns on capital.

“At LKM Plywood & Timber and New Tong Fong Plywood, we grow our business with the interest of our customers, employees, shareholders, the community and the environment in mind,” says Mr. Lai.