plywood
Cross-layer structure as the key to stability
Plywood’s stability and resistance is due to the manufacturing technique used. Several thin layers (ply) of real wood are glued on top of each other alternately longitudinally and transversally. The result: this cross-laminating provides the board with consistent stability. This technique avoids the weak points, e.g. knots, intrinsic in solid timber. The minimal quantity of glue used means that plywood boards also have very low formaldehyde emission levels and are particularly suited for indoor use.
Variable appearance
Plywood is used both as a construction material as well as in the automotive sector – from trucks to aeroplanes. The diverse variants available mean that plywood or multiplex boards are also an important design element. Thermally modifiable plywood is the key to particularly impressive projects. The use of heat allows this plywood to be moulded one or two-dimensionally. This results in outstanding masterpieces with stunning designs.
International sourcing as a core competence
JAF works with over 220 plywood suppliers around the world to ensure that it can keep up with the rising demand for plywood and always has innovative products in stock. An international team of experts is involved on a daily basis in sourcing top-quality products, works closely with manufacturers and is always on the lookout for innovations. The breadth and depth of JAF’s product range is unique when it comes to plywood.
Product overview
plywood, unvarnished:
- Plywood, birch
- Plywood, beech
- Plywood, poplar
- Plywood, ceiba and okoume
- Coniferous plywood
- Blockboards
plywood, unvarnished:
- Concrete formwork panels
- Screen printing plates
- Decorative plywood
