Inter IKEA Visits Tjipta to Explore Rubberwood Potential in Sumatra
Representatives from Inter IKEA Supply recent visit to Tjipta’s facilities in Sumatra explored the use of rubberwood as a sustainable material for furniture. The visit focused on understanding Tjipta’s production processes, supply chain, and meeting the team behind the company’s operations.
During the visit, IKEA's team assessed the viability of rubberwood sourced in Sumatra, highlighting its potential for eco-friendly furniture production. They also explored Tjipta's factory operations, supply chain management, quality assurance, and material utilization. As part of this, the rubberwood used by Tjipta is sourced from mature trees over 25 years old, harvested at the natural decline of latex production, ensuring maximum resource efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.
This learning trip highlights a shared focus on sustainability and innovation, reinforcing efforts to explore responsible material use and sustainable practices in furniture production. It sets the foundation for understanding how such initiatives can contribute to future opportunities in the global market.