Introducing PALM LOOP board developed by Panasonic Housing Solutions Co., Ltd.

Furniture made by Malaysian furniture manufacturers using PALM LOOP board developed by Panasonic Housing Solutions Co., Ltd. was introduced at the Malaysia Furniture Furnishings Market held at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur from 5 to 7 September and attracted a lot of attention.

Currently, in Malaysia, issues such as the disposal of oil palm waste, which is generated in large quantities after palm oil harvesting is completed, the emission of greenhouse gases from such waste, and the deforestation caused by the expansion of new oil palm plantations with the waste left unattended, are being considered. To solve these social issues, Panasonic worked with material factories in Malaysia and succeeded in producing high-quality wood boards from oil palm waste.

PALM LOOP boards have been introduced into the market, and by substituting existing wood boards with PALM LOOP boards, greenhouse gas reduction effects can be demonstrated. For example, a typical bed using PALM LOOP board is estimated to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 25 kilograms (equivalent to 25,000 bottles of 500 ml PET bottles) compared with a conventional bed.

With the support of Panasonic Procurement Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia, Panasonic Housing Solutions Co., Ltd. will promote the global market introduction of PALM LOOP boards to solve major social issues.

PALM LOOP is introduced on the following website.

https://panasonic.net/phs/technology/palmloop/