Seamless edges, fast processing and enhanced capabilities are just some of the developments spurring the panel processing market to new heights. Also advancing are the materials, with more design options than ever before.

When 4 x 8 or 4 x 10 sheet veneer just is not long enough, Superior Veneer manufactures 4 x 12 and 5 x 12 sizes, perfect for projects requiring uninterrupted length.

Oakwood Veneer in Troy, MI lists some of its more costly and rare wood veneers. "Whether or not you choose to use these species, it is good to know what is out there to best educate yourself and your clients," says Oakwood.

Making veneer from banana tree husks, and substituting banana fiber for pic in food trays are among recent projects by Papyrus Australia Ltd (ASX: PPY).

Earth Anatomy has added a full fabrication service to its line of thin stone veneer products. Earth Anatomy offers granite, marble, and travertine from 1mm thick with a fiberglass backer up to 19mm thick with an aluminum honeycomb backer.

On August 21st 2014, Rutland Plywood Corp (RPC) suffered a catastrophic fire and lost its entire manufacturing facility. Here is the report from the company's website:

In the woodworking industry, there is a tendency to place manual finishing in the realm of art, but the reality is that more finishing problems are the result of microscopic interactions than flawed technique.