KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A team from Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) and its strategic partner, Muar Furniture Association (MFA), accomplished a special mission in Sabah recently to plant trees to help restore the eco-system of the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary.
Over two days, on July 8 and 9, they planted 100 trees to fulfill a pledge to plant a real tree for every six virtually sowed by visitors at the 30th anniversary of MIFF, the largest furniture trade show in Southeast Asia, in March this year.
Pitching in were MIFF General Manager Ms. Kelie Lim, MFA President Mr. Steve Ong and MFA Executive Advisor Mr. Desmond Tan, who is also Malaysian Furniture Council (MFC) President.
The tree-planting campaign was supported by MFA and manufacturers, namely Ecomate Holdings, Ivorie International, Nova Talent, HengLin Home Furnishings, and Wasaniaga in a strong demonstration of the industry's commitment to environmental stewardship.
The effort was facilitated by Animal Projects and Environment (APE) Malaysia at a reforestation site assigned by the Sabah Wildlife Department.
The Lower Kinabatangan region near Sandakan is Malaysia's largest RAMSAR wetland site that is home to endangered species like the Borneo pygmy elephant, orang utan, proboscis monkey, rhinoceros hornbill and crocodiles.
The tree planting initiative was launched at MIFF 2024 to raise awareness for a greener planet. Close to 20,000 visitors, a third coming from 120 countries and regions, attended the show.
Ms. Kelie Lim, MIFF General Manager, said: "We're grateful for the support of the global furniture industry and sponsors. As a leading trade show attracting international buyers from over half the world, MIFF has a real opportunity, in addition to doing business, to inspire the communities we work with to do their part for the environment. We are pleased to see the campaign has helped fostered a more relaxed and positive atmosphere among visitors this year."
Mr. Desmond Tan, MFA Executive Advisor and MFC President, said: "This is a significant collaboration between MFA and MIFF and a timely endeavour which aligns with a sustainable furniture industry."
Mr. Steve Ong, MFA president, said: "I'm proud to be part of this initiative. We are committed to going the extra mile with MIFF. We are not just bringing our members to participate in MIFF, but also contributing to sustainability for a better future."
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About MIFF (www.miff.com.my)
MIFF is the largest and leading export-oriented furniture trade show in Southeast Asia showcasing the widest collection of Made-in-Malaysia wooden furniture, home furniture and office furniture. Since 1995, MIFF has been a one-stop platform connecting a wider community of 20,000+ buyers from 140 countries and regions. MIFF is organised by Informa Markets which is a part of Informa PLC, a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B event organiser in the world.
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MIFF AND MUAR FURNITURE ASSOCIATION PLANT TREES IN SABAH TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Expanding communication services capability in the global B2B market
TOKYO, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Company, Ltd. today announced that it has concluded a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LG Electronics (LG), a trusted partner offering innovative products and customized solutions for diverse industries worldwide, to collaborate on digital solutions for workplaces. Pairing Ricoh's communication services and LG's display products, this partnership will deliver B2B customers in the global market an elevated user experience and exceptional customer value. Through this partnership, Ricoh will further enhance its capability in the Workplace Experience domain, one of its growth areas, and it aims to be the top global audiovisual (AV) integrator.
Partnering with LG, Ricoh will strive to enhance its communication services in the Workplace Experience domain. Integration of high-quality devices such as signages and displays into Ricoh solutions will enrich Ricoh's product and service portfolio and achieve a stable global supply. In addition, the two companies will jointly drive associated sales and marketing efforts and explore new business opportunities as the partnership unfolds.
Takahiro Irisa, Senior Corporate Officer and President of Ricoh Digital Services and Paik Ki-Mun, Senior Vice President and Head of the Information Display Business Unit of LG Business Solutions Company, present the signed memorandum of understanding.
As its mid-term vision, Ricoh aims to provide consistent global services as a workplace services provider in the changing workplace. In the Workplace Experience domain, Ricoh provides solutions enabling seamless collaboration in offices and other workplaces where hybrid work has become commonplace, enhancing people's creativity. Ricoh empowers customers to focus on value adding, creative tasks and achieve organizational growth through its integrated solution propositions of hardware, software, and managed services that comfortably utilize them.
"The pairing of Ricoh's office solutions with LG's advanced display products will deliver impressive value to customers and further establish LG as one of the most trusted providers of integrated solutions in the B2B market," said Paik Ki-Mun, Senior Vice President and Head of the Information Display Business Unit of LG Business Solutions Company. "LG will continue to pursue strategic partnerships with innovative global companies to create customized solutions for today's business environment."
Takahiro Irisa, Senior Corporate Officer and President of Ricoh Digital Services Business Unit, Ricoh Company, Ltd. said "We firmly believe that this global strategic partnership with LG will accelerate Ricoh's Workplace Experience business. Through the synergy between LG's advanced display products and Ricoh's communication services, we will continue to offer optimal workplace to our customers as a workplace services provider. Ricoh will continue to execute strategic partnerships to empower our customers to achieve fulfilment through work."
| About Ricoh |
Ricoh is a leading provider of integrated digital services and print and imaging solutions designed to support the digital transformation of workplaces, workspaces and optimise business performance.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh's global operation reaches customers in approximately 200 countries and regions, supported by cultivated knowledge, technologies, and organisational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history. In the financial year ended March 2024, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,348 billion yen (approx. 15.5 billion USD).
It is Ricoh's mission and vision to empower individuals to find 'Fulfillment through Work' by understanding and transforming how people work so we can unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.
For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com
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Ricoh and LG Announce Global Partnership to Enhance Workplace Experience Solutions
