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1993: Founded with a Sustainability Vision
HeveaBoard was established with a mission to produce eco-friendly particleboards using rubberwood residues, setting the foundation for sustainable manufacturing.
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1996: First Production Plant Begins Operations
Our first plant began production, utilizing renewable wood resources and residues from rubber plantations and sawmills.
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2000: ISO 9002 Certification
Achieved ISO 9002 certification, marking our commitment to international quality standards.
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2001: HeveaPac Expansion into Furniture
Founded HeveaPac, our Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) furniture division, exporting sustainable products to over 80 countries. The modern facility operates with 2,000 employees.
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2004: JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) Certification & Industry Recognition
Became the first regional particleboard producer to earn JIS certification, ensuring high product standards for Japanese markets.
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2005: Listed on Bursa Malaysia
Successfully listed on the Main Board of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE), stock code 5095, reflecting our growth and stability.
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2006: Second Plant & Productivity Milestone
Launched a second production plant with capacity of 450,000m³ annually, strengthening our position as an industry leader.
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2008: Dual JIS and ISO Certifications
Both plants achieved JIS certification for multiple product ranges and ISO 9001 certification, reinforcing our focus on consistent quality.
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2011: Expanded Sustainability & Safety Certifications
Earned ISO 14001 for environmental management, OHSAS 18001 for safety management, and MS 1722 for Occupational Safety and Health compliance in Malaysia.
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2013: Global Eco Certifications
Achieved PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) and CARB (California Air Resources Board) certifications, meeting global environmental standards and emission regulations.
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2014: Energy Leadership & ASEAN Recognition
Implemented ISO 50001 for energy management and won the ASEAN Best Practices Award for Energy Management in Industry, affirming our leadership in sustainable practices.
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2015: Eco Label Achievements
Secured multiple eco-friendly product certifications:
SIRIM Eco Label
Singapore Green Label
MyHIJAU Green Certification
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2017: HeveaGro & Zero-Waste Initiative
Launched HeveaGro to cultivate edible fungi using wood bark by-products, advancing our circular economy and zero-waste principles. Also, introduced Malaysia’s first dry chip cleaning facility for better tool performance and product consistency.
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2018: Compliance with U.S. Formaldehyde Standards
Obtained TSCA Title VI compliance from the U.S. EPA, meeting strict emission standards. Upgraded our safety management system from OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001.
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2019: Korean Standard (KS) Certification
Expanded market reach by obtaining KS certification, ensuring compliance with Korean quality standards.
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2021: Carbon Footprint Certification
Became the first Malaysian panel manufacturer to earn the Carbon Footprint Certificate from SIRIM QAS, achieving a value of 478.75 kgCO2e/m³.
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2023: Launch of HVEA Brand
Partnered with LeJie Co Ltd (China) to introduce HVEA, a premium MFC brand offering super low-emission decorative panels for greener living spaces.
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2024: HeveaLuxe – Joint Venture for Premium Panels
Formed a joint venture with LeJie Co Ltd to establish HeveaLuxe (M) Sdn Bhd, producing unique and high-end decorative MFC panels, blending innovation with sustainability.
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2026: ESG Positive Impact Awards 2025
HeveaBoard proudly received three awards at the ESG Positive Impact Awards 2025:
Gold Award – Responsible Manufacturing (SCARA Robot)
Silver Award – Responsible Manufacturing (Formaldehyde Emission)
Silver Award – Energy Efficiency