Ciqam Green Solutions is an organization that operates in the scenic Hunza Valley in northern Pakistan. Named after the Burushaski word for "green," Ciqam is committed to sustainability and gender equality, empowering women in Pakistan by challenging traditional roles. Starting as an NGO and with backing from the Norwegian embassy, Ciqam acquired Wood-Mizer equipment, growing into an independent business. Today, Ciqam stands as a symbol of women's resilience and contribution to their communities and economy.
Over the last decade, Mr. Khamthang has successfully grown his own private sawmill business, thanks to new sawmilling machinery such as the Wood-Mizer LT15 Wide sawmill. His business is now known for supplying local buyers with high quality lumber.
Colonial Hardwoods is situated in Kannur which is a coastal city in the south Indian state of Kerala. The region’s strong agricultural economy has been a good fit for this once small operation that has grown significantly since its inception in 1984. Today, Colonial Hardwoods is a well-known name in the wood processing industry, serving dealers and manufacturers in India and other countries.
Rajesh Agarwal and his team of 25 at Sunder Lumbers in Anjar, Kutch, Gujarat, India, mill a large quantity of logs into functional lumber that is sold across India.
