What is the economic impact of Tangaloa?
Copra plantations are all located in countries most of which are still mired in third-world economies. Tangaloa wood represents a new economic base that can literally pump “billions” of dollars into the economic and industrial vitalization sought by all these nations. With few opportunities to develop a significant exportable industrial product, these nations, especially Pacific island nations, can now be part of converting a common waste material into a valuable resource. All major milling of Tangaloa Prime hardwood will take place in resource areas. Tangaloa manufacturing and milling work is skilled and technical and represents a major departure from the use of native labor simply as unskilled workers. Tangaloa is committed to supporting training programs that will enhance skills, safety procedures and quality standards. For these countries, Tangaloa is a high-value export product that will aid in the development of stronger and more stable national and local economies. Unlike copra,
