INTRODUCTION TO STA

The Singapore Timber Association (STA) was started when 2 associations (Singapore Sawmillers Association (SSA) established in 1953 and Singapore Timber Exporters' Association (STEA) established in 1956) merged in year 2001. Today, the Singapore Timber Association (STA) has a good mix of our memberships which now encompasses Singapore timber industries from timber logs, sawn timber, finished timber products like timber doors, wood flooring, panels and wood furniture, timber pallets, timber services like klin drying, mouldings, sawmills and recycling.  Companies providing related products like glue and coatings are also joining into the association to share their latest products that can help timber industries.

MISSION OF SINGAPORE TIMBER ASSOCIATIONS

STA main objectives are to promote and maintain understanding and harmony among its members. Being the ONLY timber association in Singapore its aim is to co-operate and complement the government in the formulation and implementation of timber policies. The Association organizes seminars, trainings and meetings, it also monitor world markets for tropical timber and timber products for the benefits or members. STA will provides technical information support to members and work closely with government body to solve issues related to timber or wood industrial in Singapore.