Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Industry News

China begins building Liberia's first plywood plant

MONROVIA, Liberia – Chinese and Liberian higher-ups and workers began constructing Liberia's first plywood manufacturing plant a few weeks ago.
 
Shangyou Wood Industries Development Company, the Chinese rubberwood furniture maker behind the project, says the plant will be running by 2020 and employ 5,000 Liberians.
 
In addition to the facility, Shangyou will supply educational materials to local schools, build a community basketball court, and teach local residents the Chinese language.