Many of the veneers for the fancy Asian plywood species, including Birch, are sourced from North America. These veneers are routinely imported in log form and sliced at the Asian mill.

Product Properties

The mills can typically produce products that range in thickness from 2.7mm to 18mm and in sizes 4'x6' up to 4'x10'. Many mills also produce plywood utilizing core veneers, lumber core, MDF and PBC.

Birch panels are produced in a variety of face thicknesses. They can range from a 1/100" thickness all the way up to 1/42", depending on your specific needs.

Grading Standards

Panels are graded to IWPA Grading Standards. For a complete copy of the IWPA Import Plywood Grading specifications, visit the IWPA's web site at www.iwpawood.org for purchase information.

Standard IWPA Grades

CFP Stock Inventory Grades

CFP can order customer-specific combinations of grades.

Glue Types

Phenolic and Melamine Interior glues are available and can be specified by the customer.

Stocking Sizes Available and Packaging Notes

Average weight for a crate is about 2,500 pounds.

Product Availability

CFP has Asian products available in many port locations around the U.S., including Vancouver, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Houston, TX; New Orleans, LA; Savannah, GA; and Camden, NJ. We can quote products for spot shipments out of current inventory or from future arrivals, depending on your purchasing and timing needs.