Gluing, Laminating and Veneering

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Foam panels in diverse heights, lengths and thicknesses

Think Lightweight says its Foam Light Panels offer an 85% reduction in weight compared to traditional materials like plywood, particleboard, and MDF. The lightweight panels offer ease of application for face materials (laminate, veneer or coatings), with multiple edge finishing options available. Thickness options range from 3/4, 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2, 1-3/4, 2, and up to 3-3/4 inches. Standard sizes include 48 x 96, 48 x 120, 48 x 144, 60 x 96, 60 x 120, 60 x 144.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Glue conveyor for uniform glue application

The Glue Conveyor model GS2 from Doucet Machineries features a mild angle iron infeed conveyor, along with crossbar entry and exit conveyors, a stainless steel glue roller and a stainless steel angle iron outfeed conveyor. The entry conveyor, made of mild steel, and the exit conveyor, made of stainless steel, ensure optimal strength and durability, the company says. Designed for precise and uniform glue application, the GS2 is suited for demanding industrial environments.

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MDF from recycled wood fibers

Uniboard's Super Refined MDF are engineered for unparalleled smoothness and consistency for a flawless finish, the company says. Produced from 100% recycled and recovered wood fibers, Uniboard’s MDF panels are eco-friendly. It is carbon neutral because the fiber particles encapsulate CO2 that would otherwise remain in the atmosphere. The company says its MDF's "secret component" is Black Spruce Fiber. The wood species is known for its strength and homogeneous texture.

Wood Machinery & Supplies

Realistic woodgrain press moulds

Sesa says its patented E.I.R. (Embossed in Register) and ONE press mould technology provide finishes with the highest expression of realism. Among the designs and patterns available, Farnia showcases the captivating strength of wood, with pores and grains appearing exactly where they would in the natural product. Farnia is part of the company's Gea Collection of textures that "capture the essence of Mother Earth."

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New specialty, solids and woodgrain laminates

Genesis Products says its UltraFoil Collections are trend-forward laminates, inspired by residential design, European caravan design and the fashion world. There are three categories: specialty, featuring metallic, textured and high-gloss finishes; solids, with super-matte finishes in trending colorways; and woodgrains, which offer realistic grain, tone and texture.

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Versatile lightweight panels

Think Lightweight says its Structa Light lightweight panels offer high impact resistance and minimal thickness swelling, making them ideal for various applications, including doors, furniture, worksurfaces, architectural panels, store fixtures and signage/displays. The 48 x 96-inch panels are available in thicknesses ranging from 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inches; custom sizes are available. Structa Light panels also can be finished with a variety of edge options.

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Matt finish panels

Egger offers its new PerfectSense Premium Matt and TM9 PerfectSense Smoothtouch Matt lacquered boards. PerfectSense boards offer an upscale, on-trend appearance ideal for contemporary cabinetry, furniture, and decorative wall panels and more while still being cost-effective. PerfectSense Premium Matt offers solid colors with enhanced surface properties that provide scratch and fingerprint resistance for more flexibility. TM9 PerfectSense boards give projects a super-matte, velvety-smooth look and feel, creating an unforgettable tactile experience.

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Chromograin plywood product

The Chromograin line of products from North American Plywood Corp. takes various species and brings out the details in monochromatic color. The panels are suitable for many interior design applications, including architectural paneling and furniture.

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1/8-inch comb lightweight panels

Available from Think Lightweight, 1/8-inch Comb Light wood panels are engineered with a high-density structural core, making them suitable for applications, such as doors, signage, furniture, store fixtures, shelving, displays, work surfaces, and suspended ceiling panels. Panel sizes range from 48 x 96 to 60 x 144 inches, with custom sizes and thicknesses available.

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Soft-touch matte panels

Ultrapan says its Soft Touch panels boast a luxuriously smooth texture that is both inviting to the touch and remarkably fingerprint-proof. This eliminates the constant struggle with smudges on surfaces, a common challenge with traditional high-gloss finishes. The super-matte panels offer a chic, modern look and are ideal for cabinets, closets, furniture, store fixtures, and other interior applications, the company adds.