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The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and the Malaysia Furniture Industry Council (MFIC) cordially invite you to join us for an interesting morning to enrich yourself with relevant knowledge on American Hardwoods, specifically on how they can enhance your designs and how they can benefit your business.
This seminar is held especially for designers, architects, and all related industry players who wish to gain tips on the hardwood resources, species and sustainability issues. Registration is free of charge with seminar material & lunch provided. Sign Up Now!
"In today's market, consumers are more and more recognizing the value in purchasing green products and the number of industries beginning to make environmental issues core to their business philosophy are growing. The use of wood from sustainable sources not only is a benefit to our environment but also provides a great marketing advantage."
- Mr. Prof. Seth Stem, Professor of the Rhode Island School of Design
"There are three prominent policy responses to deforestation and illegal logging: certification, environmental timber procurement policies and "green building" systems. While these are useful tools for buyers wishing to tackle environmental concerns about timber, they also have limitations."
- Mr. Michael Snow, Executive Director of the American Hardwood Export Council
Date: 28 November 2007 (Wednesday)
Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
Speaker: Michael Snow, American Hardwood Export Council
Professor Seth Stem, Rhode Island School of Design
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