From certified forests to low-emission panels — TouZhong's commitment to environmental responsibility runs through every step of the supply chain.
All timber is sourced from FSC- and PEFC-certified forests or verified legal sources. TouZhong maintains full chain-of-custody documentation and complies with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), ensuring no product contributes to deforestation.
Factory partners use ENF (≤0.025 mg/m³) and E0 (≤0.05 mg/m³) adhesive systems — the lowest formaldehyde emission classes available. This protects both end-users and factory workers from harmful VOC exposure.
Wood residues from veneer peeling, trimming and sanding are collected and repurposed as biomass fuel for factory boilers, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimising landfill waste.
Several factory partners have installed solar panels and biomass energy systems, reducing grid electricity consumption. Waste heat from hot presses is recovered for veneer drying, improving overall energy efficiency.
Partner factories have received green factory designations from Guangxi provincial authorities and international environmental organisations, recognising their low-carbon production practices.
TouZhong proactively complies with the EU Deforestation Regulation, maintaining geo-referenced sourcing data and due diligence documentation for all timber entering European supply chains.
Research into new embossing patterns and surface coatings that improve slip resistance (R13+ rating) while maintaining panel weight and cost competitiveness for truck flooring applications.
Development of composite panels combining plywood cores with engineered surface materials (HPL, fibre cement, aluminium) for specialised construction and transportation applications.
Scaling up ENF-grade adhesive production across all factory partners to make zero-formaldehyde panels the standard offering rather than a premium option.
Exploring honeycomb and cross-laminated timber (CLT) hybrid constructions to reduce panel weight for aviation and high-speed rail applications without compromising structural performance.