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As industries respond to rising
expectations around ESG performance and
environmental accountability, MWE2025
provides a timely platform to explore

how timber solutions can meet these
demands.
MWE2025 is poised to deliver a
dynamic, business-focused experience.
The return of the Incoming Buying Mission
(IBM) is set to deliver greater impact,
with buyers expected from key markets
including Germany, the US, Pakistan,
Sri Lanka, Mexico, Mauritius, and India.

Exhibitor kiosks will feature a wide
A bustling scene at MWE2023, where a diverse group of visitors gathered to explore timber innovations and
business opportunities. range of timber innovations, from tropical
hardwoods and plywood to adhesives,
cutting tools, and production software.
The event will also feature a curated
international conference with leading voices
from Europe, the US, the Middle East,

and Asia-Pacific, offering insights into
trade policy shifts, regulatory changes,
global timber trends, and emerging
market dynamics.
“MWE is more than just a trade
fair, it is a strategic platform to unlock
business opportunities, strengthen industry
partnerships, and reaffirm global confidence
A key feature of MWE 2025, the B2B session aims to connect companies, spark strategic partnerships, and
drive trade and industry collaboration. in Malaysia’s timber capabilities,” says

Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), value-added solutions, reflecting the MTC CEO Madam Noraihan.
facilitated 773 meetings between 88 industry’s pivot toward sustainability “The success of past editions reflects
international buyers and 93 Malaysian and compliance. how the timber industry is gaining
suppliers, generating RM147.8 million This shift reflects the growing global momentum globally. It’s also a reflection
in transactions. recognition of timber as a renewable, of the value the world sees in Malaysian-
Now in its third edition, MWE2025 low-carbon material that is central to made products. We remain committed to
marks a strategic reinvention of the sustainable construction, responsible driving the growth of Malaysia’s timber

Expo. The event now centres exclusively manufacturing, and the transition to a industry.” FDM
on timber products, raw materials, and circular economy. ENQUIRY NO. 4303