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Wood at its finest

Veneering brings the natural beauty of wood to life. Besides aesthetically appealing products, this also provides increased durability thus further improving the reprocessing industrys ability to make even more out of veneer. At UPM we recognize the essence of uniform veneer quality. In manufacturing substantial quantities of products, our customers need to be able to depend on consistent appearance and reliable performance. UPM puts a special emphasis on further improving its services. We are ready and capable of making every effort in order to fulfil the various requirements of our customers. Being the leading manufacturer of birch veneers, we have an experience of over a hundred years working with birch not to mention our specialized production units, trained personnel, and traditional craftsmanship using modern production methods and efficient technology. The benefits for manufacturers are substantial and versatile and they are all within your reach.

When only the best is good enough

We are proud to use only the kind of raw material that is able to meet the highest requirements, and that comes from environmentally sound forests. The finest birch and pine trunks are carefully selected for the production of UPM veneers. We produce birch and pine veneers for a wide variety of end uses. Customer-orientation and constant focus on developing tailor-made solutions have always been among the cornerstones of UPMs operations. Our flexible and individually manufactured veneers are fully able to meet the modern needs of our customers.

For every need and purpose

Birch has a tight and dense wood structure that is well suited for beautiful and elegant interior design and furniture use. It has a uniform structure, and a light and calm pattern, which can be easily modified to any shade by e.g. staining. Because of its excellent strength qualities, birch is the best wood to be used for demanding end uses. Finnish pine is mainly used for surface veneers. It also suits home interior decorating because of its warm colour and pattern. Most commonly it can be found in furniture, kitchen fittings, doors, ceiling and wall panels.

Face veneers
Sliced and rotary-cut face veneers are mainly used in furniture, panels, doors and other board products.

Products Sliced birch veneer

Grades Furniture grade I Light and uniform in colour. Slight veins and flame figure are allowed. One knot is allowed on the face side of veneer bundle. Furniture grade II Variations in colour and grain pattern, flame figure and streaks are allowed. Two knots are allowed on the face side of veneer bundle.

Standard Thickness mm 0.55 and 1.5

Min. width mm 80

Length mm 1000 - 4000

0.55 and 1.5

80

1000 - 4000

Staylog cut birch veneer

Furniture grade I Light and uniform in colour. Slight veins and flame figure are allowed. Two knots are allowed on the face side of veneer bundle.

0.55

80

1000 - 3200

Sliced pine veneer

Furniture grade I Light in colour and resin. One knot or resin pocket is allowed on the face side of veneer bundle. Door and panel grade Light in colour and resin. Veneer bundle is knot-free on both sides.

0.8 and 1.5 0.8 and 1.5

80 80

1000 - 4900 Door 2100 - 2400 Panel 2600 - 3100

Rotary-cut birch veneer

Grade A Face veneer for panels, doors, furniture, etc. Light and uniform in colour. Slight veins together with variations in grain pattern are allowed. Grade B Surface veneer for furniture, edge-banding, panels and doors. Light and uniform in colour, but variation and veins are allowed. Grade C Construction veneer for edge-banding, flooring and form-pressing industry. Backing / counter veneer in panels. Variations in colour and grain pattern, veins, streaks, knots and holes are allowed.

0.6

100

up to 3200

0.6

100

up to 3200

0.6

100

up to 3200

Other grades and thicknesses by agreement. All face veneers are also available spliced with glue seam in accordance with customer wishes.

Construction veneers
We produce rotary-cut veneers for e.g. form-pressing, edge banding and sport industries.

Product Grades Rotary-cut Birch veneers (Pine and Aspen Veneer by Arrangement) Grade ABC Falling quality including all veneer grades. Grade A Face veneer in top quality. Light colour, slightly irregular grain pattern. Knot-free. Grade AB Face/middle veneer in top quality for varnished or stained products. Light colour. Irregular grain pattern and slight colour streaks are allowed. Small sound knots and holes up to 10 mm are allowed. AB/patched grade Holes patched. B/patched grade Large, sound knots and plugs are allowed in this grade. Face/backing/middle veneer. Light colour. Variations in grain pattern and colour faults/streaks are allowed. Grade BC Like grade B, but 20 mm holes are allowed. Grade C Middle/backing veneer for upholstered furniture components and board structures. Variations in colour and grain pattern are allowed. Sound knots are allowed, as are holes up to 50 mm.

Standard Thickness mm

Width mm

Length mm

0.6 and 1.5

by agreement

max 3200

1.5

1300 1590 1300 1590

1300 1600 1300 1600

1.5

1.5

1300 1590 1300 1590

1300 1600 1300 1600

1.5

1.5

1300 1590 1300 1590

1300 1600 1300 1600

1.5

Other sizes by agreement.

Constantly looking for ways to improve

Our WISA R&D Centre provides comprehensive information and services relating to essential matters such as product development, testing and research. We carry out tests according to DIN, ISO and EN standards as well as specific, strict requirements. Our work incorporates the testing, improving and modifying of existing products, their properties, functions and production processes, plus the testing of new raw materials. We work in close co-operation with other R&D departments of UPM. Having access to global resources which cover all aspects of wood processing, we are certain of our ability to offer true added value to our customers and to maintain our leading position in veneer manufacturing.

Making reliability count

The veneer deliveries to our customers are flexible and timely. We deliver our products straight from the factories, using experienced logistical knowhow and dependable partners. Our veneers play an important role as a raw material for sophisticated, efficiently produced and high quality products thus, we fully recognise the importance of our customers being able to count on them arriving just when they are expected. Our mission is to help you make more out of veneers. Our expertise is always at your service, all over the world, when questions or inquires arise.

Attention to the environment

Environmental protection and management are an integral part of UPM's activities. We recognize the fact that sustainable use of natural resources and environmental care and protection are vital for sustainable economic growth and overall well-being. UPM takes responsibility for observing the principles of sustainable development, as well as for continuous improvement of its environmental performance. In the choice of raw materials, sources of energy and production processes, as well as in product development, an important objective is to minimise the impact on nature and the environment. In developing our products and production methods, UPM pays special attention to both quality and cost efficiency, as well as to the fact that raw material and energy are efficiently consumed and that the recyclability of the products is as high as possible. The concept of continuous improvement is a key component of the management system. UPM works constantly to further improve its processes, so that there will be even less impact on the environment in the future.

PEFC/02-34-05

UPM policy is one of continuous development. We reserve the right to amend specifications without notice or obligation. 7

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Paper: UPM Finesse premium silk 200g/m2. Edition: 26 500. Printed in 4/2005.