Photo shows(L-R) SGS Certification Sales Executive Rachel Santiago, Filtra Marketing Manager Madie Dinglasan, Filtra CEO Per Stangegaard and, SGS Managing Director Rosario Cajucom-Bradbury during the awarding of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.

Philippine and Scandinavian Design, Filtra Inc., or also known as the Filtra Group is proud to have recently earned Forest Stewardship Council certification from SGS Philippines, Inc. making itself the “First trading company to receive Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification” in the Philippines with license number C111088.

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

FSC is a global, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of responsible forest management worldwide. FSC certification ensures that forestry operations meet a set of environmental, social and economic criteria covering compliance with laws and international treaties, land-use and indigenous peoples’ rights, community relations, biodiversity conservation and maintenance of high conservation value forests, among other things.

The Filtra Group

The Filtra group consists of several business units categorized into the main areas of Outsourcing Services, Distribution & Marketing Solutions, and finally Wood Industry, where being qualified and awarded the FSC certification makes a vital leap forward for both the company and its clients.

Implications of being FSC coc certified

Now with FSC chain-of-custody certification, several wood species offered by Filtra are guaranteed to be coming from certified and responsibly managed forestlands, which are monitored throughout the supply chain, from the forest to the client. Filtra now supplies FSC certified wood to the Philippine sawmilling, furniture, door, and other wood consuming industries. Filtra also manufactures, and trades various species of wooden flooring, furniture and accessories both for commercial and residential use.
Opting for FSC certified wood products will eventually increase consumer interest in FSC certified products thereby, ensuring that forest operations have economic incentives to manage their lands responsibly. Help save the environment! Go for FSC certified products!

Photo shows representatives of Philippine and Scandinavian Design, FILTRA Inc., during the Philconstruct 2011 exhibit.

Photo shows Junckers Export Manager, Henrik Lundby (2^nd from left) and Filtra Group Managing Director Per Stangegaard (4^th from left) actively attending to clients’ product inquiries.

Photo shows the Filtra Group sales team in action!

The Filtra Group once again captivated thousands of spectators in the recently concluded PHILCONSTRUCT 2011 Exhibit held at the SMX Convention Center from November 9 – 12, 2011.

As an exhibit partner, JUNKERS showcased its range of top quality flooring solutions from one of Europe's largest manufacturers of solid hardwood floors. Visitors were enthralled by its elegant display of local and imported wood species that has always been the top choice of architects, builders, contractors and home-owners worldwide.

Junckers Export Manager, Henrik Lundby was also present in the event and personally handled queries from visitors. Junckers has a huge collection of flooring products ideal for building internationally accredited sports and dance arenas, luxury commercial hubs, designer shops and exclusive residential houses and flats.

Also exhibited in the Filtra Group booth are Philippine-made FLOORING and DECKING solutions in natural and sustainable exotic wood species such as Yakal, Rosewood, and Teak from SOLIDWOOD FLOORING, and the award-winning OUT D’OR™ Decking. Furthermore, new and exciting imported lumber, plywood and veneer samples from our certified sustainable sources via the DLH Group were also exhibited.

JUNKERS, SOLIDWOOD FLOORING and OUT D’OR DECKING are exclusively carried in the Philippines by the FILTRA Group.  For inquiries, visit www.filtra-inc.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FILTRA is pleased to announce its joint-venture agreement with the Danish IT company, idata, through the establishment of idata Manila. The said joint-venture encompasses idata Manila's full use of FILTRA's human resources from GraphicStudio Manila and Philscan.com for graphic design as well as web and IT development projects.

Both FILTRA and idata have been working together since last year, and have concluded that the cooperation has been proven successful. This closer cooperation and inter-dependence leads to a vast increase in production capacity for idata. Simultaneously, it secures FILTRA a solid partner who will ensure its continued rapid growth especially in the Northern European market.

For more information about idata, visit www.idata.dk.

Left photo shows (L-R) FAME Foundation Phils., Inc. Asst. Treasurer Zeny Uy, Filtra Group representative Erika Atienza, FAME Foundation Phils., Inc. Trustee Castella Rama and Internal Vice-President Butch Carungay in the recently held Annual General Meeting in Parklane Hotel, Cebu City. Right photo shows keynote speaker Hon. Nestor Archival discussing about the key to environment sustainability.

Last July 28, 2011, The Filtra Group was welcomed as an official member of CEBU FAME-Go Green Philippines by key officers and over 60 members of CEBU FAME, in the recently held Annual General Meeting in Parklane Hotel, Cebu City.

Cebu FAME Incorporated, established in 1986 is a non-profit association that has been converted into a Foundation, the FAME Foundation Phils., Inc. with active membership base of over 60 companies supported by numerous sub-contractors numbering from about 1,000 to 2,000 groups. One of the foundation’s major programs is GO GREEN PHILIPPINES, a partnership project with the Department Of Environment and Natural Resources Region VII which ensures the sustainability of the country’s natural resources. Its primary mission-Forest Management, aims to replenish a 100-hectare barren land with lush tree plantations by 2015.

Established in year 2000, the FILTRA Group is a partly Danish-managed organization, consisting of several business units categorized into numerous areas particularly, wood business. Among the brands it carries are Idewood, which focuses on Timber trading, sourcing and product development; Scandwood, the distributor of European-inspired outdoor furniture, decking and accessories; and Gastro Chef, a kitchen line that showcases both Danish design principles and Philippine craftsmanship.

Since its inception, the Filtra group has used only ethically and legally sourced wood species from managed forests and plantations in the Philippines. Filta group strengthens this commitment by continuously supporting similar projects such as Go Green Philippines– its advocacy and various initiatives.
As the brand grows, its commitment in helping save the environment also furthers.

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