Teak’s high oil content, high tensile strength, and tight grain make it particularly valued for its durability and water resistance. Used for boat building, exterior construction, veneer, furniture, carving, turnings, and other small wood projects.
High-end/exotic looking. Thin slices of wood, typically glued onto core panels (particle boards or medium-density fiberboard) to produce flat panels such as doors, tops and panels for cabinets, parquet floors, parts of furniture, marquetry and beading. Also used in the interiors of automobiles and boats, as well as decorative designs on musical instruments.
Has a wavy, interlocked grain. Very durable and resistant to fungi and insects, as well as marine borers. The sapwood is easy to preserve but the heartwood is untreatable. Typically used outdoors - poles, bridges, beams, flooring and general housing.
With its natural durability and strength, Merbau is used externally for engineering, construction, and marine purposes. It is also used for stairs, rails and balustrades, outdoor furniture, decking, pergolas and windows, as well as internally in a range of joinery, portal frames and flooring.
Used in Plywood, Veneer, general construction, flooring and for other utility purposes.
We source our rubber from regions in Asia. Used in tires, adhesives, footwear, insulation, friction tapes, and belts. Our main market is currently India and Nepal.
We actively engage in export of cocoa beans from Africa, PNG and East Timor. Currently our main buyers include cocoa grinders from Malaysia and Indonesia.
Alkemal was established in 1962 as an importer and exporter of timber & other Agri-commodities. In 1982, Alkemal was incorporated as a private limited company. Headquartered in Singapore, it has offices and agents in many major buying and selling centers including India & Bangladesh.
Observing the highest standard of integrity and honesty, the company uses its extensive network to ensure deliveries in accordance with agreed specifications and deadlines, in order to meet client needs and expectations.
Through the years, Alkemal Singapore Pte Ltd. has continued to achieve its objectives and meet its target with the support of a global clientele and the guidance and assistance of Alkemal’s, dedicated and committed managers. We thank you for all the support thus far.
The leadership of Mr. Daljit Singh for more than 50 years, has nurtured Alkemal and its employees with their positive and innovative attitudes.
Alkemal cannot operate in isolation, and considers its trusty suppliers and providers as members of their team. We ensure all dealings are fair and reasonable no matter how big or small. We are very grateful to our team and look forward for many more successful years together.
Alkemal’s dedicated and reliable workforce is Alkemal’s real asset, without whom the business would not have thrived. With integrity in their dealings, and dedication to their company, they have set a legacy for many generations to follow.
The Company’s vision is to remain a global trading company by providing high and superior quality products to our end users
Alkemal Singapore Pte Ltd Address: 3 Shenton Way #12-01A Shenton House Singapore 068805