Panels & Furniture Asia July/August 2020

46 | MATERIALS
July / August 2020, Issue 4 | Panels & Furniture Asia
STYLISH FURNITURE, WITH
SUSTAINABILITY TO MATCH
By Ken Hickson
Getting a sustainability stamp of approval – verifying the source and supply chain of timber used
to make furniture – can open many more doors for exporters, particularly to Europe and America.
That’s why one Indonesian furniture maker has decided to be the first to come on-board
the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Chain of Custody (CoC)
certification scheme.
Furnilac Primaguna, PT is the first furniture manufacturer
in Indonesia that is certified against the PEFC, the leading
global alliance of national forest certification systems.
In Indonesia, the PEFC certification system is built and developed
by its National Governing Body, namely the Indonesian Forestry
Certification Cooperation (IFCC).
Besides being committed to the principles of design thinking and
styling, sustainability is uppermost in the minds of Furnilac, as
they make sure all the wood material used comes from legal and
sustainable sources, approved by Indonesia’s timber legality
system, Sistem Verifikasi Legalitas Kayu (SVLK).
Since Furnilac Primaguna was established by designer
Dian S. Theosabrata in 1988, originality has been the driving
force behind his every creation. He has also made sure that his
exclusive furniture pieces are very competitively priced.
INNOVATIVE DESIGNS WITH A SUSTAINABLE EDGE
Located in Tangerang-Banten on the island of Java, the fine
furniture supplier says its achievements are made possible
by having a team of 21 skilled designers and craftsmen in its
research and development team, ensuring meticulous attention
to detail in the production of its innovative designs.
According to the Global Business Guide (GBG), Indonesia
has long been known as one of the world's leading furniture
manufacturers, as its teak and rattan products are sought
after in both the local and international markets. But despite
its natural advantages in terms of raw materials, Indonesia
continued to be ranked fourth in ASEAN in terms of export value,
despite its extensive timber resources.
While some Indonesian furniture manufacturers might see
challenges in having to provide proof that their wood supply is
harvested and sourced legally, Furnilac sees only advantages
in its commitment to the SVLK scheme.
Nesting tables using Furnilac is crafted from a combination of solid
wood and veneer (Image credit: Furnilac)
That’s why Furnilac is the first to get on-board with the CoC
certification scheme offered by PEFC/IFCC. Getting an additional
sustainability stamp of approval - verifying the source and
supply chain of timber used to make furniture - opens many
more doors for exporters, particularly in Europe and America.
ADDING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE WITH TIMBER
CERTIFICATION SCHEME, CERTISOURCE
Another timber certification scheme, CertiSource, has also been
able to help Indonesian exporters of wood products, providing a
competitive advantage to access environmentally conscious and
regulated markets. Becoming certified is affordable and helps
improve a company’s business processes as well as enhances
its marketing.
Singapore-based Double Helix Tracking Technologies has been
offering CertiSource certification in Indonesia since 2008. The
company is now even better placed to support the furniture