Virola is a species from South America that has an open grain similar to Meranti plywood but varies in color from light to dark or with dark streaks. Faveria is a White Virola that does not vary in color like the Virola. Both are tropical hardwoods that are fairly stable, with the core also constructed of tropical hardwoods. Most Virola and Faveria panels have Rotary Cut, Whole Piece Face veneers with Whole Piece or Spliced backs. Both of these products are available with Moisture Resistant glue. These panels are also used in the construction of cabinet boxes. They are also a great substitute for Meranti plywood. Since they do have tropical hardwood cores that are machine-dried, they are relatively stable.

Availability:

Special Order only

African Mahogany is also known as Khaya and grows in Africa. The color varies from a light to a dark reddish-brown, making it a great substitute for Honduras Mahogany. The grain is interlocked to straight, usually producing a “ribbon” appearance. The workability is great with excellent finishing properties.

Availability:

• 1/4″ A-4 and B-4
• 1/2″ A-1 and B-2
• 3/4″ A-1, A-4, and B-2
• 3/4″ 4×10 A-4
• Plain Sliced Faces
• Veneer Core and MDF Core

These panels are laid up with domestic Red Oak face and back veneers with import core veneers in overseas mills. The panels offer an economical option in relation to domestically produced Red Oak panels.

Availability:

• 5.2 mm A-3, B-2, B-4 & FD/Pass Grades
• 12 mm B-2 & C-2 Grades
• 18 mm B-2 & C-2 Grades
• Rotary Cut, Whole Piece & Plain Sliced Faces, Veneer Core

Obeche is commonly known as Ayous and grows in West Africa. It has an interlocked grain with a fine texture and white to pale yellow color. Obeche is a great option for the boxes of cabinets that will be faced with light-colored hardwood. It is also light in weight and somewhat soft. Machining and finishing properties are good.

Availability:

• 5.2 mm BB/CC
• 12 mm BB/CC
• 18 mm BB/CC
• Veneer Core

Okoume is pink in color on the face and back. Face veneers are usually Rotary Cut, Whole Piece Face. The core is a Chinese Poplar that typically has more layers than other imports. For instance, an 18mm panel will have 13 plies versus a 7 or 9 ply product from other countries. Having a Poplar core makes this product less stable than a tropical hardwood core. Okoume is available with Moisture Resistant glue or Marine glue. Okoume is most commonly used in the construction of cabinet boxes. Okoume is a good substitute for Meranti, Virola, or Faveria plywood. The cost of Okoume makes this product more attractive than other import plywood.

Availability:

• 5.2 mm BB/CC
• 12 mm BB/CC
• 15 mm BB/CC
• 18 mm BB/CC
• Veneer Core

The veneers for these panels are peeled, dried, and laid up in overseas mills. The panels offer an economical option in relation to domestically produced Poplar panels.

Availability:

• 5.2 mm BB/CC
• 12 mm BB/CC
• 18 mm BB/CC
• Veneer Core

General Characteristics:

Available with White Maple, Natural Maple, White Birch, and White Poplar Faces. This Italian Poplar core panel is superior to Domestic Poplar Core Panels when you are comparing panel weights and consistency from panel to panel. Considering the vast price and availability challenges in Russian Birch, This Italian panel is considered a quality alternative to Russian Birch. The Calibrated core is virtually void-free and is available in sizes that are ½” oversize. Italian Poplar Core panels are approximately 20% lighter than domestic poplar core panels that are produced with domestic thickness specs.

Availability:

• ¼” C-2 (4×8 Raw, UV1S, & UV2S)
• ¼” B-2 (4×8 Raw, UV1S, & UV2S)
• ½” C-2 (4×8 Raw, UV1S, & UV2S)
• ½” B-2 (4×8 Raw, UV1S, & UV2S)
• ¾” C-2 (4×8 Raw, UV1S, & UV2S)
• ¾” B-2 (4×8 Raw, UV1S, & UV2S)
• ¾” C-2 4×10
• ¾” B-2 4×10

**For underlayment, 10’ x 5’ panels are also available

General Characteristics:

Sapele grows in Africa and is most commonly used as a Honduras Mahogany substitute. The color is medium to dark reddish-brown that has a well-defined ribbon stripe. The grain is straight, sometimes wavy, and fine-textured. Sapele has excellent finishing and machining properties.

Availability:

• 1/4″ A-4 and B-1
• 1/2″ A-1
• 3/4″ A-2
• 3/4″ A-4 and 5×8
• Plain Sliced and Quarter Sawn Faces
• Veneer Core

General Characteristics:

These panels are laid up with domestic Walnut face and back veneers with import core veneers in overseas mills. The panels offer an economical option in relation to domestically produced Walnut panels.

Availability:

• 18 mm A-1
• Plain-Sliced, Veneer Core